Chapter 82: The Rear-End Collision
Mr. Fitzwilliam looked at him and said, "It seems you and Evelynn know each other as well, Tristan."
Tristan Sterling replied, "We do."
Mr. Fitzwilliam continued, "Julian introduced her to . She ca today to deliver a gift on his behalf. It seems lissa is quite fond of her."
Tristan Sterling grunted in acknowledgnt.
Afterward, Tristan Sterling accompanied Master Fitzwilliam for a ga of chess.
Nina Fitzwilliam took lissa to the pond. There was a rockery with a flowing stream, surrounded by lush, verdant plants. The pond’s water was clear and divided into three sections, ho to a variety of expensive ornantal fish.
Nina Fitzwilliam loved raising fish.
So, Franklin Fitzwilliam had bought her many rare and precious ornantal fish to raise, and a specialist was hired to look after them every day.
Watching the fish swim happily in the pond, lissa Sterling was absolutely delighted.
Nina Fitzwilliam gave her so fish food.
Rachel Royce sat by the pond with the two girls. Watching lissa’s pure, happy expression, she couldn’t help but take out her phone and snap a few pictures.
Before returning to the country, she had never imagined she could be with her daughter like this.
’Even if we can never acknowledge each other, just being able to quietly stay by her side, watching her happy smile, is the greatest satisfaction for .’
However, happy tis are always fleeting.
Rachel Royce sat on a bench, weaving a floral wreath. She wore a white, embroidered cheongsam, her hair half-tied up. She had a gentle air about her, and as she worked on the wreath with a soft smile, she looked exceptionally tender.
She finished the wreaths, placing one on Nina Fitzwilliam’s head and the other on lissa Sterling’s. lissa’s hair was a bit ssy, so Rachel re-braided it for her. With the floral wreath on, she looked as pretty as a little princess.
On impulse, Rachel Royce couldn’t resist planting a kiss on her forehead.
lissa Sterling’s eyes imdiately lit up. "I want to kiss Aunt Evelynn too!"
Rachel Royce leaned down.
lissa kissed her on the cheek and laughed with delight, like a child who had just been given candy.
Just then, she suddenly called out, "Daddy!"
Rachel Royce’s back stiffened. She turned to see the man standing on the steps of the corridor—tall and stately, with deep, handso features. She had no idea how long he’d been standing there.
Tristan Sterling strode forward.
lissa Sterling ran to her father to show off. "Daddy, look! Do you like my braids?"
Tristan Sterling slowly knelt, his gaze softening. "They’re beautiful."
lissa took the wreath from her head and placed it on her father’s. She clapped happily, revealing two rows of small white teeth. "Daddy looks good wearing the wreath Aunt Evelynn made too!"
Tristan Sterling smiled, then took off the wreath and placed it back on lissa’s head.
He stood up and said gently to the two children, "Alright, you’ve been playing all morning, you must be hungry. Nina, take your little sister to wash her hands and get sothing to eat."
Nina replied, "Okay."
lissa Sterling looked back at Rachel Royce.
Tristan Sterling said, "Daddy and Aunt Evelynn have sothing to talk about. We’ll have lunch together later."
lissa Sterling went, "Oh," and then said, "Okay, then!"
But she still ran over to Rachel Royce to tell her.
Nina Fitzwilliam took lissa Sterling’s hand and led her away.
Once lissa was gone, the man’s usual indifference returned. He looked at Rachel Royce, walked forward, and stopped about a ter away from her.
Rachel Royce secretly clenched her fists, staring at him without a word.
She then heard the man ask, "Miss Evelynn, you’re the director at Rowan Capital?"
Rachel Royce’s brow furrowed slightly before a sarcastic smile touched her lips. "I thought you weren’t interested in , President Sterling. So you’ve been investigating behind my back."
Tristan Sterling sneered. "If you have a clear conscience, why would you be afraid of being investigated?"
Rachel Royce’s expression turned cold. "President Sterling, you’re the very model of unreasonableness. I really have nothing to say to you."
With that, she strode past the man and walked away. She was afraid that if she said one more word to that bastard, she’d die of a heart attack from sheer anger.
Suddenly, she heard the man call out to her, "Miss Evelynn, do you know soone nad Rachel Royce?"
The mont he spoke, Rachel Royce’s heart clenched. A sudden panic washed over her, like needles on her back. She took a quiet, deep breath, then turned partway around to look at Tristan Sterling with a calm gaze. Her face was cold as she said, "President Sterling, do I need to repeat myself? I have nothing to say to you."
She quickly walked away.
Only after she was so distance away did she slow her pace. Clutching her chest, she looked up and took a deep breath. ’Is he starting to suspect ?’
Tristan Sterling’s words just now clearly ant he had investigated her. But back then, Julian Jennings had altered her records.
’At the ti, I didn’t think it was necessary. Even if I joined Rowan, I wouldn’t run into Tristan Sterling that often. He wouldn’t go so far as to investigate . It’s obvious he’s still deeply in love with Claire Ainsworth. Other than her, I’ve never heard any rumors about him and other won.’
’Now, I never would have imagined that after returning to the country, I’d not only run into him ti and again, but he’d also target as if he’s on sothing. I have no idea how I offended him.’
’I guess he and I are just destined to clash! It’s still the sa, even after changing my identity.’
Rachel Royce took a mont to compose herself. Once she cald down, she headed toward the main house’s living room.
「At lunchti.」
Only Master Fitzwilliam, Madam Fitzwilliam, Tristan Sterling, Rachel Royce, and the two children were present.
lissa Sterling insisted on sitting next to Rachel Royce.
Madam Fitzwilliam looked at the two of them and said, "lissa really does like you, Evelynn."
Rachel Royce had t Madam Fitzwilliam the last ti she ca to visit Master Fitzwilliam, but the madam was unaware of Rachel’s true identity.
Rachel Royce gave a faint smile.
lissa Sterling replied, "Because Aunt Evelynn is very nice."
With the two elders present and the joyful laughter of the children, the atmosphere in the dining room was harmonious.
「After lunch.」
Rachel Royce said goodbye to Mr. Fitzwilliam and Madam Fitzwilliam, preparing to leave.
Although lissa was reluctant to see her go, she knew Rachel was busy and didn’t try to make her stay. Rachel said goodbye to lissa. Throughout the entire exchange, she never once looked at the man, nor did she show any intention of greeting him. She simply turned and left.
Mr. Fitzwilliam watched them. The atmosphere between the two was clearly off, and he couldn’t help but frown secretly.
Tristan Sterling left lissa at the Fitzwilliam residence to play with Nina Fitzwilliam.
"Daddy will be back to pick you up tonight."
lissa Sterling obediently replied, "Okay."
Nina Fitzwilliam took lissa Sterling’s hand and led her toward her house.
Tristan Sterling said goodbye to Mr. Fitzwilliam, who suddenly asked, "Are you and Evelynn at odds?"
Tristan Sterling’s handso face was calm as he replied, "Is Grandfather Fitzwilliam concerned about my business with her?"
Mr. Fitzwilliam’s expression darkened. ’This brat is as sharp as ever,’ he thought. He waved his hand dismissively. "Just asking. Off you go!"
Tristan Sterling smiled, said goodbye again, and turned to leave.
By the ti he got into his car, Rachel Royce’s car was already gone.
Rachel Royce was driving. When she stopped at an intersection, her window was halfway down.
Just then, a familiar car slowly pulled up beside hers.
Rachel Royce instinctively glanced over and saw the man in the driver’s seat. She imdiately hit the switch, and the window began to rise.
The light turned green. She stomped on the gas and sped away.
However, the Bentley behind her quickly overtook her, changed lanes, and got in front. But at the next intersection, the light was red again, and the Bentley suddenly stopped.
Rachel Royce slamd on the brakes.
BAM!
The front of her car crashed into it.
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