Chapter 84

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+5 Bella turned to look at the doorway, and when she recognized the figure standing there, tears began to flow down her cheeks uncontrollably. “Emma...”

Bella rushed over to Emma, wrapping her in a tight hug. “Emma, you have suffered.”

Emma asked, “Mom, what brings you here?”

Bella quickly wiped her tears; this was not the time to reminisce. With a serious look, Bella held Emma’s hands tightly. “Emma, I have figured out a way to bring you back.”

“Really?”

“Of course! I just heard that the famous painter Vincent will be choosing apprentices at your school.”

When Emma heard this, the flicker of hope on her face faded quickly. She knew Vincent was coming to the school, but her artistic skills weren’t good enough. She doubted that even her submission would get chosen.

She also wondered how Vincent selecting apprentices related to her getting back to the Rosewood family.

Seeing Emma’s worried face, Bella continued, “Emma, Vincent is not just anyone; he is a big name in the art world, with an .

unmatched reputation.

“If you become his apprentice, your dad will probably change his mind. Considering Vincent’s influence, he’ll definitely let you come back home.”

Emma’s eyes sparkled for a moment at Bella’s words, but then they dimmed again. “Mom, with my painting skills, how could I ever be picked as Vincent’s apprentice?”

With a gentle smile, Bella reassured her, “Don’t worry! I have hired last year’s winner of a painting competition to make a piece for your submission. Once you get your place as Vincent’s apprentice, coming back to the family will follow naturally”

Though nervous, Emma felt that if she could return to the Rosewood family and get her status back as the esteemed heiress, all her efforts would be worth it.

Plus, if she got an apprenticeship under Vincent, it could bring her both fame and fortune.

“Thank you, Mom.” Emma snuggled closer into Bella’s embrace.

Bella wrapped her arms around her, looking at her daughter with a smile that showed her pride. Bella believed it wouldn’t be long before Emma was back by her side.

After talking a bit more, Bella sadly left the suburban villa. She had come without Scott’s knowledge, and if he found out about her secret visit to Emma, she would surely get an earful.

In the executive office, Zane sat straight–backed in a leather chair looking confident and in control.

“Mr. Hartley, here are all the files on the Davis family,” his assistant said, handing over a folder.

Zane took the folder, carefully going through it, stopping when he saw the word “plagiarism“.

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+5 Years ago, Matthew had published a paper that caused a lot of buzz in the literary world, but it was later hit with plagiarism allegations.

Because the Davis family had so much power in Sivro at the time, the issue was quickly buried and didn’t get much public attention.

Zane closed the folder and gave it back to the assistant, speaking in a low yet firm voice. “Make it public–no matter the cost.

“I plan to completely ruin the Davis family’s reputation in Sivro. Also, cut all ties with the vendors linked to them to cut off their financial resources.”

To truly shake up a family’s status, he must first hit them in their wallet. While the Davis family wasn’t heavily into business, they weren’t completely out of it either.

On the surface, the Davis family seemed doing well, holding onto their legacy through many generations of literary work. But the foundation of any strong family is based on financial power.

Taking away their financial support would leave them struggling and change their status in Sivro significantly. Soon enough, their arrogance would fall apart.

“Yes, Mr. Hartley.” The assistant, while unsure of why exactly Zane was going after the Davis family, sensed the seriousness of the situation. It looked like the Davis family was in big trouble.

Once the assistant left, Zane set up a meeting with Caius, the owner of a home design company. Caius was surprised when he heard about the meeting. Even though his company was pretty big in Sivro, it was nothing compared to Zane’s company.

Caius thought, ‘Usually, Zane won’t deal with such matters personally, but today he wants to meet with me?‘

Sitting in Zane’s office, Caius wore a flattering smile. “What do I owe the honor of Mr. Hartley’s invitation today?”

“It’s a personal matter, and I need your help, Mr. Larkin.”

Caius was confused. “What could Mr. Hartley possibly need from me? I’m here to help with anything I can.”

“One of my friends needs help with a renovation project, and I thought it would be smart to ask for your expertise since you work in this area. You can name your price.”

Caius wondered why such a small matter would require a personal meeting with Zane. Surely, no one would refuse him.

Caius quickly understood that Zane’s willingness to meet with him showed just how important this was. So, he eagerly replied, “You can count on me, Mr. Hartley! I’ll put my all into this project!”

Zane nodded.

After Zane explained the details, Caius left Zane’s office, his head spinning from the unbelievable experience of talking directly with the business giant, Zane. It was a moment he wouldn’t forget.

Later that afternoon, as Elysia returned to the Rosewood residence, she received a strange phone call. Frowning, she picked up.

“Hello.”

For a moment, there was silence before the caller spoke. “Hello, am Holden.”

Elysia remembered him; she owed him a favor from her birthday party. “What can I do for you?”

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While not really interested in attending the concert, Elysia thought of Ava, who was a fan of Holden’s. Going would surely make Ava happy. “Alright, but I’d like two tickets, if that’s okay?”

Happy, Holden replied, “Even if you need twenty or even two hundred, that’s no problem at all.” For Holden, Elysia’s presence was what mattered.

Elysia said, “Thanks. I really liked the birthday gift you sent last time.”

Holden remembered that Elysia and Evelyn shared the same birthday. During Evelyn’s life, he had sent gifts for her each year.

Every time he gave her a gift, Evelyn’s’pale face would light up with a sweet smile.

Evelyn would thank him in a soft voice, which stuck with him. “Thank you, Holden, I love your gift.”

That voice had been missing from his life for too long. Since Evelyn had passed, he still prepared gifts for her birthday every year without fail. Yet he would never hear her say thank you again.

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