Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Elysia Rosewood lay stretched out on an ancient tree, a piece of dogtail grass poking out of her mouth and a colorful floral shirt draping over her. She looked relaxed, but her eyes were laser–focused on a nest in the branches above.

“Elysia, are you really thinking about going back to the Rosewood family? I mean, what’s so special about them? Their family fortune is just a drop in the bucket,” said Damon Warren, a fatty guy who followed Elysia

After a pause, he added, worry etched on his face, “I heard there’s an adopted daughter there. What if you go back and they give you a hard time?”

Yisrael Donnell affectionately ruffled Elysia’s hair, his tone softening. “If you feel mistreated by the Rosewood family, don’t keep it to yourself. You’ve got Silverstream backing you up.”

Silverstream was a village nestled at the foot of the mountains. Twenty years ago, Jack Lewis, the leader of the mafia came to this place. Leo and Max, who followed him here, took on his surname, though they weren’t related by blood.

Back then, the mafia decided to move away from shady dealings and operate from the shadows instead. Under Jack’s leadership, they settled in this beautiful spot to focus on their work. Over the years, Silverstream had blossomed into leadership, they settled in thi various industries, offering a surprisingly wide range of services

Eighteen years ago, Jack discovered Elysia in the forest east of Silverstream–frozen and barely clinging to life. Fortunately, Jack was the famous “Magic Doctor” of Clusia, saving her from the brink of death. Since then, Jack and his two “brothers,” Leo and Max, adopted her and raised her like their own granddaughter.

“Don’t worry. Nobody can bully me.” Elysia flashed a mischievous smile, tossed the foxtail grass to the ground, and dashed toward her little cabin.

As soon as she walked in, Jack waved at her and said, “Elysia, you’re just in time. Come over and check what you still need.” Elysia nodded. But before she could take a step, Damon approached with a bag. “Take this with you, Elysia.

Elysia glanced down and saw a bunch of high–tech weapons–handguns, sniper rifles, explosives, and so on. She thought helplessly, Am I going to a family reunion?‘

“Just in case someone tries to mess with you,” Damon explained. If so, just shoot them,”

Elysia was at a loss for words. ‘Do they think the laws here are just a joke? This kind of stuff has to be handled with discretion, okay?‘

Jack snapped. After digging through the bag, he pulled out a small handgun and handed it to Elysia. “If you really need one, this

took it and stuffed it into her backpack.

hair. “Just don’t let anyone push

it, Elysia replied as she looked around. “Where are Leo

Those two old geezers went hunting this morning.

chucked. I’ll video call you once I get settled. Make sure take care of yourself, Jack

to frown. Stop nagging and hurry up,

Tue, Jan

Chapter 1

driver hurried over to take her suitcase and place it in the trunk. He then swung the car door open and bowed. “Ms. Rosewood,

Elysia didn’t budge. Instead, she spun around and, sure enough, spotted those two familiar figures. A smile crept onto her face–Leo and Max were just as playful as ever. Then she hopped into

not having parents. She just got a little jealous sometimes of kids who were showered with love and care. She figured maybe Jack was onto something; not every

wasn’t too large–around 10,000 square feet–with gardens and a pool both in the

Elysia scoped the place out, she figured it was pretty down–to–earth compared to her

under a rock. She could be carrying all sorts of germs. A. voice cut through

Mr. Rosewood

been missing for eighteen years. Are you sure

lowered his gaze, his voice firm. “Mr. Rosewood gave the

Elysia, who was adorned with braids and a large floral dress–she certainly appeared quite unrefined.

landed on Elysia’s face, she couldn’t hide her surprise. No makeup, but that

it in the countryside for eighteen years have skin that good?” Emma

up on everyone in the Rosewood family. So, it didn’t take long to realize that this arrogant girl was the

curiosity was piqued–she was even kinda excited to see how her long–lost parents would stack her up against Emma after

of the Rosewood family’s biological daughter? Has the family taken care of you for so long that you’ve forgotten your own

Rosewood family’s adopted daughter? Emma

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