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Chapter 381 Chapter 381 Kenneth felt that he was a fool, too stupid to see that the people saying these things weren’t offering advice.

They were mocking him, their eyes filled with malice, jealousy, and smug amusement. Because of that envy, they made their remarks increasingly vicious, Kenneth’s pride was ofien so foolishly stubborn.

In the past, someone would gloat, “Mr. Harper, Tiffany is head over heels for you, and she’s gorgeous, too. You really feel nothing?” Then, the crowd would laugh, his friends and spoiled rich kids all looking on, eager for the drama.

And there Tiffany would be, her face full of hope.

But Kenneth only ever put on an indifferent mask, answering coldly. “What does that have to do with me?” And each time he said it, the light in Tiffany’s eyes dimmed just a little more.

That innocence of hers, so unaffected and sweet, should’ve pulled at his heartstrings..

But instead, he let others‘ scornful gazes make him shove her away and treat her like a burden.

Kenneth deserved the sad ending.

His chest tightened, and the images continued to flash through his mind.

In the next instant, he remembered meeting Melody, the transfer student who captured his attention with her open–hearted, charm Ignoring all protests, he insisted on breaking off the engagement with Tiffany.

Later, Melody had a run–in with a local thug, and in the panic of the moment, she accidentally killed him. Terrified and sobbing, she begged Kenneth for help, suggesting Tiffany could take the fall for her.

And he agreed.

Kenneth’s face turned pale, and his forehead throbbed with shock “No, that couldn’t be. I would never agree to something like that This isn’t real. It’s all lies!” he shouted, the disbelief overwhelming him.

But a hollow voice, drifting from the glowing box, replied softly, “Young man, this is your past life.” The truth remained the truth, whether he accepted it or not.

No matter how Kenneth tried to deny it, the images continued.

When he suggested Tiffany take the blame, she actually agreed. But her only condition was, “When I’m released, you have to keep your promise and marry me.” “Alright,” he had sind, What a one–sided, brutal bargain.

Kenneth was horrified. It was as if a hammer was pounding against his chest, each blow more painful than the last.

And the worst was yet to coage. In prison, Tiffany endured constant abuse and humiliation.

The once–proud noble lady, the sweet and innocent girl, came out of the prison looking like a shadow of her former self, lifeless and hollow.

Meanwhile, Melody had orchestrated the burning of Thalia, poisoned Eric, and even disconnected Charlie’s oxygen. One by one, every member of the Kelley family met a tragic fate.

By the time Tiffany was released, she had nothing left. Her family was gone, her home destroyed.

But now, Kenneth was living in bliss with Melody, completely unaware.

When Tiffany returned to ask Kenneth to fulfill his promise, he scoffed at her, looking down on her with disgust. “Do you really think you’re worthy?” The girl who once shone with laughter had turned silent.

Then, she walked away.

On her way home, she was kidnapped by Sandra’s men. They beat her to death.

The scene vanished, and the light from the Treasure Box faded, leaving the room silent and still.

Kenneth could hear his own ragged breathing In just a few minutes, he had seen it all, but it felt as if he had relived an entire lifetime, enduring its endless torment. He thought, “No wonder Tiffany hates me so much. No wonder she said I could never repay what I owe her in this life. Kenneth stumbled to his feet, returning the box to its place under the bed, then ran out like a man possessed.

The butler, panicking at his disappearance, cried out when he saw Kenneth rushing out. “Goodness! Where have you been? We’re going to miss the ceremony!” “Go.” Kenneth said.

He climbed into the car, his face frantic and unsettled.

“Quickly!” Kenneth said.

He needed to see Tiffany.

He had to tell her that he regretted it all Back at the hotel where the engagement party was being held.

It was almost eleven, and most of the guests had already arrived Melody, draped in a delicate veil and a lavish gown, stood on the platform, smiling sweetly with anticipation.

But the groom had yet to arrive.

Felicia, trying to maintain her composure, forced a smile. “He must be caught in traffic. She quickly turned and called home again, her anxiety growing. “Is he on his way?” “He left! He’s already on the road and should be there in about ten minutes, the butler assured her. “Ma’am, please don’t worry. He didn’t mean to be late.” “Fine,” Felicia muttered before hanging up. She approached Melody to reassure her. “Kenneth is on his way now, just a bit delayed by the traffic, but he’ll be here soon.” As she spoke, Felicia’s brow furrowed. “Melody, is something wrong with your face?” “A sudden allergy, Melody explained with a sigh. “The doctor said it’s an acute reaction, probably to something I ate last night. It might take a few days to clear up.” “Oh, it’s fine, it’s hardly noticeable, Felicia replied, patting her lund in a poor attempt to reassure her.

The guests all had a clear view of the bride standing on stage, her face partially obscured by the veil.

Yet under the bright lights and clinera flashes, the red blotches covering her skin were hard to miss.

Suddenly, a mischievous child climbed onto the stage, circling around behind Melody before yanking off her veil with a shout.

“Look, it’s the bride!” Without the veil, Melody’s face, covered in glaring red welts, was laid bare for all to see.

Gasps echoed throughout the room as the guests stared, visibly shaken.

Now fully exposed under the glaring lights, Melody was left helpless, humiliated.

Grabbing the veil back from the child’s hand, Melody tried to cover her face. But the little boy burst into tears, wailing, “She’s the ugliest bride ever! I don’t want to look!” Laughter, stifled and whispered, began to ripple through the crowd.

They might not laugh outright, out of respect for the Kelley and Harper families, but they could hardly contain their amusement.

Melody’s fists clenched. She was

Chapter 382 Chapter 382 When Mélody shot a look at Giana, she immediately sprang up from her seat.

With a loud voice, she accused, “Tiffany, you’re so vicious! You purposely drugged Melody to give her an allergic reaction so you could steal the spotlight!” Giana’s missing front teeth gave her words a slight lisp, making her sound almost comical, but everyone could still understand.

Ginana continued, “You act all high and mighty at school, don’t you? You even knocked out my teeth! You’re nothing but a bully, throwing your weight around because of your family name. It’s disgusting.” If her words weren’t shocking enough, Giana threw a real bombshell next, leaving the guests stunned.

“You know what?” she asked. “Tiffany isn’t even Mr. Kelley’s daughter! Here’s the paternity report. If anyone doubts me, have a look for yourselves.” She began handing out copies from her bag, spreading the papers quickly across each table.

In moments, the room buzzed with murmurs as each table examined the papers in disbelief.

“No wonder the Harper family canceled their engagement before, someone muttered. “Who would want a wife who brings nothing to the table? If she’s adopted, the Kelley family’s shares won’t ever go to her.” “True. If it were me, I wouldn’t want a decorative wife who contributes nothing.” “Yes, a beautiful flower is nice, if it’s kept at a distance. But for a family alliance, it should be an equal match, don’t you think?” Many of the guests who had once considered an alliance with the Kelley family quickly dismissed the idea, now seeing Tiffany as merely a pretty face with no substantial value.

In this shifting atmosphere, Melody’s lips curved into a pleased smile.

Seeing this, Giana continued to fan the flames.

Giana said, “You all know where she comes from, don’t you? She’s always bullying others at school to prove her status. And now she’s sabotaging her own sister just to steal attention for herself.

“She’s so scheming. No wonder Mr. Harper would rather break off the engagement than be with her. Serves her right!” Each word dripped with malice.

Alexia even joined in, nodding approvingly. “Indeed, a woman like her would never make it into the Harper family Felicia halfheartedly tried to stop her, though her attempt was just for show.

After all, the Harper family’s recent trouble with tax evasion had started because of Tiffany, and Felicia hadn’t forgotten this slight.

With the guests egged on by Alexia and Giana, rumors started flying as people recalled Tiffany’s so–called “misdeeds” at school.

“Yes, that’s right! She’s always acting like she owns the place,” someone else chimed in. “She often bullied others in school!” “Everyone in the class was too scared to speak up, but Giana was brave enough to confront her and lost her teeth for it! It’s outrageous.

When Charlie returned to the hall, he froze, bewildered by the scene.

He’d only stepped out to take a few calls, and now these people were ganging up on his daughter.

This was intolerable.

Rolling up his sleeves, he charged forward, his face darkening as he barked, “What on earth is going on here? Shut up, all of you!” Giana wasn’t ready to back down. “Mr. Kelley, you’ve got it wrong! Shouldn’t you be defending Melody? She’s your daughter, after all.” “Do I need your advice on that?” Charlie snapped back, his eyes catching sight of the papers in people’s hands.

Furious, he summoned security and ordered, “Escort her out. And shred every last one of those papers.” Security complied without hesitation.

As Giana was hauled out, she continued to shout, “Mr. Kelley, you’re blind to the truth! I’m doing this for your sake. Tiffany is vile and dangerous. You need to protect yourself from her!” “Get out,” Charlie growled.

Charlie was truly furious. If someone could talk about his daughter in this setting, then people must be smearing her openly and secretly back at school.

Moving over to the floor–to–ceiling window, he gently reassured Tiffany, “Don’t mind them, sweetie. They’re just a bunch of crazy people stirring up trouble.” The more he thought about it, the angrier he grew, muttering, Losing just two teeth clearly didn’t teach her anything. Maybe it’s time to knock out the rest.” However, after all that he had said, Tiffany remained silent.

Whether it was Giana’s deliberate provocation or the crowd’s whispers and pointed stares, she showed no reaction. She simply stood by the window, staring blankly ahead.

The siblings‘ identical, dazed expressions left Charlie thoroughly puzzled. “What’s going on with you two? What are you staring at so intently?” As he spoke, he looked out of the window. When he saw it, his eyes widened.

With floor–to–ceiling windows on all sides, the view from the 38th–floor hotel rooftop offered a sweeping panorama of the landscape below.

And drifting across the skyline, dozens of colorful hot air balloons floated their way, filling the sky like a river of rainbows.

They drew closer and closer, painting the city with vibrant shades of red, pink, and blue.

Soon, the entire Lovell City skyline was filled with them, leaving pedestrians below in awe.

“Look up!” someone shouted from the street. “This is amazing!” “Oh my gosh. It’s breathtaking! Who arranged this? It’s a beautiful display.” Sereams of delight echoed as people whipped out their phones to capture the sight.

Inside the hotel, the guests were also flocking to the windows, gazing out in wonder.

“Oh, wow! Where did all these hot air balloons come from?” “It’s stunning. There must be over a hundred of them!” The rainbow–colored balloons hovered closer.ser and closer.

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, “They’re all headed this way. Could this be part of the Harper family’s arrangement?” “It must be.” The timing and location were all too perfect to be a coincidence. Many assumed it was an elaborate display arranged for the engagement celebration.

Felicia was confused, turning to Ryan with irritation. “Why would you plan something so excessive? This must’ve cost a fortune.” Ryan, equally puzzled, shook his head. “It wasn’t me. I wouldn’t think to go this far.” They exchanged a look, each thinking the same thing, ‘Could it have been Kenneth?‘ With this assumption, they merely smiled as the guests congratulated them, letting the misunderstanding linger.

The guests, more impressed than ever, murmured among themselves.

This wedding was almost overly grand. Just the sight of hundreds of hot air balloons drifting across the sky showed its scale.

Initially, everyone thought this union was mostly about business, but seeing all this romantic flair, it was clear that the Harper family was entirely considerate.

Seeing the breathtaking display, Melody herself was flushed with excitement.

Just moments ago, she had been upset with Kenneth, but now, seeing the balloons, she thought he must have been late because he was preparing this surprise for her.

On the stage, the bride–to–be glowed wi

Chapter 383 Chapter 383 Tiffany’s heart was racing.

She thought, ‘Could it really be that Richard has orchestrated this entire display of hot air balloons above?” If he had, then surely every woman in Lovell City would be losing her mind.

Among the hundreds of balloons, one was larger and more breathtaking than all the others, with colors and designs distinct from the rest, floating gracefully toward them.

A sharp–eyed woman gasped, “It looks like that one’s about to land!” Indeed, the largest balloon was descending.

Simultaneously, the glass ceiling of the hotel’s rooftop opened, transforming the enclosed space into an open–air terrace.

Minutes later, the grand balloon touched down as everyone held their breath, anticipation and excitement filling the air. Women looked on, green with envy, while Melody basked in their admiration, her face alight with bashful joy. And then, in the midst of all this, the tall, elegant figure of a man stepped off the hot air balloon.

With chiseled features, piercing eyes, and a faint, charming smile, his presence alone held a magnetic allure that drew everyone in, leaving them captivated and breathless.

The surrounding murmurs faded to silence.

Under the weight of the man’s lazy yet intense gaze, every guest felt a compulsion to bow, his quiet dominance making their knees weak.

It was Richard!

As Kenneth’s uncle, his presence wasn’t surprising. But with such a grand display of hot air balloons, the timing felt oddly out of place.

Many people in the crowd began to look down or avert their gaze, unsure of what to make of this unexpected turn.

Richard moved unhurriedly, making his way directly toward Tiffany.

Sitting atop the balloon, John snapped his fingers, and suddenly bubbles floated down from all directions, filling the air as if the city had been transformed into a dreamscape.

Under the sunlight, the bubbles shimmered with rainbow hues, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Lovell City itself became a spectacle, filled with floating balloons and streets alive with sparkling bubbles.

On the hotel rooftop, Richard now stood before Tiffany, a gentle smile on his handsome face, his presence so captivating that onlookers couldn’t tear their eyes away.

In the crowd, a few young women covered their mouths, whispering in disbelief, “What is Mr. Hampton doing?” Everyone had their own guesses.

Then, under the stunned gazes of the crowd, Richard dropped to one knee.

In his palm lay a diamond ring so brilli it left the audience breathless.

There was a collective gasp–as the crowd took in the scene.

No one would have thought that the untouchable Richard was actually proposing in public.

This is the same man known for being aloof and unpredictable, yet here he was, showing a gentle side that hardly fitted his ruthless reputation.

The guests were in awe, jaws dropping.

Someone gasped, “Isn’t that the Eternal Azure? The diamond auctioned off for 500 million dollars not long ago?” Every woman’s eyes filled with jealousy.

This was a rare gem, symbolic of an eternal, unchanging love.

Due to its rarity, this diamond attracted an immense amount of attention. Just last month, when it went on sale, it was immediately snapped up for an astounding price of 500 million dollars.

Few people would have the assets to risk 500 million on a single diamond.

This purchase sparked a lot of curiosity at the time, with many wondering about the identity of the mysterious buyer.

It had been Richard, the incomparably wealthy Richard Hampton.

Men looked on in awe, while women fumed with envy and disbelief.

“I wonder what tricks Tiffany pulled to make the notoriously reserved Mr. Hampton propose to her in front of everyone.

“Right? She probably used the same shameless tactics she did with Mr. Harper, clinging to him until she finally landed in Mr. Hampton’s bed.” “Such a disgrace.” Jealous whispers swirled around her.

But Tiffany remained remarkably calm.

At that moment, Richard, still kneeling with elegance, gave a soft chuckle and said, “Miss Kelley, don’t you think it’s time to make this official?” He didn’t ask her to marry him. Instead, he was asking her to grant him the honor of being hers.

The women who had been watching, consumed with jealousy, paled.

They thought, ‘What? Tiffany hasn’t been the one chasing Mr. Hampton? It is Mr. Hampton who has pursued her?‘ They didn’t know why Tiffany could make a man like Richard fall for her so deeply.

Amid the growing noise, Tiffany tuned everything out.

She looked at Richard, and after a moment, a gentle smile formed on her lips as she gracefully extended her hand.

“All right, from today on, you’re mine,” Tiffany said.

“With pleasure.” Richard’s lips lifted into a satisfied smile as he slid th

Chapter 384 Chapter 384 When Kenneth hurried over, he saw the scene unfolding before him.

Beneath a sky filled with floating hot air balloons, countless bubbles reflected a fantastical glow.

In this almost surreal romantic setting, Tiffany holding a large bouquet beamed with an unrivaled brightness.

In her clear gaze, only one person’s reflection was visible.

Richard, elegant and handsome beyond compare, exuded a calm yet gentle aura.

Tiffany was breathtaking, her beauty like no other. Every smile, every gesture was filled with grace.

No one in this world could be a better match than they were.

Kenneth froze in place.

The countless scenarios he had imagined on his way here were instantly washed away.

Kenneth thought, ‘What right did I have to stand by her side again? Once lost, it was lost forever!

It was his youthful recklessness and lack of appreciation that led to his deep regret once he realized his true feelings.

June had been right. He had only himself to blame.

Kenneth lowered his head, his shoulders trembling slightly.

Tiffany hadn’t noticed him. Her mind and heart were entirely focused on Richard.

She found herself liking him just a little bit more.

Tiffany’s face flushed.

For a brief moment, she even felt an impulse to tiptoe and kiss Richard, but just as she considered it, she heard a cough nearby.

Charlie was almost beside himself with anger. He’d been coughing for ages, his lungs nearly out of air, but the two love- struck souls remained oblivious, locked in their own world, ignoring him completely.

Only then did Tiffany remember her father, turning around abruptly with a mixture of embarrassment and panic, like a child caught in the act.

“Dad…” Compared to being caught in a forbidden romance, her situation seemed a bit more serious.

After all, she had accepted Richard’s proposal in front of an audience, leaving no room for second thoughts.

In other words, she had made a private commitment to her lover right under her father’s watchful eyes.

Tiffany shrank back slightly.

Seeing her reaction, Charlie grew even more frustrated, huffing and glaring, though he couldn’t bring himself to stay Instead, he wiped his tears with a bittersweet sense of resignation, mad.

Charlie said, “After eighteen years of careful nurturing, she’s just been snatched away by someone completely undeserving…” Tiffany was also taken aback rushing to cover her father’s mouth. “Dad, stop it.” If he kept going, she feared he’d start comparing Richard to every type of wild boar imaginable.

Charlie only became more distraught. “Ungrateful girl… I raised you with such care, watching you grow up, and the moment I turn my back, you’re whisked away…” “Dad, that’s not true.” Tiffany laughed helplessly. “I’m still here with you, and besides, I’m still in school; I won’t be getting married so soon…” Her voice trailed off.

Noticing her discomfort, Richard took a step forward and addressed Charlie, “Sir, you can rest assured that Tiffany is safe with me. Because I’ll cherish and protect her just as much as you have, if not more.” Richard’s voice was calm and sincere, each word filled with resolve.

Every word he spoke came from his heart.

Charlie sighed. “Alright, hope you will keep your word.” As someone who’d been around, Charlie could tell that Richard, known for his influence, genuinely cared for his daughter.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen such a public setting for his proposal.

His intention was clear, to dispel the rumors around Tiffany and protect her from public scrutiny, especially as her background would inevitably come to light. The events of today’s wedding banquet were proof enough.

Richard chose today for his high–profile proposal, sending a clear message to everyone: his wife was off–limits to anyone else.

Though there was a bittersweet feeling as a father, watching his daughter find the one she loved brings more relief and happiness than anything else.

He knew there would come a time when he couldn’t always protect her, but with Richard by her side, he could finally be at ease.

Charlie suddenly recalled how Richard had once taken over a renovation project, ostensibly to help him out. It turned out that it was a favor to Charlie.

And despite their similar social standing, Richard had treated him with the utmost respect at their first dinner.

Charlie thought, ‘Dropping a level in seniority, huh–so that’s what he was planning Charlie huffed in frustration, realizing he’d mistaken Richard’s intentions, thinking it was due to his own reputation and business acumen that Richard sought his friendship.

He didn’t expect that it was all part of Richard’s plan to win Tiffany.

The supposedly composed and reserved Richard was, in reality, a sly schemer with a mind as sharp as a fox.

Charlie shot him a disapproving look that nearly shocked the nearby guests.

The guests thought, “This old man must have a death wish! Just because Mr. Hampton seems interested in his daughter, he actually thinks he’s someone important. What’s he showing off for? And he dares to glare at Mr. Hampton? If he angers Mr. Hampton, the entire Lovell City might just feel the consequences.” Though young, Richard was known for his ruthless tactics.

Years ago, a prominent family conspired with Richard’s uncle to assassinate him. Not only did they fail, but by the next morning, the entire family had vanished without a trace, as though crased from existence.

At the time, Richard had only been twenty.

Now, five years later, he had become somewhat restrained, but no one would dare provoke Richard.

Everyone held their breath, silently praying for Charlie., Yet, Richard merely offered a slight smile, his deep eyes calm, his mood unchanged, showing no hint of anger.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

It seemed that from now on, the Kelley family would join the ranks of the untouchables.

After all, he was Richard’s father–in–law..

Seeing that Richard would soon become official family, Eric’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Great! Now I won’t have to secretly contact Richard anymore.” Charlie’s ears perked up immediately. “What? You little brat, already learning to play spy?” Eric darted behind Tiffany, then pointed at the floating hot air balloons. “Tiffany, I want to ride one of those too.” He spoke with awe, his eyes filled with envy..

Tiffany blinked and replied, “To be honest, I do too.” As soon as Tiffany expressed her wish, Richard made arrangements without delay.

However, he left Eric with John, taking Tiffany on a separate hot air balloon.

Charlie didn’t object, letting them go.

As the balloon floated away, the engagement banquet carried on as planned.

Chapter 386 Chapter 386 After saying that, Charlie added, “Melody, you’re on your own from now on.

“As your father, I hope you can reflect on yourself. I don’t want much from you, but at least you should live with at conscience and a bottom line.

“I know that you’ve suffered a lot all these years. Take it that I owe you as your father. If I can’t repay you in this life, I’ll pay you back in the future.” After saying this, Charlie got into the car and left.

He hoped she would understand this logic.

If she could be a good person, as her father, he would not be so ruthless as to abandon her.

When the car drove away, Melody stood rooted to the ground for a long time.” Then, she walked into the manor and found that everything inside was neatly taken care of.

All the decorations and layouts were exquisite. Everything inside was clean and tidy.

There were fruits and snacks on the coffee table, as well as her usual mug.

Melody wondered if they had been planning to send her there to fend for herself.

Melody looked up and laughed. “Haha…” She thought, ‘Very well. How ruthless and heartless!” Melody sat paralyzed on the sofa. The red bumps all over her were still itchy. She endured it and did not grab it. She even ignored this unbearable itchiness.

The flames of hatred burned brighter and brighter.

She clenched her fists by her side.

Melody’s gaze was sinister as she wondered, ‘They caused me to end up like this! I won’t let any of them off!‘ After Kenneth rejected the engagement and returned home, he locked himself in his room alone in the Harper family’s manor.

He had been drinking all afternoon, and the floor was full of empty bottles.

When Felicia returned, she wanted to teach him a lesson. However, the door was locked and she could not enter at all. She could only stand at the door and scold him. “I wonder if you’re possessed. Why did you reject the engagement out of the blue?

“Do you really think this marriage is a child’s play?

“I’m still counting on you to take over the family business. If you keep throwing a tantrum, how can I let you support the entire family in the future?” Felicia was exasperated that he let her down.

Today’s engagement banquet was already embarrassing enough, but in the end, Kenneth ended up like this.

She found it infuriating.

After thinking about it, Felicia could not help but ask, “Kenneth were you agitated by your uncle’s public proposal today? Is that why you abandoned Melody and said that you wouldn’t get engaged?” If that was really the reason, it would make sense to her.

After all, Melody was Kenneth’s ex–fiancee. Unexpectedly, she had suddenly become his aunt. Felicia understood why Kenneth broke down.

However, no matter how she asked, there was no response from the room.

When Romeo passed by, he frowned. “Stop talking. Just leave him alone.” Felicia did not dare to disobey Romeo and immediately nodded. “Okay, Dad.” Unexpectedly, in less than five minutes, Romeo, who had just returned to his room, suddenly rushed back.

He was no longer calm and even held an axe in his hand. He rushed over and was about to strike the door with the axe.

Romeo yelled, “Bastard! Get out here!” Felicia was scared out of her wits and hurriedly went forward to stop him. “Dad, Dad, what’s going on? Why are you suddenly so angry?” Romeo widened his eyes in anger. “The good son you taught really has the guts to rummage through my room! He has no respect for me and doesn’t know his limits. I’ll have to chop off his hand now!” “What?” Felicia was so worried that she almost fainted. She comforted him, “Dad, I’ll help you clean up, okay? Don’t be angry. He just messed your things up. We just need to tidy them up.” Romeo shouted, “What do you know?” Romeo was so angry that he almost blurted out that his Treasure Box had been found. However, he would keep this secret until he died. He could only hold back the urge to say so.

After all, since he was old, it was very tiring for him to carry an axe and hack at the door.

Romeo could no longer swing his axe after a few swings. He threw his axe away and left, thinking, ‘I’ll teach this unfilial grandson a lesson another day!‘ Seeing this, Felicia patted her chest and heaved a sigh of relief.

She wondered, ‘What happened to my family?

‘My son, who has always adhered to etiquette, actually rummaged through Dad’s room. Dad, who always dotes on him, actually used an axe to deal with his grandson in a fit of anger.

‘Are they all crazy?‘ Felicia panted as she walked away.

After she left, Alexia poked her head out from the corner, picked up the axe on the floor, and broke the door lock.

She said, “Humph, I’m still the smartest!” The closed door opened and she walked in happily. “Kenneth, I’m here to see you.” Alexia walked closer and was stunned.

She didn’t know if the trunkard on the floor was really her refined brother.

Alexia said, “Why are you drunk like this? Kenneth, wake up, wake up!” Under the strong shaking, Kenneth opened his eyes in a daze. However, he subconsciously muttered the name, “Tiffany… He had indeed drunk too much.

Alexia was stunned. She said in disbelief, “Kenneth, don’t tell me that the reason you called off the engagement today is actually because of Tiffany.” Unexpectedly, Kenneth nodded and said in a drunk tone, “That’s right.” Alexia asked, “Why?” “I regret it, I regret it…” Kenneth collapsed on the floor. As he fell into a deep sleep, he muttered, “It’s my fault for not cherishing her. If I’m given another chance, I want to salvage my relationship…” Alexia’s expression changed drastically as she wondered, ‘What’s so good about that bitch Tiffany?

‘What makes him say her name when he’s so drunk? What a vixen.

‘She seduced my uncle first, and now she’s seducing my brother! Damn it!‘ Alexia was filled with anger. She was so angry that she ignored Kenneth and left the room.

She unlocked her phone and saw that all the news media were reporting what happened today.

The trending topics on Twitter were all about it.

The No. 1 trending topic: [Mr. Hampton proposed!] The No. 2 trending topic: [The Eternal Azure worth 500 million dollars] The No. 3 trending topic: [Fantasy hot air balloons and bubbles. A romantic proposal that every girl wants.

The No. 4 trending topic: [The whole city fell out of love today.] The comments below any trending topic with stunning traffic were filled with praise. The netizens were even envious and jealous of Tiffany.

Alexia scrolled through the page and snorted indifferently. Then, she wrote some words and attached nine blurry pictures of the same series.

Most of these pictures were unsightly, and Tiffany’s name was attached to every picture.

Alexia thought that since the entire world was paying attention to this magnificent proposal, she would add fuel to the fire and let everyone see how shameless that slut Tiffany could be.

After doing all this, Alexia was filled with pride.

At the same time, Tiffany got off the hot air balloon at Royal Bay Her legs were still a little weak.

It was not because she was afraid of heights, but because Richard, who was in a good mood, took advantage of her while she was originally looking at the scenery and marveling at the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers.

During the few hours on the hot air balloon, she was touched the entire time and had no ti

Chapter 387 Chapter 387 Tiffany’s face was filled with resentment, and her eyes were filled with anger. Even her red lips were blushed, looking even more charming.

Richard’s eyes were deep and he smiled slightly. He could not help but reach out to tuck her messy hair behind her ear. He smiled and said, “Since you like it so much, shall we fly again?” Tiffany was speechless as she wondered, ‘If we fly again, he will do what he did just now, right?‘ Tiffany could not help but step on his shoe to protest.

Richard only smiled. He was not mad and his tone was still low and pleasant. “Be nice.

Seeing this, the servants at the side did not dare to look further. They lowered their heads and pretended not to hear anything.

They were certainly shocked. Who would have thought that Mr. Hampton, who used to avoid all women, would have such a gentle side?

The doting fook in his eyes was almost impossible to hide.

Richard, who used to be so aloof and tough, finally became gentle.

For the servants in Royal Bay, it was great news that Richard was getting married.

About 20 minutes later, another hot air balloon slowly landed at the back mountain of Royal Bay. Eric ran down from it with excitement and happiness on his face.

He ran all the way to the villa and shouted, “Tiffany! Tiffany! I’m coming!” Tiffany, who had just sat down, did not know how to react.

Eric did the same every time. Before he arrived, she could hear him first.

Eric ran toward her and happily told her what he had seen along the way. “Tiffany!“I just realized that when I looked from a high place, the mountain below was so small, but it was so beautiful!

“And that river is endless. Not only is it winding past Lovell City, but it’s also so long that I can’t see its end clearly. The scenery is really too beautiful!” “Is that so?” Tiffany wiped his sweat and pulled Eric to sit on the sofa. She handed him the fruit juice in front of him. “Drink this to calm down. Look how excited you are. You’re sweating a lot.” “Thank you, Tiffany.” Eric happily drank the orange juice.

Seeing that it was getting late, Tiffany planned to leave. “We have to go back.” She had removed the bloodbite for Thalia early in the morning. She still did not know how Thalia was doing.

After a leisurely day outside, Tiffany did not dare to delay any longer.

Upon hearing what Tiffany said, Richard nodded and replied, “Yes, it’s time to go home. Prepare the car.” With that, he stood up as well.

Tiffany blinked. “What are you doing?” Richard said, “I’m going to see your parents.” Although he proposed first before meeting her parents, Thalia liked him as a son–in–law to begin with, so she probably wouldn’t have much objections.

“Let’s go.” Looking at Tiffany’s surprised expression, Richard leaned over to her ear and said leisurely, “Thalia still doesn’t know about this. I kidnapped her daughter. Shouldn’t I apologize?” Richard’s husky voice was clear and pleasant to the cars. As his faint breath hit her, it made her ears itch.

Tiffany had to admit that what he said was indeed reasonable. It was also meticulous and thoughtful.

She nodded. “Alright, let’s go together.” When they returned to the Cedar Ridge Villa, the servant heard the sound of a car and was already waiting outside. When she saw Richard coming down, she hurriedly shouted, “Mr. Hampton, you’re here with your madam. Please come in.” Tiffany blushed when she heard how the servant addressed her and Richard.

After entering the villa, Tiffany looked inside and saw Thalia sitting in the living room. Although Thalia’s face was still a little pale and weak, her mental state was good and her eyes were still clear.

Since they were not sure if Thalia still recognized them well, Tiffany and Eric looked at each other and did not rush over. Thalia raised her head. Her gaze was gentle and filled with pity. “Eric, Tiffany…” To be able to call out their names meant that she had returned to normal.

Eric immediately pounced over and complained in an aggrieved manner, “Mom, you’ve been so fierce these past few days. You ignored me and my sister and even said that we’re not your children…” “I’m sorry.” Thalia blamed herself.

She could still vaguely remember what had happened in the past few days. She knew that she was fierce and aloof, but her memory was vague. She felt like a dream. After she woke up, this memory became fainter and fainter.

Thalia said, “It’s my fault. This will never happen again, I promise!” Thalia patted Eric’s back to comfort him. Then, she looked up at Tiffany with red eyes. “Girl, I let you suffer…” “You didn’t.” Tiffany shook her head with a faint smile.

Seeing that Thalia had returned to normal, she could finally relax.

As for Thalia’s schizophrenic psychological problems, Tiffany knew that she would get better after seeing a shrink.

No matter what, Thalia would be better than how she was when that harmful and fatal bloodbite affected her.

Thalia sighed softly. When she turned around and saw Richard’s tall and noble figure, she immediately smiled and stood up to greet him. “Richard? Come and have a seat. Lucy, make some coffee for him now.” Her soon–to–be son–in–law had arrived. Thalia couldn’t neglect Richard.

Lucy beamed with joy and immediately left to prepare the coffee.

Richard sat down calmly with a faint smile on his handsome face. “Hey, Thalia.” He was born to stand at the top of power. He was aloof by nature and had a powerful aura. Even if he deliberately kept a low profile, the pressuring vibe he relieved and his aura as a superior could not be ignored.

However, it could also be see and reserved attitude that Richard was trying his best to restrain his hostility and face the Kelley couple with a calm It had always been others who tried to please him.

He didn’t need to show the Keller couple respect.

At the end of the day, it was all because of his love for Tiffany.

Tiffany noticed this. Although she did not say anything about it, she felt touched.

What Richard was doing was totally different from what Kenneth did. In the past, when Kenneth rarely came to visit the Kelley family, he would always put on airs and have the temper of a young rich man.

His attitude toward Tiffany was not good, and his attitude toward Charlie and Thalia was purely about business courtesy.

Now that Tiffany thought about it, she realized that whether a man loved her could be seen in the details of what he did.

Evidently, the Kelley couple had also noticed it.

Thalia smiled from the bottom of her heart.

Charlie felt much better, but he still snorted softly. “Our girl has grown up now. She just lets him take her away. Humph…” His voice was very low, and only Thalia, who was beside him, heard him.

She immediately pinched him. “Shut up!” Charlie could only say, “Fine.” His status in the family was obvious.

Coffee was served. Thalia asked the servants to tidy up the guest room. She smiled and said, “It’s getting late. Richard, why don’t you stay over for the night?” Tiffany blinked and wondered, ‘It’s getting late? It’s only half past seven! The sky outside just turned dark. How could it be late?‘ What Thalia said was exactly what Richard wanted, so he nodded and replied politely and reservedly, “Okay.” He could not miss such an open opportunity.

Thalia smiled happily.

Although she did not go to the hotel today because of her health problem, she learned everything that happened today from Charlie.

Thalia felt a little regretful that she missed out on such a stunning scene, but she was extremely satisfied with the man Tiffany had chosen.

She was glad that Tiffany could be happy, which was what she wanted.

As for Melody, Thalia sighed softly. She did not want to talk about Tiffany, much less think about her.

Not long after, the dishes were served.

Everyone went to the dining room.

When they finished eating, Richard took the initiative to talk about the engagement.

Chapter 388 Chapter 388 The news of Richard’s public proposal today had caused a stir in the major news media. They hated that they had not received the news right away. Now, everyone was paying attention to it and it was all over the Internet.

Many people even wondered if Richard did it on a whim or for real.

Richard could control the public opinion, but the engagement had to be put on the agenda.

Because Tiffany had said that she did not want to get married so early, they would just go through the formality of getting engaged, which was equally important.

Richard meant to announce to the world that Tiffany was his.

As for which day he wanted to choose, he wanted the Kelley couple to make the decision. Everything else would be arranged by him.

Regarding this, Charlie whined, full of unwillingness.

On the other hand, Thalia agreed readily. After she specially asked someone to check the date, the engagement date was set for the first of next month.

It was neither too soon nor too late. There were only twenty days left.

Richard happily agreed.

As Tiffany listened, she realized that they had decided it without asking for her opinion.

However, she did not want to object.

By the time they finished discussing this matter, it was already late at night.

Thalia was a little tired after recovering from her serious condition. She got up and said, “I have to go back to my room first. Tiffany, take Richard upstairs. Eric, hurry up and go back to your room to sleep.” “Okay. “Eric was quite obedient. He nodded and ran back to his room.

Charlie could only help Thalia back to their room to rest.

The servants had already left silently.

There were only Tiffany and Richard in the huge living room.

The exquisite and gorgeous chandelier reflected a dazzling light, reflecting on the two of them. The shadows on the floor unknowingly intertwined, looking inseparable and exceptionally intriguing.

Tiffany yawned and dragged Richard upstairs by his tie. “Let’s go Her posture was carefree and fierce, like a bandit leader carrying his wife back to his room.

Richard was in a good mood and let her do whatever she wanted. Even if she forced her way on him, he would not resist.

However, he was thinking too much.

After bringing him to the guest room, Tiffany let go of his hand and left. She smiled like a little fox, her eyes shining brightly. “Good night, dear fiance!” After saying this, she quickly ran back to her room and closed the door.

Richard thought about it for a while and could not help but feel turned on.

He thought, ‘In front of this foxy girl, I lose all my restraint. I’m always so easily bewitched and seduced by her. Damn it!‘ Richard shook his head and walked into the guest room.

The next morning, Tiffany woke up after washing up and saw Richard knocking on her door.

She blinked, her smile sweet as honey. “Good morning!” Richard smiled and leaned over to whisper into her ear, “Actually, I would rather you said that to me to me.” Speechless, Tiffany cursed him inwardly for doing such a sex talk when you woke up next Tiffany glared at him reproachfully. Her face was a little red, but she whispered, “That will happen sooner or later…” “So I’m waiting.” Richard planted a light kiss on her forehead. “Good morning, Mrs. Hampton.” Richard had just woken up, and his husky and low voice was simply irresistible.

Tiffany was about to respond when she saw from the corner of her eye that the door to Eric’s room had been opened. She quickly took a step back and pretended to be nonchalant. “Aren’t you going to the company? Let’s go together. I have to go to school after breakfast.” Knowing that she was shy, Richard stopped teasing her.

The two of them walked side by side, followed by the sleepy–eyed Eric.

After having breakfast downstairs, Richard said goodbye and went to the company. Tiffany and Eric got into the car and went to their respective schools.

The proposal yesterday was too sensational, so when Tiffany went to school, she instantly became the center of attention. A group of girls whispered behind her back.

Someone said, “I didn’t expect Tiffany to hook up with Mr. Hampton, although she didn’t say anything about it! No wonder she dumped Mr. Harper so easily!” Someone else said, “What a vixen. First, she was entangled with Mr. Harper, and then she was entangled with his uncle. That’s just unbelievable!” Another one said, “I wonder what Mr. Hampton sees in her. Is it her face that has gone through many plastic surgeries? Seriously, there are many women better than her. Why is Mr. Hampton so obsessed with her?” Someone said, “If I had known that Mr. Hampton was so easy to nail, I would have taken action long ago, and Tiffany wouldn’t have had any chance to get him. Humph!” The group of socialites were extremely jealous and envious.

Tiffany returned to the classroom calmly as if she did not hear anything.

In the end, the students in the classroom looked at her even more subtly.

They must have been jealous before.

Only Zoe screamed and rushed up to hug Tiffany. She was so happy that she stomped her feet. “Tiffany! I saw the news. I’m so happy. Aw, I’m so envious!” For some reason, Tiffany suddenly thought of Sidney. Hence, she teased, “Sidney is single. Why don’t you see if you have a chance with him?” “Pfft.” Zoe was stunned by these words. She quickly waved her hand and said, “Forget it. I feel that he’s a retard. There’s nothing about him that can attract me. Besides…” She scratched her head and continued, “I know my limits.” It was true that she didn’t like Sidney, but he also didn’t like her With her family background and status, she was worlds apart from the Pauley family, which was a prestigious family.

She thought that she and Sidney were destined not to have any interactions with each other, so why should she have unrealistic fantasies about him?

After Zoe finished speaking, she waved her hand casually. “Ugh, let’s not talk about him. By the way, Tiffany, Mr. Hampton has already proposed successfully. When are you going to hold your wedding?” Tiffany laughed. “I’ll think about that after two years.” She still had many things to do and did not want to put too much thought into her relationship.

Zoe nodded with a face full of support. “That’s good too. It won’t be too late in another two years!” Unexpectedly, someone suddenly interrupted and said sarcastically, “Not too late? Hey, Tiffany, let me give you a piece of advice, When a man is interested in you, you have to hold onto him quickly! Otherwise, when he loses interest in you one day, it’s hard to say if he’ll still be willing to marry you!” The girl who said this was Giana.

Ever since she was thrown out of the hotel by the security guards yesterday, Giana had gone crazy out of anger. No matter what occasion it was, as long as she had the chance, she would start attacking Tiffany crazily.

Even though her front tooth was knocked out and she spoke with a comical tone, it did not stop her from criticizing Tiffany She was injured, but her will was strong, which was quite remarkable.

Zoe immediately retorted, “You’re right. I heard that your boyfriend dumped you last month because he lost interest in you right? Then you have to find the reason for this on your own. Look at your hideous face which looks like it has been slammed by the door. Your ex–boyfriend was so kind that he was willing to spend three months with you!” These words were really heart–wrenching.

Giana glared at her and said angrily, “How dare you call me hideous? No matter what happens to me, I’m still better than a follower like you. You stand up for Tiffany every day because you want to please her!” “Yes, you’re right.” Zoe nodded with a smile. “I’m willing to please Tiffany. I don’t mind risking my life because I’m willing. I’m willing!” “You’re unbelievable!” Giana originally thought that she was quite good at arguing, but for some reason, every time she met Tiffany and Zoe, she was crushed when it came to fighting and arguing, which pissed her off a lot.

Chapter 389 Chapter 389 However, it wasn’t like Giana didn’t have a way to deal with them.

Giana sneered and immediately raised her voice to shout, “I wonder if everyone has seen today’s post? It’s all true dirt.“If you haven’t seen it, hurry up and read it!“You’ll see what kind of methods Tiffany used to seduce Mr. Harper before turning to seduce Mr. Hampton!” Giana’s words managed to pique the interest of many people.

One by one, they picked up their phones and logged into Lovell School Lovell’s campus website. At a glance, they saw a pos that was pinned at the top. The bold headline on it said, [The private life of Lovell City’s No. 1 pretty girl is exposed. It’s unsightly and indecent!] The students clicked on the headline and saw that there were more than ten photos attached to it. They were pixelated photos of a young girl who had her clothes taken off in front of the camera. Then, she took intimate photos with different men.

It was unsightly.

The eye–catching title of the post was Lovell City’s No. 1 pretty girl to attract attention. Everyone knew that after so many years, only Tiffany had this title.

When everyone saw this post, their expressions instantly changed.

In particular, many obscenities appeared in the comments below. Student A: [Tsk, she looks quite aloof on the surface. N didn’t expect her to sleep around in private.] Student B: [Who will be so unlucky to marry her? I wonder what Mr. Hampton is thinking. He actually proposed to such a woman. He will only be cuckolded in the future.] Student C: [Maybe Mr. Hampton likes her because she’s skilled and experienced. Haha…] In a herd effect, this post was no longer only spread in Lovell School. It had even been posted on Facebook pages, social media, and public accounts.

The popularity of yesterday’s proposal did not decrease, so once these intimate photos of Tiffany were leaked, they immediately attracted the attention of many people and became the trending topics right away.

Everyone criticized Tiffany and spread the news. Tiffany really became the target of everyone’s condemnation.

Zoe also took out her phone to search. When she saw these photos, she was furious. “Are you blind? You casually photoshopped two photos and used them to slander her? This is not Tiffany at all!” However, it was useless for her to say it alone. As long as the people who saw the that Tiffany had slept around.

post believed it, everyone would be sure Giana snorted. “You wouldn’t admit the truth? Then let’s have a bet. The woman in the post has a mole on her shoulder. Tiffany, do you dare to take off your shirt for us to see?” A few playboys at the side started to jeer, “Strip, strip! Since you want to prove your innocence, show us!” Laughter rang out All of their eyes turned focused and lecherous.

Tiffany gave a half–smile.

She did have a mole on her shoulder.

It seemed that Giana had made preparations in advance.

However, unlike the woman in the photos, the mole on Tiffany’s shoulder was not on her left shoulder, but on her right.

“Laugh. Just laugh to your heart’s content.” Tiffany was still as nonchalant as ever. She said unhurriedly, “I didn’t want to argue with a group of fools, but since you guys insist on provoking me, I have no choice.” “What will you do? Is it because we’ve seen your indecent photos that you want to gouge out our eyeballs out of humiliation and anger?” Giana looked proud. “Do you dare to do so?” She thought that with so many people present, they would not let Tiffany off if she wanted to use force.

However, what Giana did not expect was that in the next second after Tiffany finished speaking, more than ten bodyguards rushed in and took their phones away in minutes. Then, they controlled all the students.

The students shouted, “Who are you? Let us go!” They struggled with all their might, but these extremely skilled bodyguards were like a mountain pressing down on them. No matter how the students struggled, they could not break free The only people in the class who were not controlled by the bodyguards were Tiffany and Zoe.

Tiffany said, “Take them to the principal’s office.” The bodyguards answered, “Got it!” The bodyguards were very efficient. Each of them carried two students and sent them to the principal’s office right away. The originally empty office instantly became cramped.

Mr. Farrell, who was sitting in the chair, was stunned. He looked at Tiffany, who was slowly approaching, with a puzzled expression, and asked, “What’s going on? How could you tie up your classmates for no reason?” Tiffany did not respond. She waved her hand and asked one of her subordinates to send the crazily spread post from the website to Mr. Farrell.

Tiffany smiled nonchalantly and said, “Mr. Farrell, I’ve never taken the initiative to make things difficult for others, but that doesn’t mean that I have to bear the consequences of others defaming me. Deal with it as you see fit. How should we punish these people who spread rumors and slander me?” She hit the nail on the head. The originally harmless matter turned into a case of rumors and slander, which was much more serious.

Mr. Farrell’s expression did not look happy after he read the post, but he still said politely, “You’re all classmates. Classmates should help each other. There’s no need to make things so nasty.” “It’s not nasty.” Tiffany smiled insincerely. “Just because we’re classmates, I brought them to your office, not the police station!” If she really wanted to cause trouble, she could just send those students to the police station. For such a crime, they should be grateful if they were detained for a few days.

Mr. Farrell wiped the sweat on his forehead and said carefully, “But… it’s not easy to define the crime of spreading rumors and slander. Moreover, the one who posted this post is anonymous. It’s not easy to convict them…” “I have the evidence.” Tiffany gestured, and one of the bodyguards poured a bag of phones he confiscated on the table.

“If you need evidence, Mr. Farrell, feel free to take a look. Their phones have the records of re–posting, commenting, or… posts that haven’t been deleted yet.” Tiffany had a faint smile on her face. As she spoke, she glanced at Giana. As expected, the latter was flustered and lost.

Mr. Farrell was stunned. He did not expect Tiffany to be so sharp that she got everyone’s phones.

This method of preserving evidence was really simple and straightforward.

However, he had to admit that it was very effective.

Upon hearing what Tiffany said, the boys and girls who had just stopped shouting were stunned. “What? You want to sue u for slander and framing?” Some people laughed out loud, mocking Tiffany’s naivety.

They thought, ‘Does she not know that the law does not punish the masses?

“The post has spread too far this time and is no longer something we can control. We only scolded her along with most people at most.

‘We didn’t commit any crime.

‘If she really claims that we slandered her, Tiffany can just get everyone arrested if she can!

‘She just deserves what’s happening to her!‘ Tiffany crossed her legs and said leisurely, “I won’t pursue the others. I’ll only hold you accountable.”

Chapter 390 Chapter 390 Tiffany could not care less about the rumors that were spreading outside the campus, but the school posts were posted in real names. Even if some people were using anonymous aliases to spread these untrue rumors, they could be found one by one.

Moreover, this post was just posted this morning. The person who posted it spread the rumors so specifically. They couldn’t easily brush it off just by saying that the law could not punish the masses.

After Tiffany finished speaking slowly, the other students who were brought to the principal’s office were instantly angry. They shouted, “Didn’t we just say something about you? You don’t get to control us about what we say. We can say whatever we want!” Someone else said, “That’s right. It’s nothing serious, yet you’re taking it too hard!” Zoe was furious as she wondered, ‘Do they have any idea how unpleasant this post is?

Just based on these dozens of pixelated photos, everyone insists that the unsightly woman in the photos is Tiffany.

“The obscenities below are just incredibly cruel.

All kinds of insults, slanders, and disgusting comments are spreading crazily.

‘Now that they are being pursued, they just say that it’s nothing serious?

How can they do that? Tiffany’s reputation matters. Can they avoid bearing the responsibility for slandering her out of thin air?

‘What if the one who is slandered is not Tiffany, but other weak and powerless girls? Won’t their life be ruined?‘ “Of course, you have to be held accountable!” Zoe sneered. “We’re all adults. Everyone needs to pay for what they’ve done!” “It’s none of your business. Stop your nonsense!” Giana was so angry that she was about to curse. “You have no right to punish us. Besides, I didn’t do anything. That post has nothing to do with me. You have no right to detain me here!” With that, she wanted to slip away.

However, the bodyguards standing at the door stopped her from leaving.

Mr. Farrell looked troubled. Among the students involved, there were also some who were rich and noble. He couldn’t afford of them. to offend anyone However, Tiffany was the last person to be offended.

After thinking about it, Mr. Farrell could only be the peacemaker. “How about this? I’ll get the post deleted as soon as possible. I’ll also find out who posted it anonymously. By then, I’ll let them apologize to you publicly. Is that okay with you?” Tiffany gave a half–smile and replied bluntly, “No.” She wondered if she looked like a pushover who could be brushed off.

“Well…” Mr. Farrell frowned and looked as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

At this moment, the sound of high heels clicking could be heard outside. Immediately after, seven or eight women with branded bags and jewelry rushed in with fierce expressions.

They yelled, “Who dares to hurt my son?” The scene became evermore chaotic.

After these rich ladies rushed in, they first checked their sons. When they saw that there were some red strangulation marks on their sons‘ wrists, they immediately went furious. They pointed at Tiffany and said angrily, “Shameless little bitch, so what if my son scolded you? I dare you to hurt him.” Someone else said, “That’s right. You’ve been sleeping around, but you won’t let anyone say anything about it?” A rich lady said to her son, “Let’s go! With me around, no one can stop us!” Those rich ladies led their sons out. No one dared to mess with those shrews.

The other students involved also left.

Giana was extremely proud. She even turned her head and smiled provocatively at Tiffany, thinking, ‘Look. Your reputation is ruined. What can you do to us now?‘ Zoe was furious. “How shameless!” The group of people walked out in a grandiose manner. All of them looked as if they had won a battle and were very pleased with themselves.

The rich ladies at the front were still cursing. “Humph, it’s easy to deal with such a little girl. If she dares to hurt my son again, I’ll definitely not let her off!” Among them, Mrs. Worley said, “That’s right. Who does she think she is? How dare she bully my Worley family!” Those women were smug.

Unexpectedly, halfway through their scolding, Richard’s aloof and cruel voice sounded unhurriedly, “The Worley family? Very well. I’ve kept it in mind.” Everyone looked up in the direction of the voice. When they saw Richard walking slowly toward them from the other side of the corridor, their eyes widened and their expressions changed.

Richard slowly walked over.

He was neither fast nor slow, and he looked noble and elegant all over. His sharp eyebrows reached his temples, and his starry eyes were deep. His aura was aloof and indifferent like the clear moon, but it was as dazzling as the sun.

He represented the top of power. No matter where Richard went, he would be the center of attention.

The girls, including Giana, blushed when they saw him. They took a quick look and quickly lowered their heads.

They tried to attract Richard’s attention, feeling excited and expectant.

However, when they looked up again, they saw that Richard’s dark eyes were gloomy. His gaze was filled with a sense of deepness that made people fear.

It was terrifyingly gloomy.

The rich ladies‘ hearts skipped a beat, and they knew that something was wrong.

Mrs. Worley had just scolded Tiffany the most, and now her face was pale with fear. She hurriedly explained with a smile, “Mr. Hampton, I was just spouting nonsense. Don’t take it to heart.” Everyone knew that it wasn’t just nonsense.

“Huh.” Richard gave a half–smile. “I’m serious.” “Mr. Hampton!” Mrs. Worley’s face turned pale.

She knew very well what this meant. She panicked and hurriedly chased after him. “Mr. Hampton, they’re just kids messing around. You don’t have to take my words seriously.” Richard said, “Just kids messing around? Then why did you come here aggressively?” Mrs. Worley said, “I… I just don’t want my son to be bullied.” “What a coincidence.” Richard’s expression was indifferent. He showed a cruel and aloof smile. “I can’t bear to see the apple of my eye being bullied by you. Think about what will happen to you now.” As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned, jealous, and envious. They kept thinking about how he said the words “the apple of my eye“.

How doting must he be to say such words?

Mrs. Worley took a step back. She immediately cried and begged, “Mr. Hampton, I was wrong. I’m sorry. I keep spouting nonsense. I shouldn’t have said such words to slander Mrs. Hampton.” However, Richard did not react at all. He walked past her and headed straight for the principal’s office.

At the office door, Tiffany had already come out when she heard the commotion, so she heard everything.

Seeing Richard walking toward her, Tiffany blinked and then pounced over. Her eyes were sparkling like the galaxy, filled with joy.

Tiffany said, “Richard, you’re here!” Richard said, “Call me honey.” Richard’s smile was deep, and his voice was pleasant and moving.

Tiffany blushed all over because of his words.

She said shyly, “How can I do that? There are so many people around…” Richard said, “Hmm? Then why don’t you call me that when there’s no one around at night?” Tiffany was so angry that she raised her head and met Richard’s deep eyes. Her face turned red, but she pretended to be calm and replied, “Okay!” She dared to call him honey, but whether he could take it depended on his self–control.

Tiffany smiled brightly, and a sly look appeared in her eyes.