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Chapter 141
The next morning dawned with radiant sunshine as Suzanne waited
by the hospital entrance. It wasn’t long before Sienna arrived, her
breath heavy from exertion.
“Sorry, Suzanne, I’m late,” Sienna apologized, hands on her knees as she gasped for breath.
Suzanne quickly reached out to support her. “I got here too early. You
don’t have to rush.”
As Sienna caught her breath, she glanced at the imposing hospital building and asked, “Are you sick?”
Suzanne shook her head.
Once Sienna had gathered herself, she asked in a low voice, “Then why did you ask me to meet you at the hospital?”
Leaning closer, Suzanne whispered, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. “I want to check if my past illnesses have recurred. I didn’t dare to come alone, so I wanted you to accompany me.”
Sienna was momentarily surprised, her gaze locking onto Suzanne.
Suzanne, feeling a touch of awkwardness, lowered her head and hesitantly revealed, “I’ve been married for a few months. My husband is aware of my medical history, so he refrained from touching me until yesterday…”
Sienna paused, incredulous. “You’re married?”
Suzanne affirmed with a nod.
Sienna’s disbelief was evident. “So, your husband suddenly wants
intimacy, and you’re coming to visit the gynecologist?”
Feeling as if she had been caught red-handed, Suzanne glanced around before nodding.
Sienna’s expression darkened as she silently observed Suzanne. She then let out a heavy sigh before firmly pinching Suzanne’s nose.
Suzanne widened her eyes in surprise. “What are you doing?”
Sienna released Suzanne’s nose and commented without hesitation,” Your nose is natural, no implants.”
Next, she pinched Suzanne’s cheeks and inspected her teeth. “No veneers. All your teeth are real.”
Finally, she gave Suzanne’s chest a push. Startled, Suzanne stepped back, crossing her arms over her chest with extreme embarrassment. “What’s going on?”
Sienna’s tone remained sincere, her voice unwavering. “Your chest might not be large, but it’s soft, and it’s real.”
Suzanne looked at Sienna with disbelief.
Sienna held Suzanne’s gaze earnestly. “I’m sorry. Actually, the first time I saw you, I knew you weren’t Suzanne.”
Hearing Sienna’s confession, Suzanne was left dumbfounded.
With a heavy heart, Sienna lowered her head, her words tinged with remorse. “I was desperate for money to save my dad. When you claimed to be Suzanne and offered to help, I appreciated it and genuinely wanted to be friends. But deep down, I knew you weren’t Suzanne.”
Nervously, Suzanne reached out to grab Sienna’s hand and asked in a cautious tone, “I’ve done two DNA tests at reputable hospitals. They couldn’t be wrong. Why are you so sure I’m not Suzanne?”
Looking up at Suzanne, Sienna’s clear eyes were brimming with tears.
She murmured with sadness, “Because I know Suzanne too well. She’s always been selfish since we were kids.
“Even after she dropped out of school, we kept in touch via video calls until three years ago. No matter how much plastic surgery she’s had, her true nature remains unchanged. She couldn’t have transformed from a demon into an angel, let alone lost her true self.”
Suzanne lowered her head and let out a sigh. “My husband doubted my identity once, but his associates supervised the entire process during the second test. It couldn’t have been mistaken.”
Sienna took a deep breath and declared, “Then let’s put intuition against science and see which prevails.”
With determination, Sienna guided Suzanne into the hospital, getting her registered for an examination.
Suzanne couldn’t shake off the nervousness that gripped her during the blood-drawing process, all because of Sienna’s words.
The doctor led Suzanne into the examination room, guiding her w utmost professionalism. After putting on gloves, the doctor gesture toward the nearby bed. “Please remove your pants and lie down with your feet apart.”
A flush spread across Suzanne’s cheeks, her nerves mingling with embarrassment as a sudden wave of shyness washed over her.
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Although they were both female, Suzanne still felt a little awkward. The doctor turned and saw her standing there stiffly without moving
an inch.
The doctor smiled and said, “I saw the report on your medical history. earlier. You must have done this examination several times before. Why are you still acting all shy like a little girl?”
Suzanne pursed her lips awkwardly and slowly took off her pants. Following the doctor’s instructions, she lay on the bed and spread her legs apart.
Suzanne felt her cheeks burning hot, Feeling embarrassed, she
closed her eyes and turned her head to the side.
The doctor stood between Suzanne’s legs and briefly examined her with a speculum. Suddenly, she seemed stunned and droppe speculum.
She spoke to Suzanne with a frown, “How did you get infected previously? Did you get it through a blood transfer?”
Suzanna opened her eyes. When she saw the serious expression the doctor’s face, she became nervous for fear that her illness ha relapsed. “I don’t know because I’ve lost my memory. Has my illness returned?”
The doctor laughed helplessly. “Put your pants back on. There’s no need for further examination.
Puzzled, Suzanne got off the bed quickly. While putting on her pants, she asked, “Doctor, is there something wrong? Why did you stop the examination?”
The doctor took off her gloves and explained as she walked out,” You’re still a virgin, and the examination would tear your hymen. Since you haven’t had sexual intercourse before, there is no need for an examination. Go out and wait for your blood test report.”
Dumbstruck, Suzanne stood in the room as if she was fixed to the spot. The sudden revelation shocked her.
Sienna said that she wasn’t Suzanne. Even the doctor confirmed that she was still a virgin. Where did it go wrong? Why would things end up like this?
Suzanne’s reports finally came out after waiting for a long time. The attending doctor read all of her reports with a smile and sighed,”
Young lady, have you made a mistake?”
Feeling anxious and worried, Suzanne sat next to the doctor and fidgeted nervously with her fingers.
Sienna hugged Suzanne’s shoulder and turned to the doctor. “Pl be direct with us. What are the results of the examination?”
The doctor replied, “Your hymen is intact, showing that you haven had sexual intercourse. Thus, you don’t have any gynecological diseases. The other reports were all normal, and you haven’t been infected with gonorrhea or syphilis. You’re very healthy.”
Tears welled up in Suzanne’s eyes. She had felt inferior and weak to others all because of her history and personal background. Because of her lewd past, Suzanne even looked down on herself.
She had been tormented for the past few years with self-hatred.
Whenever anyone brought up her past, Suzanne wished that she
could die from embarrassment.
However, the doctor told her that she was still a virgin. She had never had sex.
Suzanne couldn’t distinguish whether she felt excited or sad. She threw herself into Sienna’s arms and cried out loud, pouring out the insults and grievances she had suffered over the years.
The doctor was taken aback by Suzanne’s reaction. Sienna quickly apologized to the doctor and helped Suzanne to leave the room.
She came out of the doctor’s office crying. The people waiting outside thought she was diagnosed with a terminal illness and cast sympathetic glances at Suzanne.
Suzanne finally calmed down after walking out of the hospital. She wiped her tears with the tissue that Sienna handed her.
Sienna sighed and said, “So, you believe you’re not Suzanne now, right?”
Drying her tears, Suzanne gazed into the distance with a determined look in her eyes. Her voice was sharp as she spoke, “Sienna, help me keep this a secret.”
Puzzled, Sienna said, “Don’t you want to tell your family a
Suzanne clenched the tissue tightly in her hands before turn Sienna. “If I’m not Suzanne, then who am I? Who is manipulati everything behind the scenes and making me assume Suzanne identity?”
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Sienna was caught off guard by Suzanne’s question.
Suzanne closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to
muster the strength within her. She continued solemnly, “If I’m not Suzanne, then the Yorks aren’t my real family. Similarly, the Morrisons aren’t my in-laws, either.”
“Suzanne, you-” Sienna stared at the woman before her. At that
moment, the inferiority and weakness that weighed down on Suzanne had disappeared, along with the shackles that kept her restrained.
Despite losing her memory and identity, Suzanne’s renewed confidence and resilience shone from within.
Suzanne grabbed Sienna’s hand and gazed at her earnestly. She asked in a soft voice, “Sienna, can you help me keep this secret?”
Sienna was overwhelmed by her resolve and nodded blankly. “Yes.
Suzanne continued, “After I lost my memory, I sensed an unseen force trying to control me. I must expose the conspiracy behind it, so I can’t afford to slip up.”
“Could it be the York family?” Sienna said.
Suzanna remained silent for a few seconds. “They don’t have the ability to do that, but I’m not sure if I can rule them out, either.”
Sienna continued, “How about your husband’s family?”
Suzanne chuckled. “What benefit would they gain from doing this?”
After hearing that, Sienna felt the same way.
Suzanne thought for a moment and expressed her concern. “There were police officers present the first time I had my DNA tested. The
second time, personnel from the Norvanian military supervised the
entire process.
“Since both times were successfully tampered with, the mysterious force behind this is definitely not to be underestimated.”
Sienna patted Suzanne on the shoulder and smiled. “I consider you my friend whether you’re the real Suzanne or not. If you need any help, just let me know, and I will do everything I can to assist you.”
Suzanne hugged her gratefully. “Thank you, Sienna.”
That night, Suzanne invited Sienna to dinner before returning home.
It was already 8:00 pm when she arrived at the Morrison Residence. Suzanne stepped into the magnificent villa, which was brightly lit by luxurious and dazzling crystal chandeliers.
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Three people sat on the sofa under the chandelier. Suzanne’s glance fell on Nathan first. Contrary to his usual uptight demeano leisurely on the sofa with one arm draped across the back o and his legs crossed casually.
Nathan caught sight of Suzanne from the corner of his eye. The expression on his face darkened, and a hint of disappointment br
appeared in his gaze.
He had returned home for the past two days. However, Suzanne spent the whole time trying to avoid him by hiding in the study or going out for the day.
Nathan knew her intentions, and it pained him deeply.
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When Florence saw Suzanne, she called out to her gently, “Suzanne, you’re back? Have you had dinner?”
Suzanne went over and greeted her politely, “Yes, I already had dinner with a friend.”
Lindsey was also sitting on the sofa, Crossing her arms, Lindsey fixed a disdainful stare on Suzanne and said smugly, “Suzanne, do you know where I’ve been these past few days?”
Suzanne forced a smile. “I do. Florence mentioned that you went on a trip to Sunterland.”
Lindsey replied, “I didn’t go there for leisure. Instead, I went to
Sunterland to find Ms. Inkwell. What’s more, I also mentioned that you tried to impersonate her. Ms. Inkwell is very angry and intends to sue you.”
Nathan’s eyes darkened abruptly as he shot Lindsey a cold gaze.
Florence was also shocked. “Lindsey, have you gone mad? Why are you colluding with outsiders to go against your own family?”
Lindsey spat in disgust. “What family? Suzanne is nothing but a complete fraud. She manipulated my mother and pulled all kinds of tricks to marry Nate.
“Then, she pretended to be a famous artist to seize wealth for herse when she’s just a cunning prostitute who is skilled at seducing men
with her wiles.”
Florence was filled with anger at Lindsey’s words. However, she dared not turn against her.
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At this moment, Nathan’s expression was unexpectedly calm.
Suzanne didn’t take Lindsey’s words to heart. Instead, the person she cared about had always been Nathan.
“Lindsey,” Suzanne said, “I never claimed to be Inkwell, nor have I
used her reputation for personal gain. On what grounds does she have to sue me?”
Lindsey sneered. “Oh, you don’t know? Wendy spent a tidy sum to restore that crappy painting of yours. She even sold the painting for five million dollars.”
Suzanne clenched her fists as her chest tightened with anger. She
hadn’t expected this to happen.
She had deliberately ruined the painting, yet Wendy managed to f someone to restore it. It was even sold at a high price.
Suzanne had been keeping tabs on this Inkwell person who seemed to appear out of thin air. At first, she thought Inkwell was just going to make a brief appearance.
However, Suzanne didn’t expect Inkwell to capitalize on her fame and make money through livestreaming.
Apart from product endorsements, she also participated in lucrative activities and events. The only thing Inkwell didn’t continue doing was livestreaming her paintings or engaging in charity work.
Although Suzanne couldn’t confirm if she was Inkwell, she was
certain that the woman who claimed to be her was definitely a fraud.
She replied calmly, “Then, I’ll look forward to the legal letter from Ms. Inkwell.”
Then, Suzanne turned to Florence and said, “Excuse me, I’ll go back to my room.”
As she turned away, Suzanne’s gaze swept across Nathan’s
handsome profile. He looked indifferent, not meeting her gaze nor making any sound to acknowledge her.
Suzanne felt dejected as her mood plummeted. She didn’t know why, but Nathan’s attitude toward her seemed to have changed. His inconsistent behavior swung between hot and cold.
The relationship between them became more and more strained. However, Suzanne had no idea what the problem was. Neither of them exchanged a word from start to finish.
Suzanne went upstairs and found her bedroom door ajar. She walked in and froze up instantly when she saw two maids packing up Nathan’s belongings.
She felt a suffocating weight on her chest that caused he
air. It was as if there was a heavy stone that weighed do wasn’t pain she felt but an inexplicable heartache.
Her hands and feet turned cold. Suzanne could only stand th hhelplessly.
It had been over four months since they got married. Despite ininitially rocky relationship, they hadn’t slept in separate rooms. So wity now?
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One of the maids greeted Suzanne politely and explained, “Madam, We are packing up Mr. Nathan’s things to move them to the adjacent
guesstroom.
Suzanned forced a smile and feigned indifference. “Feel free to go on with your work.” After that, she walked out of the bedroom.
She leaned against the wall by the door and looked up to the ceiling
with tears in her eyes. At that moment, Suzanne felt so disheartened that even her breathing became labored.
Suddenly, she heard footsteps coming up the stairs. The familiar thud of his footsteps was etched deep into the depths of Suzanne’s heart.
She quickly wiped away her tears. Taking a deep breath, Suzanne straightened up and turned toward the stairs.
Nathan walked up the stairs. He went over to Suzanne with a meaningful gaze in his eyes. She couldn’t stop her heart beating’ faster as his tall, imposing figure loomed over her.
Suzanne lifted her head and looked into his mysterious dark eyes. She squeezed out a faint smile and asked, “Nathan, why are you. doing this?”
Nathan’s gaze was cold as he looked at Suzanne. Finally, he said in a detached tone, “I did as you wished.
Those words pierced Suzanne’s heart. Feeling aggrieved, Suz couldn’t stop the tears from welling up in her eyes.
What did he mean by doing as she wished? Did this man even kr what she truly desired?
He didn’t want to share a bed with her, and yet he found such a lofty excuse to shift the blame on her instead.
Suzanne hung her head to hide the pained expression on her face from Nathan. She murmured weakly “Thank you.”
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However, Suzanne’s appreciative words grated against Nathan’s ears harshly. The temperature around them seemed to drop below.
freezing point from his icy demeanor. They locked eyes, but neither of them said anything.
Suddenly, Sally’s voice came from the guest room, “Nate, I specially decorated the room for you. Come and see if you like it.” She walked over to Nathan and linked her arm with his.
However, Nathan’s expression remained impassive as he pushed Sally’s hand away. He turned and walked over to the door of the guest room in silence.
Sally took two steps toward Nathan. Then, she glanced back at
Suzanne and shot her a provocative smirk. She looked smug, if she had triumphed over Suzanne.
Suzanne didn’t let her get away with her. She retorted, “Nathan moving in to sleep with you. What’s there to be proud of?”
Sally was completely dumbfounded when she heard Suzanne’s words. She never expected Suzanne to call her out and interpret he expression so directly.
Nathan heard it as well. He turned to glare at Sally.
Sally forced an awkward smile and explained herself in a gentle voice, “Nate, I didn’t mean to. Suzanne must have misunderstood my
intentions.”
A look of disgust flashed in Nathan’s eyes, and he walked into the
guest room without saying another word. When Sally attempted to follow him, Nathan loudly closed the door in her face, leaving her standing outside awkwardly.
Suzanne paid no attention to Sally. She returned to the master
bedroom and closed the door behind her as well. It was the first time she realized how spacious the room was, and her restless heart felt just as empty.
It seemed like something was missing.
That night, Suzanne tossed and turned as her thoughts were filled with Nathan. She also thought about her true identity and the difficult path ahead.
Previously, she had no direction. She was constantly in a state of self- doubt and confusion. Now, her goal was crystal clear. She had to uncover the truth.
The next day, Suzanne got up as usual and washed up. After getting dressed, she came out of her bedroom and went downstairs for
breakfast.
In the dining room, the six feet long table was filled with thers of the Morrison family. Even Duke and Layla, who had move were back home. The atmosphere at the table was quite livel
Suzanne noticed the sly smile on Lindsey’s face, and she had a ominous feeling that something unexpected was going to ha that day.
Descending the stairs, Suzanne approached the table and greeted Nathan’s parents.
‘Suzanne, come sit down and have breakfast-”
Florence turned to point at the chair beside Nathan, but her words ended abruptly when she saw that Sally had already occupied it.
Instead, Florence gestured toward a corner of the table awkwardly.” You can go and sit next to Layla.”
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Layla crossed her arms and put on an arrogant expression. She declined coldly, “Don’t sit next to me. It will ruin my appetite.”
Upon hearing her words, several people present suppressed their laughter discreetly and watched Suzanne’s reaction with glee.
Nathan was eating his breakfast with his head down. He paused for a moment before biting down on his food forcefully to stop himself from flying into a rage.
Suzanne turned to Nathan with a hopeful gaze. Unfortunately, she was let down by his indifference.
Nathan no longer defended her like he used to. He seemed to thoroughly despise her now!
Suzanne felt a pang in her heart. She couldn’t put a finger on the loneliness and disappointment she felt.
She walked to the other end of the table and distanced herself fro everyone. After she pulled out a chair and sat down, the staff broug out the food.
Breakfast in wealthy families was a lavish affair. However, Suzanne noticed that her breakfast today was rather subpar. She only had two slices of dry bread on her plate.
She looked over at the others and realized her breakfast was vastly different from theirs. She was being treated differently.
Just as Suzanne was peeking at what the others had, Lindsey spoke up pompously, “There’s no need to look at others. I instructed the maids to arrange this breakfast for you.”
All eyes turned to look at Suzanne’s breakfast.
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Before anyone could say anything, Suzanne pushed her plate away and demanded angrily, “Lindsey, just tell me if you have any
grievances against me. Don’t resort to such lowly tactics. It’s very unbecoming.”
The reason Lindsey dared to bully Suzanne so openly was because Nathan moved out of the master bedroom and slept in the guest room last night.
She was certain Nathan harbored extreme disgust toward Suzanne, just like everyone else in the room.
Lindsey gestured at the others with a sweeping motion and said, “It’s not just me who dislikes you. Every single person here despises a despicable woman like you. Don’t you know what kind of perso are? Are you not self-aware?”
Gary spoke up with a hint of anger, “Lin, that’s going too far.”
Displeased, Lindsey said, “Gary, stay out of this. Today, I will clea the trash in the Morrison family. We absolutely cannot let this wom continue staying in this house and tarnishing our family’s reputatio
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“I’ve already contacted the professors and professional appraisers from the Artists Association to come over, as well as journalists and reporters from the media. Of course, a team of lawyers will be present to sue her as well.”
Upon hearing this, some at the table were bewildered, while some were excited.
Nathan’s expression was cold and forbidding. He balled his fists and gripped the utensils in his hand tightly, causing the veins on the back of his hands to bulge.
Nonetheless, Lindsey didn’t notice the icy tension radiating from
Nathan.
She became increasingly smug as she spoke, “I’ve also invited the real Inkwell to come in person. Today, I will completely ruin Suzanne’s reputation and kick her out of the Morrison family.
“I will let the whole world know of her despicable tricks and cunning schemes. Let’s see how she will face-”
Lindsey’s words were cut short by the loud bang. Everyone was startled and turned to look at Nathan.
Furious, Nathan’s expression was as dark as an impending storm. He stood up, and his abrupt movements caused the chair behind him to crash to the floor.
As everyone’s gaze fell upon him, they noticed his sharp eyes resembled a fierce beast that could swallow everything in its They were frozen in fear.
“Do you have nothing else to do with your time? If you don’t wa live with my wife, leave. No one is stopping you,” Nathan repriman Lindsey in a frigid tone.
Everyone assumed he had moved out of the master bedroom
because of a falling out with Suzanne. However, they were taken aback by the tenderness in his voice when he addressed Suzanne as
his wife.
His anger intimidated them. Even Gary dared not utter a word.
Bewildered, Lindsey’s face turned pale with fear. She still hadn’t realized what she had done wrong. She explained hastily, “Nate, I’m just trying to help you. Why are you blaming me instead?”
At this moment, Duke spoke up for Lindsey, “Nathan, can’t you see Aunt Lindsey’s good intentions? You are the leader of the Norvanian.
military. Despite your bravery and valor, how could you be so blinded by such a woman?
“She was born in the slums with a lowly family background. To get out of her predicament, she climbed her way up by selling her body. What’s more, she seduced men to marry into wealthy families and swindled them out of their money. She-”
“Shut up,” Nathan couldn’t bear to hear another word and cut Duke off coldly.
Duke was frightened and fell silent. He dared not continue speaking. Nathan walked around the dining table and stood in front of Suzanne. When he took her hand, Suzanne looked at him with a hopeful glance. At this moment, her heart was comforted by Nathan’s actions after feeling distressed the whole night.
It turned out that Nathan didn’t completely hate her. He still stepped forward to defend her when she was getting attacked by of
“Let’s go,” Nathan said softly.
Suzanne didn’t move. “Where to?”
“Anywhere, as long as you don’t stay here. You can go wherev
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Tears welled up in Suzanne’s eyes as she felt inexplicably touched.
Despite the possibility of her being misled, Nathan’s words made
Suzanne feel warm and fuzzy inside,
However, it was still a fact that Nathan did move out of their bedroom
last night. He was genuinely being cold and distant toward her. Suzanne couldn’t help feeling confused by his actions.
This man really knew how to play with one’s feelings, alternating between hot and cold.
Suzanne withdrew her hand slowly and shook her head. “I’m not going anywhere. I choose to stay here.”
Nathan’s gaze was fixed on Suzanne as he pointed at Lindsey’s ugly expression. “It’s tough to live with a shrew like her. Either your p to her level, or she would trample you under her feet.”
Lindsey stood up with her hands on her hips. She repriman
angrily, “You brat, how dare you call me a shrew?”
Nathan only had eyes for Suzanne. He didn’t respond to Lindsey even ignored everyone else.
Pursing her lips, Suzanne finally smiled as she looked confidently int Nathan’s worried eyes. “Don’t worry. I can be as shrewish as her, or even more so.”
Nathan furrowed his brow. In that instant, he couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind Suzanne’s words.
At this moment, Edgar ran in and said, “Sir, many reporters have gathered outside, as well as lawyers and-”
Before Edgar could finish, Layla stood up as she couldn’t wait to see
Suzanne humiliated in public. “Edgar, please let them in.”
Lindsey chimed in eagerly, “Invite them to the reception hall in the side wing. Once Ms. Inkwell arrives, we will go over.”
Edgar immediately went out to greet the guests.
Nathan narrowed his eyes and turned to Lindsey. His gaze was positively murderous.
“Are you trying to force my hand?” he asked in a low and solemn tone.
The color drained from Lindsey’s face, and her body stiffened in fright. Anxiously, she turned to Gary and complained in a timid tone, “Gary, look at your son! He dared to go against his aunt for the sake of a despicable woman! Your heartless son has been completely
bewitched and can’t distinguish right from wrong!”
Gary snorted and replied, “Why don’t you look at what you’ve to Suzanne? She is still Nate’s wife, after all. How could you
many outsiders to our home to humiliate her? As an elder in th family, you have gone too far!”
Layla spoke up, “But Lindsey is only doing this for the good of the family.”
Duke quickly chimed in, “That’s right. Dad, you should stay out of this Aunt Lindsey is only trying to help Nate and the family by kicking out the trash that might bring harm to us.
Duke and Layla had always looked down on Suzanne. Given the opportunity, they were definitely ready to add insult to injury and kick her while she was down.
Taylor and Tobias, along with their wives, remained neutral. They didn’t dare to say a word. At this juncture, there was no benefit in taking sides.
Sally watched the drama from the sidelines, and her heart was filled with glee.
Right then, Edgar hurried in again. “Sir, I have escorted the guests to the side wing. Ms. Inkwell has arrived with her assistant as well.”
Despite being the head of the family Gary had no real authority. Feeling embarrassed, he found himself stuck in between his youngest daughter-in-law and his younger sister. He was at a loss on how to resolve the situation.
Lindsey seemed agitated as she walked up to Suzanne and taunted, You can’t escape now. Today, you must apologize to Ms. Inkwell and beg for her forgiveness. Otherwise, she will file a lawsuit against you. Just wait to be thrown into jail!
“However, if you sincerely apologize to Ms. Inkwell, I might plead leniency for your sake. You need to admit that you impersonated her and sold fake paintings to scam people out of money.
“Then, return the five million dollars you’ve earned from paintings and publicly apologize to the media. Maybe Ms. might forgive you and spare you from going to jail.”
Suddenly, Wendy spoke up angrily, “Let’s go and face them. no need to be afraid. Suzanne, I will go with you.”
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Wendy felt reluctant at the thought of returning the five million. dollars she earned. She quickly walked to Suzanne’s side and pulle
her along.
Suzanne had no intention of escaping. It was a good opportunity for
her to discover her true identity.
Nathan stepped forward and grabbed Suzanne’s arm. He spoke solemnly, “With me here, you don’t have to go if you don’t want to.
Don’t be afraid.”
Unexpectedly, Suzanne pressed her lips together and gave him a
confident smile. She gently pulled her arm out of his grip and followed Wendy with determined steps.
Nathan was afraid that Suzanne might get bullied by others, so he immediately followed after her.
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The rest of them left the dining table eagerly and followed suit.
The reception hall in the side wing was where the Morrisons held large banquets. The space was bright, spacious, and well-lit.
There were many people present, including media reporters, a team of lawyers, professional appraisers from the Artists Association, and even renowned experts in the field of art. Inkwell and her assistant were the last to arrive.
Inkwell was taken aback when she saw the massive gathering. She thought it was a private invitation from the Morrison family, but the scene before her resembled a press conference. Upon entering the hall, she immediately turned to leave.
Unfortunately, Inkwell and her assistant ran into Suzanne ju took two steps out of the hall.
Suzanne recognized Inkwell from the video that revealed he She called out hastily, “Ms. Inkwell, where are you going?”
Inkwell stopped in her tracks and turned to Suzanne with a displeas
expression.
When the reporters heard Inkwell’s name, they rushed over at once. Surrounding Inkwell and Suzanne, the reporters pointed their phones. and cameras at them to capture every move they made.
Suzanne stood in front of Inkwell and introduced herself confidently,” I’m Suzanne, the one who impersonated you. It was me who copied your work, and my sister-in-law sold it for a high price of five million dollars.”
Inkwell sized up the beautiful woman before her and felt a little uneasy. Her expression darkened as she spoke, “So, it’s you?”
Suzanne nodded. “Yes, it is me.”
Inkwell swallowed nervously and said in an indifferent tone, “Forget it.
I won’t pursue this matter. If you give me the money from the sale, I won’t sue you. Instead, I will donate the money to charity.”
Suzanne had a smile on her face, but she remained silent. Did Inkwell think she could wrap things up just by saying she wouldn’t file a lawsuit?
Nonetheless, Suzanne wouldn’t let go of this perfect opportunity to prove her identity.
At this moment, some of the renowned lecturers and experts came over to introduce themselves to Inkwell. From their conversation, they were obviously trying to flatter her.
Inkwell also shook hands with each of the distinguished guests greeted them politely.
After some small talk, everyone’s gaze fell on Suzanne once mo
The members of the Morrison family also arrived. However, they weren’t of much help and stood watching on the sidelines.
Lindsey walked up to Inkwell with a bright smile and shook hands with her. “Inkwell, I’m Lindsey Morrison, the one who invited you here. Do you remember me?”
Inkwell smiled at her. “Ms. Lindsey, you are prettier in person than on camera. I almost didn’t recognize you.”
Lindsey was delighted by the compliment. “You speak so sweetly. Despite your young age, you’re already a philanthropist and a famous artist. Not only are you beautiful, but you are also elegant and
dignified.”
“Ms. Lindsey, you’re too kind.”
Under the gaze of everyone present, Lindsey pointed at Suzanne with a look of disdain. “She’s Suzanne, the one who tried to impersonate you. She even-”
Inkwell interrupted her, “Ms. Lindsey, she had told me about it earlier.”
Lindsey whispered, “Have your team of lawyers arrived?”
“Yeah, they’re right here.” Inkwell gestured toward a group of men in
suits..
Lindsey leaned in to whisper in her ear, “There’s no need to play nice. Ruin her reputation and make her pay the price for her crimes. It would be best if you could send her to prison.”
Inkwell narrowed her eyes as she looked at Suzanne and nodded. Next, she signaled to her legal team
The lawyers walked up to Suzanne and briefly outlined the they were going to file against her. The reporters eagerly start taking photos and recording the scene.
However, Suzanne remained calm and composed as she listened
At this moment, Cole entered the hall with a group of imposing soldiers. His solemn voice rang out loud and clear, “How dare yo harass the wife of our general? Are you all tired of living?”
It was a clear display of Nathan’s power.
Everyone present panicked and looked at each other nervously.
Inkwell was even more anxious. She grabbed Lindsey’s arm and demanded through gritted teeth, “You told me that General Morrison invited me to help. Why didn’t you tell that she’s his wife? Why is he protecting her now?”
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Lindsey was also flustered 1 didn’t expect him to use his influence against us for a mere woman”
When Suzanne saw Cole and his team of armed soldiers, she was touched However, she couldn’t help but feel worried for them. Gossip could be a fearful thing, especially with so many reporters around
Suzanne turned and walked up to Nathan, who had a stern look on his face. She gazed at him and said, “Nathan, I don’t want you to use your military influence for my sake Let me handle this myself
Lindsey was also flustered. “I didn’t expect him to use his influence against us for a mere woman.”
When Suzanne saw Cole and his team of armed soldiers, she was touched. However, she couldn’t help but feel worried for them. Gossip could be a fearful thing, especially with so many reporters around.
Suzanne turned and walked up to Nathan, who had a stern look on his face. She gazed at him and said, “Nathan, I don’t want you to use your military influence for my sake. Let me handle this myself.”
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Chapter 149
Nathan looked into Suzanne’s clear eyes and realized her gaze had changed. The certainty in her eyes exuded confidence and self- assurance. Her timidity and self-doubt had inexplicably disappeared.
Nevertheless, Nathan decided he would stand behind Suzanne regardless of whether she could resolve the situation or not. He would be her strongest support and back her up.
“Alright,” Nathan replied and gave Cole a meaningful look.
Cole understood immediately and led the soldiers to retreat outside the door.
At this moment, Inkwell lost her initial confidence. She turned to the reporters and said, “Everyone, thank you for your hard work today, have decided not to pursue the matter of Ms. York copying my wo and selling it for five million dollars under my name.”
Lindsey’s expression darkened, and she grabbed Inkwell’s arm, muttering, “What are you doing? Didn’t we agree on this earlier?”
Inkwell lowered her voice, “Haven’t you figured it out yet? General Morrison is clearly on his wife’s side, I can’t afford to offend him.”
Lindsey patted her chest and said, “Are you afraid he will abuse his power? There are so many reporters present. Don’t worry. He’s not that kind of person.”
At this point, the reporters asked, “Inkwell, even though you decided not to pursue this matter further, selling artwork under your name is still considered fraud. Shouldn’t this case be handed over to the
police?”
Lindsey chimed in eagerly, “Of course, we should report this to the
police. After all, she cheated someone out of five million dollars. It’s
not a paltry sum.”
The crowd began to clamor.
“Yeah, this needs to be reported to the police.”
“How can this matter be swept under the rug just because Inkwell decides not to investigate further? She might have been the victim of identity theft, but the buyer of the painting lost five million dollars.”
“This is clearly a fraud!”
At this moment, some of the reporters secretly started livestreaming. The number of viewers kept increasing because Inkwell’s fans flooded into the livestream. The comments were coming in so fast that it was overwhelming.
As the live stream was done in secret, the reporters dared not interact with the viewers openly. They were afraid that the soldiers of the Norvanian military might confiscate their equipment and chase the out. Worse, they might even anger the big shots present.
Suzanne walked up to Inkwell with a warm smile on her face. “There’s a question I’ve been wanting to ask you.”
Inkwell replied, “Go ahead.”
Suzanne said, “You claim to be Inkwell, but why have you refused to show your face for many years before this? You used to livestream yourself painting anonymously and consistently donate your
earnings.
to charity.
“However, you reappeared in the public eye by revealing your face after three years of seclusion. You no longer paint on livestreams, but you continue selling your artworks, endorse products, and only attend paid events. Did you donate all your income to charity?”
Inkwell remained silent, but she looked visibly upset.
Her assistant said with a frown, “Stop imposing your moral values on others. Inkwell used to do charity because her family was well-off, and she didn’t need much money back then.
“Now that her family has fallen on hard times, she is facing financial difficulties. It is understandable that she needs to earn money with her talent.”
However, Suzanne pointed a finger at Inkwell. She faced the reporters’ cameras and spoke each word deliberately, “I’m not trying to impose my morality on her. I’m just telling everyone that this woman is not Inkwell.”
Her statement caused a stir in the crowd.
The lawyers quickly stepped forward. “Ms. York, please mind your words. We can sue you for defamation.”
Everyone began to whisper and discuss among themselves.
Nathan couldn’t pull his eyes away from Suzanne. Her conf was so attractive and radiant. It was clear that she seemed dif
today.
Meanwhile, Sally stood in the corner and observed everything. S was flustered when she noticed the tenderness and passion in Nathan’s gaze as he stared at Suzanne. It was impossible to hide the love he felt for Suzanne in his eyes.
The things she feared most had finally happened.
Suzanne stood confidently among the crowd. She turned to the reporters and other art experts. “I didn’t defame anyone.”
Lindsey stepped forward to defend Inkwell, “Inkwell has her social media account and her artworks. They are the best proof. Not only did you commit fraud, but you’re also defaming her. You better be prepared to spend your life in prison.”
Suzanne took out her phone calmly. “I’m going to make a call now. After you all listen, you should understand what’s going on.”
“What call?” someone asked curiously.
Suzanne did not answer. After the call went through, she put it on
speaker.
Reporters hurriedly gathered around to record the call.
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Chapter 150
The phone rang several times before a woman answered the call in Sunterlish, “Hello, who is this?”
Feeling very nervous, Suzanne took a deep breath and pretended to be calm. She replied in Sunterlish as well, “Hello, Mrs. Potter. Do you remember me?”
Emma Potter sounded surprised, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke, “You… are you Inkwell?”
“Mrs. Potter, so you still remember my voice?” Suzanne felt relieved.
A few days ago, she found the number of the orphanage director. Inkwell had registered her social media account under the director
back then.
If Suzanne was Inkwell, they should have often talked over the pl previously, even if they had never met in person before. Today, was forced to take a gamble, but she didn’t expect to win the bet.
Suzanne was quite sure that she was Inkwell herself.
Emma’s voice choked up, “Of course I remember. Oh my goodness, it really is you! Inkwell, have you been well for the past three years? Where are you? Is everything going well in your life? You suddenly disappeared without a word. I thought something bad had happened
to you.”
Many people present could understand Sunterlish and were shocked by the content of their conversation over the phone. However, they remained skeptical and continued listening.
The color drained from Inkwell’s face as she stared at her assistant
nervously. Her assistant’s face turned ashen with shock and
confusion.
Suzanne reassured Emma and asked hurriedly, “Mrs. Potter, I’m doing well. However, there’s something I want to ask you. Why can’t I log in to the public social media account that I opened under the name of the orphanage?”
Emma explained, “I don’t have the password, and it’s not me who logged in to the account. What’s more, someone has stolen your account. She isn’t Inkwell, and her voice is completely different..
“However, she has been using your name to scam people for money. What a despicable woman! I wanted to speak up for you, but I don’t have any evidence.”
“I see. Thank you so much, Mrs. Potter. I will handle this myself.” After thanking the director, Suzanne ended the call and looked around at the reporters.
She continued speaking in Norvanese, “I’m sure many peop understand Sunterlish, right? This number is on the official web the orphanage in Sunterland. All of you can verify the authenticit yourselves.”
Feeling flustered from her guilty conscience, Inkwell retorted angril Your husband is the leader of the Norvanian military and has absolute power. It would be easy for him to convince someone to lie for your sake.”
Suzanne’s expression darkened. She had intended to resolve this matter amicably. However, this woman insisted on slandering the man whom she loved and admired the most. Suzanne decided not to show any mercy to this fraudster now.
She fixed a sharp glare on the woman claiming to be Inkwell and said coldly, “Stop with the act. The best proof of your identity is your real skill. Since we have invited so many lecturers and professional
experts today, everything will be clear if you show your skill by painting on the spot.”
At this moment, Taylor and Wendy chimed in, “Exactly! Your talent is the best proof of your identity. Why don’t you show us your skill in front of all the reporters and experts right now?”
“Please make way, coming through…” Without waiting for Inkwell’s response, Gary and Florence had instructed Edgar and the household staff to bring in two long tables. They even had all the painting. supplies ready.
They firmly believed that their youngest daughter-in-law was the real Inkwell and acted quickly to defend her honor.
The tables were placed in front of Suzanne and Inkwell respectively. After that, Gary and Florence turned to Suzanne with a warm smile and whispered softly, “Suzanne, do your best.”
At that moment, Suzanne’s eyes welled up with tears as her hea moved by their warm actions.
Taylor and Wendy shouted from the sidelines, “The one who ref to paint live on the spot is obviously the fake!”
They continued taunting loudly, causing the reporters to join in th clamor. Everyone seemed to be shouting simultaneously.
The number of livestream viewers had soared to tens of thousands.
The reporters could no longer resist and started speaking to the audience, “Hello to everyone watching this livestream. Who do you think is the real Inkwell, and who is the impersonator? While waiting, leave your guesses in the comments, and we hope that their artwork will reveal the truth.”
Inkwell’s face turned pale. She looked around nervously at the
reporters, the Morrison family, and the professional appraisers
surrounding her. Trapped between a rock and a hard place, she became increasingly anxious.
However, Lindsey patted Inkwell on the shoulder confidently,
reassuring her, “Even if Suzanne can paint well, she’s nothing but a phony who copies the work of others. Don’t be afraid and take her down a peg or two.”