hapter 4
All of Waner’s posts were taken do
wn, and her account was suspended.
That was when she started to panic.
But staying true to her self–control, she hesitated to send a message to Herman Wells, even though the chat window was open
As my parents anxiously gathered around her, asking what had happened, Herman Wells finally reached out.
“I’m sending someone to pick you up. Be downstairs in five minutes.”
Waner’s smile, which had just started to fade, immediately returned.
She waved her phone in front of me, proudly showing the screen.
“See? The Wells family is a big company, they keep a low profile, but my husband can’t wait to
explain things to me in person!”
“Look at you, always so hesitant. You don’t even deserve to carry my shoes! Get out of my way!”
She shoved me aside and went into her room to change.
My parents, once again, scolded me.
“How dare you put a damper on your sister’s success? What good are we raising you for?”
“Get out while you can! Don’t stay here and be an eyesore!”
My mother was so worked up that tears welled up in her eyes.
“This gamble was totally worth it! Tonight, we might just be moving into a villa!”
My father let out a hearty laugh, holding up the pregnancy test strip with two lines, his voice filled
with excitement.
never dared to dream of this! The Wells family–can you believe it? We’re going to be part of high
society!”
Sweetheart, take a look–how do you think I’ll look in this suit for the wedding? I don’t want to
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embarrass our daughter”
“And what gift should we give when our grandson is born? We can’t let our in–laws think we’re
stingy!”
Seeing their excitement, I silently returned to my room to pack my things.
As I left the house, I followed them at a distance.
Downstairs, the neighbors gathered around us in a tight circle.
Their voices, filled with envy, rang out.
Wow, you must be so lucky to have a daughter like that! I saw the news online, and if my daughter could marry into the Wells family, I’d laugh myself awake from a dream!”
“You two seem so much younger, look at how your spirits are lifted. You’ve even lost some of the gray hair
“If I had known this, I would have tried to get my daughter to do the same. Who would’ve thought that Mr. Wells would fall for a girl like her? He’s just a man, after all, and can’t resist temptation.”
I couldn’t stop the wave of nausea that rose in my throat, feeling a surge of disgust.
My parents laughed heartily, proudly declaring they would host a special dinner at the wedding for
everyone.
In the midst of their chatter, the sound of police sirens pierced the air as several patrol cars pulled up to the curb,
The leading officer presented his credentials before speaking.
“Is there a Miss Waner Swift here? She is suspected of spreading rumors and using illegal
substances. Please come with us.”
At these words, the gossiping immediately ceased.
The neighbors looked at one another, all backing away a few steps, as if trying to distance
themselves from whatever trouble was about to unfold.
My parents panicked, grabbing onto Waner’s sleeves desperately.
“My dear, what’s going on here? Who called the police? Wasn’t Mr. Wells supposed to invite you out for a date? There must be some misunderstanding!”
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Waner’s smug expression froze, and her eyes, previously filled with confidence, quickly darkened
into a cold arrogance.
She raised her chin and spoke haughtily
“1 am Waner Swift. You must be mistaken. What rumors? There’s no such thing. Lam the future Mrs. Wells. Mr. Wells’s fiancée. Do you even know who the Wells family is? Wells Group!”
“Whoever made this false report, you go after them! I’m on my way to meet my fiancé, and you’ve wasted my time. Not even ten of you could make up for it!”
I stood at a distance, laughing at her shamelessness,
Really, sister? I don’t think Mr. Wells has ever said he was going to marry you, let alone that he
invited you for a date. Aren’t you the one spreading rumors?”
Turning to the police, I added, “You’re not mistaken. It’s her. Please take her away.”
Waner was furious at my words.
The neighbors started to murmur.
“Turns out she’s lying! I knew it! How could someone like Mr. Wells fall for a cheap woman like
that?”
“Calling herself his fiancée when there’s no evidence–she’s shameless. In the old days, she’d probably be drowned in a pigpen.”
“Maybe she’s already climbed into Mr. Wells’s bed. I heard he was drugged recently. She’s probably the one behind it! She looks decent, but seems to be desperate for attention…”
“What kind of parents teach their daughter to do such things? They don’t seem any better
themselves. Let’s keep our distance before we end up with the wrath of the Wells family!”
My parents‘ faces were livid with anger.
Waner stormed up to me, raised her hand, and slapped me hard across the face.
“You bitch! I knew you were jealous of me. You called the cops, didn’t you?”
wonder v
“No
didn’t speak up earlier and just went to your room. I thought you wanted to leave the house, but it turns out you stabbed me in the back!”
Are you jealous because you couldn’t climb the social ladder yourself? You bitch! I’m going to kill
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you today!”
couldn’t dodge in time, and her slap made my face swell up instantly.
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