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

went back into the kitchen with

were left in the

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

replied, “Yes.”

continued, “When Erin was with me, she never mentioned anything

can’t possibly disclose every detail to you, right? Just because you haven’t heard of

subtly hidden

bush. For your information,

bait. They’ve swindled my mother–in–law out of more than

I’ve sent all those scammers to prison in the past. Miss

that Cherry had been conned out of so much money! She

sense of appreciation toward him. At least

I thank you on Erin’s behalf for your special concern for her mother. However, you’ve got it wrong. I’m not a scammer. I’m simply Erin’s elementary school

claim not to be a scammer and say that you have a good relationship with Erin, then I’ll ask you this: Erin once had an abortion for

lan absurd. How could he come up with such a ridiculous question to test

she didn’t need to hold back either.

never had any substantial physical intimacy. So, where does this talk

immediately stood up. He couldn’t believe that

with doubt. Just as he was about to ask something else, he saw

coffee.” Cherry carefully walked

in casual and

minutes later, 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

farewell to Cherry, Erin got

both sides, Erin noticed a dark blue Bugatti parked by the roadside. She didn’t pay much attention and continued driving, but not long after

short distance, Erin parked her car by the side of the road. She immediately got out of the car to assess the situation. Both the front and rear tires had been punctured

later, Erin saw several scattered nails on the

on the road like this?” She sighed, stressing about what to do next.

towing truck. Before she could make the call a group of young men suddenly appeared from

man with blonde hair, immediately asked, “Hey there, pretty lady. Did your tire burst? Do you need

carried malicious intent, making Erin instinctively raise her guard. She politely declined

I’ll call a

sure you don’t need help? We have an auto repair shop not far from here. Why not come to

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