From Betrayal to Brilliance: She Rose Stronger Than Ever
Peyton threw his phone onto the coffee table and said sternly to Zaden, "You'd better explain what's going on here!" Zaden glanced at the phone. His face showed no expression. He said to Peyton, "I don't know what I need to explain." "That woman of yours is nothing but trouble! After meeting Elijah today, she's already trying to latch onto him by tonight. She's really a shameless gold digger! A woman like that doesn't deserve to be part of the Storms." Drake had heard about the group chat situation but hadn't seen the photos. He was originally very strict with Zaden and dissatisfied with the wife he'd chosen. Now, hearing Peyton's words, he picked up the phone and took a look. Soon he saw those misleading photos. His expression also grew very grave. He frowned and looked at Zaden. "Zaden, I told you these women from humble backgrounds are no good. They have no sense of decency. And now it's been discovered and spread around. Won't people laugh at us?" After saying this, he said bluntly, "Just divorce her and find someone from our social class." Peyton said to Drake, "Dad, I've been negligent in disciplining Zaden all these years, which led him to do these things one after another. Not only did he have an illegitimate daughter, but the woman he married isn't any good either." "No matter how dissatisfied you were, you shouldn't have disappeared completely. Zaden is still your child after all." "Yes, you're right, Dad. It's all my fault. I'll definitely discipline Zaden properly from now on." The two of them, right in front of Zaden, began discussing back and forth. They both seemed to assume Athena had gone after Elijah.Zaden's expression darkened. He said to the two of them, "Grandpa, how do you know Athena was being unfaithful? She's a very principled person. She couldn't possibly do something like this." Peyton's expression immediately darkened. He snorted with displeasure. "What are you trying to say? Are you saying I'm making this up? The evidence is right there in front of us!" Zaden didn't even need to look at the photos to know there must be some misunderstanding. He trusted Athena. Zaden said to Drake, "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it turns out everything was a misunderstanding, I expect you to apologize to Athena!" After saying this, he didn't stay any longer. He got up and left. After Zaden left, Peyton complained to Drake. "Dad, look at how arrogant he's become. He's not as obedient and sensible as Elijah. I don't think you should give the Storm Group to him. Better to give it to Elijah, so you won't regret it later." Drake hated being contradicted, but he wasn't a fool. He glanced at Peyton and snorted. "Enough. Don't say such things. After you married Beverly back then, you ran off abroad and never disciplined Zaden at all. Now you have the nerve to say this. "I arranged this position for your illegitimate son, which is already being lenient. Don't push your luck!" After saying this, Drake didn't say anything more. He stood up and left. This time Peyton had brought Elijah back from abroad. He wanted to wrest control of the Storm Group from Zaden. He had no attachment to the son from his wife, a marriage that existed in name only. Elijah was the son born to the woman he truly loved. Everything in the Storms should go to Elijah.He knew Drake hated illegitimate sons the most. This time, to get Drake's help, he'd used his grievance about being forced into the family's arrangement back then to make Drake sympathize with him. Back then, to follow his lover, he had almost given up the Storm family business. Later he lived under a false identity abroad. The Storms suffered quite a blow from his departure. Fortunately, Drake stabilized the situation. Later, Zaden grew up and gradually took over the Storms business. Now the Storm Group was steadily rising, and it was time for him to take it back. ... Zaden drove away alone. He soon arrived at his villa. Outside the entrance it was quiet. The lights inside were on. He opened the door and went inside, but there was no sign of Athena. He couldn't help but feel surprised. Had she already fallen asleep? Zaden turned and went upstairs. He opened Teri's room and saw two people embracing on the bed. It was Athena and Teri. Athena had already fallen asleep. She seemed extremely tired. Even her phone was still in her palm, as if she'd fallen asleep while looking at it. Zaden knew the hospital had been very busy today. For Athena to be at the hospital at that time, something must have happened. She was so tired she fell asleep as soon as she got home. She probably hadn't seen anything about herself. Zaden took the phone from Athena's hand and placed it on the nightstand for her.
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