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Jade left reluctantly in the end.
She thought things might turn out to be good if she humbled herself to get the upper hand, but she did not expect Ash to give her the cold shoulder.
Jade texted: [Caspian, are you free?]
In this family, the only person who treated her exceptionally well was Caspian.
Not long after the message was sent, Caspian called. He sounded a little worried. “Jade, what’s wrong? What happened?”
“Nothing, I just miss you.” She lowered her voice, and it sounded like she was about to cry.
She did it on purpose so that Caspian would notice. However, Caspian was not a very sensitive person after all. Coupled with the fact that Jade’s voice was not very clear over the phone, Caspian did not notice the details that she had deliberately “performed“.
Caspian smiled. “Jade, you are always like a child. Do you miss me? Is it that you miss me or did somebody do you wrong?”
“No, no. I miss you, that’s all. Caspian, will I always be your sister?” Jade asked carefully.
These words got Caspian’s attention. “Why are you suddenly saying this? You will always be my sister, Jade. Don’t feel mistreated just because Ash is back. She is her and you are you. You are different.”
“Caspian, don’t say that. I am very happy that Ash is back. All these years, I had enjoyed the life that was supposed to be Ash’s. I do not feel wronged. I am just worried that-”
Her voice softened and she murmured, “I’m just worried that you don’t want me anymore.”
Caspian had always been fulfilling Jade’s every request since young. Although this sister of his was not related to him by blood, he had always doted on her.
Now that Jade had said such heart–wrenching words, his heart jerked in pain. He comforted her gently, “I do not care what others think or do, and you will always be my most important and closest sister. I shall spend time with you once I am on leave.”
“Thanks, Caspian. Talk to you soon.” Jade did not say anything further and hung up the phone. The aggrieved and pitiful look on her face instantly disappeared.
Jade gripped her phone tightly. Her intricately made face became twisted and ferocious, and she squeezed out vicious words. “Ash, everything that used to belong to me will only be mine forever. We shall see who has the last laugh!”
Ash was humming a little tune as she sat in the swing chair and swayed back and forth. The bidding day was in a few days. She seemed to be at a disadvantage now, but she had already drawn out a final plan and knew that she would surely obtain that piece of land.
She would never lose to Calvert.
[My precious daughter, can we meet again?]
Her phone dinged as she received a message. It was from Dexter.
‘Precious daughter?‘ Ash looked at the disgusting way Dexter addressed her and burst into a short laugh. ‘Did he forget what kind of life I had when living with the Moreno family in the past few years? Did he remember how he and Lorelei treated
me back then?‘
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For fame and fortune, Dexter was willing to bring himself down to beg her. That was something Dexter would do.
[There was some misunderstanding between us previously. I only found out about some of the things that Samantha did. Let’s meet and resolve the misunderstanding, okay? In my heart, you are still my daughter, no matter what]
It was like humdrum to Ash. Dexter kept coming up with the same old stories and excuses and did not bother to be more creative. She blocked Dexter immediately.
The jingling messages were giving her a headache. They were worse than sparn.
At Dream Couture, Ash worked overtime and produced another whole lot of designs after being urged by Bailey.
“Hey, these are the latest drafts. Stop looking for me for the time being, she warned Bailey.
Bailey gave her a thumbs up. “You are really something”
“However, after what Samuel did last time, we lost a lot of VIP customers. They all said that our clothes were too flashy and impractical, collectively made a big hoo–ha and wanted a refund.” Bailey’s face showed distress when she mentioned this.
After all, she was the one in charge of this boutique and felt sorry for her good friend when the sales figure dipped.
Ash waved her hand and behaved like a big shot. Dream Couture isn’t the business she relied on to support her family but was just a hobby. Moreover, it was a good thing that those despicable customers were gone.
Having those customers would lower the status of the shop, anyway. If it was not for the money, people like Samuel would never have been allowed to enter.
“It is fine. It is not a big deal to have to find new clients. Once the new products are out, our sales will not stay low but will only increase greatly. Don’t worry.” Ash patted Bailey’s shoulder and sat on the sofa before she let out a yawn.
It was almost morning when she finished the last draft. In order to keep what she had done a secret, she got up to have breakfast with Brooke, despite having only slept for less than two hours.
“Do you mind taking some pictures? Recently, a few big spenders wanted to see our clothes being modeled before buying them, but they were not satisfied with the pictures taken previously. Why don’t you give it a try?”
Bailey saw a golden opportunity. She was so exploitative that even her boss couldn’t escape from her ploy.
Ash shook her head and lowered her eyelids. She felt dizzy. “Stop tormenting me. You had me creating designs and now, you want me to model the clothes? I am like doing a job that is usually done by a team.”
“The customers said that if we can provide the pictures, and if they like it, they are going to pay us three times the original price.” Bailey shot up her three fingers as she gave an extremely tempting reason.
In an instant, Ash stood up from the sofa and revealed the widest smile she ever had, almost showing all her teeth. “Alright, Ms. Field. Show me where we are going to do it.”
‘This is so Ash. Bailey thought.
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Chapter 102
Jade left reluctantly in the end.
She thought things might turn out to be good if she humbled herself to get the upper hand, but she did not expect Ash to give her the cold shoulder.
Jade texted: [Caspian, are you free?]
In this family, the only person who treated her exceptionally well was Caspian.
Not long after the message was sent, Caspian called. He sounded a little worried. “Jade, what’s wrong? What happened?”
“Nothing, I just miss you.” She lowered her voice, and it sounded like she was about to cry.
She did it on purpose so that Caspian would notice. However, Caspian was not a very sensitive person after all. Coupled with the fact that Jade’s voice was not very clear over the phone, Caspian did not notice the details that she had deliberately “performed“.
Caspian smiled. “Jade, you are always like a child. Do you miss me? Is it that you miss me or did somebody do you wrong?”
“No, no. I miss you, that’s all. Caspian, will I always be your sister?” Jade asked carefully.
These words got Caspian’s attention. “Why are you suddenly saying this? You will always be my sister, Jade. Don’t feel mistreated just because Ash is back. She is her and you are you. You are different.”
“Caspian, don’t say that. I am very happy that Ash is back. All these years, I had enjoyed the life that was supposed to be Ash’s. I do not feel wronged. I am just worried that-”
Her voice softened and she murmured, “I’m just worried that you don’t want me anymore.”
Caspian had always been fulfilling Jade’s every request since young. Although this sister of his was not related to him by blood, he had always doted on her.
Now that Jade had said such heart–wrenching words, his heart jerked in pain. He comforted her gently, “I do not care what others think or do, and you will always be my most important and closest sister. I shall spend time with you once I am on leave.”
“Thanks, Caspian. Talk to you soon.” Jade did not say anything further and hung up the phone. The aggrieved and pitiful look on her face instantly disappeared.
Jade gripped her phone tightly. Her intricately made face became twisted and ferocious, and she squeezed out vicious words. “Ash, everything that used to belong to me will only be mine forever. We shall see who has the last laugh!”
Ash was humming a little tune as she sat in the swing chair and swayed back and forth. The bidding day was in a few days. She seemed to be at a disadvantage now, but she had already drawn out a final plan and knew that she would surely obtain that piece of land.
She would never lose to Calvert.
[My precious daughter, can we meet again?]
Her phone dinged as she received a message. It was from Dexter.
‘Precious daughter?‘ Ash looked at the disgusting way Dexter addressed her and burst into a short laugh. ‘Did he forget what kind of life I had when living with the Moreno family in the past few years? Did he remember how he and Lorelei treated
me back then?‘
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For fame and fortune, Dexter was willing to bring himself down to beg her. That was something Dexter would do.
[There was some misunderstanding between us previously. I only found out about some of the things that Samantha did. Let’s meet and resolve the misunderstanding, okay? In my heart, you are still my daughter, no matter what]
It was like humdrum to Ash. Dexter kept coming up with the same old stories and excuses and did not bother to be more creative. She blocked Dexter immediately.
The jingling messages were giving her a headache. They were worse than sparn.
At Dream Couture, Ash worked overtime and produced another whole lot of designs after being urged by Bailey.
“Hey, these are the latest drafts. Stop looking for me for the time being, she warned Bailey.
Bailey gave her a thumbs up. “You are really something”
“However, after what Samuel did last time, we lost a lot of VIP customers. They all said that our clothes were too flashy and impractical, collectively made a big hoo–ha and wanted a refund.” Bailey’s face showed distress when she mentioned this.
After all, she was the one in charge of this boutique and felt sorry for her good friend when the sales figure dipped.
Ash waved her hand and behaved like a big shot. Dream Couture isn’t the business she relied on to support her family but was just a hobby. Moreover, it was a good thing that those despicable customers were gone.
Having those customers would lower the status of the shop, anyway. If it was not for the money, people like Samuel would never have been allowed to enter.
“It is fine. It is not a big deal to have to find new clients. Once the new products are out, our sales will not stay low but will only increase greatly. Don’t worry.” Ash patted Bailey’s shoulder and sat on the sofa before she let out a yawn.
It was almost morning when she finished the last draft. In order to keep what she had done a secret, she got up to have breakfast with Brooke, despite having only slept for less than two hours.
“Do you mind taking some pictures? Recently, a few big spenders wanted to see our clothes being modeled before buying them, but they were not satisfied with the pictures taken previously. Why don’t you give it a try?”
Bailey saw a golden opportunity. She was so exploitative that even her boss couldn’t escape from her ploy.
Ash shook her head and lowered her eyelids. She felt dizzy. “Stop tormenting me. You had me creating designs and now, you want me to model the clothes? I am like doing a job that is usually done by a team.”
“The customers said that if we can provide the pictures, and if they like it, they are going to pay us three times the original price.” Bailey shot up her three fingers as she gave an extremely tempting reason.
In an instant, Ash stood up from the sofa and revealed the widest smile she ever had, almost showing all her teeth. “Alright, Ms. Field. Show me where we are going to do it.”
‘This is so Ash. Bailey thought.
Ash was still the same old Ash. She had not changed a bit.
“Ash, you are now the daughter of the Turner family. Can we not be so money–minded? It is not like the Turner family needed your money.” Bailey sarcastically commented.
Ash clicked her tongue softly. “This is what you do not understand. Even though the Turner family is rich and is still willing to give me money, this is different from the money I make myself. Besides, who would say no to money? Hey, it is three times the price we are talking about here. If all we need is to take a few more pictures, I am on for that.
“You will get half of what we make from this deal. Take it as your cut for being the photographer.”
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Bailey nodded in satisfaction. She quickly took the camera and bent down. “Alright, our most respectful Ms. Turner, come this way and do watch your steps on this uber–flat ground. Bailey put out a welcome gesture.
Money talks. It indeed could make everything work.
With money, even walking on flat ground, someone would be concerned if one was going to trip and fall.
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Ash could not help but laugh when she saw the speed at which her friend’s attitude changed. “Thank you for waiting, my dear friend. You should have said that earlier. If you had done so, I would have already given you the half. Who knows? We would probably already have the photos taken.”
“Hey, I am just being extremely dedicated to my work and could not care less about the money. Now, your hand please, ma’am” Bailey reached out her hand like a lady–in–waiting to hold Ash’s and walked the latter toward the dressing room.
Ash was still the same old Ash. She had not changed a bit.
“Ash, you are now the daughter of the Turner family. Can we not be so money–minded? It is not like the Turner family needed your money.” Bailey sarcastically commented.
Ash clicked her tongue softly. “This is what you do not understand. Even though the Turner family is rich and is still willing to give me money, this is different from the money I make myself. Besides, who would say no to money? Hey, it is three times the price we are talking about here. If all we need is to take a few more pictures, I am on for that.
“You will get half of what we make from this deal. Take it as your cut for being the photographer.”
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Bailey nodded in satisfaction. She quickly took the camera and bent down. “Alright, our most respectful Ms. Turner, come this way and do watch your steps on this uber–flat ground. Bailey put out a welcome gesture.
Money talks. It indeed could make everything work.
With money, even walking on flat ground, someone would be concerned if one was going to trip and fall.
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Ash could not help but laugh when she saw the speed at which her friend’s attitude changed. “Thank you for waiting, my dear friend. You should have said that earlier. If you had done so, I would have already given you the half. Who knows? We would probably already have the photos taken.”
“Hey, I am just being extremely dedicated to my work and could not care less about the money. Now, your hand please, ma’am” Bailey reached out her hand like a lady–in–waiting to hold Ash’s and walked the latter toward the dressing room.
