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The Resilient Heiress

Zara Adam, who willingly went abroad because of some issues, finally returns home after enduring a grueling 11 years to ensure her family's happiness. However, her adopted sister Olivia is far from thrilled about her comeback. Olivia has been trying everything in her power to erase Zara from her life, but all her attempts have either failed or backfired on her. Zara couldn't care less about Olivia's antics. To make matters more complicated, Zara quickly gets involved with Ethan Anderson, the heir to a wealthy and influential family who is rumored to be her fiancé. This infuriates Olivia, leading her to spread malicious rumors about them. As time goes by, society starts believing that the Adam family's upbringing is more virtuous and noble compared to those raised overseas, all thanks to the rumors. Olivia becomes green with envy, but everyone gets a rude awakening when Zara's true identity is revealed. Throughout her journey, Zara faces various challenges that she overcomes with the unwavering support of Ethan by her side. Along the way, she also makes new friends while cherishing her old ones. When false rumors start targeting Zara, her four brothers, who have an intense sister complex, step up and confront anyone who dares to criticize their beloved sibling. This leads to clashes with those who try to harm Zara, and when Ethan uses his influence to protect his fiancée, the Adam brothers become furious and tell him, "We don't need your help taking care of our sister." With a calm smile, Ethan responds, "It's my duty to protect the one I love." The brothers roll their eyes at his response.

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96 Chs

Jack's Advice To Mr. Warren

 Mr. Warren looked at Hendry and said, "Hello..." with an awkward smile on his face.

 Andrew could see from the look on Mr. Warren's face that he was completely clueless about his sons.

 So, in a composed manner, he introduced them saying, "Mr. Warren, meet my second son, Hendry, and my third son, Jack. Jack's the one who can provide you with all the answers you need."

 Upon hearing Andrew's words, Mr. Warren found himself torn between feeling happy or sad. After all, Andrew hadn't supported him talking about those projects. How could he possibly expect to achieve the desired outcome from someone who had canceled them?

 Even though he glanced at Jack and gave a slightly awkward smile, he greeted, "Hey there, Mr. Jack. My apologies for not recognizing you." Jack let out a snort and replied, a mocking smile on his face, "I don't think we've crossed paths before, Mr. Warren. We're not exactly close enough for you to know me."

 Mr. Warren could sense that Jack was intentionally trying to embarrass him. Nevertheless, he mustered up a smile and suggested, "You're right, Mr. Jack. Um... Mr. Jack, can we discuss the misunderstanding between our companies?"

 Jack calmly looked at Mr. Warren and responded, "Mr. Warren, there is no misunderstanding between us. And there's really nothing to resolve."

 Jack stood up from his chair, and Hendry glanced at him, saying calmly, "Jack, do you not understand the importance of respecting your elders? We should prioritize acknowledging why someone is here, right?"

 Jack smirked at Mr. Warren after Hendry's comment. He replied while sitting down, "I do understand. The key is to determine if that individual is deserving of our attention."

 Mr. Warren's expression shifted from polite to embarrassed, unable to contain his frustration at the disrespectful behavior of the two boys who were the same age as his son.

 So, he glanced at Andrew and said with a face that showed neither calmness nor a smile, "Mr. Andrew, I don't believe this is the appropriate way for your sons to speak to an elder."

 Andrew's expression remained calm, as he was well aware of his sons' behavior. Despite Jack's mischievous nature, he wouldn't easily disrespect someone in this manner.

 Considering Hendry's presence, it is highly likely that something must have occurred for his two sons to act in such a way. Therefore, he calmly gazed at Mr. Warren and stated, "Mr. Warren, I am familiar with my sons' character. I don't believe they would falsely accuse you of anything."

 With a serene expression on his face, he gazed at his two sons and uttered, "If you have anything to share, go ahead."

 Hendry glanced at Mr. Warren and calmly stated, "Mr. Warren, instead of advising our father on how to raise his sons, perhaps you should focus on teaching your own son how to behave in public."

 Upon hearing Hendry's words, Mr. Warren failed to comprehend their meaning, as he couldn't care less about the incident that occurred at the hotel yesterday. Thus, it was only natural for him to forget about it.

 But he realized that his son had done something that caused the two brothers in front of him to end their cooperation and treat him rudely.

 So, he glanced at Hendry, Jack, and Andrew, shifted uncomfortably on the couch, and forced a smile. He said, "Gentlemen, I believe there must be some misunderstanding between you and my son. He's not the type to cause trouble. Perhaps you've mistaken him for someone else."

 Jack scoffed and locked eyes with Mr. Warren. He raised an eyebrow and retorted, "You really think we're incapable of figuring someone out? Do we appear to be the kind of people who abuse our authority?"

 "No, no... Mr. Jack. That's not what I meant. I just think there might be some misunderstanding here," Mr. Warren anxiously expressed, observing the serious expressions on the faces of the three individuals in the room.

 Jack glanced at Andrew, then shifted his gaze to Mr. Warren and calmly stated, "Mr. Warren, I don't believe there's anything we need to discuss. So please," as he rose from his chair.

 He turned to Mark and instructed, "Uncle Mark, kindly escort Mr. Warren out." After uttering those words, he directed his attention back to Mr. Warren, who remained speechless, unsure of what had transpired and what his next course of action should be.

 "And hey, Mr. Warren! Maybe you should focus on taking care of your own kid before you start telling other people how to raise theirs," Jack said, his expression serious.

 Mark stepped forward and interjected, "Come on, Mr. Warren." He motioned with his hand. Mr. Warren glanced at Mark, then back at Jack, his anger simmering beneath the surface. Despite their social standing, he managed to keep it in check. His face betrayed his calmness, replaced by a fiery rage.

 He then turned his gaze to Andrew and Hendry, who remained comfortably seated, not uttering a word even though Jack had asked him to leave.

 He glanced at Andrew and forced a smile, saying, "Well then, I guess I'll be on my way, Mr. Andrew." Andrew stood up and nodded in response, not uttering a word, joined by Hendry.

 In a fit of anger, Mr. Warren stormed out of the room, his face contorted with fury. The two brothers settled on the couch alongside Andrew.

 Shortly after, Kylie entered the room and observed her two sons seated with her husband. She directed her gaze towards Andrew and inquired calmly as she approached, "What happened? Why did Mr. Warren leave with such a sour expression on his face?"

 Hendry rose from his seat and joined Jack on the adjacent couch, leaving the spot next to Andrew for Kylie. With a smile, Kylie settled onto the couch and directed her attention towards Andrew, awaiting his response.

 "Sweetheart, don't look at me. It was your two sons who caused this," Andrew replied, shifting his gaze towards his sons. He then inquired, "What happened?"

 Hendry glanced at Andrew, realizing that he couldn't keep it a secret any longer. He calmly stated, "It's because of his son, Dad. We didn't want to bother you with it, but it seems like he's restless about us handling the situation."