Chapter 374: Did You Really Think I Let Her Go?
Chapter 374: Chapter 374: Did You Really Think I Let Her Go?
"Director Sinclair..." Although Millie Langley was relieved she didn’t have to resign, she was still worried that Nina Sinclair wouldn’t be able to resolve the issue, and she would end up being implicated.
Nina Sinclair gave her a reassuring look, "Don’t worry."
Then, she took Rebecca Lowell’s design draft.
Seeing that there was nothing more to see, everyone dispersed, except for Yvonne Crowe, who stood there unwillingly, her eyes dark with dissatisfaction.
Yvonne had thought she could gain some advantage, but unexpectedly Nina Sinclair managed to muddle through, leaving her with a feeling of discontent.
What a pity!
She leaned toward Rebecca Lowell and whispered, "Rebecca, how could you let Nina Sinclair off so easily? If you’d pushed her to resign just now, I could’ve become the director and helped you."
Yvonne’s words sounded nice, but in reality, it was for her own benefit to become the design director.
Rebecca Lowell let out a light snort and said, "Do you really think I let her off?"
Yvonne showed a puzzled expression upon hearing this.
Rebecca Lowell smiled mysteriously, without revealing her intentions to Yvonne, leaving Yvonne itching with curiosity. However, she knew that as long as she continued to curry favor with Rebecca Lowell, she would gain more benefits in the future.
Yvonne hurriedly flattered, "Rebecca, if you ever need anything from me, I’ll do my best to help."
Rebecca Lowell certainly knew Yvonne was trying to gain benefits from her. Whether or not she would give her any benefits, she relished in the servility showered upon her.
"Alright, since you’re so perceptive, I won’t forget your benefits."
Yvonne’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, "Thank you, Rebecca!"
After Nina Sinclair returned to her desk, she spread out the design draft. Although it was stained with coffee, the base draft was still clearly visible and only required minor touch-ups and redrawing, which was not difficult for her.
"Director Sinclair, can this be restored?" Millie Langley asked anxiously from the side.
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, Millie Langley’s tense brows finally relaxed, showing a relieved expression, "Great, if it can be restored, then I won’t be dismissed."
Hearing Millie’s words, Nina Sinclair smiled, "Rest assured, this isn’t a big deal, not enough for a resignation."
"Director Sinclair, you’re so kind, thank you!"
Moved, Millie Langley looked at Nina Sinclair with teary eyes, filled with heartfelt gratitude.
Nina Sinclair sighed softly and said, "This matter has passed for now, but things may not be peaceful in the future. Millie, you need to be careful not to let them find any leverage against you, and... forgive me for the inconvenience."
Although this issue was stirred up by Millie Langley, the real reason she was targeted was because she was Nina Sinclair’s assistant.
Hearing Nina Sinclair apologize to her, Millie Langley quickly waved her hands in a panic.
"Director Sinclair, I feel no grievance. I am your assistant, and these are things I should bear. It was my lack of caution, and I will be more careful in the future."
Nina Sinclair heard this and curled her lips slightly.
It seemed Millie Langley was a sensible young woman who didn’t resent being implicated.
"Alright, let’s work together to restore the draft."
"Okay!"
Suddenly, Nina Sinclair remembered something, her expression becoming slightly serious.
She said to Millie Langley, "By the way, starting today, record videos of me restoring the draft every day and post them online, without missing a single day."
"Huh? Why? These design drafts haven’t been officially released; it’s not good to make them public like this, right?" Millie Langley asked, full of doubts.
"Then post them on your private account, where no one will see them."
Nina Sinclair was not doing this intentionally; her past experiences forced her to be cautious, afraid of falling into any traps again.
"Alright, I do have a private account with no followers, just a place for me to vent and rant."
"Okay, let’s start."
Afterwards, the two of them began to restore Rebecca Lowell’s draft. The earlier incident quickly dissipated without leChapter 375: I Need to Think It Over
Chapter 375: Chapter 375: I Need to Think It Over
President of Zenith’s office.
Marcus Walsh stood respectfully in front of Julian Lancaster, reporting, "President Lancaster, it seems like Vincent Lancaster has been looking into your affairs recently."
Julian Lancaster paused his work and looked up at him.
"We found out that Vincent has been secretly offering a high price to buy your candid photos, but the reporters destroyed those photos long ago, and even if anyone kept them, no one dares to sell them to him."
Julian had always dismissed this inept nephew and wasn’t worried about Nina Sinclair going back to Vincent.
He snorted lightly, "Don’t bother with him."
Right now, Julian was thinking about another matter.
Sierra Sinclair had already resigned, and now the newly established jewelry department, Elysian, needed a leader. He wanted to appoint Nina Sinclair.
But his current status didn’t allow him to do it directly.
The best way was for Nina Sinclair to naturally take the position and gain everyone’s support.
He looked up at Marcus and instructed, "Elysian is currently lacking a leader. Spread the word and select someone from among all the employees at Elysian."
Marcus knew that Julian wanted to manipulate the situation from behind the scenes.
Although it was said to select from all employees, it essentially meant letting Nina Sinclair stand out and become the leader of Elysian.
He nodded immediately and said, "Yes."
After speaking, Marcus turned to leave, but unexpectedly, Julian called him back, "Marcus, wait a moment."
Marcus stopped and turned around, "President Lancaster, do you have any other instructions?"
Julian paused and asked, "I heard you’ve started dating?"
"Uh..." Marcus was a bit surprised that Julian would be interested in his personal affairs.
Recently, his relationship with Rebecca Lowell had progressed quickly. They confirmed their relationship just a couple of days ago, and he had told Walter Wyatt about it this morning. He didn’t expect that President Lancaster already knew, likely thanks to Walter’s big mouth!
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Marcus’s face as he said in a low voice, "Yes, I’ve just started dating someone, she’s also from our company, but don’t worry, President Lancaster, I won’t let it affect my work!"
Even though Zenith didn’t have rules against office romances, Marcus was still a bit nervous.
Julian initially wanted to remind Marcus to be mindful of the implications since Marcus represented him, but he thought it unnecessary and decided not to say anything.
He said, "Okay, go ahead."
Marcus breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave the office.
...
The office fell silent once more.
Julian Lancaster’s brows furrowed tightly as he recalled the events of last night, a look of helplessness appearing on his face.
It was clear that Nina Sinclair was very resistant to him, keeping her heart closed, and as long as she refused to open up, they would remain stuck like this.
This wasn’t a solution, but he had no better ideas.
Ding—
The phone on the table suddenly rang.
Julian glanced down; it was a message from Sharon Lancaster.
Sharon: "Bro, what are you up to?"
"Need money?" Julian slowly typed his reply.
After a short wait, Sharon called him directly.
Julian swiped to answer, and before he could say anything, Sharon blurted out, "Bro! What do you mean by that? Who are you trying to insult with money? Can’t I, as your sister, just be concerned about you?"
"Hmm, I was originally thinking of letting you usChapter 376: Of Course, Get Closer to Her
Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Of Course, Get Closer to Her
Normally, Julian is always generous with Sharon, never refusing her requests.
He whispered, "I’ll have Marcus give you the card."
After benefiting from him, Sharon felt she should do something for Julian.
She said, "Brother, is there anything you need me to do recently? I’ll definitely do my best to help!"
Julian’s eyes darkened slightly, somewhat troubled as he said, "Nina is a bit resistant to me now."
Although it was hard to speak about, he felt there was no need to hide it in front of Sharon.
Sharon exclaimed, "Oh? How long has this been going on?"
"Since the last time at Goldenleaf Manor."
"Ah... could it be that your extraordinary talents scare Nina? After all, for a girl, if her first impression is not good, it can indeed leave a psychological shadow."
Besides this reason, there seemed to be no other explanation.
Julian, hearing this, had a look of regret in his eyes, unclear if he had hurt Nina.
"Actually, it’s not unsolvable!" Sharon said with a serious tone, "Since Nina has a psychological shadow, you just have to dispel it!"
"How to dispel it?"
"Of course, by getting closer to her! Once she gets used to it, she won’t resist you anymore!" Although Sharon had little experience in love, she could rattle off dating tips thanks to her extensive reading of romance novels.
She had seen every trick in romancing a girl.
Now giving advice to Julian, she spoke with great confidence.
Julian felt that what she said made sense, and his doubts were immediately resolved.
...
The news that Elysian was holding elections for a new leader quickly spread throughout the department.
Many, upon hearing this, were excited and thrilled.
The announcement mentioned selecting from Elysian’s staff, with no specific qualifications required. Does that mean anyone can register to run?
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Many were eager to try.
Rebecca was also very happy. She had just tentatively complained to President Lancaster about the chaos in Elysian without leadership.
President Lancaster assured her that it would soon change.
She didn’t expect it to be like this!
By selecting a leader so broadly, it seems he wanted to avoid any talk about favoritism.
Rebecca smirked slightly, feeling sweetly pleased, thinking President Lancaster was really good to her!
She glanced at the faces around her, full of keen discussions, and chuckled inwardly: These people are daydreaming if they think just by participating, they’ll get selected?
They’re just going along for the ride and are overjoyed, it’s laughable!
Busy repairing a draft, Nina didn’t know about this.
It was Millie, curious about the noise from outside, who went out to investigate and returned excitedly with the great news.
"Director Sinclair, Elysian is selecting a leader!!" Millie said, beaming with excitement, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you become the leader, you won’t have to fear them anymore."
Chapter 377: President Lancaster Wants to Help His Girlfriend Rise to Power
Chapter 377: Chapter 377: President Lancaster Wants to Help His Girlfriend Rise to Power
Millie Langley’s excitement gradually cooled down. She looked at Nina Sinclair, and asked in surprise, "What’s wrong? Don’t you want to be a leader?"
Nina Sinclair gathered her thoughts and put on a faint smile.
"No, I just need to think about it."
Upon hearing this, Millie Langley was a bit curious. Most people would be eager to take up such an opportunity immediately, yet Nina Sinclair said she needed to think it over. What was there to consider?
Nina Sinclair didn’t say much more, just continued her restoration work earnestly.
But during the breaks, she couldn’t help but think of her past at the Sinclair Group. Back then, she entered the Sinclair Group and held a leadership position.
However, not long after, an incident occurred that caused half a year’s effort of the whole group to go to waste.
Although the issue was resolved in time, it left a significant impact on her, so hearing about being a leader again didn’t excite her as it might others.
After work, Nina Sinclair received a message from Julian Lancaster saying he would pick her up.
She had just walked downstairs when she saw his car appear before her.
Nina Sinclair opened the car door and got in.
"How was work today?" Julian Lancaster asked casually.
Nina Sinclair recalled the minor issues that had come up, feeling a faint headache again. Rebecca Lowell’s draft might take about three days to restore, and only then would this matter be concluded.
"There were some minor surprises, but it’s okay, I can handle it."
She didn’t want to worry Julian Lancaster, so she downplayed it.
But she then thought about the leadership election in Elysian, so she added, "Also, Sierra Sinclair has been dismissed, and now Elysian is leaderless. The senior management has given a notice saying they’ll choose a leader from among us..."
After pausing for a moment, Nina sighed helplessly, "I feel like President Lancaster is probably trying to promote his girlfriend."
Julian Lancaster: "..."
If he didn’t know that Nina was unaware of his identity, he might have thought that she already knew what he was secretly doing to elevate her.
But in Nina’s eyes, President Lancaster was actually Marcus Walsh.
Plus, Marcus Walsh had just started dating, and the woman he was seeing seemed to be a designer from Elysian.
No wonder Nina would think this way.
Julian Lancaster cleared his throat uneasily and said, "President Lancaster did make that decision, but I believe he’s a fair and just person who wouldn’t engage in favoritism."
He secretly praised himself a bit.
Nina Sinclair, however, was unconvinced. She said, "You never know, people always support their girlfriends, right? My assistant asked me today if I wanted to participate, and I’m still hesitating."
Apart from the impact of the past incident, she was also afraid that this was a selection process set up by President Lancaster for Rebecca Lowell, and all other participants were just foils. If that’s the case, she didn’t want to waste her efforts participating.
Before Nina Sinclair could say anything more, Julian Lancaster said, "You should participate."Chapter 378: Deciding to Sign Up
Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Deciding to Sign Up
"But..." Nina Sinclair hesitated.
She was worried she might not be able to lead the team properly, and feared that any mistakes she made could affect her team members.
Unexpectedly, Julian Lancaster continued, "Managers at Zenith have the qualification to purchase property at Royal Vista Estates, and they get a ten percent discount."
Nina Sinclair stared in shock.
What!?
The qualification to purchase at Royal Vista Estates, and with a ten percent discount?
Is this for real? She never imagined the leadership benefits at Zenith would be so great, considering Royal Vista Estates is one of Veridia’s most sought-after developments. Even if ordinary people have money, lacking status means they might not be able to buy a place there!
She was tempted!
Nina Sinclair had always wanted to buy a property at Royal Vista Estates, as it’s filled with memories of her and Julian Lancaster.
Even though she was uncertain about her and Julian Lancaster’s future.
But she secretly wished to own the place where they had shared their lives.
Julian Lancaster coolly glanced at Nina Sinclair, aware of her little penchant; she had once told him she really liked Royal Vista Estates. However, now that he’s just a driver and assistant, he couldn’t directly gift her a property.
On the surface, letting her make an effort while secretly gifting it later seemed like a good idea.
Seeing Nina Sinclair’s expression change repeatedly, Julian Lancaster knew she had agreed.
Sure enough, Nina Sinclair made up her mind without further hesitation, "I’ve decided! I’m going to register!"
Julian Lancaster’s lips curved slightly, "Alright, go for it."
They went grocery shopping at the market along the way, and once back at Royal Vista Estates, Nina Sinclair got busy in the kitchen.
Nina Sinclair was responsible for the main tasks, while Julian Lancaster assisted her, their teamwork was seamless.
She turned and glanced at Julian Lancaster. His long, slender fingers were skillfully mixing the eggs with chopsticks, his movements practiced and agile.
The incandescent light cast shadows from above, highlighting his handsome and charming features.
Nina Sinclair couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, captivated.
He wasn’t making mistakes like he used to, which was why they could cooperate so perfectly. It seemed she had transformed this man well; it would be such a shame to pass him onto another woman.
Julian Lancaster noticed Nina Sinclair staring at him with a look of admiration and felt extremely pleased.
So she did have feelings for him, she was only avoiding him due to psychological shadows he’d cast?
Recalling Sharon Lancaster’s words, perhaps he ought to give it a try.
Julian Lancaster put down the bowl in his hand and walked over to Nina Sinclair.
Nina Sinclair’s heart raced as Julian Lancaster approached, unsure of his intentions, and when he was suddenly very close, she realized their posture was too intimate.
Her lower back pressed against the counter, leaving no room for retreat, feeling enveloped in his embrace.
"Lu... Julian, what are you trying to do?"
Julian Lancaster lowered his eyes, gazing at her delicate face, "To help you get used to me, I need to be around you more."
Nina Sinclair heard these words, and her heart skipped a beat.
She was greatly accustomed to Julian LancasterChapter 379: Don’t Resist Me
Chapter 379: Chapter 379: Don’t Resist Me
"Nina, don’t resist me."
Hearing Julian Lancaster’s words, Nina Sinclair inexplicably felt guilty.
She really didn’t do it on purpose, but because fear and worry gathered together, causing panic inside her, she instinctively rejected his approach.
Julian Lancaster seemed determined to get close to Nina Sinclair, to make her adapt to his presence quickly, and he gently lifted Nina Sinclair’s chin.
Then, slowly covered her soft lips.
Nina Sinclair’s body was resistant, but her heart longed for his closeness. With such conflicting feelings, she allowed the man to kiss her deeper.
Perceiving Nina Sinclair gradually relaxing, Julian Lancaster couldn’t help but get closer to her.
The successive kisses made Nina Sinclair’s whole body go soft, and she could only collapse in his arms.
A moment later, Julian Lancaster released Nina Sinclair.
Because of shortness of breath, her cheeks were flushed red, making her look as tempting as a peach, which made Julian Lancaster want to kiss her again.
But Nina Sinclair detected his intention and reached out to block his chest.
"Julian... let’s eat."
If this goes on, they won’t be able to hide it anymore.
Julian Lancaster replied hoarsely, "Okay."
Freed, Nina Sinclair avoided him, embarrassed, and started busying herself with cooking, silently wanting to cry without tears.
Why does it feel so difficult, moving in together?
She needs to hurry and investigate Goldenleaf Manor!
During dinner, Nina Sinclair felt uneasy, which Julian Lancaster naturally noticed. After they finished eating, he said, "Nina, shall we have a good talk?"
Nina Sinclair was briefly stunned.
She felt Julian Lancaster was going to be upfront with her. Was her behavior too obvious? Normal men have needs, she can’t keep going on like this.
She gently closed her eyes and sighed in her heart.
Forget it, she decided to tell him everything. She was throwing caution to the wind!
The two sat on the sofa, Nina Sinclair hung her head low, looking particularly downcast.
She thought about where to start...
"Julian, that day I..."
Before Nina Sinclair finished speaking, a bank card was handed to her.
Her words came to an abrupt stop.
"What’s this?"
"A bank card."
"I know, what are you giving me a bank card for?"
Julian Lancaster smiled and said, "I know you want to buy a house. This is my salary card; I’ll leave it to you from now on."
He had already set up monthly deposits into the card, equivalent to Felix Ford, Marcus Walsh, and others’ salaries.
Nina Sinclair was surprised, opened her mouth in disbelief, thinking Julian Lancaster wanted to talk about... giving her household money?!
My goodness! His interruption made the courage rising in her heart disappear instantly.
Now she felt she couldn’t speak further.
Julian Lancaster said, "My salary isn’t very high, but apart from the regular salary, there’s extra bonuses and benefits. It should be decent."
"Uh..." Nina Sinclair was somewhat bewildered; she spoke softly, "You don’t have to give me the entire card. You should deduct your expenses first and then transfer the rest to me."
"No need, Zenith covers meals. I don’t have many personal expenses."
Nina Sinclair was speechless, struggling not to cry. Where could one find such a perfect man!
He’s simply a walking ATM, submitting all he earns, which is truly touching.
After speaking, Julian Lancaster stood up, "You’ve worked hard cooking. Take a good rest; I’ll go wash the dishes."
After he said this, he walked towards the kitchenChapter 380: Signing Up for the Election
Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Signing Up for the Election
In the kitchen, Julian Lancaster lightly smirked.
He was just testing her earlier.
The result left him very satisfied.
Even though Nina Sinclair seemed somewhat resistant, she didn’t actually reject him; maybe it’s just a psychological shadow that she will eventually get over.
He believed that over time, she would gradually begin to accept him again.
At night, they were getting ready for bed.
After the little episode during cooking, Nina Sinclair really felt uneasy, worried that Julian Lancaster might act unpredictably.
She hesitated in the bathroom for a long time and finally couldn’t stay in there any longer, so she opened the bathroom door and went out.
Julian Lancaster was lying in bed reading, with only the bedside lamp on.
When he saw Nina Sinclair come out, he closed the book and looked over at her.
Nina Sinclair immediately froze like a cat with its neck gripped, not daring to move.
Seemingly aware of her reluctance, Julian Lancaster gently said, "Why are you standing there? Come here."
"Oh..."
Nina Sinclair continued nervously, walking over cautiously and lying down beside him.
Suddenly, Julian Lancaster reached out his hand, and she immediately clutched the blanket tightly, holding her breath, feeling very tense.
Unexpectedly, he just turned off the light, then patted her head gently and whispered, "Good night, sleep well."
Goodness, she thought Julian Lancaster was going to do something.
It scared her half to death.
Nina Sinclair gradually relaxed, and as her muscles loosened, sleepiness overcame her, and she slowly drifted off.
...
The next day, after arriving at the office, Nina Sinclair instructed Millie Langley to go register for the Elysian manager competition.
Millie Langley looked at Nina Sinclair in shock and asked, "Director Sinclair, yesterday you didn’t seem interested in participating. Why the change in decision today?"
Such a drastic change overnight was indeed surprising.
Nina Sinclair smiled casually and said, "Because suddenly, I’m interested again, and since there are no constraints, hurry and sign me up."
"Got it!" Millie Langley cheerfully went.
She is Nina Sinclair’s assistant now, and if Nina Sinclair gets promoted, she would naturally benefit from it, so she was very invested.
The registration forms were collected by specialists sent from Zenith Headquarters and then uniformly submitted up the ranks.
Almost half of the Elysian staff signed up.
Rebecca Lowell had just submitted her form and was still with a specialist when she saw Millie Langley approaching, immediately frowning slightly.
Yvonne Crowe was following Rebecca Lowell around, under the guise of accompanying her, but really hoping to try her luck.
And Rebecca Lowell knew this election was announced from above, secretly thinking it was surely meant to let her rise openly to power; otherwise, they wouldn’t make such a big fuss.
A woman dressed in a designer outfit accompanying her asked, "Millie Langley, you don’t also plan to run, do you?"
"Of course not me, it’s Director Sinclair who’s running!"
Upon hearing that Nina Sinclair was entering, Rebecca Lowell snorted coldly, clearly not considering Nina Sinclair a threat.
"She’s entering the election? Has she finished the manuscript restoration? To think she has the leisure to participate, truly laughable!"
Millie Langley ignored Rebecca Lowell and handed over her documents.
She then turned and left.
Chapter 381: Birthday Banquet Invitation
Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Birthday Banquet Invitation
Crestfall, Lancaster Family.
Today the Lancaster Family has guests.
Justin Leighton brought Heidi Leighton to visit Old Master Lancaster and Old Madam Lancaster, and the group is exchanging pleasantries in the living room.
"Elder Lancaster, this is my daughter Heidi." Justin Leighton introduced while giving Heidi a look, softly saying, "Heidi, hurry up and greet them."
"Elder Lancaster, hello, I’ve always heard my father speak of your illustrious achievements, and today I finally get to meet you in person. You’re just as impressive as I imagined."
Heidi Leighton smiled faintly, subtly complimenting Old Master Lancaster, presenting herself gracefully, exuding the air of an elegant socialite.
"I don’t have any presence; I’m just an old man!"
"How could you be old? You seem just like my father, truly modest."
Heidi praised exaggeratedly, while Justin Leighton echoed alongside. Who doesn’t like hearing compliments? Though the words were slightly exaggerated, they brought a broad smile to Old Master Lancaster’s face.
Old Master Lancaster secretly assessed Heidi Leighton, then nodded in satisfaction.
Unexpectedly, Veridia had such a young lady comparable to those in Crestfall. This time, it seems he found the right woman for Julian Lancaster.
Seeing Old Master Lancaster smiling, Justin Leighton realized Heidi had gained his approval, allowing him to feel slightly relieved.
Heidi had been meticulously raised from a young age, paying attention in all aspects, aiming for a high marriage someday. Now marrying into the Lancaster Family was their fortune.
Thinking this, Justin Leighton spoke, "Elder Lancaster, regarding the matter you previously mentioned, I’ve discussed it with Heidi, she has no objections..."
He paused briefly, then continued, "When do you think would be suitable to arrange a meeting for the two children, to cultivate their relationship?"
Although Heidi had already met Julian Lancaster, now they pretend not to have met, allowing Old Master Lancaster to arrange it, making it better.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Lancaster pondered for a moment.
Now, Julian Lancaster was determined to stay involved with that woman, even declaring he’d rather give up on the Lancaster Family than divorce.
He must intervene.
Knowing Julian Lancaster’s stubbornness, getting him to attend a meeting was nearly impossible, so he had to exploit other opportunities.
Suddenly, Old Master Lancaster thought of something.
He said, "Next week is Moira’s birthday, why don’t you both come, and I can arrange things then."
Moira is Old Master Lancaster’s affectionate name for Old Madam Lancaster, Moira Kendall. Justin Leighton had already heard about the birthday arrangements and planned to bring a grand gift.
Originally assuming meeting Julian Lancaster would be a casual meal, yet Old Master Lancaster invited them directly!
If they appear at the birthday banquet, with Old Master Lancaster’s favor, wouldn’t it be as good as announcing Heidi’s identity as the future granddaughter-in-law?
Then, as the future in-laws of the Lancaster Family, they’d attract considerable attention, leading to Prosperity!
Chapter 382: I Want to Talk to Her Myself
Chapter 382: Chapter 382: I Want to Talk to Her Myself
After Justin Leighton left, Old Madam Lancaster glanced at Old Master Lancaster and asked, "Are you really planning to form a marriage alliance with the Leighton Family?"
Old Master Lancaster had previously complained about the poor standing of many families in Crestfall, yet now he had quickly settled on the Leighton Family.
Old Master Lancaster snorted lightly, "It’s all because of that troublesome boy Julian, anyway. Since Justin Leighton has business dealings with him, he probably won’t object too much."
Moreover, seeing Heidi Leighton’s well-educated demeanor and perfect beauty, she was the ideal daughter-in-law in his mind.
He was utterly unwilling to accept a woman with no family background as his granddaughter-in-law.
Even though Julian Lancaster had said he would give up the future inheritance of the Lancaster Family, Old Master Lancaster had groomed him for so long, how could he truly give up?
Now, he must intervene in this matter to set things right and find the best noblewoman to be the future matriarch of the Lancaster Family!
Old Madam Lancaster sighed and said, "You’ve never even met Julian’s wife. How do you know she’s not capable? Since she can make Julian love her so much, she must have her exceptional qualities."
She still leaned towards supporting Julian Lancaster, hoping he could be with the one he loved.
Old Master Lancaster snorted stubbornly, "What exceptional qualities! Such a woman’s exceptional quality is just in ensnaring Julian, making him oppose us!"
The things Julian Lancaster said to Old Master Lancaster to avoid divorcing Nina Sinclair had really made him furious, and he still harbored resentment.
"Alright then, since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t say much more."
Old Madam Lancaster was too tired to argue with this obstinate old man. Didn’t she know his bad temper well? It was unlikely she could easily change his mind.
She got up and walked outside.
Seeing that Old Madam Lancaster ignored him, Old Master Lancaster snorted a bit unhappily.
Everything he did was for Julian Lancaster’s own good, as if he would harm him!
Outside in the yard, Old Madam Lancaster started tending to the flowerbeds, with Aunt Ann, who had served her for many years, by her side.
"Aunt Ann, why is he so stubborn? Wouldn’t it be better to let Julian choose someone he likes?"
"Madam, perhaps the Master disciplines deeply because he cares deeply; he just wants what’s best for Young Master Julian." Aunt Ann, having been with Old Madam Lancaster for many years, knew that disagreements between her and Old Master Lancaster were common.
From her understanding of Old Madam Lancaster, she hoped Julian Lancaster would choose the woman he wanted. After all, years ago, the fourth son of the Lancaster Family fell for a woman they didn’t approve of, and both stopped him from pursuing her, leading to a tragic outcome.
Old Madam Lancaster might also fear that Julian Lancaster would overreact and repeat Fourth Lancaster’s mistakes.
"Sigh! No, this matter cannot be left unchecked!"
A calculating gleam appeared in Old Madam Lancaster’s eyes.
Even though acting on her own might make Old Master Lancaster furious, she was never afraid of him, and she couldn’t let Old Master Lancaster ruin Julian Lancaster.
She said, "Aunt Ann, find out the contact informChapter 383: I’m Julian’s Grandmother
Chapter 383: Chapter 383: I’m Julian’s Grandmother
At this moment, Nina Sinclair was in the process of restoring Rebecca Lowell’s manuscript when she unexpectedly received a call from Old Madam Lancaster. Hearing the phone ring, she answered it without much thought.
"Hello, may I ask who’s calling?"
"Nina Sinclair?"
Upon hearing the caller directly address her by name, Nina Sinclair furrowed her brow in confusion, full of doubt about the identity of the person on the other end.
She glanced at the phone; it was an unfamiliar number, and the voice was also unfamiliar.
Nina Sinclair spoke with a hint of caution, "Who are you? Do you need something from me?"
"I am Julian’s grandmother."
Upon hearing Old Madam Lancaster reveal her identity, Nina Sinclair was both startled and apprehensive, left speechless for a while.
Julian Lancaster’s grandmother?
Just how many relatives does he have!
First a sister appeared, followed by his parents, then his aunt, and now his grandmother...
Could there be even more relatives coming up?
She recalled Julian Lancaster once mentioned that his family was large.
Although she didn’t know why Julian Lancaster’s grandmother was looking for her, whether it was similar to Julian’s aunt, she considered Julian’s grandmother an elder and decided to be polite.
Nina Sinclair suppressed her surprise and asked respectfully, "May I ask why you are calling?"
Old Madam Lancaster said, "Julian’s grandfather has fallen ill, and he wishes to see you. Could you spare some time to come by?"
She did not reveal the reason for the birthday banquet to Nina Sinclair, fearing that if Nina knew, she might not dare to come.
Old Madam Lancaster planned to trick her into coming the day before the banquet, so she could see her first before speaking.
When Elder Lancaster had someone investigate Nina Sinclair, Old Madam Lancaster learned about her and knew that Nina was still unaware of Julian Lancaster’s identity. So when Elder Lancaster opposed Nina Sinclair, she held an opposing view.
She believed a girl who did not mind the family’s situation must have good character.
However, everything needed to be discussed after meeting Nina Sinclair.
"Ah? Fallen ill?" Nina Sinclair was surprised and asked, "Does Julian know about this? Has he visited him?"
"Ah! It’s a long story..." Old Madam Lancaster sighed heavily and then started to briefly talk about the argument between the two and their strained relationship.
After hearing this, Nina Sinclair felt that regardless of the reason for their argument, Julian Lancaster should not avoid visiting his gravely ill grandfather.
She comforted her, "Don’t worry, I will try to persuade him."
"No way!" Old Madam Lancaster immediately stopped her. She said, "Julian’s grandfather is as stubborn as Julian. If their misunderstanding is not resolved, knowing I’m contacting you will definitely make him very angry, and if you tell him, his condition might worsen."
If Julian Lancaster found out, her plan to meet Nina Sinclair would be ruined, as Julian would surely protect her and not let her meet him.
Upon hearing this, Nina Sinclair bit her lip lightly.
If that’s the case, she indeed couldn’t tell Julian to prevent his grandfather’s condition from worsening. So, what should she do now?
"So... Miss Sinclair, his grandfather is really not Chapter 384: Don’t Tell Julian Lancaster
Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Don’t Tell Julian Lancaster
Nina Sinclair was always one to respond to a soft approach rather than a hard one. If the other party was a tough nut, she wouldn’t back down, but from the moment she started dealing with Old Madam Lancaster, her attitude had been amiable and kind. By the end, when she requested something of Nina, it was with such a pleading demeanor.
This softened Nina’s heart, making it impossible for her to refuse.
After wrestling with herself for a moment, Nina finally gritted her teeth and said, "Alright then, what’s your home address?"
"Great, come over this Sunday. I’ll send you the address in a moment."
"Okay." Nina nodded.
Even though Old Madam Lancaster specified the time for her visit, Nina assumed it was due to hospital visiting regulations and didn’t think much of it.
Before hanging up, Old Madam Lancaster reminded her repeatedly, "Remember, don’t tell Julian."
"Okay, I got it."
After hanging up, Nina felt a bit melancholic.
She could never be tough-faced towards elderly people because back when she was with the Sinclair Family, her grandmother had been very kind to her, saving all the good food for her.
Sadly, after her mother met with an incident, her grandmother fell ill quickly and passed away not long after.
Nina mourned for quite some time before she got over it.
Even then, Byron Sinclair blamed it on her mother, saying that it was her fault their grandmother fell ill. On the day of the funeral, when Nina returned to the Sinclair Family, she was even stopped at the door and not allowed in.
Hazel Lennox had said many unpleasant things to her at the time, telling her to leave the Sinclair Family and never appear before them again.
Thinking of the Sinclair Family and its members, a hint of coldness flashed in Nina’s eyes.
Forget it, they are no longer family. It’s better not to think about Byron Sinclair anymore.
Ding, Nina’s phone suddenly chimed with a message. It was the address from Old Madam Lancaster, and surprisingly it was in Crestfall!
Moreover, a relatively remote area in the suburbs of Crestfall.
Although she had left Crestfall many years ago, Nina hadn’t forgotten the places there. She remembered that area had a large wetland park, and nearby were facilities like a retirement home, villas, a hospital, etc.
Could it be that Julian Lancaster’s grandfather is hospitalized there?
She didn’t ponder much, just opened the calendar app on her phone.
She had set date reminders on the calendar for the days she could visit her mother. Since coming to Veridia recently, it had been a while since she last visited her mother.
Given that she had to go to Crestfall this time, it was a chance to visit her mother.
And her uncle and aunt too...
With these thoughts, she felt that this trip to Crestfall was one she had to make, and she wasn’t afraid if Julian found out, as there were so many excuses.
For the next few consecutive days, Nina was busy restoring Rebecca Lowell’s hand sketches.
She already had a strong design capability, so recreating Rebecca’s sketches wasn’t a difficult task. Conveniently, she finished it within three days.
On the day she went to work, Nina handed over Chapter 385: Manuscript Restored
Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Manuscript Restored
She heard Rebecca Lowell’s questioning tone and immediately said, "Rebecca Lowell, you said before that if the sketches were restored within three days, you wouldn’t pursue it any further. Now the sketches are here, everyone has seen them."
Many people around nodded and said, "Indeed, they are restored."
Someone stared at the sketches, whispering softly.
"Why do I feel that Director Sinclair’s restored sketches are much better than Rebecca Lowell’s? Look at the fluidity of those lines, and the details."
"Yeah, it was so dirty before, it should have been indistinguishable. Maybe Director Sinclair added these herself."
"After all, Director Sinclair is a queen, and from St. Seth’s Royal Academy. It’s not impossible that she’s more capable than Rebecca Lowell."
Although Rebecca Lowell is the future boss’s wife, many people were still fair and just, and upon seeing the restored sketches, couldn’t help but speak up for Nina Sinclair.
Millie Langley raised her chin with pride, naturally, Nina Sinclair was better than Rebecca Lowell!
Rebecca Lowell heard the discussions around her. Did these people think Nina Sinclair was better than her?
Her face immediately darkened, and her hand at her side clenched tightly.
Damn it!
She didn’t expect Nina Sinclair to use this opportunity to let everyone praise her, she must be very proud now, but she wouldn’t be proud for long!
Rebecca Lowell showed a half-smile, "Alright, since you’ve restored the sketches, let’s just forget about it."
After saying this, she turned with the sketches and left.
Watching Rebecca Lowell’s departing figure, Nina Sinclair felt a vague sense of unease.
After all, she had worked with Rebecca for so long at Sinclair Group, and she understood her character. It was unlikely Rebecca would let it go after such a setback, it simply wasn’t her style.
No matter what Rebecca does, she’s not afraid; bring it on!
Beside her, Millie Langley watched Rebecca leave without a word and smiled. She said to Nina Sinclair, "Director Sinclair! I really want to thank you this time. If it weren’t for you, I probably wouldn’t have been able to stay!"
Nina Sinclair snapped back to reality and just smiled gently.
Then, she reached out and patted Millie Langley’s shoulder, "Alright, get back to work. Be more careful in the future."
After Rebecca Lowell returned to her position, she threw the sketches on the table in frustration. This time, Nina Sinclair wasn’t implicated at all and even received praise from others.
It made her so angry!
Rebecca’s eyes revealed a sinister gleam as she looked at the sketches she’d thrown on the table, recalling what she had arranged. Her grim expression eased slightly.
There’s no way she would let Nina Sinclair get off so easily.
Soon, Nina Sinclair would be leaving Zenith in disgrace, just like when she made that mistake at Sinclair Group years ago.
By then, her reputation would be ruined, and she would never be able to set foot in the jewelry design industry again!
Chapter 386: Problems with the Artwork Draft
Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Problems with the Artwork Draft
She didn’t know why, but her first thought was that something had happened with Rebecca Lowell.
Millie Langley was so anxious she was about to cry. She quivered as she spoke, "Didn’t we restore the draft for Rebecca Lowell before? Now there’s a problem with that draft!"
"What’s wrong with the draft?"
Nina Sinclair was much calmer than Millie Langley. Perhaps she was somewhat prepared, so she wasn’t as flustered as Millie.
Even though she hadn’t heard what Millie would say next, Nina already had some vague suspicions.
The draft she handled had issues...
Ha, such a situation was truly familiar!
Nina’s face darkened, with memories of the past slowly resurfacing.
When at Sinclair Group, she had experienced such a situation before. It was just that at that time, the manuscript was her own, but it had coincided with a known master’s work. Initially, she thought it was just a coincidence, but that master produced evidence.
Their draft was indeed earlier than hers!
The subsequent events were as such—she was suspended from duties by Byron Sinclair, and her good stepsister replaced her position, eventually becoming a leading figure in Sinclair Group.
Whenever Nina recalled those past events, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of gloom.
But now, she was able to face it calmly.
Perhaps time had healed her wounds, and she cared less about it.
Nina drew back her thoughts and said mockingly, "What’s wrong with that draft? Is it being accused of plagiarism?"
Millie Langley looked at her in surprise after hearing Nina’s words, "Director Sinclair, how did you know?"
She paused for a moment and then continued, "Rebecca Lowell’s draft was suddenly exposed, accused of plagiarizing a master’s work in the industry. Now she’s saying the draft was restored by you, implying you plagiarized it. What should we do? If this is confirmed, we’re doomed!"
In this circle, Millie Langley certainly knew what the worst-case scenario was.
In their line of design work, the worst thing to encounter was this kind of situation.
If not handled properly, it could lead to a complete downfall.
Now it concerned Nina Sinclair’s future. If she couldn’t clear her name, then everything might be over!
Nina smirked coldly inside; such tactics felt so familiar. Didn’t she experience this during her time at the Sinclair Group? Now, again, these tactics were being used against her.
Truly nice!
Fortunately, she had an intuition back then, sensing that Rebecca Lowell would definitely stir up trouble.
However, she should go see what the situation really is first.
Nina said, "Let’s not panic yet, let’s see what’s going on, let’s go."
As soon as the two walked out, they saw Rebecca Lowell coming over with a group, holding a document in her hand. Upon seeing Nina, she laughed and said, "Nina Sinclair, where are you planning to go? Surely not planning to flee from guilt?"
The people behind all chimed in as well, "Exactly! Who would have thought you’d do something like this? Was it intentional? Outwardly helping Rebecca restore the draft while secretly tampering with it!"
Nina’s gaze was cold as she looked at the group before her, only saying indifferently, "Let me see the draft."
"What? You want to destroy the evidence? Even if you destroy the evidence, it’s useless. I heard they’ve already approached the top levels of Zenith. Do you really think you can get away?"
Chapter 387: Tampered as Expected
Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Tampered as Expected
Rebecca Lowell continued to laugh and said, "Don’t worry, the demand for compensation from Zenith has been suppressed. As long as you admit your mistake obediently, you might still be able to get through this."
Nina Sinclair wasn’t worried about this matter at all.
She glanced at Rebecca Lowell with a calm expression and said unhurriedly, "Are you worried about Zenith’s asset issues? But you’re not married to President Lancaster yet, so Zenith’s assets are none of your concern."
Upon hearing Nina Sinclair’s words, Rebecca Lowell’s face darkened.
"Nina Sinclair!"
What she meant was that she was meddling in others’ business. She was now President Lancaster’s woman, so how could that count as meddling?
Standing beside Rebecca, Yvonne Crowe quickly stepped forward to console her, "Rebecca, don’t be angry. The tougher Nina Sinclair acts now, the more she’ll regret it later."
Yvonne Crowe had been sticking close to Rebecca Lowell these days to build connections, hoping to climb to a higher position.
She became Rebecca Lowell’s lackey immediately, and her gaze towards Nina Sinclair was filled with disdain and contempt.
Hearing this, Rebecca Lowell’s expression softened. She gave Nina Sinclair a cold glance and snorted, "I will certainly handle this justly. Anyone who tarnishes Zenith’s name won’t get away easily!"
Yvonne Crowe quickly echoed, "Exactly, such troublemakers must be cleared out. Our Elysian brand has just started; we absolutely cannot let her ruin it."
Others in the background nodded in agreement.
For a moment, many people surrounded Rebecca Lowell, all echoing her sentiments.
After all, she was the future boss’s wife, currently in a position of power. Who wouldn’t flatter her?
Seeing Nina Sinclair become the target of criticism, Rebecca Lowell wore a smug smile and said, "Nina Sinclair, if you want to save some face, I need not say more. Just admit what you’ve done yourself!"
Yvonne Crowe was extremely excited. Last time she didn’t succeed and let her restore the drawing, but this time it was different; they could definitely get Nina Sinclair expelled!
At Rebecca Lowell’s side, she chimed in, "Rebecca, there’s already conclusive evidence, why bother saying so much to her? Just let her go."
With Nina Sinclair gone, she would have one less competitor when it came time to compete for the position of Elysian leader.
Rebecca Lowell glanced at Nina Sinclair.
Of course, she didn’t just want to expel Nina Sinclair; she wanted to make sure she couldn’t survive in the industry.
The best method was to make her, as she did back then at Sinclair Group, confess her mistakes aloud.
Back then, Nina Sinclair stood before Byron Sinclair with red-rimmed eyes, gritting her teeth to admit her mistakes, and she looked so downtrodden, like a homeless dog.
Nina Sinclair listened to them repeatedly proclaim conclusive evidence, though she hadn’t seen such evidence herself. Her eyes darkened slightly as she extended her hand towards Rebecca Lowell and said, "Hand it over!"
Rebecca Lowell, with a faint smile on her lips, handed the restored drawing to Nina Sinclair.Chapter 388: Inviting President Lancaster Over
Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Inviting President Lancaster Over
Rebecca Lowell’s demeanor clearly seemed to say, what difference does it make even if Nina Sinclair finds out?
At this moment, Yvonne Crowe impatiently urged, "See, the evidence is right here, Nina Sinclair, do you still want to deny it?"
She straightforwardly said to Rebecca Lowell, "Rebecca, since this kind of person refuses to repent, go tell President Lancaster about this. Let him send someone over to deal with Nina Sinclair, this ungrateful woman."
In fact, Yvonne Crowe also wanted to see if Rebecca Lowell was really so favored in President Lancaster’s eyes.
This way, she would also know how to please Rebecca Lowell in the future.
Rebecca Lowell heard Yvonne Crowe’s words and sensed her little schemes, a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.
Although everyone was praising her, there were still some people who didn’t believe she really got close to President Lancaster. No one mentioned it openly, but she was well aware of what they thought behind her back!
In that case, let these people be envious for a moment.
So, Rebecca Lowell said to someone nearby, "Go to President Lancaster and say that Nina Sinclair refuses to cooperate."
"Okay, I’ll go right away."
...
The president’s office.
Marcus Walsh was reporting to Julian Lancaster about Nina Sinclair’s situation. After he finished, he saw Julian Lancaster’s face quickly darken, a chilling aura coming from all directions.
Oh gosh, it was terrifying.
How did Nina Sinclair get involved in this, but seeing Julian Lancaster like this, he felt there might be more to the situation, certainly not as simple as it appeared.
Marcus Walsh said, "President Lancaster, this matter could be big or small, but if not handled well, it might affect Miss Sinclair’s reputation. Do you want me to suppress it?"
Julian Lancaster looked up at Marcus Walsh and asked, "Did you get in touch with the designer who is pursuing charges?"
The issue initially came to light by a well-known designer in the circle, and Marcus Walsh had promptly suppressed the news later.
The designer then contacted Zenith, demanding a huge compensation. This small amount of money wasn’t something Zenith couldn’t afford, but if it was an ordinary business dispute, Marcus Walsh would have handled it on his own.
However, since this matter involved Nina Sinclair, compensating for it would mean admitting that the allegations were true.
Nina Sinclair was the wife of Zenith’s president, she couldn’t suffer such unwarranted accusations, so it was necessary to get Julian Lancaster’s directive.
Marcus Walsh respectfully bowed his head and said, "I’ve contacted her, and she said not a penny less in compensation, otherwise she’ll expose the matter to the media."
Julian Lancaster’s eyes darkened as he recalled discovering Nina Sinclair’s identity as the Sinclair family’s heiress. He had then instructed Marcus Walsh to further investigate her past with the Sinclair Group, detailing every aspect of her entry into Sinclair Group.
Including what had happened at Sinclair Group back then, and that incident.
If he agreed to this, it would undoubtedly be another big blow to Nina Sinclair.
Suddenly, the internal phone in the office rang.
Julian Lancaster picked it up to answer.
Chapter 389: President Lancaster Is Here
Chapter 389: Chapter 389: President Lancaster Is Here
In Elysian’s office, everyone was still in a standoff, waiting for the person who went to fetch someone to return.
Yvonne Crowe became even more smug upon seeing someone leave to bring President Lancaster over.
She sneered bluntly, "Ah, Nina Sinclair, we told you to leave on your own, but you just wouldn’t listen. Now look, with President Lancaster’s people coming over, you’re doomed. There’s no choice in the matter."
After saying this, she added in a low voice, "Who doesn’t know that Rebecca is President Lancaster’s woman? You dare to frame Rebecca? There’s no way President Lancaster would let this go. Just you wait!"
Upon hearing Yvonne’s words, Rebecca Lowell sneered with a curl of her lips.
The feeling of having Nina Sinclair trampled underfoot was just exhilarating!
The other employees in Elysian couldn’t help but mutter among themselves when they heard this.
"Sigh, I didn’t expect Nina Sinclair to do such a thing. Could it be that all her previous fame was also gained through some disreputable means?"
"Who knows? Anyway, she’s probably not a good person."
"If this issue really blows up, we’ll definitely lose face in this circle."
"What’s Nina Sinclair holding out for? She should just leave quietly instead of being so stubborn. Now look, if upper management sends someone over, they’ll definitely think our department is incompetent."
Hearing this, Millie Langley was beside herself with worry.
She hadn’t expected that her crisis of being dismissed had just been resolved, and now such a situation had arisen. She completely did not believe Nina Sinclair would tamper with Rebecca Lowell’s design drafts.
Although they had only worked together for a short time, Millie Langley knew that Nina Sinclair was not someone without morals, and she wouldn’t stoop to such actions. They must have been framed.
What should they do now?
Rebecca Lowell saw Millie Langley’s anxious face and had no idea what to do, which greatly improved her mood.
Nina Sinclair remained quite calm, seemingly putting on a show, though internally, she must have been very anxious.
She was waiting to see Nina Sinclair fall to her knees, crying and begging for mercy!
Yvonne Crowe’s eyes were filled with mockery as she looked at Nina Sinclair, intending to see fear in her. To her surprise, Nina Sinclair was exceedingly composed and did not seem overly panicked, which left her puzzled.
Wasn’t Nina Sinclair supposed to be worried and scared, begging them not to drive her out of Elysian?
What was going on now?
Millie Langley truly admired Nina Sinclair. No matter what happened, she always faced it so calmly. Her previous anxious emotions gradually stabilized under Nina’s composure.
At this moment, the person who went to seek instructions returned, but there was no one accompanying them.
Upon seeing this, many began to whisper among themselves again.
Could it be that the higher-ups don’t intend to handle this matter?
Or is it possible that Rebecca Lowell was actually lying and isn’t that important? Or perhaps she has no connection with President Lancaster at all?
Rebecca Lowell almost couldn’t maintain her composure when she saw the suspicious looks around her.
"I told you to get someone, why did you come back alone?" Rebecca Lowell couldn’t help but ask.
"Uh... Assistant Wei said... to let me come back first," the employee responded somewhat hesitantly.
At this moment, there was a noticeable commotiChapter 390: Don’t Beg for Mercy in Tears
Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Don’t Beg for Mercy in Tears
Rebecca Lowell’s previously somber expression vanished as she walked forward with delight, shyly saying to him, "You’ve come."
The one who came wasn’t President Lancaster, but Marcus Walsh.
After Marcus had finished reporting to Julian Lancaster, people from Elysian had coincidentally come to fetch him, and since Julian was inconveniently unable to appear, he let Marcus handle it.
Yvonne Crowe saw Rebecca Lowell approaching Marcus Walsh and knew this was Julian Lancaster.
She had not seen Julian Lancaster before.
The Zenith president was truly too mysterious; even among Zenith employees, few had met him, but his representative, Walter Wyatt, was more well-known.
Many people flocked forward with eager smiles, warmly greeting, "Hello, President Lancaster."
Facing the enthusiastic crowd, Marcus Walsh adopted Julian Lancaster’s usual high-and-mighty demeanor, nodding slightly.
Even without a warm response, the Elysian employees were all excited.
"President Lancaster! I’m finally fortunate enough to see President Lancaster!"
from what I imagined,
Lowell to really cozy up to President Lancaster,
...
her eyes; it’s incredibly enviable,
no matter, as long as she could please
glanced at Nina Sinclair, sneering sarcastically, "Did you see? President Lancaster is here. Just see how you’ll keep up that stubborn attitude.
Nina Sinclair’s eyes darkened.
and he might very
wrong regarding this matter; even quitting this job today, she was determined to prove her
gaze grew firm,
finished their greetings and
Elysian employees around her, felt incredibly proud, exuding an aloof arrogance as if she were the queen atop the
advantage, coming directly before Nina Sinclair and speaking harshly, "Nina Sinclair, now that President Lancaster is here, write a letter of regret immediately, publish it admitting your
blood
broke out on
What was she saying??
to Nina
was here to
finished speaking, she looked at Nina Sinclair
at the leaping Yvonne Crowe; she finally got to see a
gave Yvonne Crowe a sidChapter 391: Proving
391: Chapter 391: Proving Her
of Yvonne
wondered if
tell Yvonne Crowe to
the composed Marcus Walsh, completely struck like by lightning, unable to utter the
moment, she came to her senses and
in her eyes seemed to ask Rebecca Lowell, what is going
is President Lancaster backing Nina
how others viewed him, he just knew Nina Sinclair
"Miss Sinclair, we will conduct a strict investigation into the major error in this draft. Please rest
Nina Sinclair was
What’s happening?
wasn’t supporting Rebecca Lowell. Judging by his words,
he runs such a large company, the
Nina Sinclair’s impression of President
she use President Lancaster to prove her
have evidence proving my innocence, will you
orchestrated this and didn’t hope President Lancaster would punish her. As long as he conducts a fair investigation and clears her name, she’d be content
nodded, "Of course! Zenith is not a
Rebecca Lowell’s
wanted to ask him what was going on, she didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of so many people,
President Lancaster disregarded even Rebecca Lowell’s pride and showed disbelief,
them, looking at Nina Sinclair, puzzled, "Miss Sinclair, do you really have evidence to prove
nodded
Langley beside her, "Millie, take out your
confusion to excitement and glee upon
Right!
of them repairing
Langley realized the draft had been tampered with, but out of anxiousness, she hadn’t
why Nina Sinclair had her record these, now it
Sinclair is
more, Millie Langley immediately took out her
One More
392: Chapter 392: One
the entire restoration process without any editing, which can
words fell, and the
while, some began to look towards Rebecca
be Rebecca Lowell. After all, she has been trying every way to sabotage
lowered their voice and
Why is President Lancaster helping
Lowell his girlfriend? Generally, he should be supporting
that Nina Sinclair’s background is not
...
unpleasant, and she angrily said, "Why are
since Rebecca Lowell was President Lancaster’s girlfriend, and with President Lancaster right
those unusual glances still fell on her, neither lightly nor
Rebecca Lowell couldn’t stand it
can you let others bully your girlfriend like this? My dignity is being completely
thought that by hooking up with
now President Lancaster was actually helping Nina Sinclair. What
Lowell’s eyes, and she looked at Nina Sinclair as if she wanted to devour
Walsh looked at Rebecca Lowell’s arrogant demeanor and
found out that Rebecca Lowell did this, and even though she’s
where
President Lancaster to be
Lancaster siding with Rebecca Lowell; this incident will certainly clear their
spoke up, "President Lancaster, earlier you mentioned severely punishing the mastermind behind this incident. Since we have proved Director Sinclair’s and my innocence, isn’t it
she glanced subtly at
Lowell’s face instantly
when he learned of the situation earlier, feeling a
not handled properly, his positioChapter 393: Don’t Mess
393: Don’t Mess with Nina
she simply couldn’t believe what Marcus
he was going to
to say something more, but Marcus had
then did
sacrificed his own
I didn’t expect President Lancaster wouldn’t even stand up for his own people. It’s truly
Lowell might not even be one of
...
her expression stiffened, and the fists at her
expected
kicked out of
used earlier, Rebecca felt that if she made another mistake, she might really
President Lancaster help that bitch, Nina
be that he’s still thinking
so Rebecca naturally felt very uneasy, a bit
to call President Lancaster to
saying much, Rebecca
scene, and the one whose face looked the worst was Yvonne Crowe. After all, she thought, with President Lancaster as Rebecca’s strong backing, she would surely manage to get
"Who was it earlier that said with President Lancaster’s arrival, Director Sinclair was doomed? Now, Director Sinclair isn’t doomed, but rather, Rebecca Lowell is
turned livid upon hearing
to stay and face Millie’s ridicule, she left with
themselves to stay far away from her and not
over now. You should head home, or you’ll
right before the end of work delayed quite
gratitude, her eyes sparkling, "Director Sinclair, you’re amazing! From now on, I’ve decided to look up to you as my
this, Nina could
she had unintentionally attracted a young admirer; the way Millie looked at her was filled
these preventive measures were learned from past painful
outstanding ability; it was just an instinctive
little fan isn’t a bad thing,
this moment, Marcus returned to the
Towards the end, he added, "President Lancaster, the matter has been resolved, and the video will also be made public. I
Marcus felt a bit uneasy, not knowing if Julian would be dissatisfied with his decision not to directly fire
clenching his fists,
gave a
up his coat
further, Marcus breathed a sigh of relief, his tense muscles all relaxing.Chapter 394: Should We Take Xiao Ning
394: Chapter 394: Should We
lights began to glow, and the streetlights on both sides of the road were already lit, with only
over to the roadside; he glanced up in the direction of the
the Elysian department were still on;
was a call from Sharon
the call connected, Sharon’s voice came through, "Brother, it’s Grandma’s birthday on Sunday; you
hadn’t forgotten; he even had Marcus Walsh select a
"No, I haven’t forgotten."
Sharon said and then seemed to remember something, asking, "By the way, are you bringing
frowned slightly, not
to bring Nina Sinclair
Bringing her back like
moment, Julian said helplessly, "It’s not easy to deal with Grandpa; let’s leave it for
I think too. That old relic of a grandfather surely won’t give a pleasant face. Better not let Nina suffer
gaze darkened slightly. Grandpa’s stubborn nature made it indeed difficult to get him
suddenly exclaimed, "I just realized, why has our family never had any interactions with the Sinclair Family? Every year at Grandpa
Family and the Lancaster Family are both esteemed families in Crestfall. Logically, they should have interactions. Why this
had also
came up. The only thing known was that there was a discord between the Sinclairs and
by Byron Sinclair’s attitude, it
stubborn.
shared his thoughts with Sharon, who,
this moment, someone walked out of the Zenith Building. Julian looked over and recognized Nina Sinclair’s
Nina had already messaged Julian saying she might be
cab to go home when she unexpectedly spotted Julian’s car quietly parked
for a
it be...that Julian had been waiting here
moved, she quickly jogged over, opened the car door, and sat inside, "Were you waiting here for me the whole
rested one hand on the steering wheel, somewhat guilty, saying,
Chapter 395:
nothing, I have things to do too." Nina Sinclair
not to tell Julian about it. She could
the car just left, Nina couldn’t help but
didn’t expect President Lancaster to be so discerning, truly deserving
Julian: "..."
admiring expression, did all the good reputation he had let Marcus Walsh help
Julian felt somewhat depressed.
so in the
...
she had restrained
peacefully and
be time for Nina to go to Crestfall, and she had been fretting over the
grandparents, not a formal meeting
Ding, Nina’s phone chimed.
Nina immediately straightened up, her whole
a message from the medical institution caring
read: Miss Sinclair, your mother’s recent condition seems good. There appears to be slight reflex. We recommend trying traditional Chinese medicine, which
message, Nina was visibly
reread it repeatedly before finally
Sinclair." The greeting was
Fang, I just received your message. Is
Nina didn’t want to believe it, but after so many years, she thought her mother would stay
waking, it was like giving a parched traveler in the desert
condition is much better than before. However, our treatment has limitations. We suggest complementing it with traditional Chinese medicine,
Nina was so excited she couldn’t
still feeling as if she were dreaming, pinching
a dream; her mother
now, Dr. Fang mentioned complementing it with traditional
Suddenly, Nina froze.
ties with the Sinclair Family and Crestfall, she had ruthlessly cut off all connections, almost
meant
really want to
mother has a chance of waking
396: Worthy to Pursue Nina
Worthy to
has he changed his number? Would
the phone was
magnetic voice came through:
paused, not knowing what to
other end couldn’t help but snort and said, "Nina Sinclair! You actually remember to call me, I thought you died out there. What? Has your brain finally
"Joel Thatcher, I’m sorry."
other end of the line, Joel Thatcher heard Nina Sinclair’s sincere apology,
coughed and asked somewhat nervously, "Did something happen to you? Judging by the way you broke off with
said my mother’s condition has slightly
this, Joel Thatcher exploded on the
After all, we grew up together, outsiders would say we’re childhood sweethearts! How could you talk to
Thatcher’s tone, Nina Sinclair’s eyes felt a
that he wouldn’t blame her for not contacting him; instead, he was just
medicine. As the only son of the Thatcher Family, Joel Thatcher had inherited their outstanding
together and had been very close since they were
filled with playful moments, and Nina Sinclair felt that
seemed to bring her
fact, she felt a little sad for not contacting Joel Thatcher back then, but at that time she heard about the arranged marriage in the Thatcher Family. No
said, "If my mother really wakes up, I will repay
saying this, Joel Thatcher seemed
didn’t
to Crestfall? Bring
contact you
"Okay."
...
Crestfall, at the Thatcher
a pure black robe, staring at the phone that had been hung up, his expression slightly dazed, with complex
decided to contact
his family back then cChapter 397:
Chapter 397: Inviting the Thatcher
Leighton Family.
at Heidi Leighton and asked, "Heidi, have you prepared the birthday gift
had a faint smile on her lips,
was still a bit uneasy, as the birthday celebration was very important, and the gifts couldn’t be too shabby, or else they might become
said, "Dad, in such occasions, everyone usually gives precious jewelry, and even real estate isn’t uncommon. I naturally have to be different
that Heidi had such an idea,
way will it
Leighton’s face carried a confident smile as she looked at Justin Leighton and said, "Dad, do
Family is so renowned, who in the circle wouldn’t know them?" Justin
to the other big families in Crestfall in the past, but in recent years, their growth has been rapid. It’s said that the current family head, Joel Thatcher, has fully inherited the essence from Old Thatcher, and at a young age, has
people are asking for his services, but all have to give him face. Even Elder Lancaster has sent someone, but he said this year’s appointments are already
this, Justin Leighton
to invite
Elder Lancaster has a long-standing issue with insomnia and has seen many renowned doctors without any cure. This is the only thing the Thatcher Family hasn’t tried. Now that the Thatcher Family is in the spotlight, if I
in line to see the Thatcher Family, and with your status, I’m afraid you’ll have to be at the
ideas,
Lancaster, he would have
these words from Justin Leighton, Heidi Leighton was not nervous at all. Instead, she
a bit? If that person from the Thatcher Family can’t be moved, then we’ll invite someone we can move. After all, the Thatcher Family now has several capable people, like Jessica
Leighton was taken aback, seemingly
that this result also seemed promising. Although Joel Thatcher could
she will surely seek help from the Thatcher Family, which would equate to
immediately get in contact with the
Heidi Leighton
everything, only then did Heidi
to connect with Jessica Thatcher, who has also agreed
hearing this, Justin Leighton quickly noddChapter 398:
Unexpected Encounter at the
today was the day Nina
him off out of the house. After he left,
Veridia Airport.
along with Mr. and Mrs.
bit of attention, especially with the fresh and vibrant Sharon
Lancaster arriving late, and she quickly hurried over, "Brother, you
Julian was returning to the Lancaster Family without her,
Julian’s concealed identity, it would be a
now, they couldn’t tell Nina.
in casual
a slight smile and said, "She didn’t
We’re running out
that, the group proceeded together towards the boarding
he naturally booked business class, allowing them to board ahead of economy class. After being checked
rushed to queue up for boarding
Almost late!
the airport, she lost quite a bit of time,
a few familiar figures. Why did that person look so much like Julian and
see clearly, the figures had
displayed a puzzled look in
going on a business trip and should be with President Lancaster, it’s unlikely
was finally Nina’s turn. She took the passport handed over by the staff and entered the passage to
Sharon and Julian took
with her sharp eyes, Sharon spotted Nina’s figure, her face
from his head,
Julian: "..."
facing away from her or Julian with a covered head as she walked
they dodged a bullet,
399: Free Flight
heard this and showed a look of
work today? Why would she appear here
took out his phone and sent a message to
less than five minutes, Marcus’s message
said he went to ask at Elysian, and Nina Sinclair had taken a three-day
know why Nina Sinclair suddenly wanted to go to Crestfall, the worse situation now was that he must not let her know his whereabouts, and most
Julian Lancaster realize what it meant
countless lies to
...
Sinclair sat down
Sinclair with an apologetic expression and said, "Ms. Sinclair, we are very sorry, but because
hearing this, Nina Sinclair furrowed her brows
flight without wasting seats, airlines sometimes
may be persuaded by flight attendants to leave the flight
was that
luck hits and there are no tickets for subsequent flights, nor is a transfer possible, one could only accept
this waste one’s time, but it
a cosmopolitan city with tightly booked flight seats, and Nina Sinclair had to book a week in advance to secure a
now, there surely would be no
her brow and asked, "How do
passenger in business class has canceled their trip, so we can now upgrade you for free, providing you with a better seat
long as she could go to
meant better service and
nodded and
I ask where your luggage is?
her suitcase, Nina Sinclair followed the flight attendant to
this moment, Sharon Lancaster, who had just breathed
to death just now. Fortunately, she had perfectly avoided Nina Sinclair and hadn’t been discovered
there were four seats abreast, and their family had bought tickets for the front and rear
this moment, Sharon felt a sense of relief, thankful their seat classes were different; otherwise, it would have been a
during the flight and won’t be moving around, so it’s unlikely they’ll meet. When disembarking, it’s their family
be careful when deplaning later, ensuring they weren’t
when she saw the flight attendant bringing Nina
400: Almost
Julian Lancaster, signaling to
the spot arranged by the flight attendant. She and Julian Lancaster were separated by just an aisle—not too close, not too far. The most crucial thing was that at this distance, they were about to
Sharon’s white sunscreen jacket and covered
sigh of relief. She also put on her hat and mask, disguising herself
pulled out her phone and posted a message in the small chat group of just the four Lancaster Family members: "Emergency! Emergency!
Mr. Lancaster: "Received."
here? Alright, alright, your father and I will definitely stay
Sinclair
still the Sinclair Family’s young lady. Now, she had
the Middle Eastern man beside her, feeling his figure
ran into while boarding, who looked so much like
She was reminded of Julian Lancaster by everyone she saw, even though she
phone
Sinclair checked her phone and saw
where she was, wanting to find her to
forgot to tell Sharon that she was going to Crestfall. She
to see Julian Lancaster’s grandmother, fearing Sharon
As for Julian Lancaster’s grandmother, it was just a
message, Sharon Lancaster gradually felt relieved. She had always known that Nina Sinclair’s mother had
thought Nina Sinclair was attending the grandmother’s birthday banquet, and
a good relationship with the Sinclair Family, and they weren’t on the invitation list for the Lancaster Family banquet. She probably wouldn’t appear at the banquet, so she
Lancaster: "Alright then, are
Julian Lancaster. If I didn’t know Julian was on a business trip with President Lancaster,
Sharon Lancaster: "..."
Middle Eastern man
to Nina Sinclair
time, the plane announced preparations for takeoff, and Nina
far, so there was no meal service on the flight. Otherwise, Julian Lancaster
entire Lancaster Family endured for a long time, not even daring to use the restroom, fearing they’d be spotted by Nina Sinclair. Luckily, the plane finally landed safely
up her luggage, the people beside her remained motionless, even when the flight attendants came over to
think much of it, grabbing
did Sharon Lancaster feel a sense of relief, almost bursting into
Oh my God!
nearly scared to death; she didn’t evenChapter 401: Nicknames Just
Chapter 401:
the scenery before her both familiar and foreign—Crestfall, it’s been
returning now felt different, as if the past
"Little Lemon!"
looked toward the group of people at the
Joel Thatcher?
did he know she
wore a traditional white shirt, dark pants, and white sneakers. Though simple in color scheme, they made him stand out, radiating an ethereal aura that drew
and no one would expect him to be the newly appointed Family Head of the Thatcher Family, renowned for
friend, Nina smiled warmly, "Zhou Zhou, what are you doing
him by this nickname,
called her Little Lemon,
said, "Come on, let me take you to
they left the
Thatcher Family, smiled and greeted
it’s been ages!"
to school, so she knew the Thatcher driver well. She was surprised to see Uncle Zhao still working for the Thatcher
felt
spoke, "Let’s go, I’ll take you to your favorite
car drove away
...
Lancaster
car, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster discussed Old Master
Family? Lately, their Family Head is quite the sensation in the Crestfall circles. Many want him to help with health treatments, and the Old Master wanted to invite him
Lancaster asked curiously, "Can’t
was practically no one in Crestfall who would refuse the Lancasters. Hearing someone had, Sharon couldn’t help but be
solemnly, "Joel Thatcher isn’t like others who fawn over the Lancasters, doesn’t give face to anyone,
pulling strings wouldn’t
Lancaster added, "Julian, take this opportunity in Crestfall to visit the Thatchers. Maybe
Chapter 402: I’m
and Joel Thatcher went to their favorite spot
they loved visiting
so long! You’ve
this and
glanced at Nina, his eyes revealing a
lowered her eyes and awkwardly smiled, "I am married, but I don’t
expression changed abruptly, staring at
did
struck by lightning,
to his senses, his once gentle demeanor changed as he
face showed helplessness as she answered truthfully, "Yes, we lost contact before, so I didn’t tell you.
wasn’t sure
suddenly at a loss for
felt scorched, as if plunged into a freezing wasteland, life
the path of marriage with another man
her all this time; why couldn’t Nina wait a little
that Nina only saw him as a good friend, perhaps a brotherly figure. She never showed any romantic interest
But he was different.
kept his feelings hidden, thinking they’d grow up someday, but then the Sinclair Family faced
capability, but
don’t be upset. It’s not too late to tell you now,
wasn’t petty; he certainly
believed Joel was upset because she
a moment of silence,
family’s son? What’s his background? Is he good to you? Do you...
so many things at once, how should I answer you?"
sit, "Let’s
Joel chopsticks and began to talk
ease Joel’s worry, she omitted how she accidentally met Julian. She only mentioned a close friend’s introduction, and they hit it off and
listened silently and drew
man she’d
that man was a driver and assistant, a very ordinary
her eyes showed emotions
realization made
then, he wanted to leave with her, but Joel’s father said they had no capabilities
403: Handling Hospital
403: Chapter 403: Handling Hospital Transfer
man, Joel Thatcher might be able to step back
now hearing Nina speak like this, of a man with such a background and no achievements, how could he bear his little princess being wronged? Nina deserves to be cherished
inadvertently revealed girlish stance, Joel couldn’t help but feel a
calmly, "Didn’t he come with you to Crestfall this time? When will you
the enemy first before making the
enemy and know yourself, and
a moment, "He’s on a business trip, so he doesn’t have time
up with Nina and knew her so well. That slight pause just now made
son-in-law knows about it or not, he should have come to visit his
But Nina came alone.
one possibility: Nina had been deceived by that person, which made her
more assured in
offered to let Nina stay at his place, but she politely declined. Although
and asked Joel
no choice but to take her to the hospital, and
and Joel arrived
for nearly fifteen years. She had been lying in this private
a bouquet of fresh flowers. Since Madeline couldn’t eat anything in her unconscious state, fresh flowers were
hospital, Joel went to speak with
bedside, holding a towel and meticulously
but still beautiful. Nina’s high nose bridge resembled
Soon, Joel returned.
I’ve just checked on Auntie’s condition. There is indeed hope, but the treatment is rather complex, so I want you to transfer her to my hospital for treatment. It would be more
his selfish reasons. Madeline could stay here, but he wanted more contact with Nina, and using Madeline seemed
As long as Joel was
she started processing the transfer paperwork
almost midnight. Joel took Nina to her previously rented apartment
Thinking
Lancaster to reply so quickly. She had just sent her message when his reply came
in. What’s
couldn’t help but curl her lips in a smile, feeling a
miss
she had talked too much about Julian Lancaster with Joel Thatcher today, leading her mind to
directly said, "That’s right, I’ve been thinking about you all
his lips into a smile, as if he could imagine her charming little face and the expression she had while
Sinclair too, but unfortunately, he couldn’t take her back to meet his grandparents this
"Be good, I’ll be back soon, and I’ll bring you a
her, Nina
have
"Alright, goodnight."
"Goodnight."
Lancaster finished replying to Nina Sinclair’s message, urgent
open it. Outside was Sharon Lancaster, dressed in cute bunny pajamas. After seeing Julian Lancaster, she looked around and then mysteriously entered
spoke,
Lancaster glanced up at
a little hungry and wanted to go to the kitchen to see if there was anything to eat. As I passed by Grandpa and
slightly furrowed, lacking patience,
the point! Then I heard them mention your name, so I paid extra attention and listened at the door. I heard they plan to announce the Lancaster Family and Leighton Family’s marriage alliance
"How can they do this? Where
darkened; regardless of what his grandparents wanted to do,
he could prepare and avoid
to your room and sleep," Julian Lancaster said
must have a plan, so
in Crestfall, where rooms were reserved for them and cleaned regularly. The rooms were close to Old Master Lancaster and Old
Sharon left, Julian Lancaster’s face became solemn, his eyes showing a deep coldness.Chapter 405: Meeting Nina Sinclair
Nina
this moment, Old Master Lancaster and Old Madam Lancaster were still
origin of the matter was that Old Madam Lancaster had accidentally revealed
back to see that woman. Does what I say have no value? You’re
words, Old Madam
looking for a wife for Julian? After all, that woman and Julian are already legally
heard this, his face immediately turned
’it’s better to keep the original if
to stand on Nina Sinclair’s side, supporting her to become
Master Lancaster exclaimed excitedly, "You! Do you even
girl. It doesn’t mean anything.
meet her once, and then you can invite her to the birthday banquet. After that, that woman will
from Old Master Lancaster, "What
or not to invite Nina Sinclair to the birthday banquet would be decided
Old Master Lancaster asked with a
Lancaster looked helpless and finally tossed the question back to Old Master Lancaster. She asked, "I’ve already brought her to Crestfall. Aren’t you curious what kind of girl she is? Don’t you want to meet
Lancaster was a bit curious, but he
of woman," Old Master Lancaster said, fuming, "You’re not allowed to see her either. We’ve already agreed to announce the marriage alliance with the Leighton Family at the birthday banquet the day after tomorrow. Don’t cause any trouble; it would disgrace our Lancaster
other choice but to take a firm
opposition. She snorted, "Even
Madam Lancaster opposing him, Old Master Lancaster was furious, feeling the veins on his forehead pulsing
to Old Madam
that woman, Nina Sinclair, and would likely invite her to
Leighton was Julian’s wife and see how
Lancaster knew Old Master Lancaster’s stubbornness and knew he would not easily
her mind to meet Nina Sinclair, and she could go see her alone without
Quietly Following Old Madam
Chapter 406: Quietly Following Old Madam
living room, the
of the Lancaster Family had their own villas. Beside Julian’s family, who lived year-round in Veridia and occasionally visited to stay with Old Master
it was just a few family members having
Lancaster seemed to be arguing with
she remembered the things she overheard last night. It
breakfast, everyone went about their own business. Old Madam Lancaster dressed up carefully
car leave, his
still felt uneasy. He had to go and see
immediately called Uncle Ming, asking
you need?"
car immediately, and we’ll quietly follow them."
"Yes, right away."
car was ready. They quietly followed Old
back seat, watched Old Madam Lancaster’s car a short distance ahead. He snorted to himself: He wanted to see what charm this woman had to make Julian defy him just to be with her, and now even Old Madam was siding with her, having a cold war with
...
traditional Chinese restaurant, Nina
home, she suddenly received a text from Julian’s Grandma, changing the meeting place
had prepared thoroughly, she couldn’t help but feel nervous. She didn’t know what kind of person Julian’s Grandma was. Was she as difficult as his aunt
Nina’s thoughts were wandering, the
figure with jet-black hair, pinned back with a hairpin, and dressed
left by time on her face, one could still glimpse her youthful beauty. An aging beauty
sat up
instinct was that this woman must be
Julian being so handsome, there must
Nina sitting in the booth. Her sixth sense told her that
Nina, then sat down in front
first,
Lancaster’s gentle tone, Nina’s nervousness slightly eased, realizing that she wasn’t difficult to get along
couldn’t help but soften her
407: Not
Chapter 407:
and Old Madam Lancaster getting along so well without a hint of awkwardness, he pursed his lips in
it be that in his absence, Moira had secretly contacted Nina Sinclair behind his
no trace of
than when Heidi Leighton came to the Lancaster Family that
snorted and said
to see how this woman intended to
evaporated after Old
Lancaster, saying, "Grandma, this is a specialty
excellent, with its picturesque mountains and waters,
was a selection of nourishing health products, perfect for gifting to
delicacies, the likes of bird’s
she still liked what Nina
same Julian Lancaster
Old Master Lancaster’s complexion improved considerably. Recently, having run out, and due to the ongoing spat between Julian and Old Master Lancaster, where
Lancaster chuckled, saying,
Lancaster was not displeased, Nina Sinclair
Lancaster, watching the monitor, asked, "Uncle
Veridia and
medicinal cuisine. Many in Crestfall have servants fly to Veridia just to buy it. Young
the recent cooling of ties with Julian Lancaster all
even sent any medicinal
act so that this woman could use it to
not a good
easily seen through
Julian about the efficacy of those medicinal dishes, yet
Lancaster snorted, "Let’s see what else that woman
words, he stared intently at the monitor
with some concern, asked Old
flickered with a hint of guilt as she replied,
himself hard in his younger years, causing significant physical strain, just to establish
408: Invite
Chapter 408:
couldn’t hear what Nina Sinclair was saying. He could only see that she seemed to be saying something, and Old Madam Lancaster was
Uncle Ming behind him, "Arrange it immediately. I want to hear what that woman
but quickly responded, "Alright, Master, I’ll
Ming
waiter, using the excuse of replacing napkins and toothpicks, delivered some spare items to Nina Sinclair’s table, which contained a bugging device that could transmit the conversation between Nina Sinclair and Old Madam Lancaster in
hear Nina Sinclair’s voice coming through the
friend, an expert
lightly. As expected, Nina Sinclair was trying to use this
background, whom could she possibly know that’s impressive? Except for the Thatcher Family, whom he couldn’t personally invite, he paid no regard to
curious to see
...
about Old Master Lancaster’s condition, feared that she might slip and slightly exaggerated his
this, Nina Sinclair suddenly thought of
medicine, his medical skills were quite formidable. She wondered if she could invite him to
next year. If it weren’t for their good relationship, he wouldn’t have helped her with her mother’s case. Thinking of
willing to look at
and said, "I know a friend, very skilled in medicine, who is excellent at managing some chronic conditions. I’ll help ask if he is willing
a flicker
she called, Nina Sinclair came to Crestfall after hearing about Julian
of observing people, Nina Sinclair was a filial and good
doctor? If she can
Ming echoed, "Master, the head of the Thatcher Family, Joel Thatcher, does have impressive medical skills, but he is very prideful. I’ve sent several invitations, and he hasn’t agreed to let us cut in line, saying it would
talented, and young folks tend
409: Julian Lancaster’s
409: Chapter 409:
Lancaster squinted his eyes upon
said, "No need, just let her come, so she can see the gap between herself
hint and leave Julian Lancaster on her own, saving him the trouble of having to
Ming, let’s go." After speaking, Old Master Lancaster
Nina Sinclair and Old Madam Lancaster were still chatting, unaware
before because I was afraid you wouldn’t want to come. Grandma still hopes you can go," Old Madam Lancaster looked at Nina Sinclair with an expectant
handle such a request; how could she
said, "I understand, I
is the one I sent you before. Call
Nina Sinclair, gave her a heads up, planning to personally bring her to the banquet and
"Okay, I understand."
speaking, she stood up and bid farewell to Nina Sinclair, and after she left, Nina Sinclair finally realized what
Oh my God!
Julian’s grandma’s birthday?
like this would be very impolite. She had to give a
a day left, where could she find an appropriate
she
the ring last time, possibly enough to buy
was a
a look, so
...
Marcus Walsh had just arrived in Crestfall to take over
Lancaster, the Thatcher Family has been contacted. They still politely refused our request, saying we are on a waiting list for them to come and look after
Julian Lancaster frowned slightly.
was the first time he saw someone so bold, daring not to
only be considered upper-middle class in Crestfall,
going to announce at the Old Madam’s
the future of the Lancaster
at Marcus Walsh,
quickly shook his head, "No, I will take care of Miss Sinclair’s traces and ensure no reporters find
410:
Sinclair went straight
relatives will attend his grandma’s birthday party, so she has to bring a decent gift, or she’ll likely be
options are limited, and
jade is beneficial for health
might prevent her from
thought, Nina
gift, make herself seen by Julian’s grandpa,
inside the jade market, Nina was
she’s in jewelry design, her research in this
Joel Thatcher’s call
answered,
coming to the hospital today?"
care of my mom for me temporarily. Once I get through this, I’ll properly thank you. Anyway, I’m in the jade
asked, puzzled, "You’re shopping at the
refuse, Joel
to have a fondness for jade, and it appears he has quite a collection of exquisite pieces. No wonder he rushed over upon hearing she’s at the jade market, surely worried
Joel asked, "Why did you suddenly
need to buy her a gift." Nina introduced Julian Lancaster with this term
slightly shy expression, Joel
seem feigned; does she really like
picking out a gift for another
didn’t notice his unusual demeanor. After thinking for a while, she continued, "You arrived at just the right time, help me choose one, nothing too expensive, something reasonable. I don’t
Joel came, Nina checked her bank card
from selling the ring last time, most of her funds go towards her mother, leaving her little. Now that Julian Lancaster’s grandma’s birthday is a significant event, she decided to allocate some money
the jade items are overpriced or of poor
helpless, said, "I have a few Jade Bracelets, let me give you
is gifting it to another man’s family, Joel couldn’t bear to let
Don’t
411:
Joel took out his private collection for her to choose from. Nina finally chose a Jade Bracelet with a touch
She took out her phone to
him like a mere business transaction, Joel’s eyes flickered, feeling
these items appeared precious to outsiders, but to him,
swiftly transferred the money to Joel, and since it was for him, she added a bit
abruptly seemed to remember something, raised her head, and asked
relationship permits that," Joel, though secretly pleased, didn’t show
grandfather isn’t doing well. I want to bring him to
more she said "husband," the more natural it felt. Nina realized she
Joel: "..."
his teeth and said,
was entirely for Nina’s sake. If it were anyone else,
think anyone could just
face showed regret, "Ah... sorry! I was just asking. If you’re busy, forget it. I’ll look
back now. I’ll treat you to a meal another day." With that, Nina
"Wait a moment!"
halted, "Hmm? Is there anything
fiercely, "I can make time, bring him in a
simply
open the back door for her. She was
Nina said with delight,
feeling a bit down earlier, seeing Nina’s cheerful face
Nina off, Joel casually asked, "You mentioned attending a birthday banquet tomorrow, where is it
Manor, perhaps it’s because the
concern
Joel’s
Planting the
Chapter 412: Planting the
when she heard Joel Thatcher’s
said, "What do you mean, my
sharp as he continued, "Ordinary people don’t usually host a birthday banquet at Crimson Ridge Manor. You should think it over carefully; don’t let yourself be deceived.
that a fool like Nina Sinclair was too easily deceived and couldn’t
heard this and didn’t take
My husband works for him, so he must have some perks.
"What’s your husband’s name?"
was already married. He hadn’t asked for the man’s name then, but
nose and murmured, "He has the same name as
too much, and it was no wonder Joel
was unrelated to President
at Nina Sinclair and asking coldly, "Are you telling me your husband is
which was
hardly stay seated. He got excited and angrily said, "You’ve definitely been deceived! The name Julian Lancaster is widely known; there’s no way there’s another person with that
It’s not that
furious his chest hurt. He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and after a while, said,
Manor. Many elite families from Crestfall have been invited. Originally, when you said it was the man’s grandmother’s birthday,
dramatically, and she
Thatcher continued, "So where is
on a business trip..." Nina
ridicule, speaking with disappointment, "What a bogus business trip! Julian Lancaster might just be playing with
upon hearing this,
skull to see what was going on inside her
"You probably don’t know, but the Lancaster Family sent me an invitation. I politely declined, saying I had business. Later, I found
The Outcome
left Joel Thatcher’s residence
confidence, thinking Joel was just spouting nonsense, but upon careful reflection,
indeed rare, and the probability
for the first time through Sharon Lancaster’s arrangement, and because of her trust in Sharon,
that Sharon deceived
there’s Julian’s wealthy aunt, who insisted she was unworthy of Julian. If he indeed is that Julian
Sinclair was
thought, the more anxious she became, especially with what Joel mentioned about the Lancaster family announcing Julian’s engagement
took out her phone, wanting to
she considered, if she was mistaken, would he be angry at her
for a long time, she put the phone
she’ll find out
...
Crimson Ridge Manor.
arrived at the manor entrance on time, standing in an inconspicuous spot to observe
scene was attended by numerous wealthy families and prominent business people, as well as top-tier famous
Lancaster family’s birthday
venues around that matched Julian’s status, not to mention Joel said the entire area belonged to the Lancasters, making it even less likely to
is Julian really as he
long time, but couldn’t catch sight of anyone resembling Julian, making her doubt whether she’d made a mistake or if it was
at the time and decided to call Old
paused for a moment and tentatively asked, "Is
the back door and
disconnected, leaving Nina Sinclair’s
Manor, so Julian might indeed be a member of the Lancaster
put her phone away and headed straight to the back
of the manor, and Justin Leighton and
she got off, she happened
Heidi
Isn’t that Nina Sinclair?
here? Could it be Julian called
engagement between their families, it’s impossible for Nina to be here. There’s only one
saw Heidi staring ahead and asked curiously, "Heidi, what’s
gaze and shook her head lightly, "Nothing, Dad, let’s go
Chad Rhodes, promptly greeted them with courtesy, smiling as he said, "President Leighton, you’ve arrived,
Lancaster instructed Chad to wait here for Justin Leighton, so he was specially at the
exchanged pleaChapter 414: Attempting to Lay Hands on
414: Chapter 414: Attempting to Lay Hands
guard at the entrance, and there’s no chance anyone will sneak in," Chad Rhodes nodded
door? The manor should have a back entrance, right?" Heidi Leighton said, deliberately saying casually, "When I got out of the car just now, I saw a woman acting sneakily, not sure what she
back door. What was
jeans and a T-shirt, probably not
I apologize for the oversight, please go ahead inside, I’ll take people to handle
that, Chad left with several
Leighton asked, "What’s going
Heidi Leighton well; she wouldn’t care about such trivial matters unless something was wrong. Her insistence on telling Chad about
as she said,
"Nina Sinclair?"
she was just outside,
pondered for a moment, then said, "You did well, we absolutely cannot let her in;
go, we should say hello to Old Madam Lancaster and Elder
Chad had already led people around the manor, searching for
door, he immediately saw Nina
What are you doing here, wandering around the manor? Don’t you know this is
just a normal family gathering, no
Julian Lancaster, deep down a voice told her it was impossible, so her casual and relaxed appearance actually increased Chad’s
said calmly, "I’m waiting for
making excuses, I think you’re just trying to sneak in, aren’t you? Women like
what else would a woman like Nina be doing here
the main door, but she was sneaking around the back;
slightly, surprised at the man’s arrogance
She certainly wouldn’t compromise.
needed to confirm his
"Who are
attempt to sneak in without recognizing him. He glanced at
hearing Chad reveal his
415: She Was Invited by
She Was
the direction of
saw a man in a suit with a handsome demeanor walk out,
expected to
hadn’t seen him. It had been a long time
seemed to have returned to his former self, looking
Nina Sinclair and asked Chad
seeing Vincent Lancaster, and said, "This woman tried to sneak in, but I caught her.
Nina Sinclair frowned deeply.
didn’t want any more involvement with Vincent Lancaster; they had
left a significant impact on her heart. She still didn’t dare to be
slowly fell on Nina Sinclair, and then he softly said, "I invited
This woman is... someone you invited?" Chad exclaimed
seeing that Vincent wasn’t joking, he had no
sorry, Young Master Vincent, I didn’t know she was your guest, my apologies!"
Chad left, Vincent looked at Nina
asked, "Nina, why are
your business," Nina
I’ve already apologized to you. Can’t you forgive me? We can forget everything
Lancaster’s matters
things about Julian Lancaster, but unexpectedly he ran into her here,
tenderness and said, "Nina, can we start
us. You don’t need to keep
She wanted
he really think she
found her useless and now he’s coming back to her. Did he really think she couldn’t guess
her to wait
we had good times together. Have you forgotten all the places we went to and everything we
tried to use the past to win back
Lancaster, I don’t want to talk too much with you. Could you please not show
had mentioned her husband so many times to Joel Thatcher
soon as Nina’s words fell, she successfully sChapter 416: Everything Is
416:
plump middle-aged woman jogged over; she immediately spotted Nina Sinclair and headed straight toward her. "Excuse
"Yes, I am."
"Please follow me."
eager to shake off Vincent Lancaster’s entanglements,
Nina Sinclair leave, his gaze
who’s always
paid
Vincent
his chances
that there was absolutely no way it could be Julian Lancaster. How could he possibly help Nina Sinclair with something like this, knowing perfectly well
Lancaster strode toward the
...
Sinclair followed Auntie An
was greeted by a scene of elegance and refinement, bustling with toasts and merriment. It had been ages since she had seen
life seemed as distant as
I’ll take you to meet Old Madam Lancaster now. Please follow me." Auntie An smiled kindly, speaking as she led Nina Sinclair towards the
Sinclair wanted to ask what exactly
called Auntie An. If you don’t mind, just call me that. Do you have any
Julian Lancaster going to be here today as well?" Nina Sinclair
course, Young Master Julian is the most beloved grandson of the
she overthinking?
To
moment, in the
arm, asking, "Grandma,
man’s stubborn and won’t
this, Sharon’s eyes
of time and told her brother; otherwise, now it
how Sharon knew Nina Sinclair, so she had Sharon come to the lounge. She didn’t expect that the girl would pull her along asking all sorts
that Nina Sinclair has arrived, the engagement matter
this moment, there was a knock on the lounge door, and
"Let her in quickly."
the words "Miss Sinclair," Sharon
she saw Nina
did Nina Sinclair end up here? WhChapter 417:
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to say, "I’m
no, her brother’s identity is going
Sharon, her gaze probing and full of
would Sharon come to celebrate
Julian’s sister, and Grandma Lancaster is their grandma,
was deceived by Julian Lancaster, then
she met Julian Lancaster because of
hard
her that way, Sharon felt inexplicably flustered, as
just happened to be in Crestfall, so I
Nina would believe such a
tightly knitted brows slowly
chose to trust Sharon for
her lotus sister Sierra Sinclair, Sierra and Sharon were not the same people, and Sharon wouldn’t
Sharon knew what Nina was thinking,
Nina’s expression ease, Sharon quickly changed the subject, asking, "Nina, didn’t you say
gently shook her head, "It was Julian’s grandma who asked me to
Hiss ——
gasped, almost unable to discern who Nina
not
a broad smile, "Miss Sinclair, you’re here. Sorry I didn’t tell you to wear a formal dress today, but no worries, I
"Auntie
and stepped forward, "Miss Sinclair,
today, so she didn’t refuse and simply nodded, following
Lancaster looked at Sharon and ordered, "Sharon,
Oh!" Sharon was in a fluster, intending to inform Julian, but now that Old Madam Lancaster wanted her to accompany Nina, she had
only take things as
leaving, Old Madam Lancaster felt Nina was much
it were an ordinary girl in such a setting, they would be timid and very reserved,
not as bad as
...
and Sharon finished dressing, heading towards the villa’s
person ahead, Nina’s eyes widened in
"Joel, why
to her, could it be that Joel also felt uneasy about her
for Julian, and upon hearing Nina’s intimate address, she immediately returned
man in front of them, and her
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Your Wife
hostility from the girl next to Nina Sinclair, even though he wasn’t entirely sure of the reason, he still
gaze lingered on Nina Sinclair, revealing an expression of admiration
the Nina Sinclair of his dreams, proud and beautiful, an irresistible Nina Sinclair. She was a pearl
that the man next to Nina might be Julian Lancaster, he had a faint sense of foreboding, prompting him to come and see for
and felt a shiver run down
that man giving Nina Sinclair? It was definitely not a look between good friends; it felt like
asked cautiously, "Who
I’m Nina’s..." He chuckled lightly and
hoped to change the term ’good friend’ to
responded with
certain that this man
brother’s rival
a few words to Joel Thatcher, who nodded, then said to Nina Sinclair, "Nina, I have something to
the man turned and
Sinclair aside and bombarded her with questions: "Nina, who was that? How come you never
him by his nickname. Sharon had no idea that the person her parents had been
Sinclair shook her head with mild resignation and said, "He’s my neighbor’s brother. We grew up together. When I
she could have distanced herself from the Sinclair family without losing touch with a good friend
the one to help her when her mother faced a turning point; otherwise, she wouldn’t know what to
were back to being good as
Sharon understood Joel’s significance
on earth was her brother
about to be stolen, yet he was nowhere to
and tell him his girlfriend was getting
...
was unaware that Nina Sinclair was in the vicinity.
with you? Julian, I heard
of inside information because his father had just heard it from Elder Lancaster and urged him
from Crestfall and Veridia didn’t interest him at all, and the little woman he wanted
scanned the crowd but
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his eyes and saw a
young ladies, who just exclaimed
this for you." Louis Quinn clicked his tongue, then remarked, "I
some displeasure, "Don’t compare Nina
couldn’t
sheepishly fell
Seeing Julian Lancaster’s rare defensive stance towards his wife, if Louis weren’t familiar with him, he’d
...
young ladies were laughing and chatting around
around her, everyone looked at Heidi with some esteem, thinking she was mysterious, as she could mingle with
went to great
that the Thatchers don’t even honor the Lancaster
them to socialize here, hoping to connect with
to prominence, the Thatcher Family didn’t amount to much in Crestfall, and they were generally ignored; now they’ve reached such a
Thatcher made a grave mistake earlier and was expelled by Joel Thatcher from the Thatcher Family, making her a homeless
skills are rather mediocre as
that Heidi Leighton was about to marry into the Lancaster Family, Jessica Thatcher set her sights on her, wanting to latch onto her
met two or three times yet were already
thought she’d enlisted the Thatcher Family’s help, but Jessica Thatcher, seeking her own advantage, didn’t disclose her situation to Heidi, planning to bluff for now. Both were of the
delighted seeing everyone orbiting
attention to her before;
more celebrated? What difference would it make if she was expelled from the Thatcher Family? She could
Heidi Leighton, and asked, "Heidi, is
moment her words dropped, exclamations
news? Could Heidi Leighton have some sort of relationship with
once, the young
was Old Madam Lancaster’s birthday party, many had come with the intention of currying favor with the Lancaster Family; Julian Lancaster, the future head of
It’s Actually
Chapter 420: It’s Actually
question, blinked,
come on, how can
so many people in the Lancaster Family, it’s
said so, they still subconsciously started to
Heidi Leighton continued to shake
it would be Julian Lancaster, after all, his status and position were not ones
Jessica Thatcher who
and said, "Heidi, stop
announced, "Actually, the one who is engaged to Heidi is Julian
It’s actually
their mouths in disbelief, staring
never expected she would be engaged to Julian Lancaster, it was truly beyond their expectations. From what they
Old Master Lancaster’s control, and since Heidi Leighton was acknowledged by him,
an instant, many heiresses, who were dressed in all their glamor, wore expressions of disappointment on
Lancaster’s favor, they could become
heiresses’ faces, Heidi Leighton’s lips curved into a
and teased with a smile, "Madam Lancaster, don’t make others too envious now; everyone wants to be the woman by Julian Lancaster’s side, and you’re the only
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