As Diana arrived at the library, her phone rang.
“Who could it be? Who would call me at this time?” Diana grumbled and took out her phone.
She looked at the unknown number suspiciously for a few seconds and then accepted the call. “Hello, this is Diana Anderson.”
“Miss Anderson, I am Brian’s mother, Kate Grace.”
Diana had an excellent impression of Kate and was pleased to hear from her.
“Hello, Mrs. Grace.” What can I help you with? Is it your hypotension again?”
“No, no… thanks to you, I haven’t had those symptoms again, and my figure is also much better now, without dieting!” Kate said gratefully.
“Really? That’s great!” Diana was elated.
Kate noticed Diana’s genuine excitement and thought it was rather sweet.
“I have prepared some food to say thank you, and I would like to invite you to my house. Are you free today?”
Had Kate arranged a dinner for her? Diana was very excited but hesitated for a moment, not wanting to be rude.
“Are you sure it’s not too much of a bother? I don’t want to put you out.”
“I just prepared a few simple dishes. I enjoy cooking, so it’s a pleasure for me. Anyway, I have been longing for you to come and chat with me again.”
Kate’s gentle tone made Diana feel it was impossible to refuse her, and she agreed to go to Kate’s place that evening.
Of course, they both had their own reasons for wanting to see one another. Kate wanted to see what was going on between Diana and Brian, whilst Diana wanted to explain to Kate what Brian had done when they last met. Diana felt terrible to think that Kate had been deceived into thinking she was Brian’s girlfriend.
At the same time, Antonette was still trying to get hold of Kyle.
Kyle was annoyed, but there was nothing he could do.
“I’m warning you, stay away from me!” Kyle shouted angrily over the phone.
Antonette had no intention of leaving Kyle alone. Once she attached herself to a man, she didn’t let go.
“Kyle, I have told you we are a team now. You are so timid that you let the woman you want to leave you when she is in your house. How will you ever become the new heir and leader of your family?”
What Antonette said hurt him deeply. He clenched his fists and tried to keep his anger in.
“It’s none of your business. Stop acting like you are the queen. I know exactly what kind of person you are. Your words are useless if you want to persuade me to do what you ask.”
“Oh, really…?” Antonette smiled coldly, “Kyle, if you talk with me like that, I will have to do something that you will really not like.”
But Kyle was determined to fight back.
“You have no right to threaten me! If you continue like this, I will tell everyone what you’re really like,” he said vehemently.
“Kyle, do you hate me that much?” Antonette suddenly changed her tone and acted in her usual innocent way.
Kyle didn’t think that Antonette could change character so quickly. He was stunned to silence, as Antonette continued with her manipulating ways.
“I heard that Brian’s younger sister came back. Some people said that she is here to be Carol’s bridesmaid. If you miss this chance, you will never have another opportunity to get what you want, once Brian marries Carol, it’s over.”
Antonette’s words shocked Kyle. Once again, she was able to control him, and he grudgingly accepted his fate.
“If you insist on it, then I will be with you. But I’m telling you, you will pay. I will never love you.”
Antonette was actually quite sad to hear Kyle’s brutal comments, but she acted naturally. “Love? Love is a luxury for me. I will never have that. I just want to marry a rich man and change my life.”
“If you understand how it will be, I consent to your plan,” Kyle replied meekly.
Antonette wasted no time in getting down to business.
“Kyle, since you have a girlfriend now, I think you shouldn’t allow another girl to live in your house.”
“Are you serious?” Kyle said furiously.
Antonette shook her head slightly. “I am just making a reasonable request, as your girlfriend…”
Kyle squinted his eyes in pain. He was about to reply, but Antonette ended the call before he could reply.
This was all part of Antonette’s plan. She knew men like Kyle were instilled with great pride and confidence. If she could belittle him from the beginning, she would have him firmly under her control in no time.
Their story together had finally begun. Antonette was delighted!
After changing her clothes, Diana took a taxi to Kate’s villa. It was late afternoon, so she would have time for a good long chat with Kate.
Diana felt a little guilty at having Kate cook for her, but she was an excellent cook, everything she made was delicious. How could Diana resist?
Not only that, but Diana had been eager to eat dessert for several days already. She guessed it was caused by stress. After all, this can have an impact on people’s appetite.
Standing outside Kate’s villa, Diana rang the doorbell.
The door opened quickly from inside. Diana smiled and was about to say something when to her surprise, she saw Brian standing in front of her. The smile on Diana’s face froze.
“Why are you here?” Diana said unpleasantly.
“Why shouldn’t I be?” Brian asked, raising his eyebrows.
Diana was speechless.
“Wow! What a beauty!” Sybil jumped out from behind Brian and stared at Diana curiously.
Diana instantly had a good impression of this cute girl. She was about to say something when Sybil introduced herself.
“My name is Sybil, I grew up with Brian. Who are you?”
Grew up together? Diana felt a little uncomfortable at her choice of words. But Sybil seemed like a nice girl, it was probably innocent.
Sybil looked at Diana expectantly, until Diana reached out to shake her hand.
Kate walked out of the kitchen with a big smile.
“Come in! Why are you all standing at the door? Diana is my guest.”
Kate came to greet Diana, and as she passed Sybil, she gave her a warm kiss on the cheek. Diana was very confused, it seemed they knew each other very well. Carol was clearly the choice of Brian’s father. But was Sybil his mother’s choice? It also seemed that Sybil was intimately familiar with Brian.
“Hey! Why don’t you take her stuff? It must have been tiring for her to come all this way.” Sybil directed her order at Brian.
Hearing Sybil’s tone, Diana worried for her. Brian could be very bad-tempered; he would never accept such a request.
But at that moment, something beyond Diana’s imagination happened.
Brian walked to Diana as instructed. There was no sign that he was angry or upset. Diana was starting to doubt if this was even the same guy!
And she couldn’t help feeling bitter that there was a woman who could make him behave like that.
Diana had never believed that Brian could be so gentle. This girl, Sybil, must be very special to him.
Immersed in her thoughts, Diana followed everyone into the villa.