Chapter 46 : Misunderstandings and T … Chapter 46 : Misunderstandings and Truths Bella took a sip of coffee , denying the claim . Brother and sister fighting ? Never heard of it . Lily leaned back , her gaze dropping to the floor . She noticed Bellas foot tapping nervously a telltale sign of her habitual lying . Since youre not being truthful , Sister Bella , theres no point in continuing this conversation . Lily picked up her bag , ready to leave . Bella quickly stopped her , forcing her back down . She sighed dramatically . Its not that I wont tell you , its just … difficult . I dont know the full story . I asked Amy , but she Janson . Thats all I know . Wasnt forthcoming . Something about Mr. Bella was telling the truth . Shed tried to mediate between the siblings , but Amy had said their argument involved their father , it was family business , implying Bella should stay out of it . Given the implication of Mr. Jansons involvement , Bella dared not intervene further , fearing shed offend both parties . Lynch , please dont ask Mr. Janson about this . Im not even sure if its true ; I might have misunderstood , Bella pleaded , fearing that ingratiating herself with Lily would backfire if it angered John . They continued chatting , Bella sharing stories about John and his ex wife , subtly to win Johns heart , Lily should emulate his former wife . gesting that Lily listened attentively , though her mind had wandered . After parting ways with Bella , she pondered the childrens argument stemming from their father . What could it be ? She had asked John before , and he was clueless . * Im completely lost . * Back home , Lily opened an email from Nodi . Hed contacted several sellers interested in selling their porcelain collection , forwarding the photos . There were five pieces , sparking immediate inspiration in Lily . She replied to Nodi , expressing her interest in negotiating a price . Lily wasnt short of money ; she wasnt dependent on John . She lacked business acumen but had an exceptional eye for investments . Bella , despite her questionable character , had successfully managed North Star . Nodis auction house , too , flourished internationally . Lily had invested in more than just those two ventures back in the day . Many of the private messages on her Facebook account came from people shed supported . Her initial investments had yielded returns exceeding a hundredfold . Even Lily herself marveled at the remarkable success of her investments . In her study , she sketched on her tablet . Drawing calmed her . The porcelain pieces ignited her creativity , and she was soon lost in her work . John arrived home from work , only then did she realize it was late . J Why didnt you eat ? He scooped her into his arms , his voice like that of a parent chiding a disobedient child . Lily had instructed the housekeeper not to disturb her before she came out , so the housekeeper , despite having prepared dinner , hadnt dared to knock . John had found the dinner reheated multiple times . Hed been told she hadnt eaten lunch or dinner and hadnt even changed clothes . 12.2 % Menu Chapter 46 : Misunderstandings and T … Pretty , right ? Lily showed him her latest drawing . John squinted . Beautiful . He pressed further , Is it a stomach problem , or something upsetting you ? He gently caressed her belly . Youve lost weight . Lily laughed . She couldnt have lost weight that fast ; shed simply skipped two meals . Seeing her smile , Johns brow relaxed . He kissed her lips . Did Bella upset you ? Dont see her anymore . Let me handle it . Dont hur else . self over someone Lily was about to mention her meeting with Bella when she asked , How did you know I saw Bella ? John rested his chin on her head , his dark eyes twinkling . I guessed . You were planning to meet , werent you ? Lily responded with an Oh , pulling away to look at him . Bella said the kids argument was about you . She wasnt going to be sentimental about her fake friendship with Bella ; it was all pretense ; she was bound to spill the tea . Shed mentally crossed out her promise not to tell John , erasing the agreement . Because of me ? Why ? I dont know . Bella wasnt John expressed his confusion , It was just a vague hint . mirroring hers .. John pulled her back into his embrace . She might be wrong . The children are in contact with her , but not that close . They dont tell her everything . Seeing Lilys silence , he to Ill ask them tomorrow . Andy wont say anything . Shed asked at the Wilson familys party , asked at the Wilson familys party , and gotten nothing . As for Amy… Dont contact your daughter for a while . Lets deal with the Brown family situation first . John agreed , shifting the topic to Amy . Those thugs are going to the Brown house tomorrow . They dont know Amys identity ; they just know shes rich . Theyll likely attack her . Amy had called to ask for the money repayment . The thugs had waited until nightfall , but Amy was too distraught over the lost million dollars to show up … Later events distracted her until she remembered . She didnt money and had blocked their number . have ave the The thugs , annoyed at the delay and feeling cheated , planned to retaliate . John had been monitoring them and learned of their plan to vandalize the Brown house . He shared the information with Lily , partly to change the subject . Lily already knew ; the thugs , wanting extra money , had contacted the housekeeper . Lily messaged Amy yes , theyd exchanged contact information due to their bet . She suggested Amy leave to avoid the conflict and protect herself . The Brown family had little to lose ; the thugs , might vandalize the house and threaten David Brown . But Amys presence would change things ; as a woman , she would be vulnerable . The thugs could The thugs could easily hurt her . Lily let Amy decide , without mentioning the bodyguards discreetly protecting her . Listening to Lilys message , Amy was stunned , listening twice . Lilys calm analysis felt surprisingly caring . It lacked Lindseys tenderness , yet felt far more intense . Hearing about the thugs , Amy immediately decided to leave to avoid them . Shed sensed Hansons in getting her back home . He hadnt said it directly , but she felt he wanted to use their urgency 12.2 % Chapter 46 Misunderstandings and T … Menu past feelings to get money from the Jansons . Hed meticulously outlined her post Janson survival strategy , including tuition and future employment . Was it out of kindness ? Amy wasnt sure . But Hansons materialistic approach felt disillusioning . This wasnt the Hanson she admired . This money obsessed Hanson was no different from anyone else . before Hanson could do amply resent him . Torn For a moment , Amy felt her bet had failed , that her feelings had cha anything . But hed acted out of concern for her , and she couldn between conflicting emotions , Amy felt apathetic , unable to move forward or backward . The next day , Amy left , using a family matter as an excuse . The thugs arrived in the afternoon , leaving the Brown house in ruins . Hanson returned from work to find the house trashed . He quietly cleaned up . When Amy returned , he asked her what happened ; she said shed waited outside the villa . Perhaps because shed followed his advice , Hanson offered suggestions on how she could force the Jansons to take her back , playing the victim to gain sympathy . Amy found Hanson utterly alien , stripped of his ethereal charm , revealed as materialistic and crass . Seeing Amys silence , Hanson thought she had listened and said , Amy , think about it . Im doing this for you . Ill go now . After he left , Amy stared at the door , confused . Had Hanson used those tactics on her before ? Late that night , Amy booked a flight to the coast . She needed time to clear her head . She didnt think about how Hanson would react to her leaving . Lily received the news soon after . Her daughter was certainly experiencing a complex emotional urmoil , beyond mere heartbreak ; it was likely akin to the disappointment of a fan whose idol had fallen from grace . A trip would be good for her , to clear her head and get over her infatuation . Lily yawned , glancing at the clock : 2 : 30 AM . John wasnt in bed . He wasnt in the bathroom either . Lily , now more awake , gently opened the bedroom door , spotting light spilling from under the study door . John was at it again ! When hed first taken over the company , hed often sneak into the study after putting her to sleep , only to be caught by Lily several times . John ! We agreed . If you have work , do it first. You dont need to stay with me . It wastes time , and youll wear yourself out ! Lily stood at the door , hands on her hips , looking displeased . Johns scrolling hand froze . He smiled sheepishly , Busted . He embraced her , heading towards the bedroom . Ill make sure not to do it again . I just finished work ; lets go to bed . If youre working late , sleep in the office break room … Lily couldnt help but scold him . He didnt take care of his health at all . Shed been watching over him , but during her fifteen year absence , who knows how hed managed . Yes , yes , everything Lily says … 11 The bedroom door closed . The study computer , after a minute of inactivity , went into sleep mode and locked the screen . Before the screen went black , the last image was surveillance footage of Lily and Bella in the cafe … California University was abuzz . First , the upcoming anniversary celebration was generating considerable excitement . The school was pulling out all the stops , inviting various media outlets 12.2 % Chapter 46 : Misunderstandings and T … and celebrities . Menu a dean . Second , there was Michael . Michael was infamous for his misdeeds , from brawling and harassing female students to vandalism . Many students at California University were wealthy , but why was Michael so arrogant and lawless ? He had an uncle who was The dean of California University was unlike those at ordinary universities . He held significant power . Michael had gotten away with numerous offenses . Students ! existence , never expecting him to suddenly drop out . ecome numb to his Wealthy students whispered that Michaels family was facing a crisis ; his fathers company collapsed , and he might be going to jail . had The two classmates whod gone to the auction with Andy were shocked . So , their classmates family was really that influential ! They had discussed the incident afterward . Michael had just caused trouble on campus . Andy had ignored him . But at the auction , many influential people were present ! Andys family , upon certainly deal with hearing about their sons bullying , would Michael . Despite their detaion , their classmates remained skeptical . The two classmates them : Watch . Michael be a month ! This was partly out of frustration ; Andy was clearly a wealthy young master . Why couldnt people believe them ? Michael had dropped out . dismissing their predi The two classmates elated , but even more frustrated when no one believed them , as mere luck . Blind to talent ! one classmate remarked . azy fans ! Another student scoffed , Youre just By the way , didnt the school have for spaces parents to attend the ceremony ? Andy asked the Student Association president for two tickets . His parents are coming ; well see then ! Alright ! Lets wait and see ! The two classmates exchanged glances ; they firmly supported Andy . This wasnt about money ; Michael had led many to believe that Andy was pretentious , wearing fake brands . They felt that they were standing up for Andy , aming Andys wealth would discredit those accusations dred dollars ? Dare you bet ? Five Deal ! This wasnt about money ; it was Deut pride ! The two classmates didnt expect their zealous defense of Andy to annoy others , including Michaels entourage . They joined the bet , aiming to teach the two classmates a lesson and indirectly insult Andy . With the addition of these new participants , the two original classmates became the bookmakers . If they lost , theyd owe nearly fifty thousand doallars ! This was clearly illegal , so it changed to a wager of services , such as running errands , buying food , picking up packages , etc. The two classmates still agreed . Andy wasnt a fake rich kid! 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