The maid Carried a tray of food upstairs, trembling with fear.
Imogene called out to her, "stop right there. Where are you taking that food?"
The maid, nervously replied, the young mistress asked me to bring it up. She said she hasn't eaten in three days and if she doesn't eats today, she'll starve to death.
"Eat?" She still knows how to eat what a glutton, Imogene said angrily.
The servant body shocked slightly. "So should I still take the food up? The young mistress already fainted once from hunger.
Imogene didn't respond. After a few seconds of silence , the servant, still anxiously carried the food upstairs. She left out a small sign of relief , thinking to herself that the young mistress's words really did have a effect.
Imogene's phone, resting on the large coffee table, lit up. She glanced at her caller ID and her eyes widened.
It was a call from Sophia miller, Ashley Weston's stepmother.
Swiping to answer the call, Imogene anger made her heart pound.
"Sophia miller, how dare you play tricks on the Andrew's family? Believe me I can have Richard buy out your entire family business in a heartbeat."
"Madam Andrew, it was a misunderstanding. This is all that wretched Ashley Weston's doing. That wicked girl drugged our food last night. We were all unconscious untill just now. But it was too late.
That wretched girl impersonated Emily and married into your family. Madam Andrew if you want to blame someone, blame that wretched girl. Please don't take it out in us".
Imogene was stunned. What? A drugging scheme? Was all this Ashley Weston's sinister plot?
"Fine keep lying to me your family can wait for bankruptcy," she snapped.
On the other end Sophia miller pleaded, "Mrs Andrew I'm not lying to you. This is all Ashley's doing. We are all victims too. Your family is the most prestigious family in New York city. We will think of nothing more than to be associated with you
In the background Emily Weston's sobbing could be heard, sounding utterly painful.
"Mom, Ashley stole my place as the Andrew's daughter in-law I hate her so much. I've admired Richard for so long and always wanted to be his wife. How could Ashley be so cruel?"
"Your family are nothing but a bunch of fools," Imogene spat, ending the call in anger. Yet she couldn't help but believe Sophia's tale of woe.
Richard, who had overheard the conversation, glanced up at the bedroom upstairs. His eyes darkened with a deep expression. Ashley, this woman her method were indeed ruthless. "Go get that woman upstairs to for me."
The maid brought the food to the table just as Ashley was about to start eating. Another maid rushed upstairs.
"Young madam, the Young master is calling for you."
Downstairs, Richard narrowed is eyes, watching Ashley walk over with calm composure.
By this time Ashley had changed our of her wedding dress and into a vibrant gown. She stood there, lightly placing her left hand on her wrist, looking gentle and charming.
Except for the part covered by her mask, her exposed skin smooth and flawless. The mask covering part of get face only added to her mysterious allure.
"Honey, you called for me?"
Surprisingly, Ashley's voice was sweet and enchanting, tugging at his heartstrings. Richard's narrowed eyes suddenly widened
But he quickly snapped out of the spell cast by Ashley's sweet voice.
"Hmph, who gave you permission to call me that?"
"If I can't call you 'honey', then what should I call you? Mr Andrew, Richard Andrew, young master, honey, pick one, I'm with any of them. "Ashley tilted her head slightly, feigning innocence.
This woman! Richard's face turned as a Stormy sky.
He felt like he had been played by this woman, yet he couldn't find any evidence to prove it.
Mabel ground her teeth in frustration.
"Ashley, stop pretending, to marry brother Richard, you drugged your family. You are the most despicable woman I've ever met."
Drugged? Ashley furrowed her brows slightly, trying to recall when she had ever drugged anyone in her family.
" Still pretending? Your stepmother, Sophia Miller and Your whole family who were drugged by you, just woke up. She called to expose your evil deeds. A vile woman like you doesn't deserve brother Richard."
So it was Sophia Miller. What a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Ashley turned her face slightly, her gaze landing on the woman who ad been lecturing her nonstop. Mabel had a heart shaped face and fairly decent features, but the intense scorn in her eyes ruined the overall impression.
"Sorry did I miss something? Could you introduce yourself? Who are you again?"
Mabel's icy demeanor shattered instantly, and became furious.
"Ashley, you..."
"Ashley, shut up." Richard cracked is knuckles loudly, looking like he was ready to devour someone. He pointed at a disfigured photo of Ashley. "Is this ugly woman really you?"
Ugly woman? Ashley's lips curled into a faint smile. Richard must really this photo of hers - look,his knuckles were turning red from all the cracking.
"Yes, darling,how did you know it was me in the picture? Have you seen me before?"
Richard flung the photo to the ground at Ashley's feet with swift motion. He like his kung was about to explode with rage. Was this woman sent by heavens just to infuriate him? Every word and action of hers hit right at his heart.
" Darling, don't be mad, Actually the person in the picture doesn't look much like me. In reality, I look..." Just as she reached the most crucial part, Ashley deliberately paused.