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“That was the happiest and most joyful day of my life. Who would have known, fortune hides behind
misfortune.”
William also didn’t know what he thought of, and his expression becmelancholic.
“What happened next?” Thea asked.
William remained silent for a long time. His eyes, which even concealed their radiance when he was sick, were
dim at this
moment.
“Jade, although my father was born into a wealthy family, he didn’t like my family at all. Growing up in that kind
of family, my father had significant character flaws, and | couldn't trust the people around me.”
“So, when your grandfather askedto cback hand take over the Fletcher family business, | actually
had a bad feeling in my heart. Before coming back home, | made sarrangements: | handed over all the
money | had saved at that tto your aunt, and | entrusted her solemnly: if | couldn't cback, please make
sure she takes care of Sophia and our daughter. With the money and properties combined, there is a total of one
billion, I think it should be enough for you and your daughter to live a lifetime.”
Thea’s face turned pale all of a sudden.
Why did Victoria's mother beg her to go out and beg every day, even though her father gave her so much
money?
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“Dad, aren't you afraid of entrusting so much money to someone you don’t know? What if they turn out to be
untrustworthy?”
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William said, “At that time, | was also pressed for tand didn’t have more tto look for a trust. Besides,
your mother spoke highly of her Thea, and | trust your mother’s judgment.”
William seemed to realize something, and he asked Thea, “Didn't your aunt give you the money?”
Thea didn’t know how to speak up. If she told him that her mother had chosen to self-immolate after his
accident, and that the money he gave to her aunt had disappeared, her daughter would lead a turbulent life. She
was afraid that this sensitive man would be devastated.
After all, he had once devoted all his love to his wife and daughter.
“I don’t know. | just haven't heard my mom mention this money,” Thea lied.
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William sighed. “Although your aunt is crude, she has a simple mind. She wouldn't swallow this money.”
Thea felt sour in her heart.
Was Victoria's mother simple-minded?
She could not associate Victoria's mother with innocence, given the cruel abuse she inflicted upon her.
Thea no longer wanted to concern herself with the
whereabouts of that money, as it was all in the past. What she was more concerned about was the outcof
her parents’
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“Dad, what happened after you returned to the Fletcher family?”
William sighed, “My brother and | are half-brothers from the sfather. My father entrustedwith some
management authority in the company, which made my brother jealous. After all, | was a young and talented
mathematician, and my return was eagerly anticipated by everyone. My brother felt threatened by my position
and had someone tamper with my car. That day, when | went to see your mother, | happily brought her a lot of
her favorite food, but little did | know that the car would break down... I had an accident.”
“Fortunately, | didn’t die immediately. | called your mom and cruelly told her that we were breaking up, and
advised her to find a good man to marry in the future.”
William said this, and tears welled up in his eyes.
He covered his chest and said, “You have no idea how much it painedto say these words. | couldn't bear to
see her marry another man, and | couldn't bear for my daughter to call another man ‘dad’. But since | can’t be
her support, | can only make a heartless decision and end things with her. Otherwise, with your mother’s
affectionate nature, she may never be able to escape the shadow of my death in her lifetime.”
Thea closed her eyes, feeling an intense heartache. She felt pained by the helplessness of her father’s final
words.
| also feel sorry for the tragic fate of parents who loved each other but couldn't be together.
“Jade, your mother hasn't cto seefor so long. Has she
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already remarried?” William suddenly asked in a low voice.
His eyes looked particularly downcast.
Thea didn’t know how to answer.
The truth was much crueler than he had imagined.
“Dad, when you get better, | will take you to see Mom,” Thea could only vaguely deceive him.
William smiled. He did not continue to ask further.
He was very grateful to the heavens for being able to wake up after being in a coma for over twenty years and
having such a filial daughter. He was very content.
Thea left the ward only after William fell asleep.
She returned to the cold house, and Drake was still waiting for her in the living room.
Thea saw him looking somewhat surprised and asked, “It’s so late, why haven't you rested?”
Drake handed the parchment file bag to Thea and said, “Thea, these are the documents | have investigated on
the majority shareholders of the Fletcher Group. Especially those who showed interest in you today, one of them
indeed has a problem.”
“Who?” Thea asked cautiously.
“Raymond.”
Thea'’s face turned as white as paper in an instant.
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She had doubted anyone else, but she had never doubted Raymond. This shows that she had not cultivated
enough. caution.
Just because Jewel had been informed in advance that Raymond was the biggest competitor of the Fletcher
family, she subconsciously regarded the enemy’s enemy as a friend.
Ridiculous. How could one easily believe others?
Thea was frustrated, pulling her hair.
Drake comforted her, “Thea, times have changed, and you were not prepared for Raymond. However, it was
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKyler who planted the seed of Raymond a long, long tago. Raymond often clashed with Kyler’s father at the
company, giving the impression that they were not on good terms. But if you dig deeper, you will discover that
no matter how much Raymond angered Kyler’s father, he could never get rid of him. That's because Raymond is
Kyler’s illegitimate child. That's also why Kyler’s father was willing to promote Raymond.”
Thea looked at Drake in shock and said, “Illegitimate child?”
Drake nodded.
The Fletcher family has always portrayed themselves as a harmonious and loving family. So even though Jewel's
mother only gave birth to Jewel, the Fletcher family showed special affection towards Jewel. However, the truth is
that Kyler’s father favored sons over daughters and had been urging his son to find a surrogate mother in order
to have heirs for the Fletcher family. However, Kyler has a low sperm survival rate, and after so many years, only
one child, Raymond, has been born. Therefore, Kyler’s father cherishes this grandson dearly. The rumors
circulating outside about discord within the
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Thea patiently listened and felt that the wealthy family was nothing more than a grand palace . However,
she realized that her cultivation was not enough, and her heart needed to be even stronger, colder, and more
ruthless.
“Raymond?” Thea muttered, her lips curling mischievously. “Raymond is a sharp sword that Kyler’s father has
honed for ten years. He will surely use it to cut off the thorn in my eye. And how should | respond?”
Drake said, “Thea, with just one word from you, | can have him eliminated.”
Thea said, “Killing a thousand enemies will result in eight hundred casualties. That is a last resort.”
“Thea, do you have a better plan?”
Thea said, “Why not turn the tables?”
Drake chuckled, “Although this plan is good, I'm afraid my Thea, being innocent and kind-hearted, couldn't
outsmart that cunning fox couple.”
Thea glanced at Drake and said, “Don’t you trust me?”
Drake quickly changed his words, “Sister is mighty. When sister takes action, it’s like two in one. Thea, let's use
this plan.”
Thea listened to Drake's flattery and smiled contentedly.
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