Chapter 380

S3 123. Roasted with Jealousy

The air in Eva’s lungs rumbled. Her heart was hot, roasted with jealousy. How could Ava possibly get a man as perfect as Jeremy Harper? She felt that the world was really unfair.

“Again?” She repeated Jeremy’s last words. Her eyebrows rose cynically. “What do you mean, Sir? Do I always hurt Ava all this time?”

Before Jeremy had time to answer, Eva snorted in annoyance. Her eyes glanced at her mother as if asking for help.

“Mom, what should I do? Ava has succeeded in turning the truth around. While in fact, you knew that she was the one who hurt me. No wonder Mr. Harper took her heart and sided with her. She made Mr. Harper feel sorry for her by making me the villain.”

Hearing the complaint, Jeremy’s eyes opened wider. He could not believe Eva’s tenacity in bringing down Ava. The girl turned out to be many times worse than the old Barbara or even Isabela.

“Mr. Harper,” Mrs. Connor’s voice caught everyone’s attention, “please don’t make me a rude parent. I am very grateful that you have facilitated all my care. But this misunderstanding needs to be cleared up.”

With a look of pity, the middle-aged woman stroked Eva’s hair.

“I’m not a perfect mother. I have failed to make my two daughters get along. Even up to this moment, the two of them can’t live in harmony together. I don’t know what Ava’s version of the story is, but I hope you don’t immediately believe it.”

Jeremy’s eyebrows knitted together. He glanced at Ava. The girl shook her head faintly. He understood what she meant. The mother’s thoughts were indeed beyond saving.

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“So, from your point of view, Ava is at fault?”

“She always disturbs Eva’s peace. She never gets tired of cornering her and making her jealous. Eva is hot my biological daughter, but I always remind Ava to think of her as part of our family.”

With a helpless face, Mrs. Connor’s gaze began to wander.

“I’m not saying this to badmouth my own daughter. I just don’t want you to be disappointed when you find out Ava’s true nature.

Therefore, please think again about your decision. Whether it’s an act or not, I doubt you two can be together.”

Jeremy blinked stiffly. He could feel the hand in his grip becoming colder.

“Thank you for caring about my life choices. But sorry, I remain with the same decision. My determination to marry Ava is made up. I believe that the Ava I know is the real Ava.”

While Eva rolled her eyes, Jeremy stroked Ava’s back. His lips now curved slightly, reminding her that everything would be fine.

“Now that we have conveyed our wedding plans, there is nothing. more we need to discuss. So, excuse us. Ava and I need to discuss further about the date and other details. I want to marry her as soon

as possible.”

Ava didn’t add any words at all. She just smiled a little, turning around to follow the arm around her waist.

Even so, Eva found her haughty. She felt that Ava had the upper hand. Unconsciously, her shoulders rose and fell, matching the roar of her breath.

“Eva, are you okay? Don’t be intimidated by your sister. Mister Harper is smart. He can’t possibly be fooled by Ava. Let’s just wait for further news. They will definitely cancel the plan.”

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Eva tried to smile in front of her mother. However, her heart was too bitter. “Mom, I want to call my employees. I have to make sure they run the boutique properly.”

Mrs. Connor nodded. Eva rushed to find a safe place to call. There, she spilled everything to Patricia.

“I really can’t understand it, Madam. How could someone of Jeremy’s class possibly fall in love with Ava? How great is she? Even I, who am much better than her, couldn’t get a man that rich.”

Patricia’s laughter sounded light. “You don’t know the Harper family, apparently. Look at how Frank rejected my daughter. He prefers a village girl like his wife to the daughter of the most successful businessman in the world. Does it make sense?”

“Then what should we do, Madam? can’t wait to get into action. Ava is too arrogant. She deserves a lesson. Should we target that stupid

future husband of hers?”

“Be patient, Darling. Don’t rush. Wait for my signal. Don’t act alone, understand?”

“But I can’t just keep quiet, Madam. I can’t let those two people be happy. If Ava marries him, I can’t imagine what will happen to me. She will definitely continue to brag about her new status, her husband, her wealth. I won’t stand it.”

Eva clutched her own hair. Her face grimaced in despair. However, Patricia just laughed lightly.

“I told you, be patient. There will be the right time for you to turn things around. Be patient, okay? Continue your role. Don’t lose access to get in and out of the fort.”

Ava sighed in resignation. “Okay. Please don’t take too long. If possible, give me orders before their wedding day.”

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“Oh, don’t worry. I won’t delay for long. Aren’t two people in their family going to get married soon?”

Eva’s eyes narrowed. “You intend to ruin their wedding?” Her tone was doubtful.

Once again, Patricia’s laughter echoed. “You’ll find out soon, Darling. What’s clear is that there will be a stir at their event.”

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Emily was sitting at her desk. Her hands were neatly stacked, supporting her chin so that her face looked rounder.

“Louis, do you think Ava is okay?”

The boy on the sofa turned around. He was also sluggish. “I don’t know, Emily. I hope Ava is okay.”

Emily took a deep breath. “Mommy should have let us go with Uncle., If it’s like this, we won’t be productive. I can’t focus on work because I keep thinking about Ava.”

“Yeah, I wasn’t focused either. We’re lucky we don’t have any client meetings scheduled today.”

After a moment of silence, Emily finally opened a sketchbook. When she grabbed a pencil, Louis widened his eyes. “Didn’t you say you weren’t focused?”

“Yeah, but I don’t want to waste any time.”

Louis turned in his seat to face his younger sister. “Do you remember Mommy’s message? We shouldn’t force ourselves, Emily. We work here just to fill our free time. We have to enjoy it as if we were playing and learning at the same time.”

“I know. But, even though I’m still so young, I want to remain professional. Go back to your room, Louis. Do what you can do. I

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want to try to concentrate.”

Louis’ cheeks puffed up. He didn’t want to turn on his computer.

“Emily, do you think Philip and Auntie’s wedding will go smoothly?”

The little girl stopped the pencil’s tip from touching the paper. “Why do you ask that?”

“I don’t know. I just thought of Mrs. Moore. She hadn’t been heard from for a long time. That was strange. In fact, she was determined to get revenge. She’s a scary witch.”

Emily pouted. “Louis, don’t scare me. Daddy has promised to make sure everything is fine. So, the party will definitely go smoothly.”

Suddenly, their smart watch beeped twice. Seeing the incoming message, the twins widened their eyes.

“Why did Daddy call us?”

Louis shrugged. “Let’s hurry to his room. Maybe there is an important

task for us.”