A Graduation Gift

Chapter 251 The Trap (Part Four)

Even back home, Ivy was still in a daze. She couldn't even hear Jill, who called her multiple times from the living room.

"Ivy, what happened to you?"

Jill asked as she walked toward the absent-minded-looking Ivy to check on her. She touched her shoulder and realized she was trembling. She instantly figured something was horribly wrong.

"What are you thinking about? Is everything okay? I thought you had fun with Lionel last night. Also, don't you have to work in Miss Ke's studio today?"

Jill suspiciously scanned Ivy's face, trying to make out what was wrong.

"Aunt Jill, I am okay. I have caught a cold, and Miss Ke has given me permission to rest for two days."

Even with her heart crumbling, Ivy managed to force a smile, focusing her eyes on Jill's face.

"Should I call a doctor for you? If you are planning for getting pregnant, please take your medicine cautiously!"

Jill got alerted instantly upon learning Ivy was sick, already worried about her grandson more than she was for her.

"I am fine, and I am not pregnant yet…" Ivy retorted.

Bitterness engulfed her body as she explained herself to Jill. There wasn't a single person in Tang family who truly cared for her. Even Jill, who at least seemed to be close to her on the surface, was only concerned about the baby she hadn't even conceived yet.

"Okay then, go up and rest now,"

Jill said, almost too hurriedly. She then turned around to enjoy her daily soaps, breaking into a hearty laughter.

Dejected, Ivy trudged back to her room.

She lay on the bed and closed her eyes. However, a myriad of thoughts swirled in her mind. She tried hard to fall asleep but just couldn't.

The series of events played in front of her eyes, reminding her of what had happened in the cottage. She felt disgusted.

That man might have touched her body...If Lionel came to know about this...

What a horrifying thought!

'No, I can't let anyone find out about this. If it is disclosed, everything I have will be gone, including my stay in Tang family!' she thought in fear.

The only way out for her was to have a baby with the Tang blood as soon as possible, no matter what it meant for her. Only after having the baby, she would get the chance to marry into Tang family and continue to enjoy the extravagant life that she had right now!

She recalled the wonder in Lionel's eyes last night, and told herself in her heart, 'I need to discuss things with Amanda more often. What she has offered really works. I have to be able to assist Lionel in his business, so that he can feel my importance in his life!'

But, Ivy didn't know she was deceived. While Ivy tried to recover from the recent events at home, Amanda threw a stuffed envelope toward the man in front of her, back at the cottage. The heavy envelope thudded on the desk.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

"Here's the money I promised. Leave G City for some time. You can go back to A City to hide yourself if you want."

Amanda folded her arms and shot a disdainful look at the man in delight.

"Yes, yes. Thank you Miss Ke. If you have a simple and pleasant job like this in the future, please look for me!" the man replied excitedly as he picked up his reward.

He opened the envelope slightly and peeked inside. A broad smile came upon his lips.

"Well, it is indeed an easy job to simply lie. But keep your mouth shut about it, or I'll make you regret having the ability to speak!"

Amanda came off completely different from her usual soft and easy-going self. A sharp light seemed to emanate from her eyes, with a look so cold that it could make people freeze.

"Yes, yes. I will stay silent about it. After all, I still have to rely on you Miss Ke, in the future."

He nodded and placed the envelope under his arm, his eyes filled with avarice.

After he left, Amanda turned to the steward and ordered, "Sell this house as soon as possible. I don't care even if it is sold at a lower price. I don't want anyone to be able to trace me through this house!"

Amanda frowned with a calculative expression on her face.

"Yes, Miss. I will settle this as fast as I can."

The steward was composed and calm, as always. Having been her personal steward for over twenty years, he had a clear idea of what he was supposed to do and how he was supposed to behave.

Having settled everything, Amanda prepared to leave. She didn't want to get herself involved so she asked the steward under her command to do it, for it would not raise any suspicion against her.

The sea breeze kissed her face and blew her hair into waves. Staring at the endless sea, she smiled proudly and joyfully.

'Poor Cassandra! You really think it's easy to compete with me for Rufus, huh? What I'm capable of is far beyond your imagination!' she exclaimed inside.

Cassandra hadn't expected Whitney to come to her office to meet her.

She was now sitting on the couch with a casual look and sipping from the coffee that was served by Cassandra's assistant.

"Mrs. Zheng, I didn't expect you to come back to the city so suddenly. If you had told me earlier, I would have arranged for someone to pick you up," Cassandra said.

She wore an apologetic look. If Whitney hadn't signed the agreement to transfer her shares to Cassandra, the Qin Group would never have stayed with Qin family, which was why Cassandra was grateful for her help.

"I have been back for quite some time already. Today, I decided to come and take a look at how Qin Group's doing. After all, it is the place my husband had once striven at."

Whitney wore a mild smile as she sat and spoke elegantly.