Cora wasughing over there, her mouth curving up.


    "Tessa, you got a crush? No problem, I''ll discuss it with your dad right away. Don''t worry, I''ll definitelye to Silver Bay City to support you, but I have a few things to handle here first." Tessa''s eyes were full of smiles, knowing that Cora loved her the most.


    It was still afternoon for Cora, and she was having afternoon tea with a group of wealthydies. Everyone had exquisite makeup and was dressed very brightly, with some even wearing small hats on their hair, which was traditional attire. One of thedies put down her coffee cup and asked Cora, "Mrs. Smith, have you still not found your sister?"


    Cora slowly shook her head, "No, it''s been so many years, she probably has passed away."


    "What a pity, she was a genius in medicine back then. How could she just disappear like that? And she was supposed to marry into the Smith family, but she ran away the night before the wedding."


    Otherwise, the spot to marry Jason wouldn''t have fallen on Cora.


    Cora and her sister ine Hope were twins. ine had always been exceptionally talented in pharmaceutical research, making a name for herself in the medical field at a young age.


    Compared to the missing ine, Cora was slightly more ordinary. She was like a woman specially groomed by the Hope Family to marry into a wealthy family.


    When these wealthydies mentioned ine, their faces were filled with both jealousy and nostalgia.


    Back then, there was a long line of men pursuing ine, but she only wanted to do research.


    Jason pursued her for several years before they got together, but ine disappeared the night before the wedding. Guests who were supposed to attend the wedding had alreadye from various ces, and both the Smith family and the Hope Family couldn''t afford to lose face, so Cora, the elder sister, married in her ce.


    Everyone thought Jason would make a fuss, but their married life was rtively peaceful, and they even had two sons and a daughter, Tessa.


    After that, the Hope Family had been in decline, and now it was almost forgotten. If Cora hadn''t married into the Smith family, no one would even remember she was from the Hope Family.


    Cora didn''t like these wealthydies always talking about ine, so she soon took her leave.


    After returning to the Smith family, she waited for Jason toe back.


    It wasn''t until ten o''clock at night that Jason finished his day''s work.


    Cora quickly walked over and took the clothes from his hands.


    "Jason, did Tessa call you? She wants to marry Raymond. Should we discuss this marriage with the Montague family?"


    Although Jason was already in his fifties, he still had a very good demeanor, sitting with his back straight.


    Back then, his looks were very popr among the nobledies in Vistalia.


    No matter when Cora looked at him, she always felt satisfied and shy.


    Jason had a strong presence. He ced the documents on hisp, and when he heard this, his fingers paused slightly. "You want to go to Silver Bay City?"


    "Yes, Tessa was crying a lot on the phone. Since she wants to marry Raymond, let''s let her."


    A quick sh of something crossed Jason''s eyes, and then he nodded, "Then go."


    But just as he finished speaking, Cora''s phone rang. It was Lawrence calling.


    "Mom, did Tessa tell you about the marriage alliance with the Montague family?"


    "Yes, I n toe over and talk to Raymond."


    Lawrence was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Mom, you''re on Tessa''s side, right?"


    "Of course."


    "I''ll help Tessa here. Raymond has a brother, Christopher. Christopher just contacted me. I''ll work with Christopher. You should wait beforeing over. I''m worried Raymond might retaliate against you. Silver Bay City is his territory after all." Cora''s brow furrowed tightly, "You can''t be too reckless."


    Lawrence didn''t say anything, so she could only sigh.


    "You have your own ideas, do as you say."


    After Lawrence hung up, he looked at Christopher sitting in front of him.


    Christopher was holding a ss of wine, gently swirling it. When he looked up, his eyes were filled with a fierce intensity that seemed to overflow, but in an instant, it became very gentle.


    "So, Mr. Smith, are you willing to cooperate?"


    Christopher''s alter ego leaned back, looking rxed.


    He had a cigarette between his fingers, looking somewhat unruly, while Christopher never smoked.