Every Breath You Take

Monica returned to the Jane family in the evening. Everyone was waiting for her to have dinner. She washed her hands and sat down at the table. Yale smiled and gave her a piece of ribs, but she ignored her directly.

Yale was not angry. She continued to talk with Monica with a smile and give her food. Although she was rejected, she was laughing in her heart. Monica was too young. This would only let Zoe feel that she was a good stepmother. As long as Zoe's sympathy for her increased, his guilt for Monica would be reduced. At that time, Monica would suffer.

Sure enough, after seeing Monica ignored Yale for the third time, Zoe said, "Moni, your Aunt Guo is picking up the food for you. Why don't you accept it?"

Monica swallowed the food in her mouth and slowly took out a tissue. Then she said slowly, "Mayor Jane, I'm sorry, but I don't like to get without working. Why should I bother others with what I can do?" After that, she turned to look at Yale with a smile on her face, but her eyes were cold. "Madam Jane, please don't do anything unnecessary. This kind of trick is for suckers. Only fools believe that a mistress will be nice to her step-daughter."

She meant that Yale was acting. Zoe frowned slightly. His sympathy for Yale disappeared at once. She knew that Monica was unhappy, but she picked up food for her several times. It was a little bit deliberate. "Monica, don't go too far!" Madrigal couldn't bear to see Monica humiliate her mother like this.

"Am I wrong?" Monica sneered. "Isn't Yale a mistress? Aren't you an illegitimate daughter? Why don't I tell others about the relationship between you and Mayor Jane? Let's see what others say." Madrigal suddenly became silent. Although Yale had been talking about how deep in love she and Zoe were, it could only deceive herself. Madrigal knew that Yale was a mistress, and she was an illegitimate daughter.

Yale's face turned pale. Her hands, which were holding chopsticks, were shaking. She was humiliated in front of her daughter. This kind of humiliation was not something that ordinary people could bear. But in the end, she just lowered her head and did not say a word.

Zoe's face changed. Marring Yale was not his original intention, but it was useless to say it at this moment. His daughter had been misunderstanding him for a long time. And he had suffered more unpleasant words before, so he naturally couldn't be angry.

On the contrary, Yale's endurance satisfied him very much. Monica had a lot of anger to get out. As long as Yale could put up with it, no matter how unreasonable Monica was, she would be moved.

This battle finally ended because of Yale's endurance. Because of this, Monica was not in the mood to eat again. She put down the chopsticks and went to the living room.

Of course, the others lost their appetite, too.

Monica didn't just want to provoke Yale and her daughter. She didn't go upstairs and sat in the living room because she had something to say to Zoe. So when she saw Zoe coming out of the dining room, she was very direct. "I want to talk to you!"

"What's the matter? Let's go to the study." Zoe didn't want Yale and Madrigal to hear what they would say.

Monica didn't appreciate it. "I want to talk to you here."

Yale and her daughter also came over. They were going to go back to their rooms after suffering such a great humiliation, but when they heard Monica's words, they sat down on the sofa in the living room. Zoe looked at Yale and Madrigal, who was sitting opposite Monica. "What's the matter?"

"It's about a sports meeting. I hope you will continue to be fair and impartial in this bid. Don't be selfish!" Madrigal couldn't help but say, "Dad, you promised me. I have already told Quarmy and Aunt Sun."

Zoe also had a hesitant look on his face. "Moni, I've promised to give this project to Quarmy."

Monica sneered. "Mayor Jane, you are very funny. Is Jiang City yours? You can promise someone a project worth tens of billions. Do you deserve to be the mayor?"

"I'm not being selfish. VSUS is indeed great..." "What about other companies?" Monica interrupted him. "After the city construction project, do you still think that VSUS is the only company in Jiang City?"

"Well..." Zoe was also in a dilemma. Indeed, Queen's strength was not inferior to VSUS. Although Queen got the city construction project was partly because it was a foreign company, it was indeed on par with VSUS.

"Sister, you can't be so greedy. Dad has helped you last time. You can't ask him to help you again." Madrigal interrupted.

"Miss Jane, you made a mistake. The last bid was carried out fairly. Queen deserved that project. Of course, if Mayor Jane helped Mr. Quarmy Huo, the project wouldn't have been Queen's." "That's all because of you." Madrigal retorted.

Monica ignored Madrigal and looked at Zoe. "I just want you to be fair. If not, I will report you!"

Monica's words made Yale and her daughter change their faces. They knew that Monica was not afraid of being poor, but they were.

If Zoe was reported, it meant that their happiness would come to an end. Without Zoe's power, they knew what would happen.

"Monica, what do you mean?" Madrigal couldn't stand Monica's undisguised threat to Zoe. Her face was full of unwillingness and anger. "You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

"Miss Jane, why did you say that?" Monica looked at Madrigal sarcastically.

"You are jealous of me because Quarmy is engaged to me. You don't want us to be happy!" Madrigal was so angry that she couldn't care about anything. She promised Jenny that she would help her get the project. Why did Monica have to go against her?

"You are right. I really don't want you guys to be happy!" Monica sneered. "Do you think that I will bless you? Let me tell you, I hope you all die!"

Madrigal's face was pale. She looked at Zoe for help. "Dad!"

Zoe's face darkened and he said nothing. Monica reminded him of how she was cleaned out of the house by Quarmy. Monica was his daughter, how could he put up with it? He knew the ruthlessness of the Quarmy Huo Family. It was reasonable for Monica to hate them.

"Dad, say something! If she treats us like this for the rest of her life, what should Quarmy do?"

"Madrigal!" Yale, who had not spoken for a long time, stopped her daughter and looked at Monica. "Moni, let your father help the Wang Family this time. I will explain to the Quarmy Huo Family. But after that, we will no longer owe you anything, the past..."

"Madam Jane!" Monica interrupted her. "Is there something wrong with you? Did I ask Mayor Jane to help the Wang family?"

Yale's face was red. Indeed, Monica did not ask for Zoe's help at all. Monica sneered. "Let me say it again. I'm not someone who will do some shameful things in the name of Mayor Jane. I just hope Mayor Jane to be fair. If there is any favoritism, I will not hesitate to report it!" With that said, she went upstairs. The living room fell into silence. Zoe stood up and said, "Moni is right. Jiang City is not mine. I have no right to decide who to get this project. This competition will be fair."

Madrigal's face was pale. "But I've already promised Aunt Sun. Dad, please help me. Just this time."

"No!" Zoe refused directly. "If Quarmy gets engaged to you only because of me, there is no need for you two to get married! I don't want such a shameful person to be my son-in-law!" Madrigal wanted to beg him again, but Yale grabbed her arm and pinched it, then she shut up. Zoe got up and went to the study, the other two went to Madrigal's bedroom.

"Mom, how can this little b*tch be so hateful?!" Madrigal closed the door with a ferocious look on her face, and she no longer had any scruples when she spoke.

"Can you bear it if your husband were taken away?" Yale asked.

Madrigal replied, "Of course not. I would definitely make her live a life worse than death."

"That's right! There's nothing wrong with Monica's behavior. It means that she will never be with Quarmy again. What kind of impact will it have if we tell others about Monica's attitude?"

"Right, If Quarmy and Jenny know that, they will hate her so much. In this way, I don't need to worry that Quarmy will be with Monica again." Madrigal was happy. "I will tell Auntie Sun what happened tonight!" Yale did not stop her. Madrigal told Jenny what happened this night. "Aunt Sun, how can Monica be so vicious? She said that as long as Dad helped Quarmy, she would report Dad. Now, Dad can't do anything about it. Looks like our plan will be destroyed."

Jenny was furious. "D*mn Monica, she's taking revenge on Quarmy! How can she be so cruel? I?" She didn't realize how cruel she had been before.

"Yes, my mother and I were begging her, but she didn't change her mind... She scolded us. Her words were really unpleasant!"

Jenny sighed. She knew Monica's temper and eloquence very well. She was really good at arguing. It seemed that she couldn't count on Zoe. It was not Madrigal's fault, so Jenny didn't blame it on her. Instead she was very reasonable. "I will tell this to Quarmy and let him find away."

Yale didn't expect Jenny to be so kind, so she went downstairs to make tea for Zoe.

After hanging up the phone, Jenny gnashed her teeth in anger. She decided to ask for Quarmy's opinion. As soon as she called him, she heard the sound of opening the door. Quarmy came back. "Quarmy, you're back at the right time!" Jenny threw the phone on the tea table. "I'm so pissed off!"

"Mom, you are in poor health. Why are you angry?" Quarmy looked tired.

"How can I not be angry? Monica, this little b*tch, actually played tricks behind our back." Jenny told Quarmy what Madrigal had said to her. "Quarmy, Zoe won't help you this time. You'd better think of another way!"

"I know!" Quarmy comforted her. "I'm in charge of the company. Don't worry."

Jenny wanted to say something more, but seeing his tired face, she had to swallow back what she wanted to say. "Go upstairs and have a rest!"

Quarmy nodded, got up, and went upstairs. After closing the door, he lay tiredly on the bed. He was very surprised by what his mother just said. In his impression, Monica was not exactly the vengeful type. How could she do this to him?

In fact, he didn't expect Zoe to help him before, so he went to the provincial governor in advance. Governor Zhao told him that he attached great importance to this sports meeting. The project winner not only needed to be great but also to have innovative venue designs. The provincial government hoped the candidates to offer some creative design works. After this sports meeting, they wanted to turn this venue into a landmark of this city. Therefore, only if these two requirements were met would there be a possibility of winning the bid.

After knowing it, Quarmy quickly ordered his subordinates to collect the design works. Of course, the Wang family knew it too. Roland was also busy with it. No one doubted the strength of VSUS and Queen. The point was that who could offer a satisfying design.

Jenny was bored in the living room alone. She also went back to her room and lay on the bed. She felt really upset. If she had known that Monica was Zoe's daughter, she would not have tortured her like that. If she hadn't tortured her, she would have had a child with Quarmy. With a powerful father-in-law and a child, her son would not treat her like this. The whole family would have been really happy. But now, everything changed. Monica became her enemy. It was a big loss.

Monica didn't sleep well this night. She was thinking about her son's illness. When she got up in the morning, she found that her eyes were a little black. Lancy made millet porridge. After having it, she hurried to the company. Roland came early this day and was talking to Beck in the office.

"Quarmy actually went to find Governor Zhao. It seems that he doesn't trust his father-in-law!"

Monica was stunned. "Quarmy came to Governor Zhao?"

Roland nodded. "But it's useless. There's a clear rule that justice is fair and square this time. It was written that the competition would be fair and just. The most important thing is to have the strength and come up with creative design work."

Monica smiled bitterly. No wonder that Zoe didn't refuse her last time. It turned out that he had known it earlier. She suddenly felt a little angry. Seeing that her face darkened, Roland felt a little strange. "Are you unhappy?"

"No." Monica forced a smile. "The most important thing now is to find a designer?"

Roland nodded. "My grandpa called me and said that Francisco might be hiding in Jiang City. He told me to try my best to find him."

"Is Francisco a well-known designer?" Monica asked.

"He is a talented designer. He became famous more than 30 years ago. He won the top prize for architecture at the age of twenty-five. At that time, many famous buildings and pavilions abroad were designed by him."

"In that case, he should be a very famous person, but why haven't I heard of him?" Monica was puzzled.

"He's been using his English name, Dave," Roland replied.

Dave was the most internationally renowned man in the history of architecture, known as the genius designer. All his design works were classic, but he suddenly disappeared when he was in his heyday. It was said that he had died of a fatal disease. There was also a rumor that he became a monk for the sake of a woman. Whether the rumor was true or not, Francisco's departure had become a great loss in the design industry. Monica never dreamed of that Dave was Francisco. "I always thought Dave was French. Didn't they say he was dead?"

"He didn't die. He was disheartened because of something, so he hid his identity and lived in Jiang City." Roland explained.

"Something?" Monica was surprised.

"Not many people know about this matter. My grandpa told me that Francisco was a favorite of the upper class in France when he was famous. Many wealthy businessmen were his friends. Although he was ar engineer, he was quite proficient in ancient paintings. Many French rich businessmen who liked Chinese culture would ask him to appreciate the ancient paintings they bought."

"That's why Francisco was entrusted by a rich French merchant to buy ancient paintings in China. But those ancient paintings were fake. The rich merchant wanted to sue Francisco for this. Fie didn't do it in the end, but Francisco lost all his property. Fortunately, the rich merchant blocked the news after getting his money back, which protected Francisco's reputation. Therefore, only a few people knew why Francisco suddenly disappeared."

"Fie disappeared because of this?" Monica felt incredible. "Since he is a genius designer, he shouldn't have done such a thing, should he? After all, he has the ability to make a lot of money."

"There's a rumor that Francisco's disappearance has nothing to do with the ancient paintings. Fie did it because his beloved woman married someone else. Fie was so deeply in love with that woman that he was disheartened. That's why he disappeared from public view." Roland explained.

"Even heroes fall for beauties. As expected, such a genius can't escape the shackles of love." Monica sighed.

"It's a pity." Roland also sighed.

"Since it is confirmed that he lives in Jiang City, we can try our best to find him. If we can convince him to work for us, we will have nothing to worry about." Beck interrupted. "Since he's keeping himself hidden, it'll be hard for us to find him." Monica shook her head. "I don't think we should count on him."

"I know. I'm going to see a few designers and won't be at the company for the next two days. I'll give you a few days off." Roland said as he got up.

After Roland and Beck left the company, Monica returned to the house she rented. Xanjer was very happy to see her coming back. "I'll cook for you."

"Uncle, it's still early for lunch. There's no hurry." Monica stopped him. "Let's talk."

Xanjer sat down. "Do Zoe and that woman treat you well?"

"Not bad," Monica answered and told Xanjer about what happened in the Jane family. "Zoe agreed directly last night. I thought it was because he felt guilty. I didn't expect that he had known the result before! He's really annoying!"

"If he was not annoying, he wouldn't cheat on your mother." Xanjer replied, "You mustn't believe his words. He's a hypocrite."

"I know. I came back not for him but his property." Monica sneered. "When I get his property, I'll leave immediately. I don't want to see them at all."

"I wonder if Zoe will give it to you. After all, those ancient paintings are not his belongings." Xanjer was worried. "Also Yale is very cunning. Don't argue with her face to face next time. She will let others blame it on you. Zoe is already partial to them, don't provoke them again."

"I used to be tolerant, so I didn't fight for anything. But what did I get? God treats me unfairly, and even my Coco is sick. This is so unfair!"

Monica's eyes flashed with cruelty. "Didn't Zoe want me to get along with them? I won't satisfy him. My mother died and my son is seriously ill. Why should I let them be happy? I just want to make them upset." "Moni, be more open-minded. Coco's illness is not incurable." Xanjer comforted her. "We have time. As long as we can find the bone marrow, everything will be fine."

"It's easier said than done." Monica sighed and told the doctor's suggestion to Xanjer. "Uncle, I'm not only coming back for the property but also to get Quarmy's sperm. Only in this way can I save Coco." Xanjer was silent for a while. "No matter what, I will unconditionally support you. It's my fault for being useless."

"Uncle, I said that because I was upset. I didn't blame you at all. You have done enough for me." Monica held Xanjer's hand. "I'm not sure why, but I've been annoyed recently. I found myself a different person. I just don't want Quarmy and the two b*tches to be happy. Uncle, am I very bad?"

"Moni, you are not a bad person. I know that you are as kind-hearted as your mother. They forced you to do so! You are innocent!"

"I get angry every time I see Yale and Madrigal. I want to teach them a lesson. Didn't they want to give the sports meeting project to Quarmy? I threatened Zoe so that he wouldn't dare to help Quarmy. But I didn't expect that Zoe had no way to help Quarmy because of the documents from the province! They're really lucky!1' Monica was still unhappy. "I'm praying that Roland will find Dave!"

Monica's words made Xanjer's face change a little, but she didn't notice it. Her uncle had been living in Jiang City all the time, she wondered if he would know Francisco. "By the way, Uncle, have you heard of Francisco in Jiang City?"

"No!" Xanjer answered.

"I was so angry that I was confused. Since Francisco has hidden his identity in Jiang City, how could he tell others his real name?" Monica said with a self-deprecating smile.

"Moni, why are you looking for this Francisco?" Xanjer asked.

Monica told him the whole story. "If he can work for us, the chances of Queen winning will be very high. If not, Queen will be on a par with VSUS."

Xanjer seemed to be thinking. "Moni, luck has a way of working itself. Maybe you will find him."

"You are comforting me. Even if I find him, I don't know whether he is willing to help us. What's more, it's still unknown whether we can find him now."

"God will definitely help you."

Monica looked at the time and found it was already noon. "Uncle, let's go out for dinner today. We can order what you like."

Xanjer nodded and went out with her.

When Monica returned to the Jane family in the evening, Zoe just returned home. Yale took the slippers for him diligently, while Madrigal took the briefcase in his hand. Monica, who was following behind, looked at them with a mocking smile.

Yale was really gentle and considerate to Zoe. No wonder that he would firmly believe her words.

Yale saw the sarcasm at the corner of her mouth and said without showing any emotion, "There are dishes you like tonight."

"What? Did I hear that correctly? Madam Jane, do you know what I like?"

"I told her last night," Zoe said.

"Mayor Jane, I'm so glad that you still remember that!" Monica's smile deepened. She walked to the dining room and saw the dishes on the table. "Are you sure that they are what I like?"

"You liked them when you were a child." Zoe came over.

Monica sneered. "Mayor Jane, babies all like milk, but will they like milk forever? I doubt that."

Zoe looked embarrassed, but Monica did not show some respect at all. "Mayor Jane, you'd better enjoy the feast that Madam Jane prepared for you. Call me when you finish it. I want to talk to you."

Zoe was stunned. "Don't you eat?"

"I feel sick when I see the bodies of chickens and ducks. I'd better eat instant noodles!" Monica sneered. She didn't believe that they could eat it happily after hearing her words.

Hearing that, they all felt sick. Madrigal couldn't help but say, "This is carefully prepared for you by my mother. It's okay that you don't appreciate it, but how could you say something so disgusting?" "Disgusting? Aren't those bodies of chickens and ducks? Right, I forgot that Miss Jane was a lady. Tell me, how should I call them?"

Madrigal's face turned livid. "Monica, you wanted the city construction project, Dad agreed. Now you want the sports meeting project, Dad also agreed. What else do you want?"

"What do I want ?" Monica looked at Madrigal with a smile. "I want you to get out of here, can I?"

"You..."

"I'll say it again. Queen got the city construction project with its own ability. As for the sports meeting, didn't Mayor Jane say that it would be fair competition? Don't worry, Miss Jane. You are Mayor Jane's sweetheart, and Quarmy is his son-in-law. He will not let you down!"

"Don't be sarcastic. Dad promised to help Quarmy before, but it became a fair competition for your sake. He is obviously partial to you. Why are you still not satisfied?"

"He's partial to me? Is that true, Mayor Jane?" Monica looked at Zoe. "As the saying goes, fire cannot be wrapped up in a paper. Lies will never be true. Don't you know why it became a fair competition?" Zoe's face turned pale. Originally, he wanted to talk about this matter with Monica, but she knew it so soon. "Moni!"

"Your illegitimate daughter thought that you treated her husband badly for my sake. Mayor Jane, why don't you make it clear to let them know who earth you are partial to? Me or your illegitimate daughter?" "Moni, I didn't lie to you. I got the documents from the provincial authorities and knew it today."

"Did you hear that? He can't help you, not because of me, but because of the documents. You're always the most important in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have cheated on my mom at the risk of being fired." Monica turned around after mocking them.

She went upstairs. When she saw their faces, she felt happy. She didn't believe that they could still have dinner happily. "Mayor Jane, take your time. Remember to call me."

The three of them had an unhappy dinner. The food on the table is basically untouched. Zoe only took a few sips of soup and then went upstairs to find Monica.

Seeing that, Yale and Madrigal looked at each other. Madrigal put down her chopsticks and said, "Mom, I can't eat it. It's disgusting!"

"Fine. Let's go out a midnight snack." Yale also lost her appetite.

"Mom, with this Monica, will we be annoyed every day?" Madrigal looked at the upstairs angrily.

"No, she will be quiet in a few days." Yale lowered her voice. "I think she was angered by someone so she took it out on us. Do you understand?"

Madrigal nodded. "Mom, isn't it rumored that she is dating Roland? I saw Roland at a party before, and there was a beauty standing beside him. Roland is a playboy. Mom, do you think she's in a bad mood because Roland dumped her?" "Keep your voice down!" Yale stopped her daughter and looked at Lancy in the kitchen. "Be careful. Lancy may hear you. Let's talk about this later."

Zoe knocked a few times, and Monica opened the door. "Mayor Jane, are you full?"

"Moni!" Zoe entered her room. "Dad didn't mean to hide it from you. I just knew about it. I was going to tell you..."

"Stop!" Monica stopped Zoe. "Mayor Jane, let's get down to business. Now I have returned to the Jane family as you asked. When will you give me your property?"

Zoe was stunned. He didn't expect Monica to ask for his property directly. "In a few days."

"How long will it take?" Monica asked.

"Moni, do you really need money now?" Zoe asked tentatively.

"Yes!"

"Then I'll give you the money that I've saved in recent years, okay?" Zoe asked.

"What about your property? Are you not going to give it to me?" Monica asked.

"Of course, it's yours. But I'll give it to you after Madrigal gets married." Zoe explained. "Does this mean that if Madrigal doesn't get married for the rest of her life, I won't be able to get it?" Monica asked sarcastically. "Mayor Jane, in fact, you are afraid that I will take her man again, right?" "Moni, you misunderstood me!" Zoe was a little embarrassed. At that time, he told Yale and her daughter very clearly that all his property will be Moni's after Madrigal married Quarmy. Madrigal had not married Quarmy, so he couldn't give it to Moni. After all, it was worth a lot of money. If Yale and her daughter knew the ancient paintings thing, with Yale's greed, there must be more trouble.

Of course, what Zoe was most worried about now was not Yale's greed. The point was that those ancient paintings were of questionable origin.

"Alright, Mayor Jane, forget it. You don't have to explain it!" Monica was impatient. It was not easy for her to get Zoe's so-called property. Originally, she didn't believe that he would give it to her immediately. However, based on what happened these days, her so-called father was really not a good guy. Thinking about the day when she was sad because of his white hair, she felt that she was too stupid. No man who cheats on his wife deserves to be trusted. Both Zoe and Quarmy were liars. She must firmly remember that she could never trust them again.