Chapter 51

The Stone family had business dealings with the Green family.

It was only because the Green family had the Piers to back them up that they had developed somewhat over the years, but the Stones were different.

The Stones originally ran a pharmaceutical supermarket. Later, they switched to medical equipment and made considerable wealth. However, with the rapid development of domestic medicine in recent years, the demand for medical equipment had become more advanced. Small companies like the Stones had lost their market competitiveness.

Over the years, the Stones had been seeking change and expanding their network. Although the Green family was not considered extremely rich and powerful, they were still well-known in Gills City and naturally became the target for the Stones to climb up to.

Now, gossip from entertainment companies revealed that the eldest daughter of the Green family was about to get engaged to Master Brandon of the Piers. The reputation of the Greens surged to an unparalleled height in Gills City.

Clark Stone was Ruby Green’s senior at school. The two had a good relationship in school.

The Stones had occasionally hinted at a desire for a marriage alliance, but Rose Taylor and Ruby Green looked down on the Stones.

Although Ruby Green didn’t fancy Clark Stone, she noticed that Abigail Green had always had a crush on Clark.

The last time Abigail got into trouble, it was because she had gone to meet Clark.

Who could have imagined that in a stroke of chance, she ended up sleeping with Master Brandon?

Thinking of this, Ruby Green gnashed her teeth.

The Stones had been unable to find an opportunity to attach themselves to the Green family. With a slight hint from Ruby, the Stone parents brought Clark Stone to visit and check on the patient that very afternoon.

The match appeared to be a perfect fit.

In the evening, Abigail received a strange message, which she promptly deleted, thinking it was spam.

When Clark Stone didn’t get a reply, he dialed Abigail’s number. It rang once before being hung up. Cursing under his breath, he turned to see Ruby Green in her wheelchair, and his tone changed. “Ruby, do you really want me to marry that ugly freak?”

Abigail Green had worn thick bangs and large black-framed glasses since middle school. She was also insecure, dressed carelessly, and often wore oversized school uniforms. To this day, Clark Stone didn’t even know what Abigail truly looked like.

He had only heard Ruby say that Abigail had gained up to 200 pounds in college. He was extremely repulsed and looked at Ruby with a tinge of complaint in his eyes.

“Clark, I know marrying Abigail will wrong you, but you also know this is the best solution,” Ruby said from her wheelchair, glancing at the quiet hallway.

Clark Stone moved forward and held Ruby’s hand. “Ruby, you know my heart belongs to you.”

Ruby’s eyes were filled with displeasure as she gently pulled her hand back. “Clark, you know we can never be together. But if you can handle Abigail, then in the future… Master Brandon will be your brother-in-law.”

“I… know. But what about us…?”

“Master Brandon’s health is no secret. Why are you in such a hurry?” Ruby looked at the man before her with enchanting eyes. Among ordinary people, Clark Stone was tall and handsome.

But compared to Master Brandon, the man before her was just trash.

Still, this trash had its use. Ruby softened and hinted strongly with her words.

Sure enough, after listening to Ruby, Clark’s expression changed, and he became somewhat excited. “Ruby, don’t worry. She’s just an ugly fat girl. I can handle her.”

“Mm, I trust you, Clark. Besides, you know Abigail has been infatuated with you. How could she refuse if you ask?” Ruby achieved what she wanted and her smile became even sweeter.

After Clark left, Ruby finally put away her smile. She glanced contemptuously at Clark. “Just because we slept together once, does he really think he’s my man?”

After cursing, Ruby was about to wheel herself back to the ward when she received a message from someone marked ‘Period.’ “Master Brandon is investigating Abigail Green’s whereabouts for the past year.”

Ruby paused in her actions. Could it be that Master Brandon had discovered something?