Chapter 019: Are the Requirements Too High?

"Shut up!" Fred Foster had moved into the small room beside the first-floor living room. Lying inside, he could hear every word Old Madam said clearly from just a dozen steps away.

"Did I say something wrong? If it wasn't for those two mother and daughter..."

Megan Gibson's words were cut off halfway as she suddenly encountered Chloe's indifferent and icy gaze, which startled her.

Fred was annoyed, "Is the money the Stephens Family gave us not enough? This building, the land, and the employment money of two children. If it weren't for Yvette, our Foster Family wouldn't be living such a good life."

"The Foster Family raised her, and it's her duty to repay the family. Is the money she got supposed to be spent on outsiders?"

These words referred to Chloe Stephens as an outsider.

Yvette was furious, "Mom, so you mean to say that my daughter is an outsider? If that's the case, Chloe and I will move out today."

Her daughter was becoming more defiant and less obedient to her wishes.

And now she was threatening her with this tactic.

Megan was angry, "Then move out, get out now!"

"Slap!"

Fred Foster slapped the bed out of frustration, creating a loud noise.

In a few steps, Chloe entered the room and saw Fred's face turning ashen, his expression slightly distorted with anger.

Chloe approached him, pressing two fingers on his acupoints.

Fred's eyelids grew heavy, and he slowly closed his eyes.

"Dad," Wilbert Foster hurriedly ran in, seeing Fred with his eyes tightly closed and feeling anxious.

"He's asleep."

Chloe stepped out.

Standing at the doorway, she looked indifferently at Megan, "If you don't want the building to be demolished, keep quiet."

Megan's eyes widened with disbelief.

"You..."

Megan felt the threat and warning from Chloe, which made her face turn pale.

Chloe walked up to Yvette, "We'll move out tomorrow."

"Chloe, what about your grandfather here..."

"They're here, aren't they?"

Leaving these words, Chloe went upstairs.

"You all see her attitude, is that how she treats her elders? She has no respect."

"Mom, if you keep provoking Chloe, I'll have the bulldozer come and flatten this building tomorrow." Yvette yelled with red eyes.

Megan was stunned by the scolding.

Tears of grievance flowed out, "I raised you, and all I get is this in return, what a sin."

Yvette didn't care about Old Madam's wailing and went to the kitchen to prepare food for Chloe.

*

Chloe entered the room and continued to play the game on her mobile phone.

It was already the final round. She had been away from the screen for too long, and the referee was about to declare her forfeit.

She tried to turn the tide in rapid succession.

Just when everyone thought that "Hiding Ghost" was about to forfeit, she suddenly started making moves again, each one as sharp and decisive as before.

[Why do I feel like 'Hiding Ghost' deliberately paused to consult an expert?]

[Or maybe it's a disconnection.]

[Are you blind? She's clearly online, if it's a disconnection, she'd have to start over.]

[It doesn't feel like 'Hiding Ghost' herself is playing.]

Kelly Stephens' fans were cursing 'Hiding Ghost' on the screen, and some even wanted to dox Chloe.

[Our Stephens Godfrey is the most beautiful and handsome! Look at her, she defeated dozens of groups in one go.]

[What kind of name is 'Hiding Ghost'? It's ominous. Now anything dares to come out and challenge our Stephens Godfrey.]

[Whoever has good computer skills, hurry and get this annoying 'Hiding Ghost' out of here. Let's see if it's human or ghost.]

[Doxxing is illegal, be careful what you say, earlier fans.]

[Although I quite like Stephens Godfrey, I always feel she's a bit arrogant and cold towards her fans.]

[Has our Stephens Godfrey offended you? She's busy with competitions and learning all kinds of knowledge daily. Where does she have time to manage social media? We love the cool Stephens Godfrey!]

A passerby who just wanted to say a few words was instantly drowned out by Kelly Stephens' fans.

After all, most of those who entered the live broadcasting room now were Kelly's fans.

*

Sheffield City.

Stephens Family.

Kelly Stephens, the most capable daughter of the collateral line of the Stephens Family.

She was able to live in the main family's residence in Sheffield City because she was exceptional.

While in the Stephens Family, Kelly was eager to learn everything to solidify her position.

Playing Reversi was just her hobby.

Even so, she forced herself to master it.

When invited by the person in charge of organizing the free chess competition, she reluctantly agreed.

It was supposed to be just a walk in the park.

She believed that, with this kind of competition, no one online could match her skills.

The sudden appearance of "Hiding Ghost" caught her attention.

She had a vague feeling of being suppressed.

Although they hadn't faced off yet, it was apparent from various matches that "Hiding Ghost" possessed absolute strength.

The knockout round ended.

Kelly took out her mobile phone and made a call.

Her cold eyes narrowed, staring intently at the computer screen.

"Did you watch the free match of Reversi? Find out the location of this 'Hiding Ghost' and expose them."

"Is it necessary for us to get involved in a small online game?"

"In my world, I won't allow any unexpected losses to occur."

"Fine, leave it to me..."

*

After successfully advancing to the second round, Chloe closed the screen and called someone.

"What's a quick way to make money?"

"..."

Len, who was taking a shower, turned off the water, leaned against the wall with one hand, and held his freshly answered mobile phone in the other.

"I need more money."

"Did you spend the USD 1,500,000 I gave you? A spendthrift woman."

"It's not enough."

"What do you want to do?"

"Buy a building."

Len's mouth twitched, "Hold on a second."

He hung up, quickly washed himself, and got dressed appropriately before coming out.

Ethan was sitting on the corridor railing, catching the breeze.

"Young Master Hawthorne, where are you going? Can I come along?"

"Just watch the door."

Unwilling to be a watchdog, Ethan said, "..."

Len grabbed his mobile phone and car keys and left.

*

Chloe was standing by the empty roadside, looking down at her phone.

She was searching for quick money-making opportunities.

Many suggestions came up online.

Some said to start a business, others to rob a bank, but they were obviously unreliable.

The high beams flashed by, and the car honked once.

The window by the driver's seat slid down, and Len, with a cigarette in his mouth, tilted his head slightly outward.

Chloe walked over and got in the car.

"Which building do you want to buy?"

"A small villa."

"Little one, aren't your demands a bit high?"

"I don't like high rises."

"Is it the Foster family's requirement?"

The Foster family was like a bunch of vampires, only because Yvette was adored by someone in the Stephens family. Otherwise, they wouldn't have received half a cent from the Stephens family.

The Fosters were insatiable and still wanted to squeeze the little girl and her mother.

"We need to move out."

"Did they kick you out?"

"It's noisy, irritating."

Len pondered for a moment before understanding what she meant.

"You're still a minor and can't engage in quick money-making activities. So, elder brother will lend you three million more."

Chloe frowned slightly, "No..." need.

"Shh!"

Len suddenly slammed on the brakes.

A little girl rushed out from the front, fell in front of the car, and then lay motionless.

Len raised an eyebrow, "Stay here, I'll go check."

What a hassle.

There were no zebra crossings here, with roads on both sides.

Although the little girl suddenly ran out, he shared some responsibility as well.