Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Harry Anderson Provides Support
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Daisy Zane, who rarely drove, took her car out for a spin today. She received a call while she was in the parking lot, so she answered it then and there.
Unexpectedly, she bumped into them.
Having said just a few words to the person on the line, Daisy hung up and they showed up.
Daisy took a quick glance; the Hobson couple, a family of three from the Miles family and Old Master Miles along with a nanny and housekeeper.
"Olivia, what are you doing here?" Old Master Miles supported himself with a cane and smiled kindly after seeing her.
"I'm meeting a friend."
"Let me introduce you to some people." The Old Master turned to the Hobson couple.
Johanes Miles pulled at his father's clothes from behind, but the Old Master ignored it silently.
"These are your Auntie Horton's brother and sister-in-law. This is Olivia, Sophie Johnson's elder sister."
The Hobson couple smiled faintly at Old Master Miles, but when they turned their eyes to Daisy, they showed disdain and dislike. They didn't say anything.
Daisy didn't want to know them either, and didn't even look at them while the Old Master introduced them.
Seeing her like this, Johanes frowned in discontent, "Don't you know how to greet your elders?"
"Dad, I guess my elder sister is just not used to talking to strangers." Amelia Miles explained.
Johanes snorted coldly.
Old Master Miles didn't care what they thought, he spoke to Daisy alone, "Are you leaving already? Let the driver give you a ride."
"No need." Today, Daisy wore a light purple dress that tightly wrapped her waist. There was an air of dominance in her aloof demeanor, "I'll be going first."
After speaking, she nodded slightly towards Old Master Miles, walked two steps towards her car, and pressed the car key.
The Crystal Purple Ferrari in the parking space lit up.
Everyone was surprised, especially Amelia Miles, whose pupils trembled.
Just as Daisy was about to reach for the car door, Amelia suddenly spoke up, "What a beautiful car sister has! Was it given to you by a friend?"
Her voice sounded sweet but it was uncomfortable to listen to.
Daisy paused and looked at her.
Amelia tilted her head and said with a smile, "Your friend is very generous, gifting you such a nice car and letting you live in the Doomsday Hotel. I'm so envious."
As soon as Amelia's words fell, her Aunt mockingly said, "What kind of friend is this, showering you with both a luxury hotel and car, something I've never encountered in all my years."
Some things Amelia's mother shouldn't say, as it would damage family harmony. But the Hobsons, supporting their sister, had no qualms about speaking up.
After the aunt finished speaking, she immediately exchanged a glance with her mother.
Johanes couldn't keep his face straight. He walked forward and interrogated, "Where did you get the car?"
In Johanes' eyes, Daisy had spent over twenty years in the countryside before moving to Truro City less than three months ago.
A poor girl like her could only obtain a fancy car like this and live in the Doomsday Hotel through illegitimate means. They, on the other hand, would not even normally indulge in such luxuries.
With so many people around, he couldn't vent his anger and had never felt so suffocated before.
Harry waited for Daisy's car to disappear from view before addressing the group, "I have to catch a flight soon, so I'll be going."
"Mayor John, you're busy, carry on," Johanes Miles said.
Harry nodded to him and walked towards his car.
The Hobson and Miles families were both silent. Old Master Miles, not wanting to deal with them, had the housekeeper accompany him as he walked away with his cane.
Amelia Miles stared in the direction Daisy had left. Harry had never been so cautious when talking to her. So, why did an illegitimate daughter deserve such treatment? After a while, she suppressed the anger in her heart, took John's arm, and asked with a smile, "Uncle John knows my sister?"
At this question, John suddenly remembered something his father had said to him once.
"Don't tell anyone that I know Daisy Zane, or I'll kill you."
"I don't know," John laughed. "My father never talks to me about his affairs."
Amelia smiled and lowered her head, saying nothing more.
**
Daisy Zane returned to Everlasting Palace. In the elevator, she felt a little uncomfortable and her waist ached.
She calculated the days and figured her period was about to start.
She was a bit annoyed.
The elevator stopped on the twenty-seventh floor. The door opened, and Kevin Clark stepped in.
Seeing him, Daisy checked the elevator floor number again.
Kevin also hadn't expected to run into her. After a moment of surprise, he smiled and said, "I've also bought this floor."
"...Oh," Daisy thought, you're rich. "Just one floor, by the time the elevator comes, you could have walked up the stairs."
The elevator opened again on the twenty-eighth floor, and they walked out together. Kevin admitted, "I'm lazy."
"It seems like it," Daisy noticed that whenever she saw him, her mood would improve significantly.
Indeed... being good-looking had its uses.
"What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Kevin asked.
"Huh?" Daisy looked at him.
"You don't look well."
"Oh." Daisy touched her face and said, somewhat unconcerned, "Maybe I'm just a little tired."
"Then, get some rest early, and don't stay up too late."
Daisy nodded unenthusiastically.
Seeing her evasive response, Kevin's tone became even gentler, "Listen."
His gentle tone was a little intoxicating.
Daisy looked at him, and saw that his usually imposing eyes were now filled with a gentle smile as he regarded her.
This made her, usually immune to compliments or criticism, a little unable to resist, "Okay."