Chapter 96
Chapter 96
Scott gritted his teeth. ‘Looking for death!‘
:
61
55 vouchers
Just as Kaia was about to strike again, Scott suddenly stepped forward and grabbed the butler’s hand.
“Even if Kaia is driven out, she’s not someone you can hit and scold at will, especially when we’re still here. Do you think we’re all dead!”
Scott was furious. With someone present, this butler was still so arrogant. He couldn’t imagine how Kaia had spent these years in the Bennett family.
“Who the hell do you think you are? I can scold whoever I want. What are you going to do about it? You think you can hit me? If you dare to lay a hand on me, I’ll have the bodyguards throw you all out, and I’ll even have the police arrest you!” The butler threatened fiercely.
Scott wasn’t afraid himself, but he was worried that the butler would really call people out, and his parents were old and wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Just as he was in a dilemma, Kaia’s clear and cold voice sounded in his ear.
“There’s no need to waste words with these kinds of people at all.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Kaia directly kicked the butler in the stomach, sending him flying a good distance.
“Aww…” The butler let out a scream, fell heavily to the ground, clutching his stomach and rolling around, his face bruised and purple, and cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
Scott opened his mouth in surprise, “Kaia, you, you’re amazing!”
The commotion there was too loud, attracting Andrea’s attention. After asking the servants, she found out that her biological parents from the countryside had come to find her. Her face immediately darkened, as if she had swallowed a fly.
But after all, she came from Willa’s womb, and it wouldn’t do to hide and avoid them.
Soon, she arrived at the gate.
The butler wailed when he saw Andrea arrive.
“Miss Bennett, you have to stand up for me! Kaia slapped me first, then kicked me, I think she broke my ribs!”
Upon hearing that, Willa anxiously explained, “Andrea, that’s not how it is. He insulted Kaia and threatened Scott, saying he’d have the bodyguards throw us out.”
Andrea was annoyed, but desperately tried to hide it.
She then turned to Scott. “Scott, is that so?”
11:28 Sun, Sep 7
Chapter 96
The night slipped by uneventfully, as if nothing had changed at all.
61
55 vouchers
For the next few days, Zina made a point of avoiding everyone at home. She left early and came back late, and Yvonne seemed to sense it. She didn’t wait for Zina to come home anymore.
It was like they’d reached an unspoken agreement.
Until that day, as Zina came downstairs, she found Yvonne sitting in the living room.
Before Zina could say anything, Yvonne had already turned to look at her.
“Zina…”
Yvonne’s eyes lit up for a moment, but then she seemed to realize something, and her face turned awkward.
After a few seconds, Yvonne quickly tried to cover up her awkwardness and said, “Are you heading out? Going to meet a friend?”
“Yeah,” Zina nodded quickly, feeling awkward all over.
Fortunately, Yvonne didn’t ask any more questions. Zina managed to slip out, and the moment she stepped outside, she saw the understated black Cayenne waiting quietly by the door.
The window rolled down slowly, and Kellan’s profile became even clearer in the sunlight.
“Get in,” he said.
Now that she was finally here, the look in Kellan’s eyes grew much gentler. He gave Zina a small smile, as if spring had arrived with that smile.
Zina blinked, then obediently got into the car. But just as she took a couple of steps, Kellan called out to stop
her.
“Maybe you should start getting used to your new identity,” he said. “You belong in the front seat now.”
Kellan pointed at the passenger seat, then looked up, watching her intently.
Zina just pulled a face, and for a moment, she honestly didn’t feel like saying anything.
‘Seriously, for such a grown man, couldn’t he at least get out and open the passenger door for me before saying all that?‘ she thought.
Still, Zina kept her complaints to herself and didn’t say a word. She walked straight over, slid into the passenger seat, and only then turned to look at Kellan.
“So, what’s next?” she asked.
“I’m taking you somewhere fun,” Kellan said, sounding absolutely certain. “Trust me, you’ll be interested.”
He sounded so confident that Zina couldn’t help but feel a little spark of anticipation.
11:28 Sun, Sep 7
Chapter 96
61
55 vouchers
Scott nodded. He didn’t have much of an impression of this sister. She was taken to the Bennett family by mistake right after she was born, and after her true identity was revealed, they only met her a few times.
Scott explained, “This butler tried to insult Kaia, saying she was kept by someone, calling her a mistress. That’s why Kaia taught him a lesson.
“He didn’t accept it and wanted to hit Kaia, so I stepped in to stop him, and he threatened to have the bodyguards throw us all out.”
Andrea sighed, “Scott, well, actually, you can’t blame the butler. Kaia doesn’t cherish herself. I don’t know which old man she’s hooking up with now. It’s true, and a lot of people know about it.”
“Impossible! My sister isn’t that kind of person!” Scott raised his voice and shouted.
Andrea got angry. “Kaia is your sister, am I not your sister? Scott, I’m your real sister. Don’t you believe what I say?”
Willa and Solomon exchanged a glance and looked at Andrea.
Willa said, “Andrea, is there some misunderstanding? We watched Kaia grow up. We know what kind of person she is. She couldn’t have done that.”
Andrea smiled bitterly. “Yes, Kaia is the daughter you watched grow up. She is your real daughter, and me… in your hearts, I will never be as important as Kaia, so no matter what I say, you won’t believe me. If so, why waste your breath asking me?”
Willa tried to explain, “No, Andrea, don’t misunderstand. Mom and Dad don’t mean that. We just…”
Andrea cut her off coldly, “Enough, I don’t want to hear your explanations. In short, you will only protect
Kaia.”
Willa and Solomon felt extremely guilty.
Kaia stepped forward, standing between her adoptive parents and Andrea.
She said coolly, “The one who should stop is you, Andrea. I’ve been silent because you are Mom and Dad’s biological daughter, and if I say something to you, it will hurt them. But what you just said was too much!
“They didn’t raise you, but they’ve sent you gifts every year and cared about you when you were sick. But ask yourself, what have you done for them?”
“Okay, Kaia, don’t say anymore.” Willa secretly wiped away tears.
“Okay, I won’t talk about that. I’ll talk about myself. You keep saying in front of Mom and Dad that someone is keeping me. Did you see it with your own eyes? What does that old man look like? Who is he? Is he married?” Kaia asked sternly.
Andrea hesitated, “I……”
“Have you thought this through? Did you see it?” Kaia asked sternly again.
11:28 Sun, Sep 7
Chapter 96
61
55 vouchers
Zina was caught off guard when the car finally stopped in front of a hospital.
She couldn’t help but twitch her lips, her eyes clouded with confusion.
“Did you bring me here to visit someone?” she asked.
“No, we’re here to see a doctor.”
Kellan still looked all mysterious, while Zina was left completely dumbfounded, having no idea what he was talking about.
Zina was completely lost in thought by the time they stopped in front of an office door.
She assumed they’d have to wait for a while. After all, doctors at a hospital like this were always pressed for time and rarely stayed in their offices.
But Kellan clearly had other ideas. He glanced at the tightly closed door, and before Zina could react, he pushed it open without hesitation and walked right in.
By the time Zina came to her senses, they were already standing inside the office.
Across from them sat a man who looked utterly lost, as if he had no clue what was happening. There was a touch of cluelessness in his clear eyes, and even Zina felt a little sorry for him. She lowered her head, feeling a bit guilty, and gently tugged on Kellan’s sleeve.
“Isn’t it kind of inappropriate for us to just barge in like this?” she whispered.
“Oh my god! Kellan, you actually brought a woman here!”
Both voices rang out at once, and Zina’s lips twitched uncontrollably.
‘Honestly, I shouldn’t have even bothered asking. Anyone who hangs out with Kellan is bound to be a little weird,’ she thought.
Hayden Grayson had no idea that, in Zina’s mind, he’d already been pegged as “not quite normal.” Right now, though, he was grinning from ear to ear, looking at the two of them with obvious excitement.
“Whoa, whoa, is this the legendary fiancée?” he exclaimed, his eyes lighting up.
“No wonder you finally got this wild kid to settle down. She’s absolutely stunning!”
“Let me tell you, all these years, Kellan has never brought a woman to meet me. You must be really something.
“So, what’s the deal with you two? How long have you been together? You’re such a sneaky one, Kellan. If I hadn’t caught on and dragged you here, were you planning to keep her hidden from me forever?”
Hayden Grayson just kept talking, one sentence after another, like he was never going to stop.
Zina stood there, her face practically frozen in a smile, but she had no choice except to keep it up, silently praying that this guy would just shut up already.
11:28 Sun, Sep 7
Chapter 96
61
55 vouchers
Seeing that Willa and the other two were staring at her, Andrea gritted her teeth. “Kaia, you know best whether you did such a thing. Do you dare to swear that you haven’t been a mistress?”
“How boring. If swearing really worked, then swear that you saw with your own eyes that I was being kept as a mistress! Swear! Why are you just standing there? You don’t dare to?” Kaia retorted.
Andrea’s face changed dramatically.
“Andrea, I’m telling you, if you don’t dare to swear today, if I ever hear you slandering me again, I’ll see you in court!” After saying that, Kaia stepped past Andrea.
Andrea tried hard to hold back. During this time, she had been suppressed by Kaia again and again, and she felt she would explode with anger.
Willa pulled Andrea’s hand. “Andrea, it’s already been so tough for Kaia, so please stop it. Here’s the birthday gift I prepared for you, a sweater I knitted myself. School will start soon, and it will slowly get cold. You can wear it then. I hope you like it.”
“Of course, I do. You knitted it personally. I love it. How could I dislike it?” Andrea said hypocritically, “Dad, Mom, would you like to come in and sit for a while?”
“No need, thanks. We’re dressed like this, so it’s not good to go in.” Willa waved her hand repeatedly.
Andrea nodded slightly. “I see. I still have research to do, so I’ll go back first, okay?”
Willa said softly, “Research is important, and studying comes first, so you should go back quickly.”
Andrea almost couldn’t keep up the act and left quickly.
“Oh, no.” Willa patted her forehead. “I forgot Andrea’s engagement gift.”
“Hurry up and take it out, and let Scott take it in.” Solomon urged.
Willa took a jewelry box out of her bag and handed it to Scott. “Hurry up and catch up with Andrea.”
“Okay, sure.” Scott took it and trotted in.
Kaia didn’t have many things to take with her. She just took her laptop and some of her favorite clothes and came down from the second floor.
As soon as she came down, she saw Andrea throwing the sweater into the trash can with disgust.
Andrea said with full disdain, “It’s disgusting to give me a sweater, and it’s so ugly. Does she even think I can
wear it out?”
Kaia noticed the bag Andrea threw away, which she had seen in Willa’s hands earlier.
“Andrea! You are going too far! Take it out!” Kaia rushed over and grabbed Andrea’s collar.
11:28 Sun, Sep 7
Chapter 96
61
55 vouchers
As if he could sense Zina’s desperation, Hayden Grayson actually stopped. His eyes were round and curious as he sized her up, and then he suddenly couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
“Haha, this is great. Even you, the eternal bachelor, finally found someone! Wait, hold up. Something’s off. I’m still unwanted…”
Hayden’s smile vanished in an instant, like he’d just been dunked in an ice bath. His face looked painfully awkward, and he didn’t feel like saying another word.
That was when Kellan finally cut in. “Cut the nonsense. We’re here today to get down to serious business with you.”
Hayden instantly sat up straight, looking all fired up again.
C
