Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 421 - 420: Hah, It Really Is Related to Her!

Chapter 421: Chapter 420: Hah, It Really Is Related to Her!

Uncle Hayes said again, "If the Shaw family is responsible for your parents’ death, then they owe you, and no amount of good can make up for it. But that’s not the case. Can’t you just let go of the Shaw family and yourself?"

"As long as he marries me, that will be enough repayment."

Uncle Hayes was so angry that he felt tightness in his chest, a sharp pain, and his voice trembled: "... You... you... you’re simply possessed!"

Joyce Hughes stubbornly looked at him, showing no sign of backing down, nor did she think she was wrong.

Uncle Hayes took a while to calm down and returned to the previous question, "Where exactly is your brother?"

"I told you, I don’t know."

Uncle Hayes’ eyes seemed to see through her thoughts and coldly questioned, "Have you abandoned your brother because you want to leave Fourth Master’s estate?"

Joyce’s gaze flickered, biting her lip tightly, "I really don’t know."

"Fine, Joyce Hughes, I’ll find him myself!"

Finishing his words, Uncle Hayes stormed out, his face pale with anger.

He walked towards the entrance of the estate and saw Tiana Thorne sitting there holding a chilled drink, leisurely basking in the sun.

He quickly approached her, "Miss Tiana."

Tiana Thorne politely stood up, placed her juice on the chair, and spoke softly, "Uncle Hayes, did you find out anything?"

"That girl... sigh, it’s better not to talk about it!" Uncle Hayes shook his head, his eyes full of disappointment and sadness.

Tiana Thorne knew he hadn’t gained any useful information and pressed her lips together without speaking.

"Miss Tiana, do you know where my sister’s child is?" Uncle Hayes asked tentatively.

Tiana Thorne was about to speak when Aiden Shaw’s car slowly entered the estate.

The person in charge arrived at just the right time.

Tiana Thorne’s lips carried a soft smile, her voice gentle, "Let’s discuss this in front of Fourth Master."

Seeing her demeanor, Uncle Hayes suddenly felt a wave of unrest, a strong sense of foreboding growing.

Could it be that the child has done something terrible outside?

His brow furrowed and he felt very anxious, nodding, "Let’s follow Miss Tiana’s lead."

In the living room, Tiana Thorne sat on the couch.

Her long, slender legs gracefully crossed, she lazily leaned back, eyes gently closed, her posture lax and carefree, much like a cat enjoying a midday break, her alluring aura unabated.

Before long, Aiden Shaw and Jesse Rivers walked in one behind the other.

Tiana Thorne slowly looked at him.

Aiden Shaw’s strikingly handsome face was covered with a layer of frost, appearing not in a very good mood, even the scattered sunshine couldn’t soften him, and the presence he couldn’t ignore made the already tense atmosphere even more suffocating.

Following Jesse Rivers was another man.

His face was pale, and he seemed lost and overwhelmed, clearly frightened by Fourth Master Shaw.

Tiana Thorne understood and adopted an attitude of watching the show, picking up an apple and slowly peeling it.

The room was quiet enough that the crisp sound of her peeling the apple seemed stirring the air, making one feel uneasy.

She lazily curved her lips, "There’s a guest in Fourth Master’s house, should I excuse myself?"

"No need, this concerns you."

"Oh?"

With those words, Tiana Thorne had already finished peeling the entire apple, looking at the full, delicious fruit, as if uncertain where to start.

"Uncle Hayes."

Being mentioned by name, Uncle Hayes felt a tremor within, nodding, "Yes."

"Go call Joyce Hughes over," Aiden Shaw’s voice held no warmth, just like his aura.

Uncle Hayes furrowed his brow, a thousand thoughts swirling inside, and turned to leave.

Only then did Tiana Thorne scrutinize the man before her, dressed not extravagantly but still in branded clothing, and without fear in his brows, he seemed almost like a gentle and refined gentleman.

Unfortunately, it was just an outer appearance; inside he was a mess.

The man’s eyes darted around, feeling unnerved under her gaze, his eyes moved for quite a while, not knowing where to look, and in the end, he lowered his gaze, not daring to look anywhere.

Tiana Thorne softly spoke, "Fourth Master, want some apple?"

"No."

Tiana Thorne’s enchanting eyes turned to Jesse Rivers beside her, lazily asking, "Brother Jesse, want an apple?"

Jesse Rivers: "..."

Is Miss Tiana trying to get him into trouble?

Fourth Master’s mood was already cold enough...

He shook his head repeatedly, "No need, no need, thank you, Miss Tiana."

After speaking, he sneaked a glance at Fourth Master Shaw, and seeing no change in his expression, he felt relieved.

Tiana Thorne wiped the apple.

To be honest, she was merely being polite, not intending to share.

Eating alone was one of her specialties.

She took a bite and praised aloud, "Sweet."

The man’s head hung even lower.

It was his first time to see a woman so brazen before Fourth Master Shaw; her status was evident...

He really took a risk, pulling the tiger’s tail.

It’s over...

By the time Tiana Thorne had eaten half the apple, Joyce Hughes entered the room.

Seeing the man’s back, her eyes displayed an expression of shock, slowing her steps, fear in her heart preventing her from going forward.

Tiana Thorne noted her subtle attitude and took another bite of the apple.

Hmm, truly sweet.

Aiden Shaw spoke, cold as winter, "Joyce Hughes."

Joyce Hughes raised her eyes, forced to ignore his icy tone, smiling gently, "Didn’t you say not to leave after a medicinal bath? I don’t know if it might cause any harm. In the future, it’s better to go out after the medicinal bath is over to appreciate Miss Tiana’s healer’s heart."

Tiana Thorne felt a chill inside. In terms of being thick-skinned, she thought she was unparalleled, but now it seems her position as the thickest skin is threatened.

This reproachful yet reluctant wife-like attitude made her seem like a bona fide mistress with a surprisingly audacious tone.

The room’s silence was suffocating, particularly with Fourth Master Shaw’s cold aura.

Yet Joyce Hughes seemed oblivious, smiling again, "There are visitors at home, the kitchen might not know yet. I’ll go inform them to prepare."

Uncle Hayes sighed deeply, filled with sorrow.

As she was turning, Aiden Shaw spoke, "Recognize someone."

"What?" Joyce Hughes turned back.

Aiden Shaw’s deep voice rose slightly, "Do I need to introduce you?"

Hearing this, Joyce Hughes continued to smile, pretending not to know, "Fourth Master, who are you talking about?" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Aiden Shaw squeezed his brow, as if unwilling to speak further with her.

At this point, Jesse Rivers spoke, "Abe Rooney, thirty-one years old, editor-in-chief of Confidante Media; he orchestrated Miss Tiana’s fake scandal some time ago. Miss Hughes, take a good look, do you recognize this man?"

Joyce Hughes felt her heart nearly leap out, feigned ignorance, and shook her head.

Tiana Thorne finally finished the apple, tossed the core into the trash bin, the slight noise causing Joyce Hughes inexplicable danger.

She felt her protruding little belly, smiled lazily.

Heh.

It really is about her!