Chapter 159
Before Carl could speak, Violet, already wearing her sharp high heel, confidently walked into the office.
Naturally she placed the thermos box on Lukas’s desk.
Only then did she approach Sophia,
Her face
still held that well–mannered, gentle smile, but as she got closer to Sophia, her gaze and superiority became overwhelming.
She scrutinized Sophia from head to toe, thinking that this strikingly beautiful girl looked somewhat familiar, though she couldn’t immediately place where she had seen her before.
However….
Looking at the girl’s overly simple–no, even downright poor–outfit, it was hard to imagine how she could be related to someone like Lukas,
She seemed completely out of place in this office
“Hello, sis.” Violet greeted Sophia, her voice warm and friendly. “Do you mind if I sit beside you?”
She asked, though her ione suggested otherwise.
She had already walked up to Sophia and was about to sit down
A cold and lary voice suddenly rang out-
Violer’s movement froze slightly, and the warm smile on her face faltered
She furrowed her brow, clearly not believing her ears, and looked sideways at the girl.
Sophia’s exquisitely cold face carried a faint frown, and she looked a little irritated, as though the woman’s approach was making her uncomfortable.
Violes felt a surge of anger.
This girl was bring too rude
Her posture of sitting down became awkward in that moment.
Violet poured her brightly painted lips, seemingly ignoring Sophia’s words, and sat down anyway.
“You are so beautiful, sis. How come I’ve never seen you around Lukas before!”
Her tone carried a hint of probing
Sophia frowned slightly.
The overwhelming scent of perfume that had been lingering around Violet only intensified as she sat down. And that was sickening
“I don’t have any sisters, and I don’t like being called that.” Sophia did not respond to her probing her face remained cold. She only slightly lifted her eyelids and looked at the woman. “And, I said, I mind you sitting here.”
Her voice was clear and indifferent, yet carried an undeniable force.
Volei felt h
felt her heart tighten, a chill running down her spine,
This sensation made her uncomfortable and slightly irritated, her smile wavering. “Why Don’t you know who I am! I’m the eldest daughter of the Hayes family, Violet
The Hayes Family!
Sopdua i brows furrowed even deeper.
In all of Virela, there was only one Hayes family–the one where Sherry came from
night know who this won was
She was Sherry’s half–sister, die illegitimate daughter of the Hayes family.
you have so much animosity toward me, little sister!
That’s right.
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The Hayes family is truly a mess
They got an illegitimate daughter who’s even older than Sherry, the legitimate one.
Sophia had heard Sherry complain about this illegitimate daughter more than once.
This was one of the reasons why Sherry hated Chloe so much.
Sophia suddenly let out a soft chuckle. Her mesmerizing eyes curled ano a mocking smile as she coldly looked at Violet and spoke in a flat voice, “Oh! So you’re the illegitimate daughter from the Hayes family? Does the Hayes family know that you’re out here, running around using their
The words “illegitimate daughter” made Violet’s gentle mask crack open with a noticeable crack.
Her expression instantly turned cold, and her previously composed eyes became sharp, “What are you saying!”
Sophia watched her mask crack further, the corners of her crimson lips curling into a deeper, more intense smile. “Whether it’s nonsense or the inth, you know it all too well”
Violet’s expression stiffened slightly, and a cold glint flashed in her once gentle eyes. Her fingers, resting on her knees, unconsciously denched Lighter.
Who… exactly is this girl?
How does she know about the illegitimate daughter Stuff?
Although it’s truc.
She’s been the
alegitimate daughter of the Hayes family.
Her birth mother has never received any official status from her father.
But the’s been doted on by her father.
She’s been able to attend various Hayes family y events as the “Miss Hayes” with no issue. Even now, Mr. Hayes’s legitimate wife and her daughter can do nothing about her.
And to the public, no one knows about her illegitimate status.
does this girl know!
Who told her!
Could it be. Lukas!
Violet narrowed her eyes, her mask cracking even
ng even further, and her gaze turned colder.
Standing at the door, Carl noticed the tension in the air, especially when he saw Violet’s icy expression
His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately stepped forward, standing in front of Violet. “Miss Hayes, Mr. Lukas is really too busy to meet with you today. Please leave.”
Carlstone was now cold and firm, and the warning in his eyes was unmistakable
Violet’s heart sank
Carl is protecting that girl?
He represents Lukas’s attitude.
He’s shielding that girl for Lukasi
Her fingers tightened even more, and an icy coldness filled her eyes.
But then it passed
“Carl, you thould know that Hayes Group has always been interested in collaborating with the Roseente Group. We even…..‘
A marriage alliance.
Of course, Vinder didn’t sprak it out.
But everyone knew what she left unsaid.
Her words carried a hint of warning
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Carl’s face remained unchanged, without a hint of hesitation. “Miss Hayes, please”
Violet’s face darkened enti
entirely
She sneered, grabbed her bag, stood up, and walked out of the office with a proud air, her high heels clicking on the floor.
Sophia’s voice was indifferent as she pointed to the thermal box on Lukas’s desk. “Take your t
Violet nearly twisted her ankle.
She stiffened, and a hint of embarrassment and anger flashed across her face,
Tlui girl… she’s humiliating her!
Even the legitimate daughter of the Hayes family couldn’t humiliate her this badly!
your things with you.”
Violet’s gaze darkened, and she took several deep breaths before stiffly walking toward the desk, grabbing the thermal box she brought, and leaving with her head held high
The atmosphere in the office finally began to calm down.
Carl, his face filled with apology, slightly bowed to Sophia. “Sorry, Miss Roscenie, I failed to stop Miss Hayes in time, which gave her the chance to offend you
Sophia didn’t mind. “From the way she acted, she probably comes to bother Lukas often. It’s not your fault.”
After all.
Violet revealed a little 100 much.
The Hayes family and the Roscente family might have a marriage alliance in the works
That illegitimate daughter clearly thought of herself as the future wife of Lukas.
The Hayes…the Koscente…
Could it be that her best friend, her ‘sis— might become her sister–in–lawt
Sophia just imagined the scene of Sherry and Lukas standing together.
And she shuddered.
Forget it.
It was probably just Violet’s delusion.
Sophia changed the topic and turned to Carl. “Lukas should be finishing his meeting soon, right? Can you order lunch for him and have it delivered
to the office?
“Of course, Miss Hoscente”
The office returned to peace again.
Sophia snuggled back into the couch, picked up her phone, and dialed Tristan’s number.
She quickly summarized her encounter with the Hayes family’s illegitimate daughter, then, resting her chin on her hand, curiously asked, “Do you think Sherry could really be engaged to my brother?”
On the other end of the phone, the man’s low, hoarse voice was magnetic, carrying a faint smile. “As far as I know, the only family with a marriage alliance with the Rosente family is the Yeats family.”
Sophia
Yes, yes, she knows. He’s her fance now, no need for him to keep reminding herl
Although he couldn’t see it. Sophia still rolled her eyes. “So, is this supposed marriage alliance just something that girl is imagining?”
of course, and it wouldn’t be without Mr. Hayes’s subtle hints” Tristan’s light laugh was warm and languid, almost like a soothing electric current.
Sophia felt a duver run down her spine, unconsciously clut lung lier phone tighter, biting her red lips. “Recently, it seemi
ms Sherry has been farved
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into blind dates by her dad. probably because of the illegitimate daughter”
Tristan hummed lowly in agreement, his voice sleepy yet tender. “Well, as long as you don’t agree. I think… that girl will never become your sister-
Sophia nodded seriously, “Of course, my brother has way better taste than that.”
Just then, the
e office door was suddenly pushed open.
Lukas stepped inside and saw the girl lounging on the couch, curled up like a little cat.
She was lazily leaning against the couch, facing the floor–to–ceiling windows. Golden sunlight poured through, casting a golden glow on her delicate and cold face, creating a shimmering halo around her.
Her hair was loosely tied hack, a few strands falling at her cheeks. She had a slightly raised eyebrow, speaking on the phone, her expression lazy and
content.
This scene made Lukas’s hear swell with warmth
Having a a sister really feels special.
After a long, busy day, seeing his sister felt like all the fatigue melted away in an instant
His eyes softened, and the sharpness that usually defined his features became gemiler.
“Sofi, what are you talking about What’s wrong with my taste?”
He walked in with long strides, his voice gentle and soft.
Sophia turned at the sound of his voice, her mesmerizing eyes instantly filling with a smile, her brows curving. “Lukas”
That sweet, clear voice seemed to me. Lukas’s hear.
The radiant and captivating smile on Sophia’s face spilled out from her strikingly beautiful eyes, dazzling Lukas so much that he had to blink
In that moment, Lukas felt as if his heart had been struck by a bullet, his insides soft and fragile.
This feeling…
It was something he had never experienced in the past thirty years of life!
His voice grew even softer as he asked. “Hmm, who are you talking to?”
