Chapter 2233


    "Keep going, what happened next?" Ste urged.


    "It gets even crazier," Vermont continued. "He couldn''t decide between that girl and the stand-in. Both


    women fought fiercely for him, and in the end, the girl used the stand-in of drug use. After her


    reputation was destroyed, the stand-in disappeared.


    "When the stand-in left, everyone assumed Ricky would reconcile with that girl, especially since their


    previous conflicts revolved around her. But Ricky remained passive, and the Adam family hinted that


    that girl would never be epted. Within a few months, they even arranged for Ricky to meet Mrs.


    Chapman''s eldest daughter.


    "Over the years, Ricky''s been causing trouble, disappointing the Adam family. They had hoped he''d


    continue the family line, but his drug abuse left him sterile. They nned for his father to carry on with


    the arrangement, but after the Chapman family incident, the marriage arrangement fell apart.


    "But then the stand-in returned, and seeing how Ricky’s mood changed drastically, it seems the rumors


    about him favoring the stand-in were true. If I were that girl, I''d be furious. After all that nning, only to


    lose control in the end and be someone else''s pawn."


    Ste and Keegan were both puzzled.


    Ste couldn''t resist asking, "How do you know all this?"


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    Even though she imed not to care, she still wanted to know about Ricky.


    But she hadn’t heard about this dramatic story.


    Vermont sighed and seemed evasive. "Just overheard some gossip while out drinking."


    Keegan guessed it probably came from his ex-girlfriends who enjoyed gossiping.


    The Adam family always kept Ricky''s scandals secret, known only to those close to them. Vermont''s


    exes, some of whom were minor celebrities, likely knew Luanna or Ricky. The rumor spread until it


    reached Vermont''s ears.


    Vermont wouldn''t rest until he found out what happened. If he couldn''t get the whole story, he''d lose


    sleep over it until he did.


    Thankfully, Ste didn''t dwell on it, just furrowing her brow and saying," Then why didn''t you tell US


    earlier?"


    Now Vermont was confused. "You never asked." He then eyed them suspiciously. ‘Why so curious


    about Ricky?"


    Ste paused, then nced at Keegan.


    He replied casually, "Can''t we be curious? Since you know so much, just tell us."


    Ste got the hint. Keegan didn''t want Vermont involved, so she yed along, saying, "You''re keeping


    all this juicy gossip to yourself, how selfish!"


    Vermont was speechless. "It''s an old story..."


    Then he remembered something and whispered, "But it seems Ricky got someone pregnant. Every


    time he''s high, he insists it wasn''t him, and no one dares to ask. The Adam family has kept it quiet. I


    haven''t seen it myself, but a friend mentioned it."


    Keegan clenched his fists, his eyshes trembling. He must be thinking of Jayson''s death.


    Ste feared Vermont might pick up on something, so she changed the subject. "Wasn''t Felicity


    supposed toe from the banquet? Where is she?"


    Vermont pursed his lips. "Her grandmother fell and needs surgery. Calls kepting, urging her to go,


    so she went to visit."


    He looked frustrated. "I offered to go with her, but she said I haven''t met the criteria. It''s entirely up to


    her, right? She thinks the press conference is crucial for Keegan, so she thinks it''s essential for me to


    attend. She''s so considerate. How did I get so lucky?"