Chapter 50: Even My Dad Got Scolding!
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Hanson was terrified. The moment John uttered Vivian’s name, his heart began to tremble. His seemingly airtight scheme had been completely exposed. Vivian was his hidden ace in the hole, a connection he planned to keep secret even after marrying Amy.
He considered himself clever, and his teachers and classmates agreed, but facing John–even just a fleeting glance–shattered his confidence. His meticulous plans suddenly seemed like childish, clumsy maneuvers. He’d overestimated his intelligence and underestimated others. He’d thought manipulating Amy meant controlling the Jansons, unaware that a family like theirs was beyond his schemes. A simple investigation exposed his background and all his hidden secrets. He’d been living in a bubble; powerful families were far more complex than he’d imagined.
Amy’s breathing grew increasingly rapid as she turned the pages. With a sharp slap, she threw the file onto Hanson’s face.
“You lied to me!” Forget about hoping Hanson would be okay; she wanted him dead! Everything since their reunion had been a calculated manipulation. Her joy at their growing closeness had been a cruel joke, orchestrated by Hanson and Vivian!
Amy had always known that few people genuinely cared for her; many friends were drawn to her wealth. She knew her aunt was self–serving and materialistic, but she’d believed there was genuine affection. And Hanson, whom she’d approached, one of the two people she trusted, had betrayed her the most deeply.
“Amy, I was forced by Vivian. I had no choice, but later, I genuinely fell for you…” Hanson tried to salvage the situation.
“No choice? You threatened her! You still think you can lie to me?!” The detail in the documents surpassed
his expectations, including their conversations and messages.
[Any news? Remember, we’re in this together. If I’m in trouble, so
[No reply? I’m calling you!]
His attitude was clear; he wasn’t innocent.
are you.]
“Hanson, you’re going to pay for this!” Tears streamed down Amy’s face. She hadn’t wanted to
but she was heartbroken.
cry,
In the car, she’d initially been sobbing quietly, until Lily embraced her, prompting a full–blown meltdown.
“They’re all bad people! All manipulative! They pretended to like me, but I don’t like them! I’m better off alone…” She cried, venting her frustration not just at Hanson and Vivian, but at years of betrayal. It was all fake! She was used to it; she didn’t deserve this… Lily listened silently, her own eyes welling up. She could imagine the situations Amy had faced. Given Amy’s status, many people had used her, their outward affection a mask for ulterior motives. Vivian, whom Amy had trusted, had betrayed her cruelly.
John silently offered Lily tissues, minimizing his presence, saying nothing. He still got scolded. “Go away. You’re clumsy.” Lily was already upset; his attempt to comfort her only fueled her
anger.
He quietly withdrew, shrinking into a corner of the car. His dejected appearance seemed pitiful. Amy, through her tears, saw her father’s humiliation and felt a sudden shift in her own sadness.
Chapter 50 Even My Dad Got Scoldin…
That bastard Hanson! I’m done with him!” She grabbed her phone, connecting to the car’s Wi–F and posted a message in the class group chat and on the campus forum.
“As of today! Hanson and I are over! I will no longer be involved in his affairs!” Everyone knew that Amy, incredibly wealthy, had been utterly devoted to Hanson ving him a new bed, topping up his meal card, helping him… She had done every!!
[Really?] Some dared to question.
“Really!” Amy replied angrily.
[Can I take Hanson’s bed then?]
“Go ahead!”
[Can we use the money on his meal card?]
he could for him.
“Spend it all!”
The classmates believed them;
finality of her actions!
it
definitive break, not just a childish tantrum, given the
little bette
After posting, Amy felt a She then opened WhatsApp, her screen exploding with messages. She ignored Vivian’s messages, directly blocking and deleting her, and opened Lindsey’s chat. She still owed her a million. The first few messages were about Lily causing trouble at the Smith family’s, followed by concerns about Amy’s safety, punctuated by complaints about her own grievances. Lily and John heard the voice messages. Amy was still in Lily’s embrace.
“Sister Min, I’ll pay you
back soon. Don’t worry about the other things.” Glancing at her father fruddled by the door, she sighed.“Even my dad got a scolding.” That woman had turned against them both; the Smith family was nothing; a little humiliation was nothing. Vivian’s betrayal had made Amy question everyone; she doubted Lindsey’s sincerity, sensing manipulation in her words, inciting her against her family. Her growth was evident; younger Amy wouldn’t have been so perceptive.
Lily, who’d been less affectionate, now felt more trustworthy. Her embrace was unexpectedly warm. Amy shifted uncomfortably, unwilling to admit she’d just been crying in someone else’s
arms.
“How did
you
know to come
here?”
“We were worried about you.” The simple, unsentimental response made Amy’s nose tingle, bringing tears to her eyes again.
To avoid further embarrassment, sh
check on Ben?”
changed the subject, looking out the window.“Want to
“He texted me earlier, saying he was running away and needed money. I don’t know what happened to him.” Amy felt a flicker of responsibility towards her brother. She’d kept the taxi? fare to the airport and sent the rest of her money to him. She hadn’t worried further; if something had really happened, he would have called the police. Given his personality, it was likely just a childish tantrum. She had her own issues to deal with; she didn’t want to bother.
Amy hadn’t anticipated this outcome, preferring to avoid the upcoming lectures. In a moment of self–preservation, she sold her brother out.
