CHAPTER 176: CHAPTER 176: CRUSH HIS ARROGANCE

But then she thought, if she never got pregnant, he would come to her frequently. Even if there were drugs to help, her inability to conceive would keep her locked behind this door.

No freedom, not knowing for how long.

That was the most terrifying thing.

She clasped her hands together, pressing them against her forehead, her heart twisted in knots.

She couldn’t even go out for a stroll despite her sleeplessness.

She walked to the door, held the doorknob, and pulled it slightly open.

Lewis, standing at the door, noticed it open and turned to look.

In that moment of eye contact, silence spoke volumes.

Lewis thought she had something to say, but to his surprise, she closed the door again.

——

During their time abroad, Lucy and Jacob Green spent every single moment together, even when Lucy went to the bathroom, Jacob Green stood outside chatting with her.

The two of them were happily playing and traveling every day, taking lots of photos and videos, their feelings deepening.

When they returned a few days later, Nathaniel Green looked at them and laughed out loud.

"What’s so funny?" Lucy asked, puzzled.

"Young master and young madam look so invigorated; I guess the trip was incredibly pleasant."

"Of course." Lucy smiled, taking Jacob Green’s arm and getting into the car, "Beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, delicious food, and handsome company, especially with the perfect service from the handsome guy, it was an immensely joyful trip."

"Perfect service from the handsome guy?" Nathaniel Green asked with a teasing smile, "What kind of service? Let’s hear it."

Jacob Green gave him a light tap on the head, "Just drive, you talk too much."

Nathaniel Green chuckled and focused on driving.

Arriving at the main villa, Lucy asked, "Besides the affairs over at the Presidential Mansion, was there anything else at home these past few days?"

"There was," Nathaniel Green said as he carried the suitcases, "the young madam’s family reported to the police and found her, and they went to the old house. Didn’t you see the news?"

"I was too busy enjoying myself and didn’t pay attention to domestic news."

"The feud between young madam and her family made the news; it was intentionally released by the Clan Green publicity department."

Lucy thought for a moment and immediately understood whose idea it was.

This way, Mia Townsend’s parents would utterly lose face and be infamous, and they wouldn’t let it go easily.

Although she believed Mia Townsend’s fate had already been altered, she couldn’t be a hundred percent sure it would be as she imagined.

The people who in a past life could kill their daughter with an axe for money must be insatiably greedy. Knowing Mia Townsend is the young madam of the Green Family...

With this thought in mind, she sent Mia Townsend a text message: [Don’t meet your parents alone; if necessary, be sure to take several bodyguards with you.]

Not even two minutes after the text was sent, Mia Townsend called her back.

"Lucy, you’re back from abroad?"

"Yes, just got home. Did you remember what I texted you earlier?"

"I remembered, Lucy."

"That’s good; I’m really worried something might happen to you."

"Even when I go out to the shop, I’m followed now; John specially assigned two bodyguards to be with me, don’t worry."

"That’s good." Lucy saw Jacob Green waving her over, so she said, "Let’s talk later, I’m off to eat."

"Okay."

After washing her hands, Lucy sat down at the dining table, while Oliver Green stood straight not far from her, "Young master, young madam, the latest news from the Palmer Family, their eldest son has been found."

"Found? That fast?"

"Exactly, the news says that the Palmer Family verified it through fingerprints. Originally, they were just trying their luck, but as it turned out, they really managed to track him down by locking onto his location using fingerprint identification."

"The Palmer Family is really something," Lucy laughed softly, "Their eldest son went missing at a young age, and all these years, there has been no follow-up? Regardless, the eldest son of the Palmer Family is still Mr. Palmer’s and Mrs. Palmer’s own son. Losing him at such a young age and giving up completely?!"

"Being Mr. Palmer’s son is certainly correct, but as for Mrs. Palmer, it might not be," Jacob Green’s black and white eyes danced with mirth, "If Frederick Palmer hadn’t died, the news that the eldest son of the Palmer Family was missing, not dead, might never have come to light. Frederick Palmer was killed by the family butler, who sought revenge for Mr. Palmer’s former girlfriend, Clara Brooks. Mrs. Palmer claimed Clara Brooks died in a car accident, but whether true or not can no longer be verified, though I don’t believe Mrs. Palmer was telling the truth."

"You’re saying the Palmer Family’s eldest son is actually an illegitimate child." Lucy’s eyes brightened, "If that’s the case, it’s no wonder he went missing at such a young age."

"You’re implying something," Jacob Green looked intrigued.

"I never underestimate the darkness in human nature. If it’s as I guess, the Palmer Family letting the eldest son take over the company is probably inviting trouble into their home."

"You’ve not even met this eldest son and you’re making such a decision?" Jacob Green smirked, "Maybe he’s a worthless fool."

"Maybe as you say, but whether he’s worth anything or not, we’ll find out sooner or later, won’t we?"

"Good point." Jacob Green recalled Flora Palmer’s situation and couldn’t help but ask, "Now that Arthur Bennett is confining Flora and forcing her to get pregnant, this can’t continue. What are your plans?"

"I plan to cut him down to size."

"How will you do that?"

Lucy smiled slightly, "It’s time for Stellan Quinn to step in; her dream needs a wake-up call."

——

"Don’t you know to read a book instead of embroidering that useless thing? Get washed and dressed; later, you’re coming with me to your family’s home. I’ll wait for you in the car outside."

Arthur Bennett threw out this sentence and then left, while Flora Palmer put down the cross-stitch in her hands and got up to get dressed.

She wore a white cheongsam embroidered with hibiscus flowers, let her long hair fall over her shoulders, and grabbed her purse before heading out.

"What’s the purpose of visiting my family?"

"Your elder brother has returned home," Arthur Bennett snorted, "I want to see what sort of person your elder brother is."

Flora Palmer had no memory of her elder brother. He was a few years older, and when he left this home, she was still a child. There were no photographs or anything left of him, as if he never existed.

Flora Palmer knew her elder brother would never be as kind to her as her second brother was; after all, she grew up with her second brother, and they were deeply attached. But now that her second brother was dead and her elder brother was taking over the family business, he was her only bulwark.

"Does Your Highness not find that statement embarrassing?"

Arthur Bennett squinted at her, "What do you mean?"

"I didn’t mean anything; just reminding Your Highness of something."

"What is that?"

"Your lack of self-awareness."

Arthur Bennett’s smile was insincere, "Just because I’ve been staying in your room at night these past few days, do you think you can act up?"

"Then I ask Your Highness not to stay in my room anymore."

"Do you think I’d still want to? I’ll come back after a month or so for a check-up; if you’re not pregnant, I’ll come again."