First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 578 That woman was Perla.

But she was very different from before.

In the past, whenever Mariela saw her, she was either in a lavish designer suit or an exquisite silk gown. She always had jewelry that matched her outfit, and her hair was carefully styled. She exuded the aura of a wealthy lady.

Yet this tshe looked as plain as Gía had said.

Plain-faced, she looked haggard, with yellowish skin and dark circles under her eyes. Dressed in a simple light gray long-sleeved casual suit, she looked like an average middle-aged woman from an average family. There was not a trace of the grace she had once exuded as mistress of the Herman family.

It seemed that the Herman family was really having a hard time.

Even Perla, who had always cared for her appearance, had fallen into such a miserable state.

Mariela wore a smile.

She felt really satisfied.

She slowly walked toward Perla.

Perla saw her and at once strode up to her. She looked extremely excited and tried to grab Mariela's arm but was pushed away by Haylee.

Perla looked at Mariela, no longer as arrogant as she used to be. At this moment, she pleaded with a humble face, Mariela, I beg you to save the Herman Group. Please help us. Isn't the Logan family the richest family in New York? As long as you/invest and help us, I will do whatever you askto do!* Mariela chuckled, “Did you just say you would do whatever I asked you to do?" Perla nodded. "Yes. As long as I can do that, I promise you everything. Please help the Herman family. We are truly broke this time. My husband was admitted to the hospital for overwork, and Jay is now drinking heavily all day. Our family is falling apart and can't hold on much longer." Mariela looked at Perla with a half smile and asked, “What can you do for me?" Perla was stunned, What could she do for Mariela? Even she did not know it herself. She was simply desperate and promised everything without thinking it through. Perla said, "I... Can you please help us for the sake of Jay? After all, you've been with him for three years, and you used to be in love. Can you bear to see him depressed and desolate all day because of bankruptcy?" Her mention of Jacaused Mariela to burst into an angry laugh.

1342 82.8% < Chapter 578 "Mrs. Herman," Mariela called out as she looked at the haggard face of Perla.

Perla's face darkened.

The address sounded so ironic to her now.

Mariela called her so, indeed, to mock her.

Her lips curled into a cold smile, and she asked, "Mrs. Herman, have you forgotten what you tothe first tyou saw me?" Perla's face turned pale.

She certainly remembered.

Menu said At that time, Juliette returned to her country. She wanted Juliette to marry Jaime. Then, she heard that he had a girlfriend whom he had been dating for three years. The girl cfrom an ordinary family, with no background or connections. She was clearly not the right match for Jain Perla's mind. How could she allow such a girl to marry into the Herman family? So she went to Mariela and humiliated her severely.

She said back then, "How dare you want to marry into the Herman family? Don't you have any self- acknowledgment?" At that time, she had thought that Mariela was only with Jafor his money.

She had thought that Mariela was just a gold digger daydreaming about marrying into a wealthy family. No matter how well she pretended, she could never be respectable.

Perla had spoken to Mariela with an air of superiority.

"You don't need to pretend in front of me. I know exactly what you are thinking. It is true that Jay is popular with girls, and it is not easy for you to meet another rich young man like him. He must have spent a lot of money on you, right?" "What are you pretending? I have seen many girls like you, who talk in one manner and act in another. You said you were not interested in money. If so, why did you choose to approach Jay?" "I'm here today to tell you that the Herman family is not a that the Herman family is not a family that anyone can marry into. It is impossible for you to marry Jay!" "Juliette is the woman I have in mind as my daughter-in-law. Her family and ours are very Besides, she was Jay's first love. I suggest you drop the idea, leave early, pack your things, and make room for Juliette." close.

Perla had said many similar things to humiliate Mariela, for the purpose of making her aware of her own identity and not to hope for what she should not hope for.

Thinking of this, Perla becextremely regretful.

She hurriedly explained, "No, I didn't mean to do that at the time. Marie, letexplain. I thought you were just..." Halfway through speaking, Perla stopped suddenly.

82.8% Chapter 678 She had thought Mariela was just a poor girl with no family background and was a gold digger. Perla could never let Mariela know about it.

"What?" Mariela's cold, clear eyes were fixed eyes were fixed upon her.

Perla hesitated and remained silent for a long time.

Mariela chuckled and said, "You thought I was just a gold digger and was with Jafor his money, right?" Perla guiltily lowered her head and avoided looking at Mariela.

A Mariela said with an indifferent expression, "Actually, I once thought about bringing Jaback to New York to meet my family and also considered investing in the Herman Group." At this, Perla suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of shock. "Then why didn't you do so?" If she had said earlier that she was the daughter of the richest person in New York, Perla wouldn't have thought of marrying Jato Juliette.

If Jahad married Mariela back then, he would have been the son-in-law of the richest person in New York. He wouldn't have ended up broke and in debt.

Perla was indeed regretful.

Hearing Perla's question, Mariela smiled and said, "Because your son thinks the sas you. He didn't think I was good enough for him." Perla stood in disbelief.

Mariela said coldly, "Betraying the sincerity of others will never have a good ending. You can leave, I won't help you." 1 "I shouldn't have treated you like that before, and I apologize to you. I'm really sorry, I mean it..." Perla's eyes filled for an instant with tears.

She pleaded, "I can be your servant. You can askto do whatever you please. If you still hold a grudge against the past, you can humiliate me, too. Please help us." The Herman family's real estate and vehicles had been seized and impounded by the court, and their bank cards had been frozen.

Though Perla had sold out all her jewelry, branded bags, and clothes at the second-hand market, there was little left after Eason's medical bills were paid. The money barely covered the basic needs of the entire family. She and her family had moved to a cheap rental flat in an urban village.

She had never lived in such a place in her life. There wasn't even an elevator, and she had to climb the stairs to get up and down. Occasi ally, there were cockroaches and rats in the flat.

The servants had already been dismissed, and Perla had to cook for herself every day. The dishes she made were hard to swallow, so she becmuch thinner during this period.

13:42 82.8% M She had gone to everyone who used to be Jaand Eason's friends for help.

No one was willing to help.

With no other option left, she finally turned to Mariela.

Perla becagitated, and her voice unconsciously raised a lot, with a hint of sobbing.

In an instant, passers-by in the hospital all looked at them.

Mariela said coldly, "My family is not short of servants. It's useless for you to beghere. I'm actually glad to see your family suffer like this

Mariela looked at Perla with a sullen face."I'm sorry, Ms. Olsen. I have never actively tried to create om for tried to difficulties for others, but I am a grudge-holder. You have hurtin the past, and now I want to settle this score with you." "What do you mean? Are you saying that you are behind the bankruptcy of the Herman Group?" Perla stopped crying and widened her eyes.

Mariela said calmly, looking at Perla with a smile, "That's right. Your former humiliation ofwas only one of the reasons which ledto take revenge upon your family. Your beloved son's collaboration with the Stark family's adopted daughter to work for the Stark family's illegitimate child almost caused my family's ruin. Making your family go bankrupt is my counterattack." Perla's expression instantly turned ferocious."How dare you! Mariela! I'm gonna kill you!" At Mariela's words, Perla realized that it was impossible for her to help. Instantly, Perla changed her attitude and started cursing Mariela.

More and more people gathered around to look on with interest.

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