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Draco questioned, “You don’t know? Did you forget working with Noah to deal with Casey and me?”
River endured the dizziness and frowned. “When did I do that?”
“Quit acting clueless!” Draco cried out angrily. “You two put on quite a show!
“You initially fueled public opinion against us before suddenly changing your stance. That led everyone to scold Casey and me!
“You did that to stop Casey from entering the company and exploit this situation, right?”
River listened quietly and finally understood why she had been brought there. She then sneered. “I didn’t do this, and Noah wouldn’t stoop so low to harm himself either.
“Also, what good would it do me? I have no interest in Noah and don’t want to be with him!
“So, I’m not trying to take advantage of this ”
Draco narrowed his eyes. “Can you swear you never wanted to be with Noah once you’re back? If not, explain why you kept his mother at home.”
River stared directly at Draco. While gritting her teeth, she sat up. “Will you believe me if I say I found her by the road?”
“Absurd!” Draco scoffed. “I won’t buy such a coincidence!”
River clenched her fists. She knew he wouldn’t believe her.
But that was the truth. She was equally surprised when she learned about it
“You can’t deny it, can you?” Draco interrogated.
River remained resolute and said coldly. “I won’t confess to things I didn’t do!”
“Hmph! So stubborn! Let’s see how long you can hold on.” Draco turned to his bodyguards. Teach her a lesson until she admits it!”
They nodded and approached River, but she spoke up immediately. “Mr. De Marco, I have one question.”
Draco stopped the bodyguards. “What is it?”
River gnashed her teeth again and said, “Even if you force an answer out of me, hasn’t this already happened?
“So, what’s the point? You’d better try to resolve the issue instead of resorting to violence.”
Draco’s expression darkened. ‘She’s composed and clever. Others might be frightened out of their minds by now, but she can pinpoint the key to protect herself,
“Still, I can’t let her off so easily!‘
He then snorted. “Nice speech! Go ahead and hit her!”
One of the bodyguards slapped River.
The slap made River’s ears ring. Her vision blurred, and she tasted blood
Meanwhile, the triplets were watching the surveillance feed in shock.
“Mommy!” Liora screamed and almost lunged at the laptop.
Tyler was furious. “Why hasn’t scumbag Daddy rushed over wa
Axel felt deeply sorry and anxious, thinking, Is Daddy not going to save Mommy? Mommy might get hurt!’
The three children were angry, heartbroken, and worried as they witnessed the bodyguards assaulting River.
“I can’t wait any longer.”
Tyler used Axel’s phone to call Neil. He felt that the unreliable Noah was useless.
At Xander Residence.
Neil attended to the guests in the living room. He had invited many upper–class individuals and disguised reporters to the event, anticipating River’s arrival
His objective was to expose Daniella’s false identity.
While being polite to the guests, Neil glanced coldly at Daniella, who had dressed up elegantly.
“Neil?”
Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.
He turned around and caw Yuliana in a light yellow gown.
He was tnomentarily surprised before smiling tenderly and asking. “Yulia? You’re back from abroad?”
Yuliana pouted her fiery red lips and approached to hook her arm with Neil’s. She then said. coquettishly, “Yeah, I came back yesterday. Neil. I’ve been calling your name for a while, but you didn’t hear me. Which pretty girl caught your eye?”
Neil chuckled. “Stop that. I wasn’t looking at anyone.”
Yuliana did not believe him and looked around. When she saw Daniella, deep disdain rose in her eyes. “Neil, does Daniella look like Aunt Lyra? I don’t think so!”
Neil smiled. “They’re not bound by blood at all. Of course, they don’t look alike.”
Daniella turned abruptly when she felt Neil’s gaze and was taken aback to see Yuliana. Soon, she recalled that Yuliana was Grayson’s biological granddaughter. With a smile on her face, she adjusted her handbag and walked toward Yuliana
However, Yuliana scoffed as Daniella approached and spoke sarcastically when they came face to face. “Wearing a luxurious gown doesn’t make you a noble young lady.”
Daniella responded with a sweet smile. “Yulia, you must be joking. I’m just glad I’m not embarrassing Grandpa.”
While chatting, she retrieved a delicate box from ber bag and handed it to Yuliana. “Yulia, it’s a small gesture. We had a bit of a misunderstanding before. I hope we can put that behind us. After all, we’re cousins.”
Yuliana glanced at the box indifferently and accepted it. Upon opening it, she found a diamond bracelet.
Puzzled, she wondered, Why is she giving me a diamond bracelet? It’s a new design from MK and costs 25,000 dollars.”
Yuliana then looked up and scrutinized Daniella. ‘Is she trying to win me over?‘
Yuliana said tentatively. “Thank you. But I have nothing for you. I hope you don’t mind.”
“It’s fine. You’re my cousin, and I should give you a gift after your return from abroad,” Daniella explained warmly.
Yuliana reluctantly accepted the gift. She had long known that Grayson had spoiled Daniella during her time abroad.
Yuliana couldn’t afford to embarrass Daniella in front of everyone, especially since Grayson. remained the head of the Xander family. If she angered Grayson, it would be detrimental to her father’s position in the company.
Yuliana decided it was wise to maintain a friendly relationship with Daniella, as she might need her help to mend her father’s relationship with Grayson. “Alright, thank you for your thoughtful gift.”
Thoughtful gift?‘ Daniella thought with a hint of sarcasm. She had spent nearly 27,000 dollars on that gift, but Yuliana had labeled it as thoughtful However, she endured it in silence to maintain favor with the Xanders.
As for Neil, she believed he needed to respect her since all the Xanders supported her.
Unfortunately, as soon as he exposed her true identity, she would lose her position in the Xander family.
Neil checked the time on his wristwatch. It was almost time to start presenting gifts to Grayson, but River was nowhere to be found
While contemplating this, Neil’s phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket. He retrieved it and saw. that Axel was calling. A sense of foreboding washed over him. He answered the call and moved toward the door. “Axel?”
“I’m Tyler, not Axel!” Tyler’s voice was cold Uncle Neil, where are you?”
Neil frowned, sensing something amiss in Tyler’s tone. “What’s wrong. Ty?”
“Master De Marco’s bodyguards have taken Mommy away. They’re hurting her. Uncle Neil, you have to go and rescue her!”
Neil’s grip on the phone tightened, and he swiftly headed to his car. “Tell me everything. I’ll rush there now.”
Tyler explained urgently, “Master De Marco suspects that Mommy and that despicable father of mine intentionally started the rumor to slander him and Casey.”
Neil frowned. He knew that the article had condemned Noah’s mother, but he sensed someone secretly pulling the strings, leading public opinion astray.
He had no interest in uncovering the puppeteer behind it all. The De Marcos‘ feud was none of his concern. However, he couldn’t stand the thought of Draco involving River.
Neil glanced at Xander Residence before he departed, still unable to release his pent–up emotions after five years. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, hit the accelerator, and sped away.
A fleet of black cars parked in front of De Marco Residence. The door of the Maybach swung open, and a man in a black suit emerged, standing rigidly before the house. His aura was chilling, and his expression terrifying.
Reuben approached and reported, “Sir, the subordinates say Ms. Healy is here too.”
Noah remained silent but entered the house. A faint, metallic scent tinged the air as he stepped. into the living room. His expression changed subtly when he saw the badly battered River on the floor.
His gaze lingered on her briefly before he averted his eyes and approached Draco.
Taco glanced sideways at Noah and remarked, ‘Are you here to rescue her?”
Noah’s voice was cold. “So, you’re already aware of my mother’s situation?”
Draco frowned. “What if I am? Are you here to take me to visit her grave?”
Noah retorted, I’m afraid my mother won’t rest in peace if you show up.”
“What are you implying?” Draco’s voice resonated with anger.
His loud words caused River to slowly open her eyes. She endured the agonizing pain coursing through her body and fixed her gaze on Noah, who had appeared without her noticing.
She wondered, ‘Why is he here? Is he here to save m-‘
Noah spoke before she could complete her thought. “I’m here to inform you that my mother has already passed away, leaving me with no vulnerabilities in this world. Starting today, 111 repay Casey for my mother’s suffering with equal pain.”
Draco rose to his feet, his glare piercing. “You disobedient child! Haven’t you learned your lesson from your previous beating?”
Julian burst into the living room with over ten bodyguards just as Draco’s words faded.
Draco signaled to his subordinates, and they brandished their firearms, aiming them at River.
Draco grumbled, “If you dare lay a finger on Casey, Ill kill this woman right now!”