Chapter 109

“Yes, I know.”

“I’m quite fond of Jessica as she’s smart, thoughtful and considerate toward you. You should flatter her a little more. Trust me, girls love it when you do that.”

“Yes, I know.”

“I’m quite fond of Jessica as she’s smart, thoughtful and considerate toward you. You should flatter her a little more. Trust me, girls love it when you do that.”

“I understand, Aunt Lara.”

“Is your dad asleep? Pass the phone to him.”

“Okay.” Ben quickly handed the phone over to Evan, as if he was trying to drop a hot potato that burnt his fingers into someone else’s hands.

Aunt Lara had always been a greedy and ambitious woman—the Roberts were only able to achieve their current status because of her efforts. Although his father was the one who temporarily managed the Roberts Company, the largest shareholder was still Aunt Lara—she was a good leader to her workers while being both kind and strict to the entire family. However, she was never satisfied by what she had—even after Edward had obediently bowed to her. She always looked for more, especially a higher status in society. If she ever learned of how Ben had ruined her plan, he couldn’t imagine how much she’d lecture him. More importantly, he had no idea on how he would be able to continue living his rich and luxurious life.

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the man and reaching out to cling onto his neck. Her body was soft

he said, “I just received a call from Maria, who told me that Eugene brought the little brat over

“Olivia’s son?”

becoming so close to an outsider. Doesn’t he have many great-grandsons? He’s never been close to any

knows something? Otherwise, why would he have researched the little brat’s origins? Could that kid have some sort of relationship with Eugene? Could it

possible? Eugene did not have any woman around him for years, so how could

Eugene used to head there on business trips all the time a few years ago! If they had known

of pondering in silence, Edward asked, “If that’s Eugene’s

he’s only putting on a show for us. It isn’t entirely impossible for him not to be aware of it either. Regardless, we have to investigate this—we can’t

teasing manner. Then, he planted kisses from her eyebrows before moving down her face as he said, “Alright, stop

breaths. “I told you... I want

don’t care about anything else—as long as

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