Riya had worked at the Edwards family’s Time Group for many years, contributing significantly to their success. The pure profit she brought to Time Group was no less than fifty million dollars.
Because of her shrewdness and outstanding abilities, the Edwards family paid her a high salary and gave her a certain degree of authority.
Earlier, Ruben Finch had treated her with such reverence because she was top management at Time Group, which was Ruben’s bread and butter. How could he dare offend her?
However, now Riya was like a tiger whose teeth had been pulled. Opposing the Edwards family, all her previous skills and influence were nearly worthless.
Charlotte and Quentin were also extremely curious about what could drive Riya to oppose such a powerful entity like the Edwards family, to the point where they wanted to kill her.
But curiosity aside, they wouldn’t ask such questions. After all, it was a private matter, and asking would be intrusive.
Riya felt a deep sense of unwillingness but was also filled with gratitude towards Quentin and Charlotte.
“Charlotte, if I get through this, I will never forget your kindness!”
Charlotte smiled faintly, “We saved you just because we could, not to seek repayment. Riya, if you talk like this, we can’t be friends.”
Hearing this, Riya was moved and nodded without saying more, but she kept it all in her heart.
They offered a helping hand when she was in trouble, and she would remember their kindness forever.
Now that she was down and out, those who used to flatter her were eager to stay away. Only this couple was willing to offend the Edwards family to protect her.
Who was good and who was bad was clear as day!
“Mommy-”
At this moment, a tender voice came from outside the door. A small figure rushed in from outside the ward.
“Aubree-!!”
Mother and daughter hugged tightly. Seeing her daughter safe and sound, Riya’s tears flowed uncontrollably. She knew that if Quentin and Charlotte hadn’t arrived today, it would have been difficult for her to see her daughter again!
Sitting on the hospital bed, her voice choked with emotion, she held her daughter tightly, gently stroking her to find a sense of security.
“Mommy, why are you crying? Don’t cry, Mommy. Aubree will sing for you… Uncle and Aunt saved Aubree. Aubree is fine now. Don’t cry anymore.”
“Alright! Mommy won’t cry, Mommy won’t cry!”
Riya stopped sobbing and forced a smile.
“Aubree, Mommy isn’t feeling well these days and can’t take care of you. Would you stay at Uncle and Aunt’s house for a while?”
“They will take good care of you.”
“But what if Aubree misses Mommy?”
Riya smiled, “Then you can borrow Aunt’s phone and video call Mommy. That way, you can see Mommy.”
“Don’t worry, I will get better soon and bring you out to eat something delicious.”
“Okay-” Aubree nodded obediently but looked a bit downcast.
Charlotte squatted down and touched her cheek, “Aubree, come play at our house.”
“Janessa and Theo are at home. They are your good friends. If you come over as a guest, they will be very happy.”
Hearing this, Aubree’s eyes brightened a bit and she asked, “Really?”
“Of course it’s true,” Charlotte said firmly.
At the same time, a young man hurried in from outside the door and rushed straight into the ward.
“Sis, what happened to you?” The young man looked anxious. “Who did this to you? Tell me, I’ll go deal with them right now!”
The young man was furious.
Devon Shannon was very angry. His sister had always taken good care of him since they were young. She was like both a sister and a mother to him. Their relationship was exceptionally close.
Seeing his sister in trouble now, how could he not be angry?
“And who might you two be…” His gaze fell on Charlotte and Quentin, his tone puzzled.