Chapter 257
Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)
Chapter 257 Frank sent Rose back to Deepwater Bay. However, instead of going in together, he turned around and drove away At the entrance of the villa in Deepwater Bay, Rose looked at the back of the Porsche that was getting further and further away: She fell into deep thought. The car had already disappeared. She stood at the door in a daze for a long time before opening the door and entering the villa The Porsche left the downtown area and drove in a familiar direction. After driving for about 50 minutes, the car gradually. entered an area surrounded by large green plants. Grass covered half the lawn. Further in, one could see the courtyard, garden, pool, vegetable garden. The layout of every area had been planned out well.
It was obvious that the designer had spent a lot of effort. It also showed that the owner was picky with his tastes, The car stopped steadily in the parking spot in front of the villa. Frank unbuckled his seatbelt and got out.
As soon as he got out of the car, he was almost deafened by a thunderous sound. âGood afternoon, Mr. Roberts.â
The villa was like a fortress, surrounded by bodyguards. There were high-definition cameras covering the entire villa, with no blind spots. The Roberts family had built their fortune in a gray market, and it was inevitable that they would offend many people.
Frank took off his sunglasses and hung them on the collar in front of his chest. He put his hands in his pockets and looked at the two rows of bodyguards. He said, âI know youâve eaten your fill. You donât have to shout so loudly. Who are you trying to scare?â
âUnderstood, Mr. Roberts.â
Frank was speechless.
He stopped caring and strode into the villa. Today, he was not only here to solve the problem, but also to take precautions.
He looked around the living room and the room on the second floor. He had not been back for the old manâs birthday, he had sent his gift to the Roberts Group instead of returning home.
year. Previously, during The butler of the Roberts family villa hurriedly came out to welcome Frank when he saw him enter. He stood respectfully at the side. âMr. Roberts, youâre back. Iâll go inform Madam now.â
Frank simply grunted in agreement.
Not long after, a woman in a pink suit walked down from the second floor. It was impossible to tell her age. She had shoulder-length hair that was tied into a low ponytail, which made her look very capable. The first impression she gave off was her overbearing aura. There was no expression on her face. Even if there was one, it was cold and proud.
She slowly walked down the stairs in her high heels and said indifferently. âWhat brings you back?â
Frank turned a deaf ear and took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He took one out with his mouth and lit it up. Then, he crossed his legs and placed his hands on the back of the leather sofa. âDo you want a cigarette?â
The woman walked to the living room and sat down on the leather sofa opposite Frank. It was like a negotiation. She crossed her legs and leaned back casually with her hands crossed in front of her chest. She glanced at the cigarette between Frankâs fingers and said calmly, âI quit a long time ago.
Frank was silent for a few seconds. He exhaled a mouthful of smoke and sat up straight. âThereâs something I want to talk to you about.â
The woman was always calm. She exuded a sense of oppression and a powerful aura. âYouâre obviously here to talk to me about something. You couldnât possibly be here to visit your mother, could you?â
Frank stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray. He sat with his legs apart and rested his hands on his legs. After a few seconds, he said, âRose is back. Shouldnât you apologize to her?â
Upon hearing this, the wornanâs expression turned cold. However, she regained her composure in just a few seconds. âAll of you have thought that I was wrong for so many years. You think that Iâm wrong. Rose also thinks that Iâm wrong. However, I donât think that Iâm wrong. If it werenât for me, she would have been... Iâve been protecting her for so many years. Not only does she not thank me, but she also hates me. Does she have a brain?â
Frankâs expression also turned a little colder. He licked his lips and suppressed his emotions. âMom, can you rein in your desire to control others?
Youâre no longer the lady boss of the underworld like you were back then. Dad is no longer the boss. Youâre now in the Roberts family and engaged in a formal business, yet you still plan to control us like how you controlled your men back then. Do you think itâs appropriate? Rose is the result of the backlash. Havenât you realized it all these years?â
This was the first time Frank had said so much to his mother. In the past, no matter how she controlled him, he would stay a little longer if he could tolerate it or shut up and ignore her if he didnât.
After Rose left, Frank also moved out.
The only people who remained in the huge villa, which was built from scratch, were the Roberts family couple, as well as
their servants and bodyguard. It was less lively than it should be.
Frankâs every word surprised his mother. In just a second, she guessed, âYouâve fallen in love with a girl. Are you here to give me a heads-upâ
Frank did not admit or deny what she said. He pinched the space between his eyebrows and said, âIâm telling you about Rose. Itâs your fault for spying on her diary and installing surveillance cameras in her room. If you think youâre not in the wrong and donât plan to apologize to Rose, we wonât come back to this family anymore. Consider it as me having never been here today.â
Frank stood up as soon as he finished speaking. He tidied his clothes and strode out of the living room. It seemed that he had underestimated the situation.
He met his father, who had just returned home, as soon as he walked out the door. William stood at 5.9 feet and wore a black suit. He looked like Frank Seeing his sonâs gloomy expression and how he was about to leave in a hurry, he quickly stopped him. âFrank, where are you going?â
Frank stopped in his tracks and restrained his temper. âTm leaving. Go home and persuade her. Think of a way to persuade her if you want Rose to come home.â
William did not need to ask to know what the problem was. His head hurt. His daughter was his little darling. How could he not want his daughter to come home? He had been a powerful mafia boss back in the day, yet he could not settle his problems back at home. It would be embarrassing if word of this got out.
What choice did he have? His wife was still the decision-maker. He was destined to lose. One party had to back down when two strong personalities clashed, and he was the one who backed down.
William could already guess from his sonâs expression that the conversation between Frank and his mother ended on a sour note. Persuading Frank to stay would only deepen the conflict. âAlright, give me a few days and Iâll give you an answer.â
Frank curled his lips and teased, âDad, what youâre doing doesnât match your identity as a mafia boss at all.â
William said helplessly and waved his hand to dismiss hus son. âIt canât be helped. Your motherâs status as the lady boss is too strong Alright, you should go.â
Frank shrugged and walked to the car. He opened the car door and got in. He started the car and slowly drove out of the villa area.
After Frank left, William walked in and saw his wife sitting on the sofa drinking coffee. She looked very relaxed. However, only he knew that she would only drink coffee when she was frustrated and uneasy. She usually drank milk.
He slowly took off his suit jacket and placed it on the sofa. He sat beside Grace and gently took the coffee from her hand. He reminded her gently, âDonât drink coffee anymore. You wonât be able to sleep tonight if you drink it.â
He placed the cup back on the table and held her hand as he said, âWhy are you doing this? You were always asking around about Rose when she didnât come back. You even secretly went to Sapphire City to see her. Now that sheâs back, youâre doing this again. Grace, weâre already more than 50 years old. Weâve already passed the era of fighting and killing. What we want now is for our children to be healthy and safe. Itâs bliss to have them by our side.
âLook. Rose has been gone for so many years. Youâve also lost sleep for that for so many years. How long are you going to torture each other like this? Youâre stubborn. Rose is also stubborn. Frank is also stubborn. What do you think is going on? This family will be broken up if you continue to be stubborn. Rose wonât come home, and Frank wonât come home either. Thereâs only the two of us in such a big house. You donât even have anyone to talk to when I go to work.â
Just as the woman was about to speak, William interrupted her. âYou donât have to tell me that you still have a trusted aide. Would you have to suffer from insomnia if you can talk about this with your trusted aide?â
The womanâs expression changed, but she still glared at William in dissatisfaction. However, she did not stop him from speaking. How could someone who had lived for decades with her not know her temperament and thoughts? They were just more direct William continued with a smile on his face. âRoseâs personality is the same as yours. Itâs just that she grew up in a different era. If she was born in our era, I can guarantee that she would also be a big shot. She would definitely be able to inherit your mantle. Do you believe me?â
Grace gave Williamâs shoulder a heavy pat. âWhat are you thinking? When did I ever want this girl to take over my job? All these years, sheâs still living the life she wants.â
William smiled. âSee, youâve already let go. So why are you still holding your apology in! Frank must have come today to have a good talk with you, yet you did not give him a peaceful conversation. Frankâs temper isnât like Roseâs. He doesnât say everything out loud. He always keeps everything in his heart. He always has his own plans.â
Grace clenched her fists in a dilemma. She seemed to be considering something and was hesitant.
William continued, âWhy donât you apologize to Rose? She just thinks that youâve deprived her of her human rights and monitored her. She thinks that youâve violated her privacy. But then again, youâve indeed used the wrong method to protect her. Times are different, and the thoughts of our children are different because of that. Donât all the books now write about
privacy and freedom? Theyâre not like us in the past. We didnât even read books back then.â
Grace was an orphan. She had been abandoned at the entrance of an orphanage when she was born. Because of her stubborn personality, she would often be sent back to the orphanage after she was adopted. After that, the orphanage became too lazy to deal with that, so they simply raised her themselves.
After she became an adult, her life seemed to force her to the underworld. She unknowingly got into a fight with the then-boss of the underworld, William, over some territory. It was because of that fight that created a spark between them. Then, they merged their territories, and their underlings, who were originally hostile to each other, became good buddies.
When the two of them got married, their wedding was especially grand. There were countless underlings and many big shots congratulating them.
The Roberts family had a wide sphere of influence, so there were naturally many people who came to congratulate them. On the day of the wedding.
Grace took on Williamâs last name, It proved that Grace was no longer an orphan. She had become a member of the Roberts family. She would live as a member of the Roberts family, and she would die as a member of the Roberts family.
She was used to seeing the viciousness and ugliness of the human heart. After Grace gave birth to Rose, she wanted to protect her wholeheartedly.
She did not want Rose to be injured, nor did she want Rose to experience everything she had experienced.
Grace finally followed her heart and was moved. She smiled gently and said charmingly, âSince youâve tried your best. Iâll do as you wish, alright?â
William smiled brightly when he saw this. He no longer looked like the mafia boss from back then. âThatâs right. Everything will turn out fine if itâs prosperous at home. Donât you want your son and daughter to come back and have a good time? They are not young anymore. Theyâre almost at the age to get married. Youâll be so happy went that time comes. Hurry up and send Rose a message.â
Grace tilted her head and narrowed her eyes at William. She was speechless. âAre you afraid that Iâll go back on my word? My God. Iâm the lady boss after all. When have I even gone back on my word? L. Grace Roberts, never go back on my word*
William knew that his wife always meant what she said. Once she said it, she would definitely keep her word. However, shouldnât they settle this matter quickly? The atmosphere was right, and he had to take advantage of this rhythm.
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ï¤Chapter 256 My Ex-Wife Is A Big Shot In Disguise ï¤Chapter 227 The urge to send the message would pass after the atmosphere died down, and it would be difficult to persuade Grace again. He had not succeeded despite persuading Grace to apologize for so many years. It was rare that he had succeeded today.
He had to strike while the iron was hot.
Grace took her phone from the side of the sofa and was about to send a message, but her hand froze when she opened the chat interface. William was so anxious that he instructed from the side, âYou can first send Rose a message saying âI was wrong. I apologize to you. I apologize to you for what I did previously. Can you forgive me?â
William did not see Grace typing even after he finished speaking. He looked up and saw Grace glaring at him coldly. She had an unfriendly tone.
âWhy donât you come and do it?â
As she spoke, she even handed him her phone. William quickly waved his hand and smiled.
William said ingratiatingly, âNo need. You do it, Grace. Iâm just giving you a suggestion. Iâm just afraid that youâll have too hard a time thinking about what to say.â
Grace exposed him bluntly and rolled her eyes at him. âAre you afraid that Iâll say something I shouldnât and hurt your precious daughterâs heart?â
William was not embarrassed to be exposed. He picked up the glass that Grace had drunk from and took a sip of coffee. He urged. âSend it. The earlier the better.â
At this moment, William was like a supervisor. It was as if he would not leave until Grace sent the message. In the end, Grace typed what William said into the phone. Finally, she added, âI promise that I will not interfere with your relationship in the future. You can do whatever you want.â
She felt relieved after sending the message. When she put away her phone, she saw William smiling brightly at the side. Grace threw a pillow at him.
William was in a good mood and was not angry at all. He happily held Graceâs face and kissed it.
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