Chapter 51
Next, Giselle planned to buy herself a new car.
After her plunge into the water, her Panamera had been damaged beyond repair. Meanwhile, the driver who had crashed into her had fled overseas, and the police still hadn’t caught them. So there was no way she’d receive compensation anytime soon.
Although she knew Renee and her family were behind it all, she had no proot. Without evidence, what could the possibly do? Her words alone meant nothing against their power.
t–case scenario. When all those pets had died
At present, her businesses only brought in a few million a month after deducting expenses, and that was the best–case scenar before, she’d lost most of her clients, and her reputation had crumbled.
Even if she managed to rebuild her career, she would be operating at a loss for some time. Compared to the truly wealthy- better off than the average person
people like Anne–she was only slightly
Anne had always enjoyed the best of everything–the best schools, the most exquisite dresses, properties everywhere under her name, a wall filled with Hermes bags at home, and every piece of jewelry she owned was a rare, limited–edition item.
II Anne ever wanted to start a business or follow a passion, her family could simply hand her billions without blinking. Even if she lost it all, they’d give her more. And the reason Anne could live such a life was because of Renee.
Renee had stolen everything from her adoptive family. She also controlled all the Halt family finances.
Tony was a doctor, spending his life buried in medical research. Whether as a doctor, director, or professor, those titles only meant prestige in society–they meant Little in the world of wealth and power, where someone like Renee reigned.
That was why diselle had never gotten much financial support from Tony, despite being his daughter. But after everything that had happened, she no longer wanted anything from him, either.
That moming, just as the was about to head out to test–drive a BMW, her phone rang. It was Zachary again.
“Giselle, are you free this afternoon?” Before she could say anything, he went straight to the point. “I would like to buy you lunch. After that, maybe we can go a drive.”
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Whenever Zachary asked her out, he always made thoughtful plans–things the lilard. He was clearly trying harder and harder to win her over, always finding ways to spend time with her.
This time, Giselle didn’t hesitate as much as she had previously and immediately agreed to the date, as if she’d been waiting for his call.
In the past, she never bothered with makeup when meeting Zachary. But today, she carefully dressed herself up. She applied exquisite makeup that sharpened her features and made her skin glow flawlessly.
After finishing her makeup, she tumed to her wardrobe.
releset was full of extrcines either conservative sportswear that covered everything or tight, revealing dresses that showed too much.
she was going on a date with Zachary, she finally chose a black sleeveless dress that reached her lasees, It was casual yet stylish–something Zachary would stuutely apperclate.
ating in front of the mirror, she let her hair down, letting it fall loosely over her shoulders. The look made her seem even more alluring.
Her features were stridag–nyone would be captivated by her, especially her eyester sharp, exotic gaze made people too nervous to hold her state for long. It was no wonder her grandmother had been from Geshland, making Rebecca of mixed blood.
Despite being hall – Geshlandian, Rebecca Iserself ladit been especially beautiful. But ate marrying the handsome Tony and giving birth to Giselle, the best of their looks food been passed down
Once Giselle lad tidied up her home, her phone buzzed again. Zachary had ved downstairs.
She gave bet suflection almal, critical glance before leaving the house with het designer bag, plione, and a dog.
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