Zoe nodded in agreement.

Maureen also told Zoe that a friend had some trouble and needed her to take care of it.

“Alright, go ahead. Don’t worry about me; I can take care of myself.”

How could Maureen feel at ease leaving her and Geoffrey alone at home.

“I’ll hire a nurse to take care of you.”

Zoe knew that if she refused, Maureen wouldn’t be reassured, so she nodded: “Alright.”

When Maureen went downstairs, breakfast was already set in the dining room, and there was

a note.

Geoffrey had written on the note in bold, flowing handwriting:

“I’m going to the hospital for a check–up.”

Geoffrey actually didn’t go to the hospital at all; instead, he had Wayne take him back to Pearl.

Wayne told him there were still confidential documents at Pearl.

Meanwhile, Noelle and Andrea sat in the Governor’s Mansion.

This Noelle was no longer the down–and–out socialite she once was.


Five

years ago, after fleeing abroad with her son Adrian, she’d somehow charmed a wealthy Chinese businessman into marrying her.

Now she was the socialite every Karaville matron scrambled to please–Andrea included, since her husband controlled vast entertainment industry resources.

“Auntie, did Reenie agree to repay the money?” Andrea asked.

Noelle’s face flushed with anger as she hmphed. “That ungrateful wretch? Expecting her to

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pay up willingly? Impossible!”

upset yourself–it’s bad for your health. Shall

stubborn. She doesn’t realize how much you’ve changed. If she knew, she’d return the money immediately.”

arching her willow–leaf eyebrows. “Don’t you dare tell her who I am


hadn’t expected such coldness toward Noelle’s own flesh and

“I understand.”

Her gaze

to a framed photo

some resemblance to Maureen, standing on stage like

your biological

with maternal affection. “Elizabeth is my life. Had it not been for her, I wouldn’t

for her powerful connections and the rare favor

the Governor’s Mansion, her assistant immediately

“Andie, where to now?”

gazed at the heavy snowfall.

meeting, Geoffrey had proven far from

Noelle, if Geolliey never let her


snow, servants were clearing

car, not yet entered, when Wayne saw someone walk into

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It was Alex.

asked:

many servants at Pearl now, if Geoffrey went over, Alex’s fake

at the old residence due to identity

stole the identity and took the company, then the

“No rush.”

snapped Wayne back

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