Aurora knocked on Ivy’s door, who had just gone to take a shower. The door wasn’t locked, so Aurora walked right in. Women often shed hair, so finding some in the room wasn’t difficult. She headed straight for the vanity. After a thorough search, she found a strand of hair on the comb and quickly sealed it in a ziplock bag she had brought with her.
Just as she finished, Ivy came out, “What are you sneaking around my room for?”
“There’s no sneaking. I just wanted to give you a friendly reminder,” Aurora quickly composed herself.
“Remind me about what?”
“About the interview you’re going to attend. I was just reminding you of the preparations needed,” Aurora found an excuse.
“A cat crying over a mouse’s death, pretending to be compassionate? I don’t believe you have good intentions, you’re probably trying to sabotage me!” Ivy eyed Aurora suspiciously, not believing her to be a good person.
Aurora scoffed, “Believe it or not, that’s your choice.”
“You haven’t settled with me about Zack’s matter, Aurora. Don’t think we don’t know what you’re up to. Zack’s actions were obviously a trap, intended to make grandfather and father dislike him, and you’re the instigator. Your target is me. I won’t fall for your tricks.”
After that incident, Zachary also reflected on what had happened. Edie’s timely appearance, including Eugene who later offered him a high-interest loan, seemed too coincidental unless it was all prearranged. Zachary later tried to find Edie, only to learn he had left the country.
Wasn’t it clear that he had been played? And who stood to gain the most from his failure? Clearly, it was Aurora!
Both of them were bitterly resentful yet powerless. Aurora had joined the company before them, earning continuous praise from their grandfather. Unbelievably, in just three years, Aurora had changed drastically, and now they were far behind her.
“Well then, I originally wanted to give you some advice, but since you won’t listen, there’s nothing I can do,” Aurora said and left.
Watching Aurora’s retreating figure, Ivy felt something was off but couldn’t pinpoint what. Could Aurora have come to steal something? Ivy glanced over the cosmetics on the vanity. Surely, she wasn’t there to steal cosmetics.
In any case, that woman was up to no good. Ivy slammed the door shut. Aurora looked at the ziplock bag in her hand; getting it was a success. Since Ivy and Zachary were twins, getting Ivy’s was as good as getting Zachary’s.
If Paul was still at the company, she might have had a chance to get his hair, but now that he was not, it was difficult to get close to him. It seemed challenging to get Paul’s hair, but luckily Aurora had someone else in mind. She clenched the hair in her hand; the truth would soon be out, and Genevieve would be kicked out of the Montgomery family soon!
Aurora stored the hair carefully; now everything was ready except for the final push. She slept well every night, perhaps knowing her revenge was near, and no longer had the nightmares of the past. Every morning, she woke up refreshed, quickly groomed herself, and went downstairs.
Magnus was already waiting to have breakfast with her. Genevieve, who usually wouldn’t be awake at this time, was now up early making breakfast for Magnus.
Perhaps she hoped to touch Magnus with these subtle gestures. “Aurora, come have breakfast.”
Magnus merely greeted Aurora warmly, seemingly oblivious to her presence.
Genevieve quickly handed Aurora a glass of orange juice. “You’re up early, Aurora. I made this orange juice especially for you. It’s nutritious.”
She behaved as though she was Aurora’s own mother. If only she had been like this earlier, Aurora might not have despised her so much.
Now, it all seemed like a pretense, but Aurora didn’t expose her. “Thank you, Genevieve. It’s delicious. You must have prepared it for a long time, right?”
The biggest difference between Aurora and Ivy and Zachary was her intelligence. Even though she deeply despised Genevieve, she always greeted Magnus with a smile and kindness, making him believe she had a good character, unlike the other two’s cunning and meanness.
The better she behaved, the more it highlighted the others’ shortcomings. Even knowing that Genevieve had lost Magnus’s trust, she still pretended they were a family in front of others.
“Yes, I started preparing breakfast at five this morning,” Genevieve said, glancing at Magnus with the corner of her eye.
Magnus put down his bowl. “I’m full, Aurora. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Nothing Genevieve did now could win back his heart.
Some mistakes are irreparable, and no matter how gentle Magnus was, he would not accept a woman who betrayed him.
Seeing Magnus’s retreating figure, Genevieve’s grip loosened, and her spoon slipped into the rice soup. Aurora sipped her juice slowly.
“My father doesn’t even like orange juice. This juice is bitter and pulpy; no one could drink it.”
Aurora elegantly wiped her lips with a napkin. “Thank you for the meal.”
Genevieve, hearing her sarcasm, found Aurora’s mocking smile unbearable.
“You should let your father see your true face!” Genevieve spat bitterly.
“Genevieve, are you joking? I haven’t done anything to wrong my father. What should I be afraid of?
By the way, the interview is the day after tomorrow. You should worry about whether your dear son and daughter can get into the company.”
“You… don’t get too smug. Ivy and Zachary will definitely get into the company. Aurora, don’t think you’re the rightful heir. They are also blood of the Montgomery family.
When they join the company, their grandfather will naturally give them shares. Just wait and cry then,” Genevieve calculated with satisfaction.
Aurora scoffed, “Genevieve, you’re old enough. Why are you still dreaming? As for whether they are truly Montgomery’s blood, you probably know best.”
After saying this, Aurora placed her napkin on the table, her face wearing a proper smile as she left.
Hearing her last words, Genevieve’s heart clenched. “Stop! What do you mean by that?”
Aurora paused, “You know what I mean, Genevieve. If you don’t want others to know, don’t do it.
If you think you can rely on Zachary and Ivy to secure your position in the Montgomery family, you’re going to be disappointed. Sooner or later, I will tear off the fake skin you’re wearing.
Don’t think about clinging to the Montgomery family anymore. Pack your things and get ready to leave, or I’ll make it embarrassing for you.”
With that, Aurora did not look back at Genevieve, who clenched her fists, her face a picture of disbelief.
Impossible, absolutely impossible. Aurora couldn’t possibly know that secret!