Chapter 6 - The Lover Appears

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Madeline rolled her eyes and gave a fake smile. “Mr. Astor is so caring, even caring about whether other people’s feet slip or not. It really must be hard work!” she said.

After speaking, she ignored Augustus’ unfriendly gaze and took two steps back to get away from this narcissistic man.

However, in the next second, Augustus suddenly rose and grabbed her arm tightly!

Madeline stumbled again and was forced to fall into this man’s arms. In an instant, that crisp fragrance became stronger again.

“Theard that five years ago, Miss West was a famous social butterfly with excellent means. Her criteria was only that someone had money and not personality. She also got pregnant before marriage and didn’t even know who the father of the child was. She disappeared for five years and came back, and

now she has her eyes on me?” he said.

The man’s muscular arms were tightly wrapped around her waist. He leaned close to her ear and whispered softly, but the words he said were as harsh as knives.

This brainless man!

Madeline was instantly furious.

His investigation was so thorough. Yet, how did he not find out how Courtney plotted against her five years ago, ruined her reputation, ruined her innocence, and tried to kill her?!

This treacherous pair, one harming her and the other mocking her, they were such a perfect match!

Madeline’s face hardened. She struggled for a while, but it was as though she was trapped between two impenetrable walls. She could only smile sarcastically at Augustus. “Mr. Astor, since you’ve investigated so thoroughly, I’m sure you know that Courtney is my half-sister?” she asked.

Augustus raised his eyebrows slightly, as though in silent agreement.

‘Madeline’s red lips curled up, and a spark seemed to ignite in her charming peach blossom eyes. It was so hot that it seemed like it could burn everything. “Then I’l be frank, Of this husband and wife pair, one is vicious, while the other is arrogant and conceited. You’ve really verified that saying: a dog and

his b*tch will last forever!” She scomed.

Augustus had never been looked down upon like this before. His face was livid as he glared at the woman before him.

He gnashed his teeth. “Madeline! West! I’ve seen many women who want to get close to me through my son. You’re the first one with such a sharp tongue!” he said.

This scumbag was so sure that she was interested in him?!

Where was his shame?!

Madeline almost laughed out of anger.

A second later, she wrapped both her arms around Augustus’ neck and relentlessly applied pressure.

The distance between the two of them instantly became the closest it could. As their breaths were interwoven with one another, the crisp fragrance of wood and the charming fragrance of roses intertwined, creating an extremely ambiguous atmosphere.

Augustus’ eyes quivered as his gaze unconsciously trailed down her face and to the woman’s soft, rosy lips.

“Woah—”

The two kids at the side covered their mouths and exclaimed in elation.

“Mommy, Daddy, be more mindful! This is a public place!” Aurora reminded them excitedly out of consideration.

Madeline snapped out of her daze, her ears instantly turning red. She swiftly released Augustus and gave him a hard push.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Astor! I won’t touch Courtney’s man. It’s dirty!” Madeline said as she raised her chin.

Then, she picked Aurora up, turned around and simply left.

Her heart was still pounding as she recalled the way Augustus had swept his gaze over her just then.

It was ambiguous, sexy, aggressive and full of male hormones.

Stop!

How could she have thoughts towards Courtney’s man?!

It must be because she hadn’t had a man in a while!

“Aurora West! Don’t randomly call people daddy again!” Madeline scolded her.

Aurora giggled in Madeline’s arms. “Mom, are you being shy?” she asked.

Shy my foot!

Madeline glared at Aurora. “If you dare to go near Hugo and his Dad again, I’ll throw you into the river to feed the fish!” She warned her.

“Tm afraid you won’t.” Aurora taunted her mother.

Aurora shook her head and smiled slyly, pointing behind her. “Mom, your son is here again,” she said.

Madeline turned around and saw Hugo trying his best to follow her with his short legs. When he saw her looking over, he gave her a silly smile.

Madeline’s expression instantly darkened.

‘The CEO of the Astor Corporation, Augustus Astor, had always been a legend in the city.

‘There were only a few pictures and stories of him floating around. Legend had it that he was cold, handsome, noble and mysterious. The key point was that his net worth was hundreds of billions. Money for him came flowing in like water with a wave of his hand.

Such a perfect man, even though he didn’t appear often, was still extremely popular on the internet. The number of fans on Astor Corporation’s official Twitter account exceeded a hundred million because of him.

This morning, the usually calm internet was suddenly stirred up by a few pictures.

“F*ck, am I blind? Doesn’t Mr. Astor only have a son?!”

“Shocking! Mr. Astor’s lover has appeared and he has a daughter!”

“The heir is on good terms with this mother and daughter? What about his actual mother?”

In the photo, a handsome man held a woman’s waist tightly and the two looked at each other ‘lovingly’.

‘The two children at the side were like a pair of little angels, covering their mouths and smiling sweetly.

No matter from what angle one looked at it, they appeared to be like a sweet family.

However, Hugo’s mother was very high-profile online, and she certainly didn’t look like this!

Thud!

‘The sound of the cup smashing against the wall was ear-piercing. The cup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Courtney’s eyes were red as she stared at the woman in the photo and shook her head in disbelief.

“Impossible! Madeline and that baby girl were burned to death in that fire! How could they still be alive!” she shrieked.

Could it be that the nurse from that time had saved them without telling her?

Madeline definitely must have come back for revenge!

Ring~

Courtney’s gaze landed on the phone, and her heart instantly calmed down. She answered the call and choked out. “Mom…”

“Courtney, what happened? Do you know the woman in the photo? Is that little girl really Augustus’ daughter?” she asked.

It was Augustus’ mother, Mrs. Astor, who had called.

Courtney usually worked hard to please her future mother-in-law, so the two of them had a very good relationship.

She gritted her teeth and lowered her voice to complain pitifully. “Mom, that woman… is my sister, Madeline.”

“What?!” Mrs. Astor raised her voice in shock. “Didn’t she get pregnant before marriage and committed suicide?” she questioned.

“Tm not sure either. Maybe… she just felt embarrassed and went into hiding,” Courtney replied.

“She still has the face to live? Such a shameful and disgraceful woman actually dared to get close to Augustus! And as for that little girl, she definitely is the b*stard child of some wild man!” Mrs. Astor scoffed.

Hearing Mrs. Astor’s scolding, Courtney’s eyes flashed with self-satisfaction. However, she deliberately choked on her words again. “Mother, Augustus…”

Mrs. Astor comforted her immediately. “Courtney, don’t worry. I will never let that type of woman get close to Augustus! I will only acknowledge you as my daughter-in-law!” she said.

“Thanks, Mom,” Courtney said.

After hanging up the phone, Courtney stood up and gripped her phone tightly with a malicious expression.

Madeline, you should have died long ago!

Even that little b*stard Hugo, all of them deserved to die!

“Mtr… Mr. Astor, how do you think we should handle this matter?” the PR manager asked.

‘The manager nervously passed the tablet to Augustus.

Augustus glanced at it and instantly frowned.