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Connor replied, “People will learn about our situation sooner or later. Do you think you can keep that a secret for life?”

He was ready to return to life at the bottom of society, but Olivia wasn’t prepared for that yet. “In any case, I’m not moving out of here. You move out if you want.”

Connor replied, “I’ve paid Brian a year’s worth of rent. Just go live on the streets if you’re not moving out of here!” He didn’t care whether she was moving out of here anymore, because the place he rented happened to be near his second home, which would make it easy for him to take care of his son in the future.

Olivia sat on the bed, shedding tears of anger while looking at the duplex apartment. How beautiful and luxurious it is! Not to mention that the chandelier was bought for several thousand.

As Connor packed their belongings, he called the furniture seller and asked them to take the furniture away tomorrow morning. Since they couldn’t take these items of furniture away with them, they had no choice but to sell them off cheaply as second-hand ones.

Selena also returned to her room before sitting down and looking at the room of about 500 square feet. She thought of how she would have to stay in a tiny rented house and live in straitened circumstances after this. If her friends were to learn that she was suddenly no longer a rich lady, they would only look down on her. She dared not even get in touch with them now because she feared that they would laugh at her when they met. They would show off their luxury handbags and branded fashion items, but she would always be carrying used handbags and wearing out-of-season clothes. Her parents were old, yet she had accomplished nothing and didn’t even have a decent job at the moment. All of a sudden, she felt so stressed out that she wished she could run away.

The Aguirres couldn’t sleep on their last night staying in the house. The next morning, the furniture seller came to the Aguirre Residence and set the prices of the pieces of furniture, which were eventually sold at 20,000. After receiving the payment, Connor called a mover to get a truck over before the family packed their belongings and got into the truck.

Having moved everything, Olivia, Selena, and Connor got into the truck’s trunk and headed for the rented house.

Their rented house was on the fifth floor of a self-built housing complex with no elevator. After moving everything into the house, Selena stood in front of her room and was instantly stupefied. Her room was even smaller than her previous closet. It only had a small bed and a cheap and small wardrobe beside it that couldn’t store many clothes; moreover, the room stank of mold. She looked at her parents’ bedroom, which was also very small.

The house had three bedrooms, but the bedrooms were all very small, and even the living room had poor lighting. It really had nothing good about it apart from being cheap.

Connor began cleaning the house, whereas Olivia clapped her hand over her nose. Looking at the dust in the air, she complained in a loud voice, “This house isn’t even habitable!”

Selena suddenly burst into tears, saying, “Dad, I don’t want to live here. This place is too shabby.”

Looking at his daughter, Connor was overwhelmed with regret. He had treated her like a princess after getting rich back then. As a result, she grew up to act like a princess despite not being one. “Lena, don’t be picky anymore in our current circumstances,” he said in an attempt to advise her.

Olivia looked at Selena while feeling terribly sorry for her. When has Lena ever suffered like this?

“I’m not staying here! This is no place for human beings at all,” Selena said angrily. She picked up her bag, saying, “I’m staying at my friend’s place for a couple of days.”

She left in a huff, but Connor didn’t bother to care about her. After all, she was already an adult, so he could no longer do anything about her.

Olivia eventually resigned herself to their fate. After helping Connor with the cleaning, she looked at the small kitchen and wasn’t even in the mood to cook. “Connor, let’s eat out for dinner!” She was too lazy to cook.

However, Connor replied with a frosty expression, “How can we afford to eat out every day now? We’ll go shopping for groceries in a while. From now on, we’ll cook at home.”

Olivia’s chest heaved up and down in anger. She felt that her husband had now become a very stingy skinflint, and she could predict that their lives would definitely be difficult from now on.

Selena took a cab back to the downtown area with her bag in her hand. After entering a cafe, she called one of her friends, wanting to stay with her for some time. “Hey, Stefanie! What have you been doing lately?”

“I just went fishing at sea with a couple of friends! What about you? How are you doing lately?”

“I just came back from traveling overseas! I just want to ask you out for a gathering or something.”

“Which country did you go to?”

“Dansbury.”

“Then you must’ve had a great time! I’m not in town right now, so let’s meet up next time!”

“Alright then, we’ll meet up next time.” Selena hung up the phone. After looking out the window guiltily, she called another friend. “Melissa, what are you doing right now?”

“I’m with my boyfriend. What about you?”

“You have a boyfriend? How come I didn’t know that?”

“I just started going out with him a few days ago. We’re still in the first flush of our relationship and are now traveling in Estrea. What have you been up to these days?”

“I-I’m at home. I just came back from abroad, too.”

“Oh! I saw a handbag you liked that wasn’t available in the country last time. Do you want me to buy it for you? It’s about 3,000 bucks cheaper over here. If you want it, I can bring it to you when I come back.”

Selena hurriedly replied, “No, you don’t have to. I don’t like the bag anymore. I’ll see.”

“Would you like me to take pictures for you at the special counter, then? If there’s a bag that catches your fancy, I can bring it back to you.”

“I don’t feel like buying handbags lately. Anyways, have fun with your boyfriend,” Selena said. After hanging up the phone, she let out a sigh. At this very moment, she really feared that these friends would find out about her current situation; perhaps they would come together and laugh at her. She used to be considered wealthier among them, but now she had nothing left to her name, whereas they were living a comfortable life.

Selena couldn’t help but close her eyes. She decided to call Charlie, the big fatso who was over 220 pounds and the rich dandy whom she looked down upon from the bottom of her heart. At this very moment, the thought that she would have to go back to her father’s rented apartment made her feel uncomfortable all over. She would rather suck up to Charlie and stay overnight at his house than go home.

She then called Charlie, who quickly answered the phone call and expressed his surprise at this. “You remembered me at last, Lena. What’s the matter? How are you doing these days?”

Selena voluntarily played up to him, saying, “I’m doing fine, Mr. Dune. It’s just that I’m kind of bored lately. I wonder if you’ve got a party or something that I can join.”

“There’s one! There’s a private electronic music festival tonight. You wanna come over? I’ll cover your expenses.”

“Really? That’d be great! I happen to be free at the moment.”

“Alright then, I’ll pick you up later.”

“Uh-huh! See you later.”

Selena bit her lip after hanging up the phone. She had played around abroad long ago and was no longer a virgin. Now, she wanted to capitalize on her beauty to turn things around.

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Jared rushed back to his villa in the evening. As soon as he pulled up his car, he saw a slim figure squatting on the lawn nearby, who was holding a cat teaser in her hand and playing with a kitten with the last rays of the setting sun behind them. Such a scene made one yearn for a peaceful life.

For a while, Jared couldn’t tear his eyes away. The wind lifted the lady’s thick and smooth hair, revealing a small part of her fair face. The lovely and innocent smile on her lips was so wonderfully therapeutic that anyone would long for it.

Jared walked up to her.

Ellen noticed from the corner of her eye that someone was coming over. When she looked back and saw who the person was, she immediately tossed the cat teaser away and happily came up to him.

Her eyes flickered bashfully as they came closer and closer to each other. The next second, the man wrapped his arms around her and pressed her to his chest before pressing his thin lips against her hair.

There was no one around them, but Ellen’s face reddened visibly.

“Let’s cook dinner together tonight. I bought some ingredients,” Jared said to her.

Ellen quickly replied with a nod, “Okay! Let’s cook together then.”

“Meow!” The ignored kitten ran over and crawled up Jared’s trouser leg. Obviously, it was asking for a hug.

Jared bent down and picked up the kitten with a smile while caressing its chubby face. It’s really as cute as its female owner.

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It was quite a pleasure for the couple to make dinner together. In the spacious Western kitchen, they busied themselves preparing steaks for today’s dinner.

Ellen could only make Mediterranean cuisine and was unfamiliar with steaks, so Jared was the chef for tonight. Still, it surprised her that he was actually an all-around man who was not only capable at work but also skilled at cooking. She watched him grill the steaks with movements similar to those of a five-star chef; the steaks’ aroma filled the air and was incredibly mouthwatering. “Have you learned how to cook before?” she asked curiously while looking on.

Jared replied, “Uh-huh, I’ve learned it before. Cooking’s a pleasure as well.” He had once devoted himself specifically to studying different kinds of food recipes. It didn’t take long for him to master anything, though Ellen was the first lady apart from his family who had the honor of tasting his cooking.

It was still evening outside the window. Jared said to Ellen, “There’s a pair of scissors there, and the vase can hold some flowers. Can you go to the garden out there and cut some flowers before putting them in the vase?”

Since she was glad to do this, she replied, “Okay, I’ll do it

were various species of flowers in the Presgrave Villa’s back garden. Even though it was autumn, there were still flowers

or less artistic, so she cut five different species of flowers and arranged them together into a charmingly romantic bouquet. Everything seemed wonderful as she arranged the flowers on the dining table while the man bustled around in the kitchen. The mood was cozy and romantic, and there was a touch of sweetness in the

Jared was also done making dinner, which consisted of baked lobster with cheese, grilled short ribs, fruit salad, and dessert. Jared took her hand, saying, “Come with

spiraling staircase. Then, the lights came on, revealing a luxurious wine cellar. The dim light illuminated the glass cabinet, in which

her, “Which flavor of wine

ones,” Ellen

of sweet wine for her. She watched him take the wine bottle before looking around the room. When she

a taste of. As she blinked her eyes, Jared put the wine bottle back in the cabinet and

Ellen obediently closed her eyes. Then, she felt a warm kiss on her red lips, which sent a shudder through her. She stood on tiptoe while going along with the man’s kiss. Perhaps

something unintended might happen if

red wine. The lights outside the window came on automatically, illuminating the entire villa at

the air thanks to the beautiful bouquet of

a half glass of red wine for Ellen, who then clinked her glass on his with a flicker of shyness in her clear

was smooth and tender, and it tasted good

eyes, he was very satisfied; just her

a toast to you,” Ellen said while raising

at her slender and

kitten joined them from the sidelines, looking at its owners

giggled. “Are you

had enough to eat; it was just

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taking place in a villa. Upon coming here with Charlie, Selena seemed to come alive. She looked at the world of luxury and extravagance before

of our event today,” Charlie said while introducing the man

little over 30 years old. He was mature and steady, and he seemed very rich. Selena couldn’t help but immediately make eyes at

He gave her a slight wink that implied that he also liked

was here to look for a man

a glass of red wine. Seeing how Cillian stood in the crowd and was surrounded by

were no longer new to him. He shifted his gaze toward her from time to time, whereas Selena was secretly delighted when she sensed the man’s gaze. Seems like Mr. Cillian is very interested in

out with his group of friends, Selena voluntarily walked up to Cillian with a glass of red wine in

clinked his glass on

Selena replied with an enchanting smile. “Can

course, you can! Everyone here is my friend, so

we exchange our numbers,

his phone number, upon which

on purpose, causing her to fall

mood between them instantly became amorous. “You

handsome appearance, Selena didn’t pull away from him either. Instead, she enjoyed the touch of his hand on her

him nearby, saying, “Hey, look at the

had the nerve to cuddle Cillian now. She’s really making me look bad!

Selena didn’t notice at all that she had angered Charlie. Instead, she was still chatting and laughing

her that her

phone first. She walked toward a quiet room, while Charlie wanted to come over

soon as Selena entered the room, she noticed that she had a phone call from Olivia. She answered the phone and said sullenly, “Hey, Mom! What’s the

you, Lena? Why aren’t you coming home

going back to? You mean Dad’s

dangerous for a lady like you to be

of my friends! I

of yours a man or

me, Mom. Just get along with

stand our situation right now, but it’s not like I wanted

my head high in front of my friends now? I dare not even buy a bag that’s worth 15,000. My friends are moving around in every way possible, yet I have no choice but to stay in that cheap rented apartment with you and Dad! I can’t

you’re the only person I can depend

just stay out

case, Lena, you have to keep your eyes open and find a man who’s really wealthy! Don’t get taken for a ride,” Olivia said

saying, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll definitely

penniless now? They’re so poor that they have to live in a rented apartment, huh? No wonder she called me tonight. She actually wanted to hook up with someone through me! What is she taking me

What gives such a b*tch the right to look down on me? How dare she make me unable to hold my head up in front of my friends! I’m gonna let this

out of the private room, Selena immediately composed her features and put on a flirtatious smile. Naturally, she fixed her eyes on Cillian, thinking that she had to win his heart tonight and get in touch with him in the future. What if

out with his friends, but he didn’t come to Selena when he saw her figure emerging

in her hand. She apologized to him, saying, “Mr. Cillian, sorry

Cillian replied with a smile. To him, Selena wasn’t the prettiest woman here, but she was definitely the newest in his circle of friends, and he happened to have

glued to her, Selena slowly got carried away, thinking that she was the star tonight and the woman he was

that Selena had

let her have fun for now.”

said, “Miss Lena, I have a private room on the second floor, so what about we go upstairs and have some fun? It’s too noisy here.” He began testing Selena’s nerves to

was Selena afraid of? She was afraid that she couldn’t win Cillian’s heart. She replied in secret delight, “Okay! I also think it’s

really angry, for Selena really didn’t give a damn about him. She actually went up to the second floor to have fun with Mr. Cillian! He had previously thought that Selena was a principled rich heiress, but little

by him. As things instantly became heated between the two, she took the initiative to cater to him. However, she soon discovered a major flaw, and that was the fact that he did not last long. In less than five minutes, he had reached his limit, and though his expression darkened, she still continued to

him, and he instantly lost his temper. Pushing away her hand that wrapped around his body from

dismissive tone made her stop in her tracks, but she tactfully

returning without Cillian, Charlie sneered, knowing that she had already

microphone from the host and announced, “Next, I’d like to

audience looked at him expectantly, and he motioned for the lighting technician to point in Selena’s direction while declaring, “Next, we would like to invite Selena to entertain us with

react in time, she stood under the light, completely dumbfounded as all eyes were

taken on a tone of disrespect as if Selena was a tool he

and she looked at Charlie, hoping he would give her a chance to get off the stage, but he

and walked toward him, saying to him with her head held high, “Charlie, what are you talking about? Who said I was going

as Charlie

as an esteemed guest? In that case, you’re wrong. I only invited you to

glared at him with her usual

and your entire family is living in a crappy

her from all directions, and her mind went blank. How did Charlie find

why she’s here tonight? She wants to hunt for a permanent ATM. Everyone, pay attention. Don’t be fooled by this so-called rich girl. I used to

made her so ashamed and angry that she wished a hole would open up and swallow her whole. Just then, she saw Cillian on the second floor, who was fully clothed and coming downstairs. However, there was not a trace of interest in the way he looked at her, and he treated her like she was invisible, not even sparing a glance

closely at Cillian, hoping that he would come to her rescue like a knight in shining armor and rescue her from her

like you can enter? Only qualified guests are eligible to attend this festival. The only thing you are worthy of is to please the guests and fill their glasses

Selena gritted her

her loudly into the microphone, “Should I ask Mr. Cillian

shameless b*tch, why are you still pretending to be all high and mighty? You ignored

villa. Her pride and arrogance

despaired, but she didn’t want to stay here for even a second longer, so she was forced to keep walking

before covering her face and

if they were going to break, she finally made it out. She left with nothing, yet she’d given up her body like a fool. Heading to a pharmacy, she bought a box of pills and swallowed it on the

did this to me!

phone suddenly rang, startling her out of her slumber. After she hurriedly fumbled for her phone,

picked it up and

“Ellen Reiss,

in the middle of the night, Ellen nearly threw her phone away in fear. Fortunately, she quickly switched on the lights and hung up the call. She thought to herself that someone must have played a prank on her, and as this person had

middle of the night. She exhaled and took a couple of deep breaths before deciding not

tone, and her phone rang continuously as if she was receiving many text messages at once. She picked up her phone angrily and opened the text

been terrified of the paranormal, and this person managed to send her the pictures she was afraid of the most. Who the hell is this? She looked at the

was still some time before dawn, but she couldn’t sleep at all even if she wanted to. Her mind was filled with the pictures she had just seen, and her body was even covered

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a message from the hotel as well. ‘Miss Aguirre, I’m already doing my job. Don’t worry, in

yet, make her go insane and drive her into the psychiatric ward,’ she

the

lived alone, scaring her was a fatal move. She planned to continue sending people to harass Ellen at night, rendering

lose their mind. Selena was on the verge of insanity as well. It had been two days since she was humiliated by Charlie, and she had spent those two days living in pain and resentment. She detested Ellen. After all, she was treated like this because of Ellen, and she vowed to make