Devon was taken aback by the statement and asked, “So… you mean they’re targeting us? The Shannon family has fallen, what could they possibly want?”
Riya’s eyes flickered. “Have you forgotten about that item?”
Devon shuddered. “Sis, you mean our family’s heirloom?”
“Exactly.”
A hint of sadness crossed Riya’s eyes. “Our parents were targeted because of it, leading to their tragic end and the ruin of our family.”
“Now, the misfortune has fallen upon us siblings.”
“But this heirloom is the culmination of countless generations of our Shannon family’s efforts. We can’t just hand it over.”
“Otherwise, we are betraying our duty.”
“Sis, don’t worry. We’ll protect it, even if it costs us our lives!”
Devon said resolutely. Riya touched his face and smiled, “You and Aubree matter more to me than that item. I’ve already lost our parents; I can’t lose you and Aubree.”
“If there’s no other way, I will give it up to save your lives.”
“This item is priceless and far beyond what two insignificant people like us can handle.”
“Keeping it is a curse…”
“Sis, are the people targeting you from the Edwards family and Time Group?” Devon suddenly asked.
“How did you know?”
Riya was shocked and then warned, “Don’t impulsively confront them; it’s like walking into a lion’s den!”
Devon sneered, “So it is them! Sis, although you’ve worked there for years, I never thought those people were any good!”
“Especially the Edwards family; they are utterly disgusting!”
“Besides, in Stresall, only the Edwards family’s Time Group is in the beauty business. Given your close ties with them, who else would covet our family’s heirloom?”
Riya smiled bitterly.
Devon was right.
Recently, her identity had been discovered by the Edwards family.
They investigated and found out she was a descendant of the Shannon family. The Edwards family then sent people to negotiate, offering a sum of money to buy the rights to the heirloom.
But Riya would never hand it over easily.
This heirloom was the legacy of her ancestors, passed down for centuries. How could she give it to outsiders?
In the beauty industry, this item held significant value. Obtaining it could elevate Time Group several levels, which is why the Edwards family was desperate to get it.
After Riya refused, both sides fell out completely.
The other members of the Edwards family continued to pester her with threats and bribes, trying to make her hand over the heirloom.
The most aggressive one, Urijah, even resorted to personal threats against Riya and her family. This crossed her bottom line and made her furious.
“Devon, you should stay away for a while. The Edwards family has far-reaching influence; I’m afraid they’ll discover your identity.”
“All these years, I’ve kept minimal contact with you to avoid drawing their attention to you. You’re the last descendant of the Shannon family; nothing can happen to you.”
“Sis-”
Riya’s eyes turned stern. “What? Are you defying me now?”
Devon reluctantly nodded. “Alright, alright!”
Meanwhile, Charlotte and Quentin walked out of the hospital. Charlotte said, “Quentin, I know what I want to do.”
“I want to start my own small business.”
Gathering her courage, Charlotte said, “Step by step, I believe I can succeed eventually!”
Quentin smiled and asked, “That’s a great idea. Starting your own business makes you a small boss and gives you a lot of freedom.”
“I support you.”
“But have you decided what field you want to go into?”
Charlotte replied, “It just came to me. The Edwards family is in the beauty business, and there’s still a large gap in the domestic beauty market. Plus, demand is growing!”
“I want to start a beauty company!”
Quentin chuckled softly. “Alright, since you have this idea, I’ll give you a gift when the time comes!”
A cold gleam flashed in his eyes.