Chapter 8 CLOUD Design was started by Monica and Evelyn five years ago , and they even came up with the name together . Monica built the core design team , while Evelyn focused on expanding their market . Their designs were a hit as soon as they dropped . Monica managed overseas private estates , while Evelyn primarily worked with domestic real estate companies . Several companies in Emerald City wanted to work with CLOUD , and the Smith Group was the top contender , followed by the Johnson Group . The Johnson Group wasn't quite on the same level as the Smith Group , but it was still a big player in Emerald City . The current head of the Johnson Group was Michael Johnson , the eldest son of the Johnson family , and he was around the same age as Alexander . Monica wasn't sure if Alexander was invited . Since coming back to Emerald City , she had been doing her best to avoid him ; she really didn't want to see him again . " Why are you so scared of him ? Do you still have feelings for him ? " " No way , " Monica denied immediately . She never wanted to get tangled up with Alexander again . Evelyn said , " Then it's settled . You don't love him , so why care if he's there or not ? Plus , the Johnson Group and the Smith Group are competitors . Michael and Alexander are like oil and water ; Alexander won't be there , don't worry . " " Okay , got it . " " By the way , I hired a housekeeper for you . She'll be here tomorrow morning . You can leave the house to her and focus on your work . " " Thanks . " Monica hugged her gratefully . " Why are you being so polite ? Alright , I'm heading out . Call me if you need anything . " After explaining everything , Evelyn didn't stick around and left . At the Smith Villa , Alexander brought the kids home . 1/4 3:40 am Chapter 8 PPP After entering the gate , the car drove for a good twenty minutes before stopping near the main building . Sophia resisted the urge to look out the window and whispered to William , " This Mr. Smith is really living . it up , making the house so beautiful . " William glanced out the window , his face expressionless , but his voice was cold . " Yeah , he's so rich , yet he let our mom suffer so much . " Sophia was immediately reminded . They didn't remember much from their childhood , mostly hearing about it from Evelyn . When Monica first went abroad , she didn't have much money and started working while pregnant . At first , things were manageable . But when William was born , his health was really bad , barely hanging on . The doctors informed Monica that William likely wouldn't survive , but Monica refused to give up . She was determined to save him , using all her savings and even borrowing a lot from Evelyn . Monica stayed by his side day and night until she finally pulled him back from the brink . Not long after , Monica and Evelyn co - founded CLOUD Design Studio . In the early days of the startup , the studio had a small team , and Monica was working around the clock , often juggling the baby in one arm and sketching designs with the other . It wasn't until the kids grew up and the studio found its footing that Monica's life got a bit easier . Thinking about this , Sophia clenched her tiny fist and pounded the seat , determined not to forgive Alexander . At that moment , Alexander had just finished a phone call and didn't catch the siblings ' whispers , only noticing his daughter's angry face in the rearview mirror . He turned to his precious daughter , his tone unusually gentle . " Amelia , what's wrong ? " Sophia turned her head away , ignoring him . Alexander sighed and shook his head . All his patience was reserved for her , but she didn't appreciate it . However , it was fine to see her finally express her emotions . After getting out of the car , he carried his daughter into the living room . Along the way , Sophia didn't say anything or resist him . 2/4 Chapter 8 She couldn't explain it , but being held by Alexander made her feel safe in a way that was different from when Monica held her , Although Alexander had done many bad things , he was very gentle with her . Even Daniel said that as long as he didn't mess up , Alexander was very good to them , almost granting their every wish . But recalling William's reminder in the car , she steeled herself , convincing herself , ' No forgiveness ! Absolutely no forgiveness ! Especially when she saw Stella in the living room , her mood worsened . Stella had been sitting on the sofa talking to Bertha . Seeing Alexander , she immediately stood up , her eyes reddening . " Alexander , I ... " " Why are you here ? Didn't I tell you not to come here again ? " Alexander's voice was cold and angry . Besides his precious children , no one had ever dared to ignore his words . " I let Stella in ! " Bertha , seeing her son's attitude , said angrily . " She was worried sick about Daniel and Amelia's disappearance , and you treat her like this ? I tried so hard to match you two , and you keep pushing her away ! " " No one told you to do that ! " " What do you mean by that ? " Bertha stood up from the sofa , glaring at Alexander . " What , you want to kick me out too ? " Alexander was completely unyielding , his tone icy . " If you insist on letting her in , then you can leave with her ! " " You ... " Bertha was about to get angry when Stella tugged at her sleeve , choking up , " Mrs. Smith , Alexander doesn't want to see me . I'll go . Please don't let your relationship with Alexander suffer because of me . " Saying this , she started to leave . Bertha , heartbroken , held her back . Sophia watched from the side , rolling her eyes at Stella . William , however , watched expressionlessly , knowing Alexander was serious this time . William's goal was to get Stella out of the Smith Villa , but at that moment , he suddenly changed his mind . He turned and held Alexander's hand , smiling slightly . " Dad , I'm sorry . I was wrong before . I shouldn't have 3/4 Chapter 8 taken Amelia from the hospital . Don't be angry , and don't kick Stella out . " Chapter Comments 2 Write Comments < SHARE 4/4