Chapter 157 Jealousy
âAlright, you guys wait for me!â Rosalie knew that Dempsey wasnât here, so it didnât make sense for her
to continue pestering. âHugh, donât regret it!â
She glared at Hugh fiercely and then turned around and walked away.
Just at that moment, Arlene pretended to casually stretch out her leg, causing Rosalie to immediately
take a tumble.
âWith a chuckle, the maids watching the show burst into laughter.â
Rosalie grimaced in pain, and tears of humiliation streamed down her
cheeks.
She clenched her teeth, stood up, and walked away without looking
back.
She would take revenge!
After Rosalie left, Hugh was somewhat absent-minded.
Arlene noticed his abnormality and did not continue to inquire.
She was able to return to the Clayton family, thanks to Rosalieâs efforts. The biggest difference
between her and Rosalie was that she was obedient.
Dempsey persuaded her to marry Hugh, and she did her best to please him. Besides, Hugh was an
internet celebrity and not bad-looking. Even if there were some scandals, who hasnât had a girlfriend
before?
She was clear-headed and knew that this was the only way back to the
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Clayton family. She had to seize it.
âHugh, we are getting engaged next week, and I would like to invite Ms. Lloyd over,â she gently tugged
at Hughâs sleeve, her voice tender.
âWhy call her over?â Hughâs body tensed, and a hint of coldness appeared on his handsome face.
Arlene was chilled by his cold expression.
These days, Hugh has left her with the impression of being gentle, nowhere near being fierce.
Hugh saw Arlene looking frightened, he restrained his coldness and smiled, saying, âShe doesnât get
along with your family, the Clayton family. Letâs not invite her to our engagement, I have a bad
impression of her.â
He remembered that Claudia had tricked him multiple times and knew about his relationship with the
caregiver.
The invisible bomb that he feared the most was Claudia.
Fortunately, she severed ties with the Friedan family and became associated with the Clayton family.
Although Claudia alone was not to be feared, it did not mean that he was willing to approach this
woman voluntarily.
Arlene, however, disagreed: âShe was not at odds with the Clayton family, but with Rosalie.â
She had a long-term perspective. Although Claudia had severed ties with the Friedan family, she was,
after all, Edmondâs ex-wife.
Before the Lamont family, there was the Friedan family. This person had to win her over. Besides, the
enemy of my enemy is my friend. If
she became friends with Claudia, it would also benefit her own
position.
Hugh saw that she had made up her mind, with a furrowed brow, wanting to say something, but then he
saw Mrs. Zhang bringing
breakfast.
âLetâs have breakfast first, I made all of this,â Arlene said, turning toward the dining table.
Hugh saw the situation and had no choice but to give up.
Wyvernport, Hawk Heights, sunny and breezy.
A Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly drove into the parking lot, with people occasionally exclaiming and
taking photos.
Several people sitting in the car had long been accustomed to it. In the exclusive elevator, Elva sat in a
wheelchair, being pushed by a young maid.
This is a maid specially hired by the Friedan family for her. She has already had an amputation and has
been fitted with a prosthetic limb, but she still needs some time to recover before she can walk like a
normal person.
Thomas stood with Ervin, surrounding her like her protectors.
Looking at herself in the mirror inside the elevator, Elva clenched her fingers tightly, for a moment
thinking she had returned to the past.
In the past, she used to be adored by the Friedan family, but nowâ¦
âHere we are.â As the elevator doors opened, Waldron rushed out like a gust of wind.
Ervin smiled apologetically, following closely behind.
Only Thomas and Derrick were still standing by Elvaâs side.
The door was open, and when Thomas and his friends walked in, Waldron and Ervin were already
sitting on the balcony, starting to enjoy their tea.
Ever since Elva entered the door, her gaze wandered around. Such a flat in Wyvernport would cost at
least tens of millions.
âI envy my sister so much. Ervin hasnât even bought me a house after all these years!â
As soon as Elva spoke, Claudia couldnât help but burst into laughter.
Derrick chuckled and said, âIf you like it, Derrick will also give you a set next time.â
Waldron snorted twice and sarcastically said, âThen why donât you also give Claudia a set?â
Derrick frowned, âDidnât you guys give it to her?â
The implicit meaning is that there was no intention to give Claudia a gift.
Waldron sneered a few times in anger and glanced at Elva sideways, saying, âThis house was not
given by us, it was given by Horace.â
He didnât intend to hide it from Claudia, anyway she would know sooner or later.
When Elva heard that it was from Horace, her face froze and her voice trembled slightly, âWhy did
Horace send it to her?â
âOf course, it was a token of love!â Waldronâs lips curled up.
Elvaâs face instantly turned pale.
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Her liking for Horace was no secret to her family a long time ago, but Horaceâs attitude was very clear.
Even though Claudia had already cut ties with the Friedan family, he still chose Claudia. He even
feared that she would have nowhere to live, so he gave her a house!
Jealousy, sadness, and pain were like little insects, crazily gnawing at her.
Waldron coldly stared at Derrick, who had the same frozen expression on his face. âWhatâs with that
expression of yours? Is it too much to ask for you to give Claudia a house, considering sheâs your own
sister?â
Derrick pursed his lips and remained silent.
Biological sisters and adopted sisters, they have different names and their attitudes should also be
completely different.
Thinking about how Elva has taken over the family project now, while Claudia has given up her shares,
Derrick cleared his throat and said, âItâs not too much, justâ¦..
âI didnât need it,â Claudia refused coldly, âI donât want everything that people give me.â
The implicit meaning is that even if Derrick were to give it, she would not want it.
Her words darkened Derrickâs face, and a hint of coldness pursed his thin lips.
Alright, we are all family, stop arguing and letâs have dinner first,â Thomas said with a gloomy face.
He thought Claudia would have a hard time outside and had to give in to him, but he didnât expect
someone would give her a house.
Seeing her living in such a comfortable house, Thomas couldnât help
but have a better impression of Horace.
This kid didnât come for Claudiaâs identity.
The dishes on the wooden table were all home-cooked meals, but the aroma was already wafting, the
colors were beautiful, and they looked appetizing.
As everyone took their seats and prepared to start, Claudia whispered, âWait a moment.â
Waldronâs hand holding the fork paused for a moment, and then he put it down and asked loudly,
âSister, just say what you want to say. We are family, no need to be polite.â
Waldronâs joyful attitude left Thomas and Elva with numerous questions in their minds.
âIs there any good news to announce?â Elva put down her fork and touched the laxative in her pocket,
smiling softly.
Thomas had already been wary of Claudia, but she didnât mind adding fuel to the fire.
As long as this meal was eaten, everyoneâs attitude toward Claudia would only worsen.
Claudia looked at Elvaâs impatient appearance, her crimson lips slightly curved, exuding an irresistible
charm.
She was wearing a simple shirt, which made her look even more elegant and capable under the
sunlight. There was a hint of charm and confidence in her, making it hard for people to look away.
âOf course, there was good news, and this good news was also related to my younger sister.â
Elvaâs eyelids twitched at the gentler tone of her voice.
Claudia had a bad feeling when her sister called her âsisterâ just like she always did, not with much
sincerity but rather to mock her.
Now, Claudia calling her sister is definitely not a good thing.
Claudia smiled, glanced at Elva, and then took out a box from under the table.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Claudia opened the box,
revealing a dilapidated phone, but upon closer inspection, it could be recognized as Emilyâs.
âDa mn it, Momâs phone got fixed. You tell me, isnât this good news?â