chapter 1

Autumn in City A is always a bit cold, not to mention that it is still raining lightly. The car window glass is blurred, and the bustling night scene turns into a large distorted light spot. Crystal tightens her coat, holds the thermos bucket, and opens the car door.

The second-hand Mercedes she was riding in was an old model from many years ago. The bumpers and body had some signs of damage. Compared with other luxury cars worth millions in the parking lot, it looked a bit shabby. Crystal pursed her lips and walked out of the car door without saying a word. Jack opened the car door for her and held the black umbrella from behind.

"Miss Ford, please pay attention to your health and don't get wet from the rain." The neon lights at night seemed particularly special. Gorgeous, City A is the largest and most prosperous city in the X country, and here is the largest and most prosperous city center in City A. Numerous buildings are lined up on both sides. At the intersection, Crystal felt a faint sense of excitement as she looked at the prosperous scene in front of her.

She has lived in a remote countryside since she was a child. Even though she has been back in City A for more than ten years, the strong sense of strangeness has not diminished.

Crystal took the umbrella from Jack and thanked him politely.

Her messy footsteps left a few ripples on the ground, and the glass door opened automatically.

Several malicious voices came from Crystal's ears. "Have you heard...this is the daughter that the Ford family lost twenty years ago. Unexpectedly, she is real now." "What good luck. I climbed up to Ford and then climbed up to Spencer... how many lifetimes of luck did she have?"

"Shameless. I heard she doesn't know how to read and study but still went to the Spencer family." Jack was angry. He said to those people, "What nonsense are you talking about..."

"No," Crystal raised her hand and stopped Jack. Hearing such heart-wrenching words has often become a habit, not to mention that these people are confusing right and wrong. Crystal breathed a long sigh of relief and tried to relieve the depression that had accumulated in her heart for many years. Yes, what they said was correct; she was indeed the biological daughter of the Ford family and was lost by the Ford family for more than ten years. When Ford's mother was about to give birth, she got into trouble with her enemies and had to hide in a remote town to give birth to Crystal. During the war, Crystal was replaced by someone with ulterior motives who had a child.

The family that took her away was named Jones, and their child was born with a congenital heart disease. The couple had no money, and they couldn't bear to watch their child die. Seeing the wealth of Mrs. Ford's family, they decided to cruelly swap the child.

It's a pity that the Jones family, who don't know guilt and shame, did not feel sorry for Crystal for exchanging children. They felt no guilt towards her and compensated her. They even abused her without any burden because they knew that there was no blood relationship between them, treating her harshly...

The real daughter of the Jones family is now named Emma. Emma can do equestrian illustrations, appreciate famous artists, know many foreign languages, and is proficient in piano. Crystal can sweep the floor, cook, and knows how to wash clothes in winter. I know which vegetable market near my home has discounted dishes...

Comparing the two girls, it is already obvious which one should be discarded. Thinking of this, Crystal let out a long sigh.

She no longer wanted to recall what happened next.

Jack knew her temper and glared at those people fiercely. Perhaps because he did not want to have a head-on conflict with Crystal, the quiet and strange hall slowly returned to normal.

Crystal lowered her head and smiled.

Are these people really hesitant because they don't dare to have a direct conflict with her?

Not necessarily.

What they are afraid of is the person behind her.

Thinking of the person behind her, Crystal smiled. She lowered her head and checked the things she brought, a thermos bucket with a bear pattern on it, and a pair of special expensive tableware. She checked these things over and over again to make sure they were all right, then walked forward and said to the front desk lady, "Hello, Mr. Spencer and I have agreed to meet at 7:30 tonight."

It seemed that she heard Mr. Spencer's name. The front desk lady smiled respectfully and immediately led her to the VIP elevator.

"Mr. Spencer is having a meeting in the conference room on the 13th floor. If you go up at this time, there should be a break in the meeting."

"Miss Ford, please."