Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 94:

Betty’s anxious mood quickly spread to Korbin and Denise, making them both tense. “What’s going on?”

As Betty pointed to the caller ID, her words tumbled out in a rush. “It’s Derek on the line.”

“Derek?” Denise jumped to her feet, excitement sparkling in her eyes. “Mom, answer it! Could Derek have realized his feelings for me? Why else would he, now a member of the wealthiest family, call us?”

“Right, Denise might be onto something. Pick it up!” Korbin chimed in, his voice filled with anticipation

Betty, initially worried that Derek was calling to settle old scores, was swept up by Korbin and Denise’s excitement. She pressed the answer button and put Derek on speakerphone

“Hi Derek, how have you been? I’ve been thinking about you,” Betty said, her tone warm and inviting. Korbin and Denise leaned in, tense with anticipation, waiting for Derek’s reply

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That single scornful sound quickly erased the smiles from the Nash family’s faces, dimming their optimistic mood. Derek’s cold

mistreated and bullied Derek haunted them. If only they had known his true status as the lost heir of a notable family, they would have shown him nothing but respect. Betty’s voice shook with emotion as she spoke. “We were so blind back then, completely unaware of how remarkable you are, and we ended up hurting you. I hope you can forgive

Derek interrupted sharply, his face showing no signs of forgiveness. “I

feeling weak from the shock of Derek’s harsh words. “Derek, please… It was all Marissa’s fault. She constantly spoke ill of you at home, leading us to misunderstand you. If you’re

Derek raised an

you in front of us, claiming you were worthless and not worth her time. She even said that if it weren’t for your grandmother deceiving her, she would never marry you. Basically, she’s the reason we mistreated you,” Betty explained, trying

really think I’d fall for that?” Derek retorted, dismissing Betty’s attempt to shift the blame onto Marissa. Derek’s sharp responses quickly silenced

bitterness, he recognized the genuine care Marissa had shown him over the years and the benefits he had gained

thick with

voice hardened. “Where have

Korbin, Betty, and Denise shared uneasy looks, reluctant

got your tongues?” Derek’s

moved to Vintage Street,” Betty blurted out