Late night.
An elder and a young one from the Taylor Family sat in a car and drove into the Thompson County guest house.
Sitting next to Owen Taylor, Lily Taylor placed both her hands in front, her posture extremely high.
"Second Grandfather, their person in charge suddenly said they want to meet us. What's the matter?"
"I'm not sure."
Owen Taylor was also puzzled, receiving a phone call in the middle of the night.
What he could think of was that something unexpected happened to the two students.
The treatment in the team was not keeping up, and they still had to be called for a trip in the end.
*
In front of the guest house iron gate.
A tall, straight figure stood upright, even with a casual stance, it still did not hide the evil elegance from his body.
The narrow, black eyes were slightly narrowed, and under the night light, the deep and profound facial features were particularly three-dimensional.
The faint shadow slanting on his face outlined a cold curve.
The camouflage on his body made his abstinence aura more intense, looking somewhat both righteous and evil!
The Maybach stopped.
Ethan Coates, who stood behind the iron gate, threw away the cigarette butt in his mouth, exhaled a breath, and crushed the cigarette butt with his heel.
"Oh, people are coming."
The car stopped, and an elder and a young one along with an assistant came out.
Ethan Coates saw Lily Taylor and couldn't help but click his tongue, "She's a beauty."
Lily Taylor and the others saw the two standing there, frowning slightly, and looking at Owen Taylor sideways.
"Why is it him?"
"Second Grandfather knows him?"
Owen Taylor nodded, "Len Hawthorne from the Forty-Nine City's Hawthorne Family."
"Hawthorne Family."
"I heard he's a nemesis."
"Nemesis," someone labeled as a nemesis would be at a disadvantage among the large families.
"The rumor from the Forty-Nine City is about him."
Lily Taylor understood.
It turned out that the rumor of people dying in a row after receiving his betrothal gift in the Forty-Nine City's Hawthorne Family was about him.
Because the evidence was right in front of their eyes, people had to believe it.
Rumor had it that the Hawthorne Family wanted to use Fifth Young Master Hawthorne for marriage alliance, but as soon as the betrothal gift was given, the woman suddenly died mysteriously.
Later, after further investigation, no suspicious person was found involved.
Half a year later, the Hawthorne Family let someone betrothal gift for another family's Young Miss, but as a result, as soon as the betrothal gift arrived at the woman's house, she died mysteriously again within seven days.
The subsequent rumors were even more outrageous.
There was a betrothal gift given to a man, and the man died even more miserably.
Anyway, the betrothal gift from Fifth Young Master Hawthorne's hands, regardless of men or women, young or old, bankruptcy in three days and death in seven days were guaranteed.
It was quite bizarre!
*
Len Hawthorne stepped forward and looked up and down at the elder and young one.
"The Taylor Family from Sheffield City?"
"It's indeed the Taylor Family."
"It must be Second Master Taylor who travels outside," Len Hawthorne didn't bother talking to them more, "You Taylor Family temporarily stay away from Thompson County."
He issued the order directly.
Lily Taylor was first amazed by this man's appearance, but when she heard his words, she felt a sudden disgust.
Her expression sank, "What is it, is there something in this place that the Taylor Family can't touch?"
Len Hawthorne's eyes were deep and secluded, "Miss Taylor, you've crossed the line."
"We need a reason."
"Are you sure you want a reason from me?" Len Hawthorne smirked sinisterly, "With the Taylor Family's reach, Second Master Taylor must have heard about my rumor in the Forty-Nine City."
Len didn't feel shameful about the evil star rumors but took pride in it.
"You..."
Lily Taylor and Owen Taylor's faces changed dramatically.
Owen Taylor stopped Lily Taylor, "Fifth Young Master Hawthorne, we can leave, but there must be an explanation for this."
"Does disliking you count?"
"You're playing with us..." Lily Taylor was extremely angry.
"Leave tonight. Our people will take full control here. If anyone dares to do something they shouldn't, we will use forceful eviction."
Ethan Coates stepped forward: "Elder Taylor, Miss Taylor, please."
Lily Taylor coldly looked at Len Hawthorne and followed Owen Taylor away in anger.
Ethan Coates turned his head and gave a thumbs up to Len Hawthorne.
Len Hawthorne took out a packet of Zhonghua cigarettes from his pocket, took one and lit it up.
"The Taylor Family will start trouble sooner or later. It's safer to kick them out."
"It's not really because you found out what they did to the little girl in the county hospital?" Ethan Coates put his hand on Len's shoulder and laughed, "I say, your skin is getting thicker and thicker. If these two are unwilling to go, are you really going to betrothal gift the old man? The last time that man..."
"Get lost," Len Hawthorne shuddered at the thought of betrothal to a man.
Would he have taken that step if the situation weren't special?
Shaking off the nightmare, Len Hawthorne stepped out the door.
"Young Master Hawthorne, where are you going?"
"For a walk."
"A late-night walk, how leisurely."
"You keep an eye on them, make sure they leave the county town."
Ethan Coates cursed a few times, then turned to arrange for some people to follow him and keep an eye on the Old and Young Taylor.
*
"Chloe, is it okay to go to school today?"
Yvette Foster, who had finished washing up in the bathroom, looked at Chloe Stephens putting on her backpack and bending over to prepare breakfast for Fred Foster.
Fred suggested, "Why not ask the school for a leave of absence first?"
Chloe ran out last night all of a sudden, Yvette knew that Chloe must have been wronged in the Foster Family, so she didn't drive her back.
"No need, I'm going first."
Chloe carried her bag and left the hospital.
On the roadside, the man stood straight under the tree in his camouflage from yesterday.
Passing girls frequently looked back, some even wanting to take photos. But one glance from the man scared them nearly to the point of dropping their mobile phones.
Chloe still went over and handed him the mobile phone she was carrying.
"You don't want it?"
Len Hawthorne smiled and looked down at her.
"No need."
"I said I wouldn't take back what I gave away. If you don't want it, just throw it away. My car is over there, let's go, I'll take you to school."
Chloe put the mobile phone back in her backpack and got in the car.
Sitting in the car, she took a brief look.
The man's hand holding the steering wheel was slender, each knuckle just the right length.
"Regarding your grandfather's incident, do you need any help?"
"He'll be discharged tomorrow."
"Alright, I'll come to pick you up tomorrow."
Chloe frowned slightly, they didn't seem to be that familiar with each other.
Len Hawthorne saw the girl in the rearview mirror, "Have we met somewhere before?"
Chloe stared at him from behind, recalling the people she had known in the past.
No impression.
But the feeling he gave her was a bit strange.
*
The incident on Saturday left a deep impression on the whole class, and they could not forget it even if they wanted to. The psychological counseling had no effect.
Marcella Thomas and a few others had taken a leave of absence at home and did not attend, thus escaping by chance.
Chloe walked into the classroom and instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Everyone thought at the same time.
How come this idiot didn't die in that accident?
Marcella and a few others had been severely beaten and looked at Chloe with resentment, like an enemy.
It was all Chloe's fault that they were given demerits and stained with this blemish.
That day was an accident.
Just wait.
Chloe will pay the price eventually.
Headteacher Bianca Hunter had been in poor mental health since the incident.
She had a headache and was losing hair over the compensation issues of the two students.
Because of this, she had even less energy to care about what the students in the class were doing.
During break time, Shella Norton followed Marcella Thomas and a few others to the corner of the hallway.
"Cheat Chloe out after school. She likes Oliver Gordon, doesn't she? Marcella, let's trick her to the riverside. She turned pale at the sight of water during the swimming class last time, she must be afraid of water."
Marcella Thomas said, "Shella, you call her over."
Shella Norton sneered coldly, "Alright."
They had been given demerits, this idiot shouldn't get away with it either.
*
"Chloe," Shella Norton stood in front of Chloe, "We were wrong about what happened last time, and we can apologize to you this time. We know you like Oliver Gordon, so we've specially arranged an opportunity for you as a gesture of our sincerity in apologizing. After school, you come with me."
Although it was supposed to be an apology, the tone was still contemptuous and dismissive.
Chloe didn't even give her a glance.
Shella Norton was slightly annoyed, "Chloe, did you hear me?"
Chloe glanced at her faintly, and Shella Norton's mood worsened, being ignored and feeling inexplicably humiliated and angry.
Just as she was about to speak, the class bell rang.
"Remember, walk together after school."
She left the words and returned to her seat.
Noon after school.
Chloe slung her backpack over her shoulder. Upon exiting the school, she saw Marcella Thomas and others waiting under the shade of a tree.
"Chloe, let's go now, so we don't keep Oliver Gordon waiting." Shella Norton turned around and left.
The riverside route led to the hospital, which was the same route Chloe was to take.
"Marcella, I told you she would eagerly follow us."
"Dreaming about Oliver Gordon, without realizing her place."
"Can a straight-A student and an idiot be together?"
Their words were filled with mockery and disdain.
"Chloe, where are you going? This way."
Approaching the riverside road, she noticed Chloe had taken another route and hurriedly called after her.
Chloe, as if she hadn't heard, continued walking forward.
Shella Norton, infuriated, ran up and grabbed her, only for her hand to slip off Chloe's clothes.
This nearly caused Shella Norton to fall.
"Chloe, what are you doing? We went to great lengths to create this opportunity, so why are you acting crazy?"
Chloe looked indifferent.
Shella Norton turned her head, saw the river nearby, grit her teeth, and ordered, "Quick, over here. Help me!"
Dragging Chloe's hand, she headed towards the riverside.
Apart from Marcella Thomas, everyone else ran over to help.
*
Two minutes later.
"Splash!"
"Help me, I can't swim."
"Marcella!"
Marcella Thomas looked stunned as she saw Chloe throw several people into the river.
The last person tried to run away, but Chloe kicked them into the river.
Marcella Thomas was shockingly enraged. "Chloe, are you trying to murder someone?"
Chloe turned around and left without even glancing at Marcella Thomas.
Stepping up a flight of stairs, she saw Oliver Gordon standing there.
He was called out by Marcella Thomas; when he arrived, he saw Chloe committing such an act.
His eyebrows slightly frowned.
"Chloe, aren't you being too much?"
Chloe walked past him, remaining silent.
"Oliver Gordon, quickly save them!" Marcella Thomas shouted loudly.
Oliver Gordon had no time for Chloe, running to save the others.
*
Hospital.
Wilbert Foster and others had specially taken the day off to visit.
Standing in the ward, they were lecturing Yvette Foster.
"What on earth were you thinking? Sheffield City's Taylor Family's medical skills were the top-rated, but you dared to reject such an opportunity, you really drive me mad," Megan Gibson scolded, pointing at Yvette Foster, as if ready to poke through Yvette Foster's head.
Wilbert Foster chimed in, "Yvette, where are the Taylor Family now? Let's give them a call now…"
"Dad is recovering, we planned to leave the hospital today." Yvette Foster ignored their words.
"You're so obstinate! Do you have the Taylor Family's number? Quickly give them a call! You don't know how to seize such a great opportunity. You're just becoming more foolish." Megan Gibson was very unhappy.
"Mom, I know very well who the Taylors are. They only want to study Dad's body, not treat him."
"What does it matter, even if they research, he won't lose any flesh."
At this moment, Chloe entered the room.
The conversation inside suddenly stopped.
"Chloe is here."
Wilbert Foster felt somewhat awkward.
Chloe went over to Fred Foster's bedside: "Are you leaving the hospital today?"
Fred Foster didn't want to stay in the hospital any longer. "If it's possible, I'd rather leave as soon as possible."
"What discharge? Looking at your condition, who will take care of you when you're out? If something bad happens, who's accountable? Yvette?" Megan Gibson was dissatisfied. "Listen to your daughter for everything, it's still our children who will have to take care of you when you're old."
Megan Gibson wanted him to recognize who his real children were.
Fred Foster's face darkened. "Yvette is also our child."
"She's married off, just like water poured out. Not only has she not brought any benefit for the family, she even brought back a big problem," while saying this, Megan Gibson gave Chloe a cold look.
Chloe ignored her and told Yvette Foster, "I will handle the discharge procedures."
"Let Mom handle it."
"That's not happening, we are not letting him out. Go and bring the Taylor family back, tell them the Foster family agrees to let them continue their research."
Fred furrowed his brows, "We've prepared all the paperwork, now we're just waiting to pay the bill so he can be discharged."
Were they really intending to give in to the Taylor family so easily?
Chloe took the documents that Fred had prepared and left to settle the bill.
"Chloe..." Wilbert intended to stop her, but he was silenced by the girl's icy glare.
Having a connection with a wealthy family from Sheffield City was a once in a lifetime opportunity, but Fred casually let it slip away.
Chloe left the hospital room.
*
After paying the bill, they brought Fred back to the Foster family home.
When they got home, Yvonne hurriedly rushed out. She saw them and was so anxious that she grabbed Wilbert's hand. "Wilbert, go check on Xavier. He has a high fever and he keeps talking in his sleep."
"What?" Megan, Old Madam Hawthorne, was terrified.
They paid no attention to Fred and hurried upstairs.
Soon, Wilbert came down with Xavier in his arms, quickly got in the car, and rushed to the hospital.
The house suddenly became quiet.
"Chloe, you're going to be late for school. Your Grandfather and I are here, here is some money so you can buy something to eat on the way."
Chloe took the money and left the house.
*
She went to buy some street food and was about to pay when a slender hand extended a big note.
Chloe turned her head and saw a tall man standing next to her.
The people around them were pointing and whispering, and several girls gasped at Len's divine beauty.
"Have you not eaten yet?"
His narrow black eyes looked down at her.
Chloe hummed in response and took the prepared food.
Len pointed to the car parked outside, "Let's eat in the car."
Chloe successfully sat in the car and started eating while they headed to school.
"What happened that day?" Len finally asked about what happened on Saturday.
"What?"
"You entered the building, how did you get in?"
"I just walked in."
Len curled his lips, "Little Sister, lying can get you punished, you know."
Chloe ignored him and continued eating her food.
After a moment of silence, Len said, "Our investigation confirmed that those items were most likely targeted at you."
Chloe paused her chewing, lowered her head, and continued eating.
"Have you offended anyone recently?"
"No."
"Little sister, I helped you, don't you think you should at least cooperate?"
"Help? What help?"
Seeing Chloe's puzzled expression, Len reminded her, "I drove the Taylor family out of the county town."
Chloe glanced at him, "Mind your own business."
"..."
*
As soon as she entered the classroom, someone called Chloe away.
"Chloe, the teaching director wants you to go to his office."
Three minutes later.
The sound of sobbing came from the office and a few parents standing in the office were frowning, talking to the teaching director and Miss Hunter.
Seeing Chloe, the parents turned around and glared at her coldly.
"Mr. Sullivan, this is the student who pushed my daughter into the water. She may look innocent, but her actions are malicious. How does your school educate its students?"
The one speaking was Shella's mother.
Her words criticized all the teachers.
The teaching director's face darkened.
Miss Hunter was annoyed and frustrated. The issue with the two students wasn't resolved yet, and now Chloe was causing more trouble.
Besides pulling down the class average, Chloe was also causing disruptions. Why did Class 2 have such troublesome students?
"Mrs. Norton, don't be angry. It might be a misunderstanding among the students."
Despite her irritation, as a teacher, Miss Hunter still needed to handle the situation.
Mrs. Norton sneered, "Misunderstanding? Last time, it was also her who locked my daughter in the bathroom and beat her up. Miss Hunter, we demand the school take serious action, they should expel the students who deserve to be expelled. Should such students continue to harm others?"
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