At the ancient town, Stacey and the film crew were filming some scenes for The Empress. Striving for quality, the film crew had strict standards, often rehearsing scenes multiple times before the final shoot to ensure perfection. Vicky was particrly serious, to be precise, strict, insisting that every actor was in top form and every detail of all the scenes was wlessly executed.
Thankfully, the lead actors of the film, Stacey and Malcolm, were seasoned from their previous work on “Lovey Princess.” Despite the hardships of the filming process<b>, </b>they found it rewarding, believing all their effort would be worthwhile if the final work turned out excellent and sessful
more afluent However, while they were filming diligently, the remote <b>tourist </b>town inexplicably became a hotspot. More and young people flocked to the area for leisure and sightseeing. Rusel, one of the first to arrive, had not left. After Debra obtained the staged ident video that Russel had secretly filmed, she had it checked by Charlie. After Charlie verified the video. Debra sent it back to Russel, who then sent the video to his dad toplete his task.
Despite finishing his mission, Russel stayed behind in the ancient town,ughing off his dad’s threats to freeze his bank card by iming he wanted to spend a few more days there. He seemed to adore children’spany very much. With nothing else to do, he spent his days ying with Lillian and Kevin. Initially shy, the children soon warmed up to Russel, eagerly looking forward to ying with him every day.
One day, Stacey returned to the guesthouse for some rest after she finished her scenes. She was surprised to find someone waiting for her. It was Gifford, and he was strikingly handsome. Upon seeing her, he picked up a bouquet from the table and approached her. “Hello, Ms. Carter. It’d be an honor to make your acquaintance. Gifford spoke as he smiled. His deep and maic voice was <b>captivating</b>.
Displeased, Debra furrowed her brows as she stepped forward. Becky, have some rest upstairs. You don’t need to bother with random people. Stacey nodded at her words and headed upstairs. However, Gifford was unperturbed. Instead, he pulled out his phone and sent a message.
Upstairs, Stacey arrived at the room and sat down. She habitually checked her phone, noticing a new message that read: [Ms. Carter, let me introduce <b>myself</b>. I’m Gifford Edwards. How about we discuss a coboration]
Stacey paused for a moment, checking her message history. She realized that this number belonged to the same person who had previously sent her photos of Theodore and Jenny together. It <b>was </b>Gifford?’ she thought. She moved to delete the contact but hesitated. At the thought of something, she reconsidered and typed back [What do you want?]
Gifford’s response was swift: [The Edwards family knows you and your children have the right to inherit the Carter family’s fortune. <b>Michael </b>wants to fight for ctody.]
Stacey thought, The Edwards family wants custody of my children? Almost immediately, her anger red, and she replied instantly: [They must be out of their minds!]
Gifford replied: [I think so too. So, how about a coboration? I have no interest in your children. If you help me, I can ensure the Edwards family will never bother you again.]
Staceyughed exasperatedly and set down her phone. “What’s wrong?” Debra asked, noticing Stacey’s expression. After some hesitation, Stacey showed Debra her chat history. Debra’s Eice darkened as she read the messages. She took screenshots of the <b>conversation </b>and sent them to Patrick Afternding the phone back to her Stacey, Debra began messaging Patrick herself.
In Hivalis, Patrick, who was busy at <b>work</b>, received a message from Debra and checked it inunediately. As he read it, his face turned grim. Then, he forwarded the message to Adrian, whose expression remained unchanged as he replied: Don’t worry about them. They can’t take the kids.] Patrick sent a screenshot of Adrian’s reply to Debra <b>to </b>ry the messige.
Back in the ancient town, Debra read the screenshot of <b>Adrian’s </b>reply sent by Patrick She snorted and continued to reply: [I know they can’t take the children away, but we still <b>have </b>to do something about this. Patrick, will we just stay <i>idly </i>and do nothing to the Edwards family?]
Patrick hurriedlyforted Debra: [Of course not. Don’t worry, it’s already been arranged.]
Displeased, Debra replied: [You’re too slow.] Patrick responded with a cute cat emoji, trying to appease Debra.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
However, Debra replied bluntly: (Go away!] Not ready to give up Patrick sent Debra a rolling panda gif.
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Afterforting Debra, Patrick made a video call to Stacey. Stacey was surprised when she saw the video call from her father. She turned to look at Debra before she answered the phone. “Dad,” Stacey greeted happily as soon as she saw Patrick on her phone screen.
Patrick looked at Stacey and smiled happily, “Becky<b>, </b>how have you been these days? Is filming tiring?”
“Not at all” Stacey shook her head.
Meanwhile, Debra noticed the noise and immediately came over. Still irked, she stared at Patrick coldly. Upon seeing Debra, Patrick grew tense. Stacey found the situation funny but tried to mediate, speaking kindly of Patrick until Debra’s mood improved slightly, though she remained <b>somewhat </b>displeased. After a moment, Patrick said, “Debbie, I’ve been preparing Recently, I invested in a project abroad. If all goes well, thend the Edwards family is bidding for will be out of their reach” Instantly, Debra’s eyes lit up with interest as she nced at Patrick.
“What are you nning, Dad?” Stacey asked, curious.
“Nothing much. Just causing them some trouble overseas<b>,</b>” Patrick replied with a smile.
Upon hearing that, Stacey nodded approvingly. “Okay.”
Debra, however, was not satisfied. This won’t do. It won’t crush thempletely. Just thinking about Theodore pestering Becky every day makes me ufortable. Has the Edwards family done anything illegal over the years? Investigate them. Find evidence and get them locked up. That would solve everything.” Patrick stayed silent and was visibly hesitant as if he was worried about something.
“Mom, we can’t do that. Theodore is Lily and Kev’s Biological father. If he goes to jail, it will affect their future,” Stacey reminded Debra. Through the phone screen, Patrick looked proudly at Stacey and nodded. Meanwhile, Debra’s expression <b>changed</b>, realizing the implications. Though frustrated, she knew there was little she could do.