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Additionally, Scott had spent five years abroad with River after her accident.
Azure’s expression stiffened. It was unexpected that Scott had feelings for River.
Paige had taken Alex away, and now River seemed to want to take Azure’s fiance.
This realization left Azure pondering why Paige and River were inclined to pursue others’ belongings.
Setting her phone down, Azure narrowed her eyes.
She felt the need to win Scott’s heart as well. She couldn’t be content with just his body, given that she had already given herself to him.
With that thought, she rose from her seat, left the living room, and instructed her driver to head straight to River’s company.
At TYC Fashion.
River sat in her office, engrossed in reading documents.
Numerous companies recently sought | to collaborate with her, likely due to the previous hot topic.
Josie stood before River, updating her on the schedule. “You havea gathering at noon and another in the evening tomorrow, but considering your health…” “It’s fine. I’ll opt for juice instead of wine. I’m sure our partners will understand,” River said.
“”I can assist you if they object, Ms.
Healy,” Josie offered.
Perplexed, River turned her gaze toward Josie. “But you’ve just graduated from college. How much can you handle in terms of alcohol?” Josie chuckled, replying, “Don’t underestimate me, Ms. Healy. I hail from a wine village and have a knack for holding my liquor.” “Alright, I’ll need you to accompany clients in drinking on my behalf from now on,” River said.
“”No problem, Ms. Healy.” River’s phone interrupted the conversation, and she promptly picked up.
It was her receptionist on the line. “Ms.
Miller is here to see you, Ms.
Healy.” Upon hearing that, River’s mind | immediately went to Azure, though the reason for her visit eluded River.
Why would Azure have the audacity to visit her? “Let her come upstairs,” River instructed.
“Okay, Ms. Healy,” the receptionist replied.
After ending the call, River directed Josie, “Help me prepare some coffee, Josie, and fetch two dark red cups.” “Absolutely, Ms. Healy,” Josie acknowledged.
Azure arrived outside River’s office accompanied by two bodyguards.
Seeing Elvira standing there, Azure { appraised her. “You seem to be associated with Scott.” Familiar with Azure, Elvira greeted her respectfully, “May I inquire about the purpose of your visit, Mrs.
Wilson?” Azure was content with Elvira’s address. “I’m here to see River. I trust you understand what details should be kept from Scott.” “Don’t worry, Mrs. Wilson.
Eliminating certain bothersome individuals can be advantageous for both you and Mr. Wilson.” Azure nodded, and Elvira opened the door for her.
River heard the commotion and saw Azure enter her office in a long, light- yellow dress.
However, she quickly averted her eyes.
River poured coffee slowly and remarked, “It seems the Miller family lacks basic manners. You didn’t even bother knocking before you entered.” Azure halted in her tracks.
She smiled and confidently took a seat on the sofa facing River.
“I don’t feel the need for politeness when dealing with shameless individuals,” Azure calmly countered.
Raising her eyebrows and locking eyes with Azure, River asked, “Oh, is that so, Ms. Miller?” Azure maintained eye contact.
“Absolutely— Ah!” River interrupted Azure by splashing the coffee onto her face.
Azure widened her eyes, caught off guard.
Unperturbed, River explained, “You appear rather uncultured, Ms. Miller.
Making a scene without regard for your surroundings.” Azure’s composure shattered, as she had never experienced such humiliation.
She stared at River and retorted, “You have no right to treat me like this, River!” River smirked and replied, “Isn’t the exquisite coffee greeting enough for you, Ms. Miller?” Instinctively, Azure glanced at the cup in River’s hand.
Upon seeing its color, she squinted.
River remarked mockingly, “Seems like you’re particularly interested in this cup’s color, Ms. Miller.” Azure’s face lost its color.
After a momentary daze, she hastily wiped her face and lips with tissue paper.
River scoffed, leaning against the sofa. “What are you afraid of, Ms.
Miller?” Furious, Azure demanded, “Did you tamper with the cup?”
River mocked her, “”Not everyone resorts to vulgar tactics like you.” Azure realized she had been outsmarted. She was there to challenge River but ended up being mocked.
After clearing the coffee stains from her face, Azure composed herself and shifted the conversation. “I assume you’re aware of my engagement to Scott. Please refrain from meddling in our relationship.” River questioned, “What do you mean?”
Azure stated, “It appears that you want me to be straightforward.” River retorted mockingly, “You can’t even explain a simple thing clearly. Aren’t you just inviting humiliation upon yourself?” Azure replied, “You don’t have to provoke me. You know very well what I mean by what I said.” River pretended to be enlightened and added, “Ah, so you have a penchant for troubled relationships, Ms. Miller.” Azure’s expression distorted in anger, and she shouted, “Hey!” “Did I say something wrong? Alex has feelings for Paige, yet you go after Alex. Scott has feelings for me, yet you go after him. When you fail in your troubled relationship, you come __ seeking trouble with others. You’re despicable, Ms. Miller.” River looked at her with contempt.
“Scott is mine, can’t you see that?” River’s words shattered Azure’s refined demeanor. The office was filled with Azure’s sharp shouts, and Elvira frowned, glancing at the office from the outside.
River calmly remarked, “Trying to blame others when you fail to hold onto a man of your own?” Azure exclaimed, “You’re just as shameless as Paige!” River grabbed a glass and threw it at Azure as her voice faded. The glass hit Azure’s forehead, and she screamed in pain.
River stood up abruptly, walked over to Azure, and pulled her to her feet by her hair. She coldly said, “I can still remember Paige’s incident vividly! I put up with you until now, yet you’re still acting high and mighty in my presence! “If you don’t like this, tell Scott! If you don’t have the courage to do that, endure the humiliation today, then!” “Elvira!” Azure shouted for Elvira in a panic.
Elvira rushed inside upon hearing the call, wanting to intervene.
River looked at Elvira sternly, saying, “If you dare to touch me, you better figure out how to explain it to Scott!” Sarcasm flickered in River’s eyes.
She continued to look at Azure, who was trying to break free.
River tightened her grip and said, “Azure, I can tell you that it’s your man who insists on keeping me close, not because I have any romantic intentions toward him! Only a filthy bitch like you would want a merciless prick like him! “Also, I will make you pay for what you’ve done to Paige! That is all I have to say. Get out of my company now!” River pushed away Azure forcefully.
Meanwhile, Azure lost her footing and fell.
Elvira rushed over hastily and helped Azure to her feet.
Azure held Elvira’s arms tightly to pull herself up. Her face blushed from shame, and she glared at River. “1 won’t let this matter go unsettled!” Azure turned and left the office soon afterward. Elvira followed her hastily.
River calmed herself and sat down after they were out of her sight. She smiled bitterly at the sight of her messy desk, contemplating how she had managed to offend Azure today.
Outside the office.
Elvira caught up with Azure until they were downstairs.
Noticing that Azure was getting into her car, Elvira said, “I’m sorry that I couldn’t help you today, Mrs.
Wilson.”
Azure took a deep breath, making a concerted effort to compose herself, before addressing Elvira, “I don’t blame you for that. After all, you’re abiding by Scott’s orders.” Elvira inquired, “Are you free, Mrs.
Wilson? Can I talk to you?” Ten minutes later, Elvira and Azure entered a cafe’s private room.
“You’re here today because you know about the situation between Mr. Wilson and River, Mrs. Wilson,” Elvira stated.
Azure massaged her aching temples and replied, “Yes.”
“Is Mr. Wilson aware of this?” Elvira asked.
Azure shook her head. “Don’t tell Scott.
Keep this between us.” “Do you intend to swallow this insult, Mrs. Wilson?” Elvira questioned.
“Or else? My relationship with Scott is not as close as his with River. Scott is going to be pissed if he finds out that I met River!” Azure exclaimed.
“In that case, I shall be frank. I think you should figure out a way to eliminate River, Mrs. Wilson. It’s clear that Mr. Wilson is too lenient on her.
“I’m afraid Mr. Wilson’s mind won’t find peace anytime soon if she isn’t dealt with. He still has many important things to do. You ought to become his weapon, dealing with anyone hindering his path,” Elvira suggested.
“You speak about this too casually, Elvira.” Azure sensed that she would be the first to be held accountable if Scott were to find out what she did according to Elvira’s instructions. She would be considered a joke by the people of high society when Scott called off the wedding. In fact, the Millers’ reputation would be tarnished yet again because of her.
“It’s not easy to do this, but perhaps we can consider an alternative approach,” Elvira proposed.
“Elvira, why don’t you deal with River since you see her as an obstacle to Scott? I’m not a fool. 1
won’t let you order me around,” Azure challenged.
Elvira’s gaze turned cold. She did not expect that Azure could evade her manipulation tactics.
“Mrs. Wilson, River is your enemy and not mine. I’m just trying to help you figure out a way to deal with her.
Don’t you want to be Mr.’ Wilsons sole focus?” Elvira said.
Azure scrutinized Elvira. “Do you have feelings for Scott?” Elvira shook her head right away. “I have only respect for him and nothing else. I’m doing this to repay his favor for saving my life. Hence, I want him to grow more powerful instead of letting a woman hinder his grand plan.” Azure let down her guard slowly when she saw Elvira’s sincere expression.
She agreed with Elvira’s statement.
Since Scott treated River differently from the rest, he would never make room for her in his heart as long as River was alive.
Dealing with her was inevitable—the question was how.
Azure pondered for a moment before saying, “”What are your thoughts about this?” “The best way is to get her to seek death on her own. This way, Mr.
Wilson won’t suspect us,” Elvira suggested.
“It seems that you have a plan, huh?” Azure asked.
“Yes, but I will still need your help,” Elvira said.
“Go ahead and tell me.” “My previous organization owns a pharmaceutical research facility. You may request a slow-acting drug with my identity.
“From what I know, if the dosage of the drug exceeds a certain limit, it will produce toxins and cause dependence.
If taken continuously, one’s bodily functions will deteriorate over time and result in severe pain,” Elvire explained.
Azure felt a shiver down her spine upon hearing that. “There’s such a horrifying research facility in this world?” Azure couldn’t help but ask, “What is the purpose of researching something like this?”
Elvira averted her gaze. “I’m sorry, but I can’t disclose that.” After all, the drug was designed to eliminate influential figures without arousing suspicion.
“TI won’t pressure you if you don’t want to say, but this stuff is terrifying. It is addictive, yet it causes the consumer to die in pain,” Azure remarked.
“Yes. You will have to take the trouble to retrieve it, Mrs. Wilson. After all, I have to keep an eye on River now,” Elvira asserted.
“Are you sure that they’ll give it to me?” “Yes. Just say my name, and they’ll give it to you.”
Azure stated, “Alright. In that case, 1 shall take my leave now. Send me the address when you’re ready.” “Of course, Mrs. Wilson. River’s death won’t be far off once we have the goods in our hands.” Elvira raised her cup and said, “To our pleasant partnership for Mr. Wilson’s future.” Azure smiled. “Sure.” River returned to Bayview Villa at night.
She ate a few bites before heading upstairs to text her children.
It had already been five days. Tyler kept in touch with her daily but had yet to update her about Elvira.