Chapter 9

James glared at his wife and scolded her coldly, "Ruby just got back. If you don't care about her, why are you scolding her?” At the same time, Hazel changed her clothes and came downstairs and saw her father holding a baby in his hands. She couldn't help but ask, "Whose baby is this?” Leyla replied casually, "It's your sister's baby, who was born abroad.” Hazel was shocked and immediately came downstairs. She stood in front of Ruby and said, “You are the daughter of the Smith family, why didn’t you tell me you had a child? Is it an illegitimate child?” "Hazel, what the hell are you saying?" James scolded, glaring at his daughter angrily, "Ruby is your sister, at least respect her.” Leyla immediately secured her daughter behind her and said, "Hazel is very straightforward. She has no malice in her heart, don't take it to heart.” Hazel justified herself by saying, "Yes, I said all this for your own good." As soon as his grandson came home, James cared for him and said, "Come, I will take you for a walk in the garden.” Ruby wanted to go with them, but Lela stopped her. Hazel said in a sarcastic tone, "Your child is illegitimate, isn't it? Did you become someone's mistress abroad?” Ruby looked at her stepsister coldly, hatred evident in her eyes. Hazel and Nora had together ruined her life. "You don't need to worry about my life." After five years, Ruby's softness was gone, she now looked like a confident and mature woman. Her attractive and well-shaped body made Hazel jealous. Ruby was extremely beautiful since childhood. Wherever Hazel went, she would be her shadow. He expected Ruby to have given up, but she was much stronger than that. "Ruby, as soon as you're done eating, leave this house. There's no place for you here,” Layla threatened in a cold voice. Ruby retorted, “What do you mean I have nothing to do with the Smith family? When my father started this company, my grandparents also invested in it. You guys just enjoyed it. Actually you should leave this house." Hazel said in annoyance, “What are you talking about? Ruby, have you forgotten how you got rid of the Smith Family? Do you need me to remind you of it again?” Ruby responded fearlessly, "You can try it.See if I'm still the same weak girl who was dependent on the mercy of others?” Layla warned in a cold voice, “Don’t think that you can inherit the Smith Family’s property through child support. There is no way." Ruby smiled and said, "Layla, are you so poor that you're crazy about property? My father is still alive. How will you divide the property? I think you should stop plotting. And I will tell my father to take care of his health soon so that you can never come close to this property." Layla said angrily, "You are rude! James is my husband, and I naturally want him to live a long life.” Hazel pointed at Ruby and said, "You are the worst person in this family, Ruby. Get out of here immediately.” Ruby calmly sat on the sofa and started concentrating on her mobile, as if their conversation had no effect on her. She considered the mother and daughter as air. After a while, the servants set the dining table and the whole family sat down to eat. James specifically asked the kitchen to prepare light and tasty dishes for the children. On one side, Layla and Hazel were trying to suppress their anger. James loved his grandson, and anyone could see that easily. He casually asked Ruby, "What are you doing now, Ruby?” Ruby replied with a light smile, "I studied jewelry design abroad and now I am a designer at 'Elegant Creations'." "Wow, 'Elegant Creations' is a famous jewelry design company. Hazel, who wanted her father's approval, immediately said, "Dad, I have also interviewed for a flat model job. I can start shooting in a few days.” James glared at his daughter and said, "What kind of job is this? It's a shame, don't go." Layla tried to intervene, saying, "Hazel was just joking. She will come to the company to help you in the future." James said in a serious tone, "What will she do for me? Sit at the front desk of the company?” James knew his daughter's abilities well, and now that comparisons were being made, Hazel was a shadow of Ruby. Meanwhile, Aaron praised his mother, saying, "Grandpa, mom is amazing. Her design even won a place in the National Jewellery Competition some time back.” Hearing this, James immediately asked, "Really? You did a great job! This is the first time we have met. Grandpa wants to give you a gift. What would you like to have?” Aaron happily replied,"Grandpa, give me the best gift!" Aaron's innocence and intelligence made James very happy. Layla, who didn’t like this little boy at all, was wondering to herself how he could be so smart at such a young age. After lunch, James went to a large shopping mall with his grandson and Ruby. There they generously bought lots of toys and gadgets, which cost thousands of yuan. Ruby said embarrassedly, "Dad, that's enough. We already have so many toys." Aaron also showed understanding and said, "Grandpa, Mom is right. I have so many toys.” James was very proud of his grandson. When the shopping was over in the evening, James dropped Ruby and Aaron off at their small rented apartment. James was deeply saddened by the sight of this tiny apartment of less than 50 square meters. He had decided that he would make better arrangements for his daughter and grandson. After James left, Ruby hugged her son lovingly and asked, "Aaron, did you like Grandpa?” Aron nodded happily and said, "Yes, I like Grandpa a lot! But Mom, who is my father? Why have I never seen him?" Ruby was stunned by her son's question. After thinking for a while, she answered honestly, "Son, maybe you will not be able to see your dad in this life, but I am always with you and will always take care of you." Aaron nodded understandingly and said, "Okay mom, I'll go do my homework." Ruby looked at her son's back, lost in thought. She still remembered that it was Hazel and Nora who had ruined her life. They were the only ones who could tell her who the baby's father was, but she knew that what had happened that night was a disgusting conspiracy.