"People talk. If I took every rumor seriously, I'd have no time to eat or sleep. That's the life of us rich and famous ladies. Everyone brags and gossips about us, and wishes their lives are somehow connected with us. How many of them do you think are telling the truth?" Jessica said. Then she thought, 'Humph! Daisy, you want to anger me? In your dreams! It might be a good plan, but I'm not as stupid as Mary, who gets irritated easily by a few words of yours.'
"I'm not from a wealthy family, maybe I was wrong, but there's no smoke without fire. Sometimes the truth emerges after someone stirs things up. Isn't that the favorite trick of the so-called upper-class?"
Daisy's eyelids drooped, as if she was staring at the coffee mug, but she stole a glance at those hostile women every now and then.
You seem to have a problem with the upper-class. Do you think it is appropriate to hate rich people so much, as the wife of the CEO of FX International Group?" Coco held Daisy responsible for her being shut out of entertainment business by Edward, because she thought if Daisy hadn't showed up in Edward's life, he wouldn't have dumped her cousin Jessica, and things would have been different. She would have remained a superstar in the spotlight.
I have never hated rich people. Being rich or poor depends on your attitude, that is, how much you think is enough. I never force myself to work for money. I'm contented with a comfortable, happy life. By the way, we've never met. Do you think it is appropriate to talk with me in that tone?"
Daisy didn't recall she had offended this pretty woman.
Gee, how embarrassing! You don't even recognize Coco, an international superstar. What a hillbilly! Don't ever tell anyone you're an Ouyang. You're a shame to that name." Now that other people were here, Mary wasn't afraid of Daisy anymore. She sneered at her and started to humiliate her as much as she could.
"Why should I know her? I'm not a teenager who spends every waking hour keeping up with her favorite stars. And I'm not a silly girl chasing meaningless things. As for the name Ouyang, I wish it had nothing to do with my life. So stop pretending it is an honorable name, you make me want to puke."
Daisy didn't care if her family background was revealed. She wasn't worried about what kind of verbal attack might come at her next. No one had ever scared her in her entire life. At this moment she faced her enemies bravely.
Interesting. Daisy, as I recall I asked you last time whether you knew Mary or not, you said no. But from the current situation, apparently you know each other. Any explanations?" Jessica was intrigued by the topic and laughed. She forgot all about the problems her company faced.
I don't know her, but she is dying to get into my life. What can I do? Besides, it is my private life, why should I tell you about it?" Daisy seldom smiled, but today a faint smile lingered on her mouth all the time. She remained calm, making it impossible to figure out what she was thinking or how she was feeling.
That's a load of crap! Since when did I try to do anything regarding you? I would not see you again if you didn't try to ruin my parents' relationship and break up my family!" Mary thought she would get the upper hand with Jessica and Coco on her side. She was trying everything to get back at Daisy for the embarrassing situation she had put her in just now.
Jessica, it's getting more and more interesting, isn't it? It turns out Colonel Ouyang likes being a home wrecker. What a special hobby! I wonder why she fell in love with Mr. Ouyang instead of Edward who is handsome and distinguished. This is the most hilarious joke I've heard this year."
Humph! Daisy had said she didn't know Coco, who had been a household name in the city. As a person who was used to flattery and fame, naturally Coco couldn't tolerate such contempt. In addition, both she and Daisy had that aloof bearing, but Edward had fallen in love with Daisy instead of her and never paid any attention to her, which deepened her resentment toward Daisy.
"Since you think it's a joke, I will just laugh at it and will overlook the fact that you just insulted my sister," A male voice said, disturbing everyone. He handily disrupted their scheming. They all looked up to find a handsome lively young man smiling mischievously. He was standing right next to them.
Brian, what brought you here?" Seeing Brian, Daisy was very excited. The cold expression on her face turned into a smile full of tenderness. She was so happy that she had totally forgotten they were not alone. Their closeness made the rest jealous.
Isn't it wonderful? I was thinking of you, then here you are, in front of me. It seems that there's really a strong connection between us. Are you happy to see me?"
Brian bent over and kissed Daisy's cheek gently. Then his eyes swept the others. When they met Mary's eyes, a cold, cunning smile flitted over his face.
It seems Colonel Ouyang really sleeps around. We've just heard she is having an affair with Mr. Ouyang, now she's being intimate in public with this man who obviously is merely a pretty face. I wonder what Edward sees in such a slut!"
Jessica said viciously, jealous of and disgusted by the intimacies between Daisy and Brian, but as soon as she finished those vulgar words, a loud smack fell on her cheek. It was so hard she felt herself deaf shortly. She gazed at the young man who had hit her in astonishment.
"Stupid woman, I don't care who you are or who is behind you. I'll hit you again if you say anything like that. It doesn't matter what you say about me, but you shouldn't have used that filthy language on my sister. This is the first time I have hit a woman, I hope it is the last time. But it won't be if you insult her again.
Brian wasn't a man keen on fixing problems through violence. But Jessica's words enraged him enormously. He would have let go if she had only insulted him, but she had made a huge mistake when she said Daisy, the woman he respected most, was a slut. He wouldn't put up with it, so he slapped her without thinking. Some people deserved to be hit.
What's wrong with you? Why did you hit my cousin? She was telling the truth! Do you think we're blind? Clearly there's something going on between you two." Coco collected herself from the shock and glared at Brian.
Your eyes are fine, but you have foul souls. Who says siblings can't be affectionate? Is that a law made by your family?"
Brian had a character similar to Rain's. They both liked giving evil smiles. Right now he acted like a hooligan.
Brian, are you out of your mind? Daisy doesn't have anything to do with us. Don't forget I'm your sister. That woman is nobody." Mary hated being ignored. She shared the same mother with Brian, but he was never close to her. Instead, he was always protecting Daisy and behaved affectionately toward her in front of Mary. She couldn't take it anymore.
Blpph! Mary, did you get kicked in the head? You have forgotten everything I told you. I have only one sister and that is Daisy. You? You don't deserve to be anybody's sister. I'll deal with you about what happened today at home. I warned you not to bother Daisy again. But you not only didn't listen to me but also allied yourself with these loose women and humiliated her. What should I do with you? Huh?"
Brian gave a bigger smile. In truth he didn't just bump into Daisy. He had called her up and Mark told him that she was here. So he had come to see her, but only to find that several women were bullying her. He couldn't help getting involved.
"Watch your damn mouth! Who were you referring to as loose women?" Coco warned. She was pompous and wouldn't stand anybody talking about her like that.
Whoever responds to it. I never mentioned a name." Brian smiled evilly and glanced at Coco with his eyebrows raised. Another disgusting, pretentious woman pretending to be innocent and noble.
You say Daisy is your sister and Mary says she is your sister too. Is Daisy a member of the Ouyangs? But why did I never hear about her? Is she a bastard?"
Jessica asked Brian with her hand on her cheek. It still stung, and was turning red. That was the question on her mind. But her eyes were fixed on Daisy resentfully. Why did everyone love her? Both her in-laws and the others around her. Why was she so perfect in their eyes that they were willing to do everything to protect her.