Chapter 83

"Get lost!" Derick had no patience for Chris. He briskly pushed him aside before eagerly approaching Lillian. He bowed profusely and said, "Madam, please forgive my late arrival. I beg your pardon." Lillian was startled, and she instinctively shielded the Seraphic Tear Pendant at her neck. A gnawing fear gripped her. She was certain that Derick recognized the pendant, although it was a mere counterfeit. If she were exposed, she would be in grave trouble. She regretted her carelessness for not removing the fake Seraphic Tear Pendant before arriving at Phoenix Corporation. The rest were struck with shock and disbelief. "Uncle Derick, could you be mistaken? She's the daughter of the Smith family, and that trash over there is her husband. Why did you address her as 'madam?'" Chris inquired, puzzled. Derick swiftly slapped Chris' face. Holding his cheek, Chris was both shocked and enraged. "Uncle Derick, why did you slap me?" "Slapping you is the least you deserve. If you dare to d