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After the guests had presented their gifts, Grayson Xander instructed someone to fetch Neil and bring him to the study.
Not wanting to leave River behind, Neil insisted on her accompanying him. As they entered the study, the old man’s expression appeared troubled, reflecting the turmoil within him.
“Why have you brought this mistress here?” His tone was laced with fierce disapproval.
Neil frowned. “Take a closer look at River, Grandpa. Don’t you think she looks a lot like mom?”
Grayson scoffed dismissively. “Many people in this world bear resemblances to others. And if you insist, Noah’s fiancée also has eyes similar to your mother’s. Furthermore, she has a red cinnabar mole on her earlobe!”
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“But River has the same mole too! Grandpa, please don’t let her status cloud your judgment!” Neil’s voice grew harsh and forceful, catching River off guard as she turned her head him. It was the first time she had heard him speak in such a manner.
Enraged, the old man pounded the table with his fist. “No member of the Xander family would ever stoop so low as to become someone’s mistress! This is a disgrace!”
Neil’s handsome face stiffened, his lips moving as if he wanted to explain himself, but he was abruptly interrupted by his grandfather.
With a furious gaze fixed on River, the old man bellowed, “You are not welcome in our family!
River sneered in response. “Master Xander, I have never sought to be associated with the
Xanders. If it weren’t for Mr. Xander’s incessant pleas, I would not have bothered to come. And you, the supposedly wise elder, seem to lack any virtue at all.”
Neil stared at her in shock, while his grandfather’s eyes widened in a fit of rage. Trembling with anger, he pointed fiercely towards the door. “Leave! Get out of here!”
Maintaining a flat smile, River retorted, “Even if you hadn’t said that, I wouldn’t have stayed.”
With those words, she turned to leave, but Neil swiftly stepped forward to intercept her path.
“Don’t go just yet, River. Let me talk to Grandpa.
She paused and cast a cold gaze upon him. “Do you still not understand? I endured all those humiliations until now, hoping you will keep your promise. If there’s nothing else, please let me go. Thank you
“Neill Why are you holding back such a lowly woman?! Get her out of my sight!” Grayson roared.
Hearing that, smirked at Neil mockingly before departing from the study.
Meanwhile, Neil’s once warm expression gradually turned cold as he stared at his grandfather in a mix of panic and determination. “Grandpa, if you won’t believe me, I will find evidence to prove her identity!”
With those resolute words, he chased after River, leaving the study behind.
Unbeknownst to River, as she made her way toward the courtyard, she unexpectedly encountered Daniella along the way.
“How shameless of you to attend such an event, River,” she sneered.
River maintained a stoic expression. I see even two slaps aren’t enough to shut that foul mouth of yours. Want more?”
Daniella’s demeanor shifted. “River! You better know your place! I’m carrying Noah’s child. If you dare–lay a hand on me again, let’s see if he would protect you instead of me!”
River scoffed. “Who exactly is being protected by whom? Don’t forget about your Nic.
“River!” Daniella’s face paled. “I won’t let you live peacefully, I promise you that!”
River simply responded with an indifferent “Oh before walking purposefully towards the door.
Daniella’s frustration was evident as her failed threat seemed to have no effect on River, as she were made of cotton candy.
She would relish seeing River’s arrogance crumble two months later!
As River departed, Neil happened to chase after her in his car, calling out in a panic, “River!”
She halted and looked at him. “What can I do for you, Mr. Xander?”
I’ll drive you home. It’s difficult to find a taxi here,” he offered.
River hesitated briefly before getting into the car.
Throughout the journey, Neil incessantly apologized for what had transpired earlier.
River responded with a flat tone as she gazed out of the window. “It’s already happened, Mr.
Xander. Your repeated apologies won’t change that.”
His concerned eyes bore into her. “River, do you not believe what I said either?”
“So what if I do?” She turned her head to face him. “Do you have any proof?”
He clenched the steering wheel, his hands visibly tense.
“I will find evidence that you are my sister,” he asserted.
She forced a smile. “Why didn’t you ask if I even want to join your family?”
He was taken aback. “River, you…”
“Mr. Xander, did you not see where your grandfather stands? If I truly am your sister, how would your family treat me, considering I was Noah’s lover? Where would I fit in?”
River pursed her lips and fell silent.
From another perspective, even if she was indeed Neil’s sister, why did her biological mother abandon her at an orphanage instead of entrusting her to the Xander family?
That was the truth she sought to uncover, rather than embracing a relationship that seemed to materialize out of thin air.
As they arrived at Redwood Neighborhood, Neil took the opportunity to express his viewpoint to
River before she exited the car. “River, I still stand by what I said.”
River was taken aback for a moment, but then she smiled and replied, “Fine. Just don’t forget about what you promised me.”
Once she stepped out of the car, River made her way into the neighborhood. As she descended the stairs near her house, she spotted Noah standing before the building.
Confusion washed over her. “Didn’t Neil’s grandfather ask him to stay back for a chat about the past? Why is he here?”
Trying to avoid eye contact, River instinctively thought about turning back. However, she couldn’t escape his cold, deep voice
“River!” River tightly clenched her fists and took a deep breath. Forget it. There’s always a solution to a problem.”
Summoning her courage, River approached Noah. She looked up and asked with a distant tone, Noah, you’re such a busy guy, yet you’ve come here to wait for me. Is there something urgent you need?”
“Why do you always speak to me with such sarcasm?” Noah fixed his cold gaze on her.
River grumbled, “What did you expect? Should I go back to being submissive as I was before?
Or should I continue to fawn over you?”
“River!” Noah’s face darkened as he adopted a harsher tone. “Neil isn’t the right guy for you. Master Xander values social status above all else. Do you think being with Neil will bring you any benefits?”
“What does it have anything to do with you?” River cracked a sneer.
“Are you planning to do ‘those things to me again just to break up my relationship? Do you want everyone to know that I’m still your mistress? Noah, you have a fiancée. Please, don’t come and hurt me again!”
River’s words successfully provoked his anger.
“River, do you have any conscience?” Noah gritted his teeth. “Did I hurt you or save you?”
“Am I supposed to be your mistress for the rest of my life just because you saved me?” Deep anger surged within her, forcing her to shout at Noah.
Noah was taken aback. After a moment, he softened his tone.
“Neil can’t protect you. He won’t get any shares without Master Xander’s approval.”
River scoffed mockingly. “I don’t believe you can protect me either.”
With that, she pushed past him, clearing the way to the elevator, and walked toward it with determination.
Watching her resolute figure retreating, Noah slowly tightened his fists.
At the Xander Residence, after Neil arrived home, he noticed his grandfather engaged in a lively.
conversation with Daniella.
Daniella was peeling an orange for Grayson. “Master Xander, you must be joking. I don’t resemble
Mr. Xander’s mother, of course.”
Grayson declared, “Even though I’m old, my eyesight is still sharp.”
Daniella responded, “Thank you for the compliment, but I don’t consider myself that fortunate.”
Grayson let out a sigh. If my daughter hadn’t passed away so early, she would have recognized you instantly.” 1
Standing at the door. Neil’s handsome face darkened slightly. He walked into the room and approached his grandfather, speaking firmly.
“Grandpa, she doesn’t look like Mom.”