Aurora analyzed the entire process methodically, her composure starkly contrasting with Genevieve’s obvious frustration.
Would someone who truly did something wrong suggest going for a test? Moreover, she had remained calm throughout.
No one would believe she impulsively stabbed Genevieve’s hand. What would she gain from that?
“Should we send it for fingerprint analysis?” Aurora asked lazily.
Genevieve had only impulsively tried to frame Aurora without thinking through the details, which backfired on her.
Aurora had never touched the knife, so a fingerprint test would undoubtedly reveal none of hers; her fabricated lie would collapse on its own.
If she backed out now, wouldn’t that indirectly prove that she had wronged Aurora? Genevieve had pushed herself into a pit.
“My hand hurts…” she tried to divert attention.
Magnus knew better, having seen her earlier eagerness to condemn Aurora, now replaced by a guilty demeanor.
“I’ll take you to the hospital,” Magnus said, not wanting to make a scene in front of others.
“Okay,” Genevieve accepted, seizing the way out, while Paul watched the two with interest.
On the other hand, he recognized Aurora’s cunning. Despite his hatred for Genevieve, Ivy and Zachary were his children, and he needed to pave the way for them. Aurora had to be dealt with.
After sending Genevieve to the hospital, while Ivy and Zachary were still out, Aurora wanted to use the opportunity to search their room for hair samples.
However, Paul kept her engaged, inquiring about various things, ostensibly gathering information for the children.
After Genevieve was bandaged and returned, Ivy and Zachary also arrived.
“Mom, how did you get hurt?” Zachary noticed the bandage immediately.
“It’s nothing, let’s eat,” Genevieve quickly changed the subject.
Paul showed no signs of leaving after dinner, and Magnus found it awkward to ask him to leave. Paul mentioned he was alone at home and it was too quiet there, so Magnus let him stay.
“I’ll impose then,” Paul said, his face not showing any sign of bothering others.
What was he up to, wanting to stay longer? Had he not had enough fun that afternoon?
However, for Aurora, it was a blessing in disguise. The photos she took in the afternoon were too blurry; clearer ones would be better.
During dinner, she noticed something. Paul, sitting next to Genevieve, several times subtly squeezed her thigh.
Genevieve visibly disliked it but dared not protest. Aurora found it quite an interesting spectacle.
“Dad, when can I start working at the company? Many of my friends have gone back to their family businesses,” Ivy asked.
“You want to join the company? That’s just a word from your dad,” Paul chimed in. “Cousin, the kids are not too young anymore. Besides, Aurora is already working, it’s time for Ivy and Zachary too.”
Magnus looked uncomfortable; he indeed wanted his children to join the company, but their grandfather had yet to agree.
“It’s not just up to me,” he explained. “We need to ask their grandfather. He said he’ll give an answer in a few days. Let’s ask him this weekend when we visit.”
Magnus had no choice but to respond this way; their grandfather did not agree, and he did not have the courage to bring the two into the company.
“What? Aurora already has a job at the company, Dad, we are all your children, you can’t be biased. I’m going to the company too, I don’t care, I just want to go.”
Ivy began to pout and whine, but Magnus was not swayed, “Begging me won’t help, it’s up to your grandfather, Aurora was personally arranged by him.”
“Then we’ll go see Grandfather tomorrow to arrange it for us. Whatever position Aurora has, we want the same.”
“As long as you can persuade your grandfather, you can start working at the company tomorrow,” Magnus reminded them.
Dinner tasted differently to everyone; for Paul, it was lustful, Genevieve was fraught with anxiety, while Ivy and Zachary were filled with jealousy.
Only Aurora found the meal delicious. Since they were going tomorrow, she thought she should take good care of them.
After dinner, it was Magnus’s habit to go for a walk, while the nanny cleaned up the table, and Zachary took Genevieve aside.
“Mom, have you figured out the money issue? They were pressing me again today,” Zachary whispered.
“Money, money, money, that’s all you know! How did I end up with such a spendthrift! Take this and pay them back. If you dare go to the casino again, I’m done helping you!”
Genevieve, very annoyed, pulled out a check. Zachary saw the amount, “$50 million! Mom, you really have a way!”
He had just managed to pay back Irene today and had been terrified; $50 million was no small sum.
Now, seeing the check, he felt relieved and almost wanted to hug Genevieve and spin her around.
“This is the last time I help you; next time, I’m not intervening!”
“There won’t be a next time, Mom, I promise. I’m transferring the money to them right now.” Zachary, holding the check, happily dashed off.
Genevieve sighed as she watched his retreating figure. Although this issue was temporarily resolved, what about Aurora?
Aurora was no longer the same as before; Genevieve had almost suffered a significant loss today. Her fear of Aurora grew.
She had just stepped out of her room when someone hugged her from behind, “Genevieve, want to try it once in your room?”
“Are you crazy? This is my house.” Genevieve lowered her voice, looking around to make sure no one was nearby.
“It’s because it’s your house that I find it thrilling. My cousin has gone for a walk and won’t be back for a couple of hours, we…”
“You really are brazen! If we get caught, do you think you’ll be okay? Your mother is a tiger!” Genevieve threatened in return.
She felt the $50 million had brought her nothing but trouble and regretted it, but what could she have done at that time?
Zachary’s situation was dire, and she couldn’t turn to Magnus, leaving Genevieve feeling utterly humiliated.
“Don’t pretend to be chaste and virtuous with me. Weren’t you enjoying yourself this afternoon? You were quite vocal! Let’s go to your room now; any delay and if he returns, don’t blame me.”
Paul coldly threatened.