After Divorcing the Tycoon, I Married into a Wealthy Family Again
Chapter 20: Criticism and Ridicule

Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Criticism and Ridicule

"You guys continue, I won’t be joining, enjoy your meal." She picked up her bag and left, not interacting with Luke Gardiner at all.

Luke Gardiner looked at her empty seat, then at the partially eaten ice cream cake on her plate, which had already melted a bit. He stared at it for a moment, then picked up a spoon and scooped a bite.

The taste was sweet and smooth, but he found it a little too sweet.

After tasting it, he simply brought the half plate to himself and slowly scooped it to eat.

Michael Archer teased, "Is it good?"

"I haven’t seen you eat desserts from here before."

Daniel Knight also chimed in, looking at the waiter, "That... give me a serving of the dessert he has in front of him."

The waiter served quickly, he took a small spoonful and frowned, "It doesn’t taste that good."

"It can’t compare to Luke’s, of course."

The banter among friends, Luke Gardiner didn’t pay attention, stubbornly finishing the remaining half plate of ice cream cake. Only after finishing did he realize what he’d done.

He drank two cups of tea in a row to rid his mouth of the sweet taste.

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The next day.

Florence Fuller had been busy at the company all day. Recently, several well-known designers had joined NQ, bringing their own resources and taking on haute couture orders, which started to improve things. NQ was also on the verge of a phase breakthrough, making matters busier. Coming out of the elevator, the large screen in the lobby was currently playing news, Florence Fuller was walking out without lifting her head, but the sound on the TV made her stop in her tracks.

"Welcome to Dawn Hotline report, I’m the host Amelia Gordon, today I’ll be bringing you..."

She looked up, and the face on the TV was smiling widely while reporting. Florence Fuller called, and William Shenton anticipated her: "President Fuller."

"The plan you mentioned means the vase is not taken down? Still doing hotline reports?"

"The notification was issued, but... she is unwilling to comply. She wasn’t the hotline host for the past two days, but for some unknown reason, the originally scheduled hotline host didn’t come to work, so no one dared to step up, and so..."

"Humph!" Florence Fuller walked out, "She thinks DN Dawn belongs to her."

"I’m very sorry, give me another chance, I’ll definitely try to solve it."

"President Shenton, I poured a lot of money in, not for you to squander. If it can’t be resolved, you’ll all be out!"

"Yes, I understand."

Florence Fuller hung up the phone, walked out of the company, and Lily Lancaster and Lily Hart were waiting by the car. She didn’t walk over, and Lily Lancaster jogged over, "Boss."

Florence Fuller noticed her expression was off, "What’s wrong?"

"We just drove the car out and were waiting here for you. Then a lady appeared; she said she was your mother and got into the car."

Florence Fuller’s eyes darkened, "Get in the car normally first, leave the company."

Lily Lancaster nodded.

As soon as the car door opened, Laura Yates was sitting inside with a cold face. Florence Fuller got in and told the driver the Crown Hotel address.

"I’ve been in SJ for so many days, yet you never invited me to your home."

"No time."

"What are you busy with? Whose real mother visits her daughter but always stays in a hotel?" Laura Yates expressed her displeasure.

"Mother!" Florence Fuller looked at her coldly, "I’ve been married to SJ for two years, and this is your first so-called visit to see me."

Laura Yates felt guilty and turned to look out the window without speaking.

The car became silent. Just when it seemed like the journey would be silent, Laura Yates spoke again, "Your sister wants to enter the entertainment industry. I’ve heard about it; Light has pretty good signing conditions. Try to reach out and get your sister in."

In the front, Lily Hart and Lily Lancaster exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting the word ’shocked.’

"If she wants to enter the entertainment industry, let her figure it out herself," Florence Fuller laughed, her laughter was ironic, "There’s no point in asking me."

"Are you going to let that Gardiner family’s young lady title go to waste?" Laura Yates had habitually scolded Florence Fuller, "Can’t you help your sister?"

"No!" Florence Fuller answered resolutely, "Even though I don’t know where you get the nerve to say these things to me so bluntly, if you used even a tiny bit of brainpower, you’d know I can’t help her!!!"

"How dare you speak to me like that!" Laura Yates glanced at the two sitting in front, her chest heaving with anger, "Florence Fuller, I am your mother!"

"You are Clara Fuller’s mother!" Florence Fuller coldly glanced at her.

"You...! You’re going to drive me mad." Laura Yates clutched her chest, "The Fuller Family at least raised you for years."

"Years?" Florence Fuller found it insanely laughable, "Can you count the days? When I left home, it would be days before any of you noticed or cared, and you call that raising?"

"You did eat some meals at the Fuller Family," Laura Yates gritted her teeth, "The Shaw Family did raise you to be like this. You only see Amelia Linney as your mom and don’t consider me your biological mother."

"Just because of a few meals from your Fuller Family!" Florence Fuller’s suppressed anger flared up, "I must become your puppet, a tool for political marriage into the Gardiner Family, enduring others’ ridicule and mockery!"

Laura Yates and Florence Fuller had never been close, and now, after two years, Florence Fuller’s demeanor resembled her decisive father.

She felt a bit intimidated.

Laura Yates avoided eye contact.

"Old Mr. Gardiner took a liking to you, and we had no choice."

"Ha!"

"No matter what." Laura Yates swallowed, "You have to help Clara, she..."

"You really are good to her." Florence Fuller interrupted with sarcasm, "Alright, fine. I can help, but not for free."

Seeing some room for maneuver, Laura Yates asked, "What do you want?"

"I remember you have shares in the Fuller Clan."

The car fell silent instantly, only the sound of the wind passing by remained.

Laura Yates looked at Florence Fuller, "You want it?... How much?"

"All of it!"

The vehicle stopped at the hotel entrance.

Laura Yates was stunned, after a moment, she pointed at Florence Fuller, "You... you’re really something! When you got married, the Fuller Family gave shares. Now you’re still thinking... what ambition are you hiding?"

"The marriage was your doing; this is what I want." Florence Fuller sneered, "Mom, or do you think Clara Fuller isn’t worth exchanging shares for."

Laura Yates was taken aback.

"Indeed, you used to be in the entertainment circle, didn’t you? Even though you’ve been out of it for a long time, you should have some contacts, right?" Florence Fuller mocked.

Having been a wealthy lady for over twenty years, completely retired from the entertainment circle, it’s impossible not to have connections.

But as for why she came to SJ, Florence Fuller didn’t know their reasons.

Laura Yates glanced at Florence Fuller. Even though she was her biological daughter, the two had never been close.

Facing her cold gaze, Laura Yates felt both discomfort and discontent. She contemplated for a while, "I need to think about it."

Florence Fuller smirked, she leaned closer to Laura Yates, suddenly appearing intimate. Laura Yates, thinking she was going for a hug, felt a bit awkward, "What... are you doing?"

A crisp sound came.

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