“Un And then what? Sidney, the straight man, acked with a pled look. “What does this have to do with her ignoring mp**


    Tiffany’s mouth twitched and thought, Is he that stubborn?


    “Of course. Even if you are honest, it won’t be the same when others hear it. Zoe might be overthinking, or you can think she’s jealous,” said Tiffany


    There were some things she didn’t want to say.


    However, Sidney and Zoe might continue to argue if she did not pay it.


    “Jealoux Sidney was stunned. His expression changed from confusion to surprise. “Really? Is she jealous because of it?”


    If that is the case, it means Zoe still has me in her heart, thought Sidney.


    Tiffanyughed. “Then you should go to her house and take a look. Oh, right. You can <i>try </i>finding her <i>at </i>the warehouse where she works part–time if she’s not at home.”


    That warehouse was where the charitable foundation she founded used to receive goods. Winter wasing soon, so she asked Zoe to purchase winter clothes. They would be shipped those clothes to the impoverished mountainous area after the purchases werepleted.


    Perhaps because of the busy purchasing winter clothes, Zoe might not be at the school but at the warehouse instead.


    Sidney nodded repeatedly. “Alright, I’ll go and look for her.”


    Tiffany gave him the address. Then she left the school and got into John’s car.


    Watching Sidney speed off in his sports car to another destination, Tiffany raised an eyebrow and sighed imperceptibly. “Winter ising…”


    ‘I wonder if I can hear some good news before winteres,‘ thought Tiffany.


    Tiffany smiled and looked down at her vibrating phone, saying. “Drive to the Kelley family.”


    “Yes, Mrs. Hampton.”


    John nodded respectfully and immediately started the car.


    Tiffany’s phone was still vibrating. She tapped lightly on it and sent a kissing emoji to Richard, who was constantly sending messages to im credit.


    Richard had won the coal mine project and given it to the Kelley family. Tiffany estimated Jeffrey, who couldn’t wait, was on his way to the Kelley family, waiting to sign the project.


    ****


    At the Cedar Ridge Vi.


    Jeffrey got out of the car quickly and quickened his pace to approach the vi. Seeing only Thalia sitting alone in the living room, he asked, “Where’s Charlie? Where’s the project contract?


    Thalia was slightly annoyed and replied, “Charlie is already on his way back from thepany. There’s no hurry.”


    “You’re right. No hurry,” said Jeffrey.


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    Jeffrey said he wasn’t in a hurry but was actually fidgeting. He frequently nced outside the vi <i>with </i>cager anticipation


    The project was highly profitable. He would only feel at ease if I got it earlier.


    It was not that Thalia could not tell what Jeffrey was thinking. She felt a little helpless but could only emphasize one thing “Jeffrey, this is thest time I help you.”


    Charlie, who had always been good–tempered, rarely sulked because of this matter.


    He was angry at Thalia for not thinking for Tiffany and for secretly agreeing Jeffrey to such a big deal behind his back. He was even more mad at her for involving Richard because of such benefits. He was worried the Hampton family would look down on Tiffany because of it…


    Thalia was helpless. She had tried to refuse Jeffrey but could not resist his coaxing and pestering….


    A car engine sound was heard after sitting for about ten minutes.


    “He’s finally back,” said Jeffrey.


    Jeffrey looked up excitedly with a flushed face.


    Charlie strode in and took the project contract from his briefcase without saying anything.


    Jeffrey reached out and wanted to take it, but Charlie dodged it.


    “My son–inw sent the project contract to mypany,‘ said Charlie. ‘You can take all the mining rights of the coal <b>mine </b>as long as you sign it. I hope you remember this is a benefit given to you by my daughter and my son–inw<i>.</i>”


    What he meant was one should not forget one’s roots.


    If Jeffrey became wealthy in the future because of the coal mining project, he should not be heartless and ungrateful


    “Alright, alright. Of course,” said Jeffrey.


    Jeffrey nodded repeatedly. He promised solemnly and agreed well. “Tiffany is my niece. How could I not remember her kindness? Don’t worry.”


    ‘That’s more like it,’ thought Charlie, handing over the document.


    Jeffrey could not wait any longer. He immediately took a ck pen from his pocket and was about to sign when a smiling voice came from the door.


    “It’s quite lively.”


    Everyone turned around and saw Tiffany leaning against the door with a casual smile. Herughter was somewhat yful and casual.


    Thalia and Charlie looked at each other. Their hearts skipped a beat, and they felt inexplicably guilty. Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Thalia and Charlie stood there obediently like children who had done something wrong, not daring to move.


    Tiffany slowly walked over. Jeffrey’s eyes shed, and he immediately closed the document. He held it tightly and said, “You’re back, Tiffany. Alright, I’m off. I won’t disturb you anymore.”


    Then he left with the document, looking high–spirited.


    Anyway, the project was taken from Richard under the name of the Kelley family. Tiffany would not know as long as Thalia and Charlie did not say anything, let alone stop it.


    Tiffany sat on the sofa, nced at her parents, and asked, “How many times has it been?”


    “Wh… What?” Thalia and Charlie were stunned.


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    “How many times has Jeffrey squeezed the Kelley family dry and sucked our family’s blood?” Tiffany said rudely.


    Thalia lowered her head. She was a little embarrassed and aggrieved. “Tiffany, he’s your uncle, after all. He’s also my brother. Sometimes, being too clear about things can hurt feelings…”


    Charlie was in a dilemma, feeling bad for his wife and guilty toward his daughter. He could only sigh and say, “Social customs and human rtionships are difficult to handle.”


    Tiffany did notment on his point.


    ‘However, some favors are dependent on the person. Someone like Jeffrey is not worth it at all. Moreover, even brothers keep careful ounts. These are two separate matters. Private matters and public affairs cannot be lumped together. Then the kind of rtionship canst longer, right?‘ thought Tiffany.


    Tiffany sighed. “Mom, I understand what you’re thinking, but don’t forget how Stan and his family treated us previously. That’s a vivid example.”


    Speaking of Stan’s family, Charlie and Thalia were stunned at the same time.


    Back then, they had practically fulfilled all of Stan’s requests. It was no different with Jeffrey now.


    Byparison, it could only be said Stan’s family was used to enjoying luxury life and had be more extravagant


    On the other hand, Jeffrey had be increasingly greedy, making excessive demands. To put it bluntly, he was snatching a lot of cooperation from the Kelley family.


    These were huge losses of benefits..


    However, Charlie and Thalia willingly gave it up. They could not me anyone else.


    ‘With the previous example, will Jeffrey be the next Stan?‘ Charlie frowned and seemed to be thinking about the question.


    Thalia also pondered for a moment, then she shook her head firmly. “Tiffany, it’s different. After all, Stan is a rtive, but your uncle Jeffrey is different. He’s my brother.”