Hearing Elara Don's words, the faces of the three members of the Don family all changed.
"What child? Didn't your child die at birth?"
Troy Don was the first to regain his composure and spoke up.
"Exactly! Elly, when we heard you died from a difficult birth back then, your dad and I were heartbroken. Your dad didn't want to see your tragic state, so he had the hospital cremate you immediately. Now tell us, what really happened back then? You're still alive, why didn't you let us know?"
Isabella Wolf also regained her composure, pretending to be gentle.
Victoria Don remained silent, just watching Elara Don, waiting for her to continue.
Elara Don looked at the three members of the Don family, her fingers slightly curling.
"Because I had to save my life! My baby was taken away right after birth. The doctor told me it was my bad luck, and that my own relatives wanted to harm me. My relatives, isn't that you? You bribed the doctor to harm me, didn't you?"
The latter half of what the doctor supposedly said was, of course, something she added herself.
Because she simply couldn't figure out who wanted to harm her!
First, test them and see.
"You, you're talking nonsense! How could that doctor..."
Victoria Don looked agitated, blurting out her words.
"Elly, you can't make such accusations! How could we possibly want to harm you?"
Isabella Wolf immediately spoke up, pulling Victoria Don and interrupting what she was about to say.
Victoria Don, startled, immediately fell silent.
She almost revealed the truth due to Elara Don's provocation.
Noticing the fleeting guilt in Victoria Don's eyes, Elara Don pressed her red lips tightly.
What did Victoria Don want to say?
Could it really be that the Don family wanted to harm her?
Why?
Why did they want to take her baby away and even kill her?
"Enough! Elly, you weren't careful with yourself, got knocked up with a bastard, even if the child was alive, it shouldn't be kept!"
Troy Don slammed the table and scolded harshly.
Elara Don gripped her bag strap tightly, looking at Troy Don scolding her like an elder teaching a junior, and took a deep breath.
"Mr. Don, since none of you know the child's whereabouts, I see no need to stay here any longer."
She didn't come here to reminisce.
The necessary probing was done.
The Don family was highly suspicious!
"Hey, hey, isn't it just about finding the child? Elly, I have a wide network, I'll help you find your child!"
Riveras Hayes blocked Elara Don's path, forcibly leading her to sit at the dining table.
"Oh, Mr. Hayes is truly kind."
Victoria Don spoke coyly, "Sister, look at Mr. Hayes, he has a rich estate, and he doesn't mind that you've had a child. As long as you're with him, whatever you want to do, he'll agree to it. Mr. Hayes, isn't that right?"
"Yes, yes, Victoria is absolutely right."
Riveras Hayes sat smugly next to Elara Don, looking at her delicate profile, eager to take action.
Elara Don felt full of disgust watching their ugly faces, her fingers clenching tightly.
"Mr. Don, thanks for your kind offer, but I remember I've long been unrelated to you all, so my future affairs should not need any of your concerns."
Just because she had a child, does she only deserve someone like Riveras Hayes, a middle-aged widower?
Shouldn't she be thankful to them for introducing her to a wealthy suitor?
"Elly, I'm doing this for your own good. Even if you're not my biological daughter, I watched you grow up, and of course, I hope you can live comfortably for the rest of your life."
Troy Don poured a glass of wine for Elara Don, "Mr. Hayes is indeed a good man, although he's a bit older than you, older men know how to take care of women! As long as you're with him, you'll definitely enjoy endless wealth and prosperity! Come, quickly toast to Mr. Hayes."
"Mr. Don, since Mr. Hayes is such a good man, why didn't you introduce him to your biological daughter earlier? Sorry, I have other things to do, I need to leave!"
Elara Don was tired of dealing with them, standing up to leave.
"Elara Don, stop being ungrateful! I have a fiancé, you saw him too!"
Victoria Don scolded, "What, are you trying to seduce my fiancé? Let me tell you, someone as despicable as you is not worthy of Damon Hawke's attention! So, you'd better get married soon and don't prance around me!"
So this was their ultimate goal for setting up this dinner?
Were they afraid she'd take Damon Hawke away?
Elara Don found it extremely amusing.
"Victoria Don, how insecure are you? You're so defensive against other women? But yes, someone like Damon Hawke, who pretends to be decent, you should keep an eye on him."
"You!"
"Alright, alright, Victoria, say no more."
Troy Don gave Victoria Don a look, signaling her to say no more.
Victoria Don glared at Elara Don, her lips curving into a cold smile.
The sharp-tongued harlot, she'll get what's coming for her soon!
"Mr. Hayes, Elly is still young and inevitably throws little tantrums, please be considerate of her. I have matters to attend to at my company, so I won't disturb you two for dinner anymore."
Troy Don got up and exchanged a look with Riveras Hayes.
Riveras Hayes understood, he had long wanted them to leave.
"Elly, serve Mr. Hayes well, don't embarrass your dad."
Troy Don gave a reminder and left with his wife and daughter.
Elara Don found it utterly ridiculous.
Do the Don family always speak for themselves?
Did she agree to stay for dinner?
"Mr. Hayes, enjoy your meal, I'm feeling unwell and need to leave first."
Elara Don's pretty face tensed, feeling nauseated by Riveras Hayes's gaze.
"Where do you feel unwell? Elly, darling, let Brother Hayes give you a touch, I guarantee you'll feel better!"
Riveras Hayes placed his hand on Elara Don's shoulder, trying to take advantage.
"Mr. Hayes, please have some self-respect."
Elara Don flung his hand away, quickly walking towards the door.
But when she tried to open the door to leave, she found it had been locked.
What did the Don family intend to do?
Elara Don was taken aback, banging on the door heavily, "Open the door, open it quickly."
"Hey, little beauty, stop shouting. Your dad is doing business with me, you're a gift from him."
Riveras Hayes swaggered over, his beer belly protruding, full of lust.
Elara Don felt her heart turn cold.
Troy Don, what right does he have to do this!
"Mr. Hayes..."
Elara Don just started to speak when she felt a fire burning inside her.
A strange sensation spread through her body, even her own recent voice carried a seductive tone!
What was happening to her!
"Little beauty, feeling hot? Come to brother, let me hold you."
Riveras Hayes grabbed Elara Don, a peculiar gleam in his eyes.
"Let go, what did you do to me?"
Elara Don pinched herself hard, desperately trying to stay calm.
"Nothing much, just put something in the aroma lamp to help us loosen up while we have fun."
Riveras Hayes chuckled, pulling Elara Don close to nibble on her face.
"Let go!"
Elara Don struggled fiercely, quickly taking out a spray from her bag and spraying it directly at Riveras Hayes's face.
Fortunately, she had come prepared!
Just in case Troy Don did something harmful to her!