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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quickly erased the smiles from the Nash family’s faces, dimming their optimistic mood. Derek’s cold demeanor showed no signs

back into their hearts as memories of how they had 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

no signs of forgiveness. “I haven’t

Marissa’s fault. She constantly spoke ill

raised

that if it weren’t for

really think I’d fall for that?” Derek retorted, dismissing Betty’s attempt to

the benefits he had gained from her presence in his life. What truly

As the air grew thick with tension, Korbin cautiously broke the silence. “Did you call us for something specific

“Where

looks, reluctant to reveal their new address, fearing

Cat got your tongues?” Derek’s voice boomed, echoing around them. The remark

Vintage Street,” Betty