"Listen, you have a bad stomach, you can’t eat hot pot anymore." What Norman Bennett said made sense, but Claire White told her that eating spicy food was fine, and eating hot pot once a week was not a problem. Drinking a little yogurt before eating hot pot was even better. But to Norman Bennett, it meant she couldn’t touch it at all. "Oh!" She wasn’t sure why, but she was feeling a bit emotional and couldn’t calm down, maybe because she was just bored. Putting down her pen, she walked straight to her desk with a pouty face. "Finished writing?" When Norman Bennett saw this girl looking unhappy, his first reaction was to pull her into his arms and coax her patiently. Unexpectedly, she grabbed her cup, turned her head, and walked toward the door without saying anything. Her little short legs moved unusually quickly, and she was out the door within a few steps. The sound of the door closing was quite gentle. Looking at the unfinished document on his computer, he had to call Lana for instructions. ――― Melody Harmony Group Lobby. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, Lana tried to comfort her and said, "Young Madam, how about going for some Oden? It’s really delicious too." Watermelon radish does taste good, but she didn’t want to eat something bland now, and she only liked the radish in Oden, nothing else. She was still angry at this moment, so eating a few big water radishes couldn’t possibly quell her anger. She sometimes envied Summer Hue, who could feel better just by eating a pot of rice when she was upset, while she needed a plate of braised chicken with rice. ――― New Zealand, North Island. Summer Hue sneezed loudly, luckily she had swallowed the shrimp meat in her mouth, or else it would have been wasted. A sudden, loud sneeze , could someone be talking about her? She glanced outside the window, there was indeed a sea breeze, and the bright moon was slowly rising from the horizon as she ate grilled Australian lobster at a seaside hotel. After a simple grill and adding fine salt, paired with a small dish of unidentified dip, it had a sour taste but no spiciness. She still craved the spicy stir-fried mini lobsters from home, now that was a spicy and delicious treat. After finishing, the hotel staff came to take away the plate, and now she could lock the door and sleep. The hotel she stayed in was not large, just ordinary in specifications, with a soft and comfortable bed, a bathroom, a computer desk, and nothing else. But the balcony was quite large, even bigger than the room, with pure white chairs and an umbrella. Watching the sea view in the evening was just perfect, especially with a freshly opened coconut, it was simply excellent. Standing by the bed, she stretched, feeling that today had been quite fulfilling, having eaten sea urchin in the morning, fish in the mid-morning, crab for lunch, coconut in the afternoon, and she just finished lobster. It seemed she was almost forgetting that day’s events. However, when the night was quiet, it always came back to her mind. After washing up, she lay in bed, and just opened her phone when an unfamiliar domestic number popped up, a number she didn’t recognize. Who would call her? Perhaps it was a misdial, so she might as well hang up. But then, the call came again, she thought for a moment, and decided to answer it. "Hello, is this Summer Hue?" As soon as she answered, a female voice with a lingering quality, like an endless thread, was heard. Whose voice could this be? She quickly sifted through her memory but had no clue. So with a probing tone, she asked, "Who is this?" "Not denying it, so you must be Summer Hue, huh?" The other person didn’t answer but asked back, this kind of tone was somewhat unpleasant to hear. "I have photos of you." In just a few words, like a spell, combined with the woman’s sinister voice, it was like a demon from hell, making her feel cold all over. Summer Hue tightened her grip on the phone, her face turning cold, and her whole body trembling. Half frightened, half angry. Calling out of the blue was definitely not just to say this and leave it at that. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍 Either they wanted money, or they wanted her to do something. She didn’t know how to face it next, having first been pushed to leave Zane Bennett, now that she had left, what was it this time? If the demands were excessive, she would rather end her life than be threatened and live like a puppet on strings. All she heard was laughter on the other end, like a fox beguiling the mind. "Oh dear, why so aggressive? Let me tell you, I have already destroyed your photos, and I’m Zane’s stepmother, what happened was done by your cousin, Elliana Lyle." It wasn’t that she didn’t understand, but she was shocked! The one who did this, was actually her cousin? How... how is that possible? It couldn’t possibly be. Chen West continued: "Don’t be skeptical, I accidentally overheard Elliana talking with my husband, that’s how I found out; Zane’s dad wasn’t happy about you two, as you might know, maybe your cousin did this for your own good, just to scare you away." "But don’t worry, after I heard it, I took Elliana’s phone and forced her to delete all the photos, I do like you after all, it’s best when young people click well together." Summer Hue focused her gaze and coldly replied, "Why should I believe you?" "Believe me?" Chen’s tone seemed to find something funny, then casually added, "Why should I want you to believe me? I just came to let you know, be on guard in future, and live well with Zane." "Also, you know Zane’s dad doesn’t like you, things could get ugly if it blows up, so your cousin’s actions are somewhat understandable. Don’t blame her, you are all family after all, Elliana’s actions may have been overboard, but I believe she meant well." Summer Hue held the phone to her ear in silence, staring blankly at the computer opposite, her mind a whirl of thoughts. After a few minutes, maybe as she said nothing, the caller hung up first. Only then did she put down the phone, leaning back as if she had been running outside for hours and was utterly exhausted, not even wanting to move a finger. She thought a lot, but Elliana’s name didn’t come into consideration, for she knew what kind of person her cousin was. Her cousin wouldn’t do such things, couldn’t do such things, but Zane’s father, she found there was at least ninety percent likelihood. After all, dislike can be seen in the face, and as for Chen West, who knows what her hidden motives were by sowing discord. She also didn’t believe that the photos had truly been deleted. After pondering, she decided to call her cousin. It took 45 seconds for the call to connect. "Hey Summer, have you arrived? Why did it take so long?" Upon hearing this, Summer Hue’s heart skipped a beat, remembering she had promised her cousin to call when she arrived, but she had forgotten... Simultaneously, Elliana also forgot to ask. Elliana was brushing her teeth at that moment, which made her speech a bit muddled. Summer Hue heard Elliana ask, "Cousin, what kind of person is Zane Bennett’s stepmother, Mia Clarke?" Why suddenly ask about Mia Clarke? Though puzzled, she answered, "Not a good person, but not a bad one either, just a pitiful person. Sister Luna said she sometimes acts crazy, anyway not a good person, why ask about her?"