Chapter 178
Lacey rolled up her sleeves, ready to fight. “You son of a bitch. If you dare spread unfounded rumors about Ellie again, I’ll make you regret it.”
Haley frowned and stepped back. “I saw Ellie with Alex myself. She’s plotting to join the Warren family not to be their adopted daughter, but their hostess.”
Lacey talked back. “What’s wrong with that? They’re not related by blood. Anyone with the ability can go
Haley exclaimed, “How can you say that, Lacey? Alex is my fiance
for it.”
Lacey said. “So what? Back then, you were dreaming about the future with Aaron while secretly getting close to Alex.”
“How dare you!” Haley was rendered speechless by Lacey’s words
Lacey said, “I don’t have any principles, morals, or limits. I have nothing to say to someone as sleazy as you.
“Instead of wasting your time talking here, why don’t you try to have more kids with your man? Maybe Mrs. Warren will let you join the family for the sake of the children.”
As soon as Lacey finished speaking, Ellie opened the door and walked out.
Haley said, “So you were at home?”
Ellie pulled Lacey inside, completely ignoring Haley as if she were invisible.
As Ellie was about to close the door, Haley grabbed the handle and asked, “Is Alex here?”
Ellie frowned. “Why would you think someone you can’t hold on to would be me
Haley’s face turned various shades from Ellie’s remark.
Suppressing her emotions, Haley said calmly, “Ellie, we were friends for years. If you promise not to tempt Alex, I’ll persuade him to let you join the Warren family. Let’s forget the past and get along peacefully.”
Ellie showed a hint of impatience. “I don’t need his permission to join the Warren family.”
Ignoring Haley’s furious look, Ellie said, “You, Haley Owens, and will never get along peacefully.”
Ellie never dared to expect those who hurt her to reflect on their actions. Instead, they would just keep increasing their
harm.
Seeing that Ellie wouldn’t give in, Haley couldn’t keep her cool lex is the only heir of the Warren family. His parents are getting older, and sooner or later, they’ll hand everything over to him.
“Even if you manage to become the Warren family’s adopted daughter, those old folks are too preoccupied with their own lives to help you.”
Haley suggested, “Why don’t we make peace? You become the Warren family’s adopted daughter and help me get in, and I’ll convince Alex to leave you some inheritance so you won’t end up with nothing.”
Ellie slammed the door shut, shutting out Haley’s hypocritical and nasty face.
08:55 Fri, Feb 7
Chapter 178
A few minutes before 8 p.m., in the main bedroom on the westle of the Warren Manor’s second floor, Ellie sat quietly at the vanity in an off–the–shoulder, form–fitting gown that gracefully flowed to the floor.
She had exquisite makeup and was crowned with a diamond tiara valued hundreds of millions of dollars, surrounded by a crowd of people.
“Ellie,” Lacey pulled up a chair next to Ellie and said, “the Owens family are so shameless. They showed up without invitation.”
Ellie gave Lacey a reassuring look and said, “Don’t worry about me. We’re at the Warren Manor. She wouldn’t dare try anything against me here.”
Lacey tugged at Ellie’s arm and whispered, “I just came up from downstairs. The people the Warren family sent to look for Alex haven’t come back yet. Mrs. Warren even asked Layton for help yesterday, but there’s still no news. Everyone’s talking about it.”
Ellig unconsciously grasped the hem of her dress, feeling a creeping sense of unease.
She thought, ‘Alex is domineering, way too wild and reckless, but he disappeared at such a crucial moment, with so many people unable to find him. He must be up to no good again.
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