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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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66 Chs

The Couple Returned Home

 After eating, Olivia glanced up at Gia and inquired, "Gia, is there any talk about where she came from?"

 Gia thought before answering, "No, Young Miss. No one seems to know where she is from. However, it appears that she packed a large number of luggage as well as several gifts."

 Olivia lifted an eyebrow and asked, "Gifts and suitcases?" "Huh!! Did she believe that no one else here possessed something as precious as she did? And gifts? She's putting a lot of effort to gain favor with my parents."

 Gia thought about something, and her reaction was a little complicated; Olivia noticed her and asked, "What are you thinking about?" Gia paused before responding, "Miss, it doesn't appear like she came from some village."

 "Uh? how do you say that?" Olivia questioned, confused. "I overheard the maids say that those bags were delivered in a VIP van, and bodyguards in another car. They stated the bodyguards seemed intimidating."

 "What do you mean? So you are saying she isn't from a village and has bodyguards? Olivia inquired, confused. "Yes, Miss. And I saw some of the bags the maids were carrying; they appeared to be of a high-end brand."

 Olivia sat on the sofa, deeply in thought. However, she remained silent because she intended to give that girl a lesson about her place by waiting until her parents returned home.

 Zara and Olivia remained in their room till the evening. Olivia continued to study for her examinations, while Zara slept all morning and into the evening.

 Even though Zara asked Ava to rest, Ava didn't feel like staying in her room doing nothing. So she slept for a while before returning to work.

 At six p.m., the Adam couple returned home. Kylie and Andrew strolled into the living area. Ava greeted them with a smile, "Welcome home, Master and Madam."

 The Adam couple had already entrusted their work to their third son, who studied business and took over the company, allowing the pair to live comfortably without work.

 However, the couple's desire to remain idle was sparked by their incessant thoughts of their daughter and sons playing around as they peered through the silent house.

 When Zara went overseas, the brothers only stayed in the mansion for a few months before leaving, claiming a need to focus on their academics.

 But, as parents, they understood what the major cause was, so they said nothing and let the boys be free. Because they knew that even though their boys had moved out so quickly, they would still return frequently to see them.

 As time passed, just the couple and Olivia remained in the house, leaving them feeling empty inside. So they wanted to keep their lives busy in order to the emptiness in their profession.

 "Ava. What is Olivia doing?" Kylie smiled and asked Ava. "Young Miss is studying in her room from the morning, Madam." Gia raced to respond when Kylie inquired about Olivia.

 "It is good. But she still has to get out to release her stress. Ask her to go out for some time tomorrow. Do not let her spend too much time in her room." Kylie glanced at Gia and said softly. "Ok, Madam." Gia cheerfully nodded to her.

 Kylie and Andrew headed towards the stairs, while Ava and Gia remained silent. Ava followed the couple after thinking about something.

 She wanted to say anything, but Gia knew what she wanted to say, so she hastily blurted, worriedly, "Madam, today someone came to our house, bullied Young Miss, and stayed in the third-floor room without permission."

 When Gia made remarks, the Adam couple came to a halt. They understood each other rather well by the way they looked at each other. So they looked at each other and thought that since Zara had not mentioned her return, she should not have come.

 So who occupied the room on the third floor? The thought of someone coming into the third-floor room caused Andrew's eyes to gradually grow icy and menacing.

 Kylie was also angry over who would have the courage to go to the room on the third floor, so she glanced at Ava and asked, "Ava, what's going on here? Who is the person who went to the third floor?

 Before Ava could respond, a voice heard saying, "Mom, Dad, when did you return?" Olivia, who had been listening from the beginning while standing on the corner of the steps, questioned as though she was perplexed.

 However, Kylie and Andrew did not glance at her and instead focused on Ava. Ava had no fear and opened her lips to speak again, but Olivia interrupted and said, "Mom, Dad, why are you angry?"

 She stepped forward and gazed at her parents. Then she glanced at Gia as if blaming her, "Gia, I told you to give Mom and Dad a break before telling them anything." "How can you do this?"

 "But, young Miss. How can I remain silent when someone unexpectedly enters and takes this home as their own? I could have let it go, but that girl actually bullied you. I can't take it, Young Miss." Gia spoke with her head dropped, but everyone could clearly hear her voice.

 Ava glanced at Gia, who was digging a grave for herself. Olivia sighed and told her parents, "Mom, Dad, don't worry about it. First, take some rest. We can discuss this later."

 But Olivia was praising Gia joyfully in her heart. But what they didn't realize was that Ava was feeling terrible for both of them, wondering what would happen if the truth came out.

 Andrew clenched his fist in rage, as Kylie furrowed her brows and said, "What's this, Ava?" But Olivia interrupted her again, adding, "Mom, first get some rest. It is not a big deal."

 Olivia did this not because she was concerned about them, but because she wanted to add gasoline to the fire and make them angry, which would help her when they saw that unpleasant and disruptive girl.