Marshall's expression remained icy , and he didn't even look up . " The Burton family has no need for servants who hallucinate . " Hearing this , the servants were stunned into silence . They knew Priscilla had no background to speak of . She was from a remote village with only a middle school education . Ever since her marriage into the family , she had been ridiculed as a social climber , a constant source of displeasure for Marshall and utter disdain for his mother , Winona Becker . How could a woman like that possibly know anyone who owned a single luxury car ? Those cars were so expensive that even owning one was already something . Yet they had actually seen over a hundred of them . They must have been mistaken . Fearful of losing their jobs , they immediately apologized and never dared to mention the incident again . At the same time , the motorcade sped through the storm before gliding to a halt before an extravagant estate . Dozens of bodyguards emerged in unison . One opened the door of the lead stretch Lincoln , and they formed two impeccable lines on both sides . Simon Russell , the Langstaff family's housekeeper , ran out at once . When his eyes fell upon Priscilla , they welled with emotion . 08.071 Chapter 2 " Ms. Langstaff ! Finally ... You've finally come back ! " 1288 Wouchers Priscilla gave a faint smile , her tone carrying the weight of undeniable authority . " Yes , Simon . I'm back . In the next second , her mother , Daisy Greenwood , stepped out . "Cilla ? Is it really you ? " The sight of the silver in Daisy's hair made Priscilla choke , tears welling up uncontrollably . " Mom , I'm so sorry . I've been a terrible daughter . I promise I'll never run away again . " Three years ago , she had fallen for Marshall . Upon hearing that he was looking for a wife withou ad resolutely married him against her family's opposition while miding her true identity . This book had been added on your bookshelf . She had thought she had found true love , only to have her devotion trampled into the dirt . Now , she finally realized how foolish she had been . She was the chosen one , standing out in every aspect , yet she had willingly diminished herself , playing the role of a despised , nominal wife for three years . How ridiculous ! Of course , Daisy knew Priscilla's true capabilities . Priscilla , a double doctorate graduate from Harvard , was a woman of both strategy and grit , widely acknowledged as a rare business prodigy . 24.00 % 08 070 Chapter 2 288 Vouchers Yet , three years ago , for the sake of love , she had bad her brilliance to become a humble housewife . Seeing that Priscilla had finally cast off the blinders of love , Daisy held her hand excitedly . " Finally , you're back , Cilla . You have no idea - the past three years under Eddie's leadership have plunged Wonder Group into multiple severe crises . " Eddie Langstaff was Priscilla's cousin . Thinking of how frivolous and irresponsible Eddie was , Priscilla wasn't surprised to hear this . Her eyes glinted with frosty determination . " Don't worry , Mom . Now that I'm back , I won't let him do anything stupid . " Wonder Group was her grandfather's legacy , and she wouldn't allow anyone to jeopardize it . The next day , the news of Priscilla's return spread across the entire group . Several years ago , prior to his passing , Priscilla's grandfather had entrusted the vast Wonder Group to her . With her ruthless acumen , she had saved the company from crisis , purging all the ill - intentioned figures who had sought to exploit the power vacuum after her grandfather's death . But she soon disappeared after that . Now that she had returned , everyone was so curious about her . After three years of silence , Eddie had presumed Priscilla was no longer a threat to his position as CEO . Even now , with news of her return spreading through the company , he stubbornly remained entrenched in the CEO's office , refusing to budge . 08 07 Chapter 2 To him , she was just a delicate woman without any connections or resources - what could she possibly do ? He had always resented their grandfather for insisting on leaving the group to her . 1288 Vouchers Just before she left three years ago , Priscilla had placed a few trusted allies in key positions within Wonder Group . But Eddie , wielding his power as CEO , had purged them from the company and officially named himself the acting CEO . Now , of course , he had no intention of handing everything over to her so easily . But soon , the door to the office opened . Four bodyguards clad in black walked in , dismantled his workspace , and threw his things away in silence . Then two of them lifted him up in his chair and were about to carry him out . " Let go ! Didn't you hear me ? Let go ! " Just then , a slender woman in a Chanel suit entered , her dark hair and rosy lips captivating . She took off her sunglasses , smiling , " Eddie , it's been a while . Do you like my gift for you ? " " Priscilla ! What makes you think you can kick me out ? " Eddie was so furious that his face turned livid . She slowly took out a document . " This . " As Eddie's gaze fell upon it , he fell silent immediately . It was their grandfather's will , stating clearly that Wonder Group was to 74 94 % 08-07 Chapter 2 be inherited by Priscilla . 268 Vouchers Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!