NovelOnlineOlivia went downstairs in the morning and saw snewspapers scattered on the coffee table. She glanced at the headlines, which read: ["Dispute Between Yancey Bank and Harris Group Escalates. Brothers-in-law BecFoes."] The news shocked her.
Just then, Alisa approached her and said, "Ma'am, your father sent over sfood." Hearing this, Olivia cout of her daze and noticed Alisa holding a container. She put the newspaper down and asked, "Oh, what did he send?" "Your favorite," Alisa replied, opening the container to reveal plum jam.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNormally, this would have made Olivia very happy, but she felt too down to enjoy it. She asked Alisa to just put it in the fridge.
Alisa smiled and asked, "Would you like snow?" Distracted by the news, Olivia replied, "I'll have it once it's cold." Alisa took the food to the kitchen.
Left alone, Olivia stared at the headline again, wondering if it could really be true.
* Tyler and Naomi decided to visit the Jones family. Hillary had been worried about their relationship, but to her relief, they seemed closer than ever. She was thrilled they were visiting together. In the kitchen, Hillary was giving orders to the maids for the day's meals.
Darren walked in and remarked, "You see, Tyler and Olivia aren't like you think. Olivia isn't bad at all." He had always defended Olivia, not wanting Hillary to misunderstand her.
Hillary scoffed. "Everyone knows you're biased. But letsay this, she's no angel, but she doesn't have the guts. If she ever tries something, I'd like to see it." "What-" Darren started, taken aback by her harsh words.
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She dismissed his annoyance, "I don't see why you defend her when she's not even a legitimate daughter." "You're unbelievable," he retorted, always losing this argument.
Hillary ignored him and continued to check the crab on the table, deciding to clean it thoroughly. Realizing his words had no effect, Darren left the kitchen.
Tyler and Naomi arrived around 10 am. Hillary greeted them with open arms, unable to hide her joy. Darren, feeling conflicted, followed quietly behind.
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