Secretary's Secret Lover
Chapter 575 Get What She Wants

Chapter 575: Chapter 575 Get What She Wants

"Mom, I don’t understand. What kind of story is this?" the little girl asked in confusion.

"I will tell you, and then you’ll have a sleep, okay?"

Alena stroked the girl’s hair and said gently.

"Okay, mom." The little girl leaned to Alena’s side, closed her eyes, and listened to the story.

"The swallow and her mother originally lived in a dense forest. There were plenty of resources, food, water, and many neighbors. They lived happily every day.

"The mother of the swallow taught the little swallow a lot of knowledge. Under the small tree where they lived, there was a plant.

"The little swallow liked to learn all kinds of plants and flowers. She did not know this plant, so she asked her mother what it was.

"Her mother told her that this plant was called shoocumbac. It could be used to make medicine that could treat many diseases. It was a life-saving medicine, just like magic medicine.

"Little swallow said innocently, ’Mom, this shoocumbac is at the door of our home. Was it shifted from a fairy to protect our home?’

"Her mother said, ’Yes, remember that next to this shoocumbac is our home. If one day you get lost, go to find the shoocumbac. I will always wait for you here.

"Little swallow replied, ’I know, mom.’

"One day, when the mother went out for food, a natural disaster suddenly came, and the fire swallowed the whole forest ruthlessly.

"The animals in the forest were dead and wounded everywhere. When the mother came back with food, she could only see some black roots in the trees. The whole forest was full of black ash and broken trees, and everything was ruined.

"The mother of the swallow circled in the sky many times, calling the little swallow sadly, but she could no longer hear the little swallow calling her happily.

"After the mountain fire, the mother of the swallow did not leave the forest. Many kind-hearted people rebuild the entire forest. She flew and searched every corner of the forest, trying to find a shoocumbac. Finally, she found a small one. After a rain, she dug up the wet soil and carefully took it to their home.

"There was no big tree there that could make her nest on, only the new little tree planted. The mother planted the shoocumbac, waiting for the little tree and the shoocumbac to grow up. She had never left the little tree. Year after year, the little tree finally grew into a big one that could build a nest on. Although it was not big enough, it could support the nest.

"The mother took a lot of branches and soft leaves to build a warm nest. She waited in the newly built nest, waiting for the little swallow to come back.

"When the little tree grew into a very big tree and the shoocumbac under the tree expanded to a large area, the mother became too old to fly.

"She had been in the nest for four days without eating or drinking because she could not fly to find food.

"In a trance, she heard a crisp sound. Originally, she thought it was her illusion, and when she opened her eyes and looked around, she found nothing in the nest.

"She closed her eyes slowly again.

"She was so old and could not fly far away because of a familiar cry just to see if it was her little swallow.

"It was difficult for her to leave the nest.

"She felt so tired, and she lowered her head gradually. Even the feeling of hunger disappeared.

"She knew that she couldn’t live for long.

"’Chirp...’

"Another familiar cry came.

"She did not open her eyes, because she felt that it was her illusion.

"’Chirp, chirp, chirp.’

"A series of cries came, and she could hear it clearly.

"The moment she opened her eyes, she saw a furry head come over.

"With a familiar voice and the same smell, it was her little swallow who had come back.

"Later, the locals spread the story, saying that for the good day, the birds should come back."

At this point, the little girl had not fallen asleep yet. She widened her eyes, which were full of tears.

"Mom, the mother of the little swallow is so strong, and she can wait for such a long time."

Alena gently wiped away the tears at the corner of the girl’s eyes and said softly, "Because she has always believed that the little swallow is still alive, and she never gives up, so finally, they meet again."

"Mom, what if I get lost?"

The little girl stared at Alena and asked, "Will you always look for me like the mother of the little swallow and wait for me?"

"Of course, I won’t give up on you. I will always wait for you to come home."

"Mom, I won’t give up either. And I will always look for you." A smile appeared on the little girl’s face again.

"Good night, baby."

The little girl obediently closed her eyes.

Alena looked at her peaceful sleeping face and felt warmth in her heart.

In fact, the story itself was not so satisfying.

The mother of the swallow did not see the little swallow.

The last scene was just an illusion before she died.

Perhaps the little swallow had already died in that mountain fire.

But human beings were always optimistic, and they were willing to protect the weak and cover this world with beautiful decorations.

At that time, Alena did not expect that not long after telling this story, she would lose her most precious daughter.

Later, she was imprisoned and lost another child.

This was the pain of her life. Originally, she had no expectations, but now...

Her little girl had come to find her!

Alena grabbed Samara’s hand and said excitedly, "Samara, where did you see it? Please tell me. It’s very important to me!"

Samara was shocked by Alena’s excitement. She said slowly, "Mrs. Beckford, it’s a gift. When I came over last time, there was a gift on the table outside. There was this sentence on the wrapped satin, as well as the embroidery."

"A gift..."

Alena thought about it and her head suddenly felt very painful.

Samara saw it and said in a panic, "Mrs. Beckford, are you alright? Please sit down."

She carefully helped Alena to sit down by the bed. Looking at Alena’s reaction, she could guess something.

Samara reminded her, "I saw it on the coffee table outside when I told you that someone was getting married."

Alena thought, get married...

Alena pinched her palm hard to stop her chaotic thoughts.

She asked, "Samara, last time, which family married the young lady from America?"

Samara replied, "Mrs. Beckford, it’s the Parker family in the north of the city."

Seeing that Alena did not understand, Samara explained, "The Parker family is as famous in the local area as the Charles family, and they are acquainted with Mr. Beckford. There are many members in the Parker family and they are very powerful."

Alena’s eyes widened slightly. She wondered, does the Parker family know Keith?

Then does Keith know something?

Samara seemed to have suddenly thought of something and said, "By the way, the gift should have been sent from the Parker family. After all, it is such a luxurious gift."

Alena asked, "You said that the bride was very beautiful. Do you remember her face?

"Do you think...

"Do you think she looks like me?" Alena was full of hope and asked.

Samara looked at Alena with her eyes full of guilt. She shook her head, saying, "Mrs. Beckford, I didn’t see the bride. I don’t have the right to attend the Parker family’s wedding banquet. I have a friend who serves the guests inside, and she told me that the bride was very beautiful."

Alena was a little disappointed, but she felt that it was definitely Yvette. There could not be a second person in Iceland who knew this story.

Moreover, this story was beautified by Alena.

She asked Samara to buy the shoocumbac. After that, a young lady from America married a man in Iceland and prepared such a gift.

Even if this bride was not Yvette, she was definitely someone related to Yvette.

Perhaps it was Marlon who found Yvette and Yvette told him the story.

The more Alena thought about it, the more she was excited, and she felt so hopeful.

She looked at Samara and whispered, "Samara, can you help me?"

Samara looked at her in confusion. She did not know what Alena wanted her to do.

"Can you help me give this to that bride?" Alena handed the rough embroidery to Samara and said.

Samara’s expression changed and she immediately refused.

"I’m sorry, Mrs. Beckford. I can’t do this."

Samara handed the embroidery back to Alena. Her face was a little pale and she muttered, "I don’t dare. I’m sorry, Mrs. Beckford."

It would be terrible if Keith discovered that she had done something without his permission.

Samara didn’t dare to do so.

Last time, when she helped Alena buy the shoocumbac, she only dared to go after disguising herself.

Moreover, Alena was homesick at that time. Even if Samara was discovered, it was not a serious matter.

This time, it was different.

She thought, Alena asked me to take the embroidery to the Parker family and find the bride. She must have some relationship with the bride.

It’s something related to an outsider, and Mr. Beckford will not allow it.

No matter how bold Samara was, she would not dare to do so.

Suddenly...

Alena got up from the bed and knelt on the ground.

She knelt in front of Samara.

"Samara, please... Please help me."

Samara went to support Alena in fear and said nervously, "Mrs. Beckford, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but I am afraid of Mr. Beckford. He..."

"No." Alena held Samara’s hand and said, "You can just find a reliable person to hand it over."

Alena promised, "As long as you can give it to the bride, I promise that she will take your whole family away from Iceland and go to any place you want to go, and I can give you a large sum of money."

Hearing this, Samara hesitated.

This was her dream to leave Iceland.

She wanted to go to a place where she could live a stable and ordinary life.

She did not want to be looked down upon anymore.

America was undoubtedly the best choice.

As long as people had skills, they would be able to obtain a better life there.

At that time, she and her family would not be looked down upon anymore.

In the face of such a great temptation, the threat of Keith seemed to have become insignificant.

Moreover, Keith had not killed anyone recently. He seemed to have become gentler, and Samara didn’t see him lose his temper.

In short, Samara was convinced!

She looked at Alena and made up her mind, saying, "Mrs. Beckford, I can help you, but how much money you can give me?"

That was the most important thing for Samara.

Samara had been living like a humble maid for twenty years in Iceland. She was a doctor, but she could not receive the slightest bit of respect.

When she worked for rich families, those people were all arrogant, looking down on her.

In Iceland, family doctors were available for all middle-class people, but Samara was unwilling to go. Although she did not want to come to the Beckford family, she was forced to do so back then.

Now that there was a chance for her to get rid of such a humble identity, she wanted to live a different life.

Alena did not expect Samara to ask this question. Naturally, she would give Samara a large sum of money, but she did not know the current development outside.

She thought that if she could go out, she would give Samara money according to the current condition outside.

Alena thought for a moment, and said, "I can give you 800 thousand dollars." Twenty years ago, it was a large sum of money.

"800 thousand dollars?" Samara was stunned.

Then, she said disdainfully, "Mrs. Beckford, it can’t even afford a necklace pendant in your jewelry box."

She saw Alena’s jewelry box and any jewelry in it was more than 1.6 million dollars.

They were all precious things.

Alena had never seen Samara like this before.

She finally showed her hidden greed.

Alena asked, "How much do you want?"

Samara realized that Alena didn’t know the current price.

She said, "I want 13 million dollars."

Originally, Samara wanted 16 million dollars, but she was afraid that Alena wouldn’t agree, which would be a loss for her.

Therefore, she asked for 13 million dollars.

Although Alena was shocked, she could accept it. After all, she did not like to owe people. It was reasonable for her to give money and then Samara would work for her.

Alena nodded, "Deal."

Her assets on the outside were about 100 million dollars, all of which were real estate.

If she went out, she could sell some and then give them to Samara.

After the deal was settled, Samara hid the handkerchief in her bra and said, "Mrs. Beckford, I need to make it clear first. I will help you deliver this embroidery, but I am only responsible for giving it to that bride. Other things are not within the scope of my mission. Regardless of whether your plan succeeds or not, you have to keep your promise."

Samara didn’t want to get nothing after all this if Alena’s plan didn’t work.

Samara was not that kind-hearted to help others without gaining anything.

And it was very dangerous to do it.

Samara was good to Alena not because Alena helped her. Instead, from that thing, she knew that Alena was trapped there and needed a friend.

And she just happened to be a suitable person.

Therefore, she bought a shoocumbac for Alena and tried to please Alena to get what she wanted from Alena.

Samara called it an equivalent exchange. Everything Samara did had a purpose, and she was not that kind and innocent after all.