She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 142

Under the relentless assault of Marcella’s broom, the entire Vaughn amily was driven out of the drugstore, their lavish engagement gifts hrown out onto the street after them.

.oyce issued a final warning. “Don’t bother me again. Otherwise, I won’t

esitate to make things even more difficult for the Vaughn family.”

Defeated, the Vaughns finally gathered their things and left. Their inceremonious eviction, of course, was witnessed by all the neighbors.

Susan, who never missed an opportunity for gossip, stood at her door.

Those gifts must be worth millions,” she commented loudly. “Loyce, why vould you turn down such a good offer? If you married him, you wouldn’t

ave to struggle with this little drugstore. You’d be set for life.”

.oyce paused, her hand on the door. “A disloyal man can’t bring

appiness, no matter how rich he is.”

Marriage is just about the daily grind. As long as there’s money, that’s all hat matters,” Susan retorted. “With men, you just have to learn to turn a ›lind eye. I saw on the news that you were kicked out of the Sampson amily and jilted. Life isn’t going to be easy for you.”

t was a clear example of how information didn’t trickle down from the ipper echelons of society. Ordinary people had no idea that Loyce was low the granddaughter of the wealthiest man.

Just as Loyce was about to respond, Marcella stepped out. “Money isn’t

he most important thing,” she declared firmly. “What matters is that -oyce finds someone she loves, someone who will love and protect her, a man of good character.”

Loyce had no patience for gossips like Susan, especially since her meddling had caused Marcella to misunderstand the situation.

“Susan, didn’t your daughter marry that man who got rich from a real

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estate buyout?” Loyce asked casually. “He’s quite the nouveau riche, isn’t he? How has she been lately?”

Just then, another neighbor, Sharon, walked by with a basket of groceries. “Her daughter came back a few days ago asking for money. That

husband of hers has a mistress on the side. I heard the mistress is

pregnant with a boy, and he’s thrilled, spending all his money on her.”

Susan’s face darkened. “What nonsense are you spouting?”

“You don’t like me talking, but you have no problem spreading rumors about Loyce all day long? Just because Blossom Drugstore raised the price of your medicine a little?” Sharon shot back, clearly disgusted. “Any of those medicines would cost twice as much at a major pharmacy. You start running your mouth just because of a small price increase.”

Susan’s face turned beet red. “I didn’t spread rumors! It was all in the news, in black and white. I just stated the facts. Loyce is a jilted woman. Back in my village, no one would want her. The head of the Vaughn family came back willing to marry her, and she’s still not satisfied? I was just trying to help!”

“Oh, save it!” Sharon retorted. “Loyce already has a boyfriend, and he’s incredibly handsome, with the air of a military officer. And have you seen that luxury car that’s always parked at the end of the alley? My son told me it’s a limited–edition model, worth millions! The Vaughns‘ little offering is nothing compared to the cost of his car!”

A question mark slowly formed over Loyce’s head. Boyfriend? Since when did she have a boyfriend?

Unfortunately, Marcella heard every word. The old woman thought for a moment, and her eyes lit up with recognition. She squeezed Loyce’s hand. “Oh, it’s him! Yes, he’s a fine young man. I know he’s a good person. With his capabilities, he can definitely protect you. He’s a bit frail, but he has a steady character and is so handsome.”

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Chapter 143