Chapter 507: The Hancock Family Also Appeared at Their Home
Grace bit her lower lip hard, taking quite some time to recover her strength.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
She had long heard that Jared was indifferent to women, which suggested he was somewhat straightforward; she didn’t mind it.
“Mr. Farrell, since you’re here, let’s swim a few laps,” Grace said as she stood up and walked over to Jared’s side.
Jared didn’t even need to look up to see the two long, pale legs in front of him.
Standing up, Jared, already tall, now made the 5’5″ Grace look even more petite and adorable.
Grace took a few deep breaths, looked at Jared so close to her, and shyly said, “Mr. Farrell, let’s go together.”
In the changing room, Tina watched Stephanie beside her, mesmerized by her phone’s display showing famous paintings she wanted to ask about.
Tina raised an eyebrow, a subtle smile playing on her lips.
Checking the time, Tina stood up and covered Stephanie’s phone with her hand, “Let’s head to the pool.”
Stephanie felt it was about time too and nodded, “Alright, let’s go.”
Hah, Tina, just wait until you see Grace swimming with my brother, don’t die of jealousy!
As they left the changing room, a loud noise came from the VIP swimming pool!
A woman had fallen into the pool, her glittering light shawl fluttering in the air.
Stephanie was startled; that was Grace’s shawl!
What on earth happened?
Tina chuckled softly beside Stephanie’s ear, whispering, “Are you pleased?”
With that, she walked towards Jared.
Stephanie, standing still, suddenly shivered; the horrific scene at the Lyon family’s yesterday flashed through her mind, filling her with dread.
This Tina, she really had something eerie about her…
It was terrifying.
Lifeguards pulled Grace out of the pool, her exquisite makeup smeared from struggling in the water.
Her face was streaked with black lines, and her eyeliner smudged into panda eyes.
Her delicately styled hair was wet and messy on her shoulders, looking utterly disheveled.
Curious children ran over and seeing Grace in this state, burst into laughter.
“The pretty lady turned into a panda auntie!”
Children’s words were brutally honest; the other adults in the swimming hall began to laugh too, the laughter spreading uncontrollably.
Grace had never been so embarrassed; she coughed and stood up, wanting to ask Jared why he had pushed her, causing her to lose her balance and slip into the pool.
She had dressed up for three hours just to show Jared her best self, but it had all gone wrong…
As Grace regained her composure, she realized Jared had already walked towards Tina in the distance.
The rest of the people in the swimming hall also followed Jared’s gaze.
Heavens!
This woman was truly a goddess!
What was that earlier even about!
Tina, dressed in a simple, common swimsuit, her hair neatly tied back, exuded an aristocratic aura that was incomparable.
For a moment, everyone present even forgot to breathe.
They finally understood why Jared had ignored Grace.
With such a person by his side, who else could cast a shadow?
The child who had just mocked Grace cried out, “This is the beautiful sister, so pretty! Can you wait for me to grow up and then marry me? I promise to treat you well for a lifetime!”
Jared grabbed Tina’s hand and turned to glare warningly at the little boy, “Dream on!”
The boy was stunned, then began to sob pitifully, “Wah, Mommy, the villain has stolen my bride!”
“This is my wife!” Jared declared in warning once again.
Tina sighed in resignation, “Sir, he’s just a kid under ten years old.”
“That doesn’t matter.” Jared wrapped his arm around Tina’s shoulder and draped his towel over her.
This is my Tina, look away!
Jared, with Tina in tow, approached Stephanie and said coldly, “If there’s a next time, I will no longer acknowledge you as my sister!”
After that, Jared left with Tina.
Agreeing to come swimming was his biggest regret.
There were too many perverts here!
Stephanie had never heard Jared talk to her so harshly before. Panicked, she was about to explain when she saw Jared and Tina leaving the pool.
She bit her lip, her resentment towards Tina growing.
Tina must have cast a love spell on her brother; otherwise, why would he now disown his own family?
Tina, just wait, I will drive you away from my brother’s side, and I won’t let you ruin the Lyon family’s plans or my brother’s lifelong happiness!
Stephanie took a deep breath and jogged over to Grace, “Grace, are you alright?”
Grace bit her lip, her expression one of deep sorrow.
How could she be alright? She was nearly crying herself dehydrated.
“Stephanie, what did I do wrong? Why does he treat me this way? I’m really upset, we were already engaged, why does it have to be like this?”
Stephanie hugged Grace sympathetically, “Don’t cry, Grace. It’s all Tina’s fault. My brother is just deceived by her. Don’t worry, our Lyon family is with you, and we won’t let that country girl succeed!”
Grace nodded silently, “Yes, I knew you and Grandma Lyon care about me the most.”
Stephanie held Grace’s hand, “Silly Grace, after you marry my brother, we’ll all be family.”
Grace smiled shyly, “We still need to deal with that Tina first, otherwise your brother is going to be taken away.”
“Don’t worry, she won’t be smug for long!” Stephanie squinted towards the pool exit.
As Jared and Tina left the swimming center and got into the car, Nathan drove them to a safe place and handed over a document.
“Mr. Farrell, everything is clear now. There are thirty biotech companies in Clearwater, ten of which are owned by the Lyon family, and the remaining twenty by the Hancock family. The Hancock family also owns numerous research bases here.”
Jared’s mission in Clearwater was to identify the GTO virus research institutes.
The local biotech companies in Clearwater would be his first target.
GTO would surely utilize such companies to achieve their goals.