Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 208 I’m Not a Scammer

“Why is he here?” Erin screamed wordlessly. Her heart skipped a beal, and she cursed her own bad luck! She would be meeting her ex- husband–no, scratch that–her brother–in–law!

Just as Erin was feeling a flurry of complex emotions, lan and Cherry had already walked into the living room together. Ian wore a dark gray suit with a maroon shirt underneath. He wore an elegant black tie made him look very stylish and put together.

His thick hair was styled handsomely, with each strand seemingly meticulously designed. His appearance was not much different from before; he still looked youthful elegant, and dashing. His skin appeared even more refined and pleasing to the eye, indicating that he had become more particular about his appearance after becoming a billionaire. Moreover, from his appearance, it was evident that he’d started working out and had improved his physique.

“Mom, you have a guest?” A hint of surprise flashed across lan’s eyes when he saw Erin.

Cherry smiled and introduced, “Pam, this is my other son–in–law, lan. He’s Yvette’s husband. lan, this is Pamela, Erin’s close elementary school friend. Pam came to see me today, and we had a long chat.”

Her introduction prompted Erin to stand up politely. She looked at lan, smiled slightly, and nodded while saying. “Hello.”

lan’s gaze remained fixed on Erin. When Cherry looked back at him again, he quickly regained his senses.

lan said, “Mom, I came here without any specific reason. It’s been a while since I last visited you. Yvette has been busy filming recently, so we haven’t been able to come and visit you together. I hope you understand.”

“It’s alright. You and Yvette are both busy. I know that.” Cherry showed lan to the sofa, getting him to sit down.

lan nodded and walked toward Erin as Cherry asked, “lan, have you eaten?”

“Yes, I have. There’s no need to get me any food.”

“It’s great that you’ve eaten. That means I don’t need to cook again. But we should have some coffee. I just brought back some new coffee

beans from my hometown. I’ll brew some for you. Pam, would you like a cup too?”

The mention of coffee from her hometown stirred up some emotions in Erin’s heart. It’d been seven years since she last had a taste of it.

Erin smiled and said, “Sure. I would love that.”

“It’s no trouble at all. You young people can sit and chat. I’ll go boil the water. The coffee tastes best when brewed with freshly boiled

the kitchen with a smile on her face.

lan and Erin were left

ten seconds, lan initiated a conversation. “Miss Eastwood,

calmly replied,

with me, she never mentioned anything about any elementary school

Sloan, Erin can’t possibly disclose every detail to you, right? Just because

hidden in her

your information, ever since my wife. Yvette, became famous,

as bait. They’ve swindled my mother–in–law out of more than a million dollars. Money is not the issue, but I can’t bear to see my mother–in–law disappointed time

prison in the past. Miss Eastwood,

it surprising that Cherry had been conned out of so much money!

sense of appreciation toward him.

simply Erin’s elementary school classmate who has a good relationship with her. I came here purely to visit Cherry.” Erin enunciated calmly, her tone

eyes and asked, “Since you claim not to be a scammer and say that you have a good relationship with Erin, then I’ll

and inwardly found lan absurd. How could he come up with

had no shame, she didn’t

on Erin’s lips as she spoke seriously, “Mr. Sloan, to my knowledge, Erin and you never had any substantial physical intimacy. So, where does this talk

He couldn’t believe that this unfamiliar woman in front of

to ask

the coffee.” Cherry carefully walked over with

them sat on the sofa, engaging in casual and polite conversation as if they were a regular family.

lan left. Not long after, it was also time for Erin to make a move. She was teaching Asa in the evening and had to go back to make

got into

stretch of road that had maple trees on both sides, Erin noticed a dark blue Bugatti parked by the roadside. She didn’t pay much attention and continued driving,

road. She immediately got out of the car to assess the situation. Both

few minutes later, Erin saw several scattered

would do such a despicable thing? How could they scatter nails on

considering her options, she planned to call for a towing truck. Before she could make the call a

with blonde hair, immediately asked, “Hey there,

intent, making Erin instinctively raise her guard. She politely declined by saying, “Thank

I’ll call a

Are you sure you don’t need help?

was correct, they were likely the ones who intentionally scattered the nails on the road to extort money for car