Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
As they walked through the fairy-tale-like beautiful garden and into the main hall, valuable calligraphy and antiques were seen everywhere.
Wasn’t it said that her family was very poor?
Mirabella’s gaze fell on a painting. Not long ago at an auction, this painting, “Return of the Kings,” had fetched a sky-high price of 30 million dollars! It was a masterpiece by a famous oil painter from five hundred years ago, and Mirabella could tell it was the real deal.
Seeing where Mirabella was looking, as if finding a topic, Louisa asked happily, “Bella, do you like that painting? Shall I have it hung in your room?”
“No need.” She was just surprised at the number of collections in the house. It was a pity that this painting of ‘Return of the Kings’ seemed out of place among that pile of modern art paintings.
“Bella, don’t you like it? Someone, take the painting down!” Kenneth immediately ordered after her.
The butler was somewhat reluctant. This painting called ‘Return of the Kings’ was originally hidden in the palace. It was a very rare and precious piece of art. However, the master was planning to take this painting down because of this ignorant Ms. Bennett!
Most importantly, this painting was Miss Serena’s favorite!
Mirabella sensed hostility from the butler’s eyes, which was clearly aimed at her. But she didn’t care, and casually gave a suggestion to her parents, “We can hang it in the room inside.”
Her gaze fell on a lounge not far away, where there were several works by the same artist, perfectly integrated with the old-fashioned and elegant style of the lounge, fully displaying the artistic taste.
But the butler was heartbroken. Such a precious painting should be hung out for people to appreciate. It seemed this country girl had no idea of the value of this painting!
“I think it’s a great idea to hang this painting in that room!” Louisa was the first to express support, “My daughter really has taste!”
“Bella, feel free to grab whatever you want – there’s an array of teas, fresh fruits, and delicious snacks. Make yourself at home.” Kenneth said indulgently.
Mirabella took a sip of her tea and savored it. This wasn’t the average black tea. It had the distinct flavor and aroma of Assam tea. She took another sip, the smooth taste lingering in her mouth,. It was top-notch tea indeed.
“Bella, have some snack.” Louisa pushed some pastries towards Mirabella, her voice laden with complex emotions, “We didn’t mean to lose you back then.”
“I know.” Mirabella’s heart softened at her mother’s sorrow. Who would intentionally lose their child?
“How did you find me?” Mirabella asked.
“A while ago, the Melton family put out a missing person notice, mentioning the incident from years ago. It unsettled me when I saw it. I kept having nightmares, so I asked your father to look into it.” Louisa said, “After investigating, we found out that you’re our real daughter, and the girl we had raised as our own for eighteen years was not our biological child.”
Tears welled up in Louisa’s eyes as she confessed, “I’m sorry, we messed up, and you end up in someone else’s home.”
Kenneth also felt a deep sense of guilt, “I was too careless back then. I brought Serena home without checking properly. We looked into her background this time, her biological mother died in a big fire, and her father’s whereabouts are unknown. After all, we’ve raised her for eighteen years, and it wouldn’t be right to kick her out. So we want to discuss with you, can she continue to live here as your sister?”
Having raised Serena for eighteen years, they had grown attached to her, and she was an outstanding girl.
Mirabella understood their intention, her expression nonchalant, “Whatever you decide is fine by me.”
Louisa sighed in relief,. Their daughter was truly kind-hearted.
“Shall we show you around upstairs?” Louisa asked.
As they passed the music room on the second floor, Louisa casually asked, “Darling, do you have any hobbies?”
“Yes.” Mirabella replied offhandedly, “Making money.”
Kenneth burst into laughter, “Ha-ha, like father, like daughter, I was also into making money when I was young! I can’t believe we share the same hobby!”
“Nonsense!” Louisa called him out without hesitation, “You were all about hitting on girls when you were young!”
Kenneth froze for a moment before swiftly explaining, “But you were the only one who caught my eye. Chasing you was more important than making money.”
Mirabella averted her gaze, and by chance, saw through the window that they had a private helipad with three aircraft parked on it, one of which was a limited edition Boeing 747SP.
“Bella, this is your room, do you like it?” Louisa opened the door, hoping for her daughter’s approval.
The room was filled with pink. Curtains, bed, wardrobe, desk – all pink. Mirabella was at a loss for words.
“Your mom says all girls love pink, so she specially designed this princess-themed room for you!” Kenneth took a deep breath, exaggerating the sweetness in the air, “Can you taste the sweetness in the air?”
Mirabella didn’t reply.
“It’s okay if you don’t like it. Your mom has prepared other rooms for you too!” Kenneth showed her a few neighboring rooms, each with a different theme – Mediterranean, classic, minimalist modern. Since they were unsure about Mirabella’s preference and had plenty of rooms, Louisa decorated each room in a different style.
“I’ll take this one.” Mirabella picked the simplest one.
“Rest up for a bit, we have a surprise for you!” Louisa held Mirabella’s hand, “When the housekeeper comes to get you, go downstairs, okay?”
It was their first gift for their daughter, they were a bit nervous. Mirabella understood and nodded in obedience. After tidying up her things in her room, She took out her phone and sent a message:
[Do you still have HeartEase Herb?]
The reply came swiftly in a phone call, a gentle voice on the other end, “Bella, are you planning on making HeartEase with the herb again? Did the sky-high prices of HeartEase in the black market tip you off to a business opportunity?”
Mirabella smiled faintly at the sound of her clear laughter, “That’s one reason.”
“The other reason is Grannie Grace’s condition, right?” The girl asked.
The girl on the phone, Kelly, was her good friend and business partner, who knew her well.
“Making a HeartEase pill that sells for 10 million, and also helps Grannie Grace – it’s a win-win. But I only have one plant left.” Mirabella said.
HeartEase Herb was very effective in treating heart conditions, and a single plant was very costly. It’s not only pricy but also rare, and only a few plants would appear at each auction. The only one left in Kelly’s possession was bought at a high price. Others who bought HeartEase Herb would only research its components, unaware of its true value and how to turn it into a product to maximize its benefits.
But Mirabella was different. By combining it with other medicinal ingredients, she could turn HeartEase Herb into HeartEase. This little pill was a lifeline for heart patients deemed incurable by doctors! They sold out as soon as they hit the market. In Kelly’s eyes, HeartEase Herb could only reach its full potential in Mirabella’s hands, and wouldn’t be wasted.
“Do you need it urgently? Shall I bring it to you now?” Kelly asked.
“No need, I’ll come get it in a few days. I’m staying somewhere closer to your place now.” Mirabella briefly explained her situation of finding her biological family.
“Huh? Aren’t you Demetrius’s biological daughter? How could such a soap opera happen to you.” Kelly couldn’t believe that the world had turned upside down in the few days they’d lost touch, “Since the Melton family did you dirty like this, why are you still looking out for Grannie Grace?”
Mirabella replied coolly, “She’s been good to me.”
Growing up, Demetrius and Olga were always busy with their careers. It was Grannie Grace who raised her. Now that Grannie Grace was seriously ill, she couldn’t just turn a blind eye.
“Grannie Grace is still your responsibility! Demetrius is so naive, thinking that just because he’s thrown some money around for a VIP hospital room and a caretaker, Grannie Grace will live forever! If it wasn’t for you pulling her back from the brink time and time again, he wouldn’t even have a mother now!”
Mirabella’s eyes darkened, but she remained silent.
Kelly continued, “If it wasn’t for you, how could their little factory have grown to this size? How could they have moved from a small town to a big city? How could Demetrius become the richest man on the fringes of Summerfield? That’s all because of your hard work behind the scenes. Otherwise, with his business sense, he’d be lucky not to go bankrupt, let alone become the richest man. Because he has no talent for business, he always causes trouble for you, forcing you to solve his problems. With your abilities, you should be the richest! He shouldn’t even be involved! Unfortunately, all these years you’ve been doing this for them, and haven’t left anything for yourself.”
“What’s the big deal.” Mirabella said lazily, as if unbothered, “I can make money whenever I want.”
“I just feel sorry for you! From childhood, they left you in the care of an old lady, and they barely visited home! Then when they found Yolanda, they kicked you aside. How cruel!” Kelly said.
“Enough, let’s not talk about them. Keep an eye on HeartEase Herb for me. One plant isn’t enough.” Mirabella changed the subject, “Pay more attention to the upcoming auctions and let me know if there’s any news.”
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