Robin turned and left.
“No… no… don’t!”
“Please, Mr. X… spare me… spare me…”
“Sir… Please don’t… Please don’t…”
Cries and pleas came from behind him, but Robin wasn’t interested anymore. All he wanted now was to return to Elise’s side, to be with his wife and play with Leslie, living an ordinary family life.
…
“This scene is terrifying. So many people, and Mr. X is so powerful,” Miranda Levis said, hiding fearfully behind Elise as she watched the scene unfold.
Just ten minutes ago, a group of people had surrounded the Wraith family’s estate and sealed it off. Those who were not involved were forced to retreat to the perimeter and wait for the outcome. Judging by the situation, it seemed like Mr. X had won.
A mass of soldiers surrounded the Wraith family’s estate, their faces stern and their eyes fierce, not allowing anyone to enter. No one dared to force their way in.
“Don’t worry, we’re with Mr. X. They won’t touch us,” Elise comforted Miranda Levis, holding her hand. At the same time, her almond eyes were fixed on the estate, trying to confirm her suspicions about whether Mr. X was Robin.
But a shrill voice suddenly came from nearby.
“Oh, Cousin, you’re here too, waiting for Mr. X? Have you dumped that little beggar Robin already? Ha, I thought you were a faithful woman,” said Snowy.
“Snowy!” Elise turned her head to look at the woman dressed in a long skirt, her face heavily made up, and couldn’t help but be taken aback. She didn’t expect Snowy to still be there.
Behind Snowy was a kindly-looking man dressed in white, Gordon Houry. “We’re all family. There’s no need to fight or compete. Mr. X is surely yours.”
“Grandfather?” Elise hesitated before calling out.
The two of them walked in, looking strangely refreshed and happy. Snowy’s eyes sparkled as if she were plotting something.
“Gordon Houry, you disrespectful old man! How did you treat Elise like that before, and now you dare call yourselves family? Shameless! And you, Snowy, what did you mean by your words earlier? From the looks of it, you’re the one dressed up today to seduce Mr. X, a disgraceful woman,” said Miranda Levis, stepping forward.
“You!” Gordon Houry’s face flushed with anger.
Because of his age and position as the family head, no one in the family called him by his full name as a mark of respect. But today, a young girl had dared to call him by his name!
“What’s the matter? If you’re so tough, why don’t you bite me?” Miranda Levis continued.
“You!” Gordon Houry’s face grew even redder, but he didn’t know what to do.
“Alright.” Seeing the situation, Elise pulled on Miranda Levis, signaling her to stop talking, then turned to Gordon Houry and asked, “What’s your purpose in coming today?”
“What else? Of course, we’re here to welcome Mr. X,” Snowy replied.
“See, I told you, she’s here for Mr. X. She even has a fiancé, yet she’s here to find Mr. X,” Miranda Levis mocked disdainfully.
After smoothing her hair, Snowy smugly said, “Sorry, but my fiancé and I have already broken off our engagement. I’m single now. There’s nothing wrong with me looking for Mr. X, right? Unlike my cousin here, who’s already married with a child, and is now coming for Mr. X. Aren’t you afraid that little beggar will find out?”
“Mind your language! That’s my husband, Robin!” Elise, who had remained calm until now, suddenly became angry.
“Fine, fine, Robin, Robin, Robin.” Seeing that Elise was angry, Snowy quickly tried to smooth things over. She’d always known Elise was easy to bully and rarely got angry. Unexpectedly, a few words about Robin would set her off. However, this was convenient for Snowy, making it easier for her to pursue Mr. X.
Their previous company, Lands Corporation, had gone completely bankrupt. They’d lost their mansions and luxury cars, and Snowy, a young lady from a prominent family, had become an ordinary woman. Hank Lope had also dumped her. As someone who loved luxury, Snowy couldn’t stand it.
In the end, she set her sights on Mr. X, the most famous, mysterious, and domineering man in Stillwater. Most importantly, he was wealthy, which she naturally liked very much. She dressed so flamboyantly to attract Mr. X’s attention when he appeared.
“Hmph, with just you? Let me tell you, Mr. X has already given my daughter a brand-new Porsche, worth tens of millions. He just gave it to her, what about you?” A cold snort accompanied another person walking out from behind.
“Mom.” Elise looked at the person and shuddered. It was Karen.
“Porsche? Auntie, don’t you forget, your daughter is married. Her husband’s name is Robin, Robin, Robin. She’s a married woman,” Snowy said, seizing on this point and laughing coldly.
“Robin? That guy isn’t worthy of my daughter. My daughter is now the president of Landview Corporation. I’ll make sure she divorces him,” Karen declared.
“Mom, Robin is my husband!” Elise said, somewhat suffocated.
“What husband? That guy is a complete waste,” Karen retorted, hands on her hips.
“Exactly, a waste. That guy isn’t worthy of my granddaughter, not a single one of them,” Gordon Houry added. In any case, it would be fine if Mr. X ended up with any of his granddaughters.
He didn’t believe that no one would care for him at his age, especially Elise, who had a kind heart and would definitely take care of him. As for Robin, he was pure trash.
As the soldiers cleared a path, Mr. X walked out, wearing a brand-new suit and a mask on his face. A coat draped over his shoulders fluttered in the wind, revealing golden edges.
“Mr. X, I am Snowy, Elise’s cousin.” Snowy stepped forward, posing flirtatiously. Although she didn’t like Elise, she knew that Elise had some weight under Mr. X’s wing. By introducing herself as Elise’s cousin, she could get closer to Mr. X.
However, Mr. X walked past Snowy, his eyes fixed on Elise. He walked straight towards her, passing by Gordon Houry and Karen, and finally stopped in front of Elise.