Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
[The new series, if you accept, will have a pay of 30 million dollars.
There’s not much dialogue. All you have to do is maintain a cool demeanor.]
In other words, just look good and keep a cool face.
David seemed tempted, [What do you want from me?]
Before Romeo could answer, David added, [I’ve declined all party invitations. I’m going home for Christmas to be with my sister!
Don’t think about taking her away!]
There was no room for discussion on this matter! End of story![Just need to ask you something.]
David was even more surprised, “[What is it?]
[Does Clark have a girlfriend?]
[When did you start caring about Clark’s personal life?] David was surprised, but then understood, [Oh, I get it. Clark always interferes with your dates, so you want to find him a girlfriend? Don’t bother, Clark’s heart is already dead.]
[What do you mean?] Romeo was curious.
[Clark had a secret girlfriend a long time ago. Suddenly, one day, she broke up with him and vanished! Clark searched for her for a whole year but found nothing!]
Clark was Astronisia’s top hacker, and there was no one he couldn’t find!
But that girl seemed to have evaporated!
No matter how hard Clark searched, there was no trace of her!
[Send me her information.]
Seeing Romeo’s request, David was surprised, [You want to help Clark find her? Even Clark couldn’t find.]
How could Romeo find her?
[I’ll have Shadow Council and Group S look for her.]
David’s eyes widened, even the Shadow Council was getting involved.The Shadow Council, as the name suggested, consisted of shadows that Romeo maintained in the dark. It was said that there was no person this organization can’t find.
This group used to collect all kinds of evidence to help Romeo solidify his position.
Who would’ve thought that for the sake of Mirabella, Romeo would even get the Shadow Council involved?
This was definitely true love.
The following morning, Serena was surprised to find two delivery men standing at her front door.
After inquiring, she found out that Clark and Romeo had purchased a bunch of items for Mirabella the previous night, amounting to a whopping six large boxes, each one bearing the logo of a well-known boutique.
Serena was familiar with the prices at this boutique. Even a simple hairpin could cost several dozen dollars, due to its unique design and girly charm. It was no surprise that many of her friends liked to shop there.
While it was natural for Romeo, Mirabella’s fiancé, to occasionally shower her with small gifts, Serena couldn’t comprehend why Clark would buy Mirabella so many items.
This amount, coupled with the eighteen gifts Clark had given Mirabella when he last came home, exceeded the number of presents Serena had received from Clark over the years.
Feeling a surge of resentment, Serena headed to the dining area, where she saw Clark fussing over Mirabella. Her feelings of jealousy intensified.
“Serena, you are awake. Here, have some milk; Clark said, pouring a glass of milk for her as he saw her enter the room, his face beaming with a smile.
“Clark, I don’t feel like having milk today; Serena responded, sitting down with a dejected expression.”Do you want a sandwich? Maybe with some grated cheese like old times?”
“No, Clark, I’d rather have some porridge.”
Sensing Serena’s gloom, Mirabella looked up from her meal. In her eyes, Mirabella saw hostility.
“What’s wrong? Didn’t you sleep well?” Clark asked, serving Serena a bowl of oatmeal, and placing it in front of her. “Who upset you?”
Serena remained silent, eating her oatmeal.
“Girls can be so hard to figure out;’ Clark said, smiling as he went to serve Mirabella another bowl of oatmeal. “Eat up, Bella.”
Mirabella’s phone buzzed in the middle of breakfast. It was a video call invitation from her grandfather.
“Grandpa.
“Good morning, Bella. Are you having breakfast? Why do you always get up so early.”
On the other side of the video, Bernard, her grandfather, was smiling cheerfully with a pair of reading glasses perched on his nose. “Your grandma and I should be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.
Can you come pick us up?”
“Sure; Mirabella responded gently. “I will be there to pick you both up tomorrow.”
“Great, we’ll be waiting for you. Let your parents know, but if they’re busy, you can come alone.”
Mirabella smiled, “Alright.””Last night, I went through my phone’s photo album and finally found some landscape paintings I drew.
They were inspired by your works. I’ve sent them to your WhatsApp. Have a look and feel free to critique.”
“Okay.”
“Well, finish your breakfast first. We’ll talk later.”
As Bernard was ending the call, Cornelia said, “Don’t keep texting and calling Bella all the time. Let her enjoy her vacation.”
“I just want to chat with her.”
“Make sure she checks the pocket money I sent.”
Bernard then said to the person on the phone, “Bella, your grandma said she sent you some pocket money. Make sure you collect it.
And about the pocket money I transferred to you last night, do you think it’s not enough?”
“No, Grandpa, I have my own money. It’s enough.”
“That’s your money. This is a token of love from your grandma and me. You must accept it. If you don’t, it would mean you’re being formal with us.”
Considering Serena was present, Mirabella could only respond, “Okay.”
“Don’t forget to check, okay?”
After ending the video call, Mirabella resumed her breakfast.
Sitting across from her, Serena’s mood took a deeper dive. She hadn’t expected her grandparents to be so dependent on, and indulgent towards, Mirabella.
They even transferred her pocket money!
Every time Mirabella’s phone vibrated, Serena couldn’t help but glance at it, curious to know how much her grandparents had transferred and what secrets they were sharing with her.
With her slender fingers, Mirabella was commenting on her grandfather’s work.
Serena’s dissatisfaction grew. Was there really a need to act so busy while just having breakfast?
Clark noticed Serena’s sullen expression and texted her.
[Bella just got home. It is normal for grandparents to give her a bit of allowance. They’ve always given you plenty too.]
If this had been any other day, Serena would have felt ashamed after reading this. But today, she couldn’t help responding, [You always take sides, Clark.]
[How am I taking sides?] Clark was puzzled, not knowing what he had done wrong.
[Why can’t you all just be honest and tell me you don’t like me anymore? Isn’t it tiring to keep pretending every day?]After sending this message, Serena stood up. [I’m full.]
She threw her spoon back into her bowl with a huff, not caring about the etiquette of a lady, and stomped off.
“Hey Serena.” Clark started to get up to follow her, but his phone vibrated. It was a message from Romeo.
[I’m here.]
Clark had to say, “Bella, Romeo’s at the door. I’ll go get some food and drinks ready. Take your time eating, don’t rush, and make sure you eat plenty.”
Serena ran upstairs and waited, but Clark never came up to cheer her up.
Hmph, he was just pretending!
He promised to treat her like a sister, yet he bought so many things for Mirabella and hovered around her like a nanny!
Had Mirabella ever given him a second glance?
He didn’t even buy her a small gift last night, not even a hairpin!!
At this moment, Martha, who had noticed the commotion, slowly walked upstairs and asked with concern, “Serena, are you crying?”
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
On her wedding anniversary, Alicia is drugged and stumbles into the wrong room—straight into the arms of the powerful Caden Ward, a man rumored never to touch women. Their night of passion shocks even him, especially when he discovers she’s still a virgin after two years of marriage to Joshua Yates.