Chapter 1017
Chapter 1016:
Reassured by Wanda’s unwavering determination, Eva allowed a satisfied smile to spread across her lips. “Mr. Griffiths,” she said clearly into the phone, “I can assure you with complete confidence that my daughter is more than willing to be yours p>
A low, knowing chuckle drifted through the connection. “Let me guess—this sudden offer is because the real Campbell heiress has thrown you out on the street? Now that you’re homeless and desperate, you’ve finally decided you’re willing to come crawling to me for help p>
Eva’s entire body went rigid as her heart began racing with pure terror. She had never imagined his network of information could be so extensive—they had only just been thrown out of the Campbell estate, and somehow he already knew every detail. The scope of this man’s power was truly staggering, beyond anything she had ever encountered before.
Eva knew better than to attempt any deception. Her voice trembled slightly as she answered with complete honesty, “Mr. Griffiths, you’re right. We have nowhere to go now. Please, I’m begging you to take us in. I realize now what a complete fool I was to refuse your generous offer before p>
“That’s perfectly understandable,” he replied with calm indifference. “I make it a policy never to force anyone into arrangements they don’t want, and I do appreciate your honesty now. Stay exactly where you are. My people will arrive to collect you very shortly p>
The line went dead with a soft click.
Eva released a long, shaky breath of relief. She had been absolutely terrified that one careless word would have sealed her and Wanda’s fate and left them with nowhere to turn. Mr. Griffiths clearly wielded incredible influence and resources. His men would undoubtedly arrive soon to take them away from this nightmare. But before that happened, there were some crucial things Wanda needed to understand about what she was walking into.
Eva turned around urgently. “Wanda, we need to talk about p>
ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇꜱ ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟꜱ.ᴄᴏᴍ
Eva stopped mid-sentence, staring in disbelief. Wanda’s cheeks were glowing bright pink, and her expression had completely transformed into that of a lovesick teenager lost in romantic daydreams.
Eva had to resist the urge to roll her eyes. Just a short time ago, Wanda had been completely obsessed with winning over Milton and Cole, stubbornly refusing to even consider the idea of becoming Mr. Griffiths’ mistress. Now, after hearing nothing more than the sound of Mr. Griffiths’ voice, she looked like she was ready to float away on a cloud of infatuation.
Sensing Eva’s intense stare, Wanda snapped out of her dreamy trance and gave Eva a sheepish, embarrassed smile. “Mom, you mentioned before that Mr. Griffiths has been interested in me for quite a long time, right p>
“That’s absolutely true,” Eva confirmed with a serious nod. “When you were only twelve years old, Mr. Griffiths first expressed interest in you. He approached me and asked if I p>
“I couldn’t bear the thought of it at the time, so I refused his offer. He approached me again when you turned eighteen, and even then, I still couldn’t bring myself to say yes p>
An even deeper blush spread across Wanda’s face, and a thrilling flutter of excitement stirred in her chest. “He’s been wanting me for that long?” she whispered, clearly enchanted by the idea. Then she looked at Eva with curious eyes. “Mom, who exactly is Mr. Griffiths? What do you know about him p>