Chapter 53 Instinctively, I struck the person’s face with the back of my hand. “It’s me, Cathy!” the person exclaimed. Then they turned on a faint light using their cellphones. Through that dim light, I saw a man with short hair. He had a spirited yet somewhat aloof and disdainful face. The man also recognized me clearly. The concerned look in his eyes instantly turned cold, and then, with disdain, he pushed me away, saying, “How could it be you?” Only now did I fully recognize the person in front of me: “Robert?” Apparently, Robert had mistaken me for Cathy just now. Stepping back several paces, Robert’s lips twisted in annoyance. From his nostrils, he let out a contemptuous snort. He used the same handkerchief to wipe his hands, right in front of me. Without saying a word, it was enough to make me understand that I was not welcome here. I knew he detested me, and I had no intention of staying to witness his displeasure. I raised my foot and headed outside. “Ella, are you really that disgusting?” Robert spoke up again. He used force to toss the crumpled handkerchief to the ground, then stepped on it with his polished leather shoes. He continued, “Do you think by imitating Cathy’s voice and dressing similarly, I would spare you a second glance? You’re naturally a monkey, even if you put on an emperor’s robe, you’ll never become an emperor; it’s just ridiculous! I advise you not to disgust people any further!” Robert’s words were harsh and offensive; every sentence was a jab. As he finished, he put his hands in his pockets and walked forward, looking down on me with disdain. “Mr. Freeman,” I called back. I walked up to Robert, not angry at all. Instead, I looked at him with a smile that was not quite a smile. “Where is Mr. Freeman currently residing?” Robert looked at the woman in front of him, puzzled. He had just been criticized harshly by me, yet I could still smile and show concern about where he was living? “I bet you must live by the seaside, so carefree!” I followed up with a remark that struck like a slap. Caught off guard, Robert blushed with embarrassment. His once proud face suddenly turned dark, as black as coal. In the past, while at Alex’s residence due to his relationship with Alex, no matter how much disdain Robert showed towards me, I could endur it without reacting. But now I was divorced from Alex, and there was no reason to tolerate the sarcasm of his friend. 137– noveldramaDaddy No After speaking, I casually pursed my lips. A nonchalant smile graced my indifferent face, and I didn’t say much, but it was enough for Robert to clearly see my mocking him! “You!” He couldn’t help but grit his teeth in anger. “In this world, there are so many people weating Chanel; are they all trying to imitate Miss Cathy?” I didn’t give him a chance to speak and continued. Robert widened his eyes, looking at me with shock. In his memory, this woman always appeared restrained and inexperienced; even when he was unkind to me in front of Alex, I didn’t dare to utter a word. But now I dared to confront him like this? Robert was also born into a prestigious family and had a high opinion of himself. When had he ever been confronted like this before? His face stiffened with tension, and the anger in his eyes was evident. I had no intention of appeasing him, continuing, “Turthermore, Mr. Freeman seems to have hearing problems. Despite visiting the Winters residence so many times, you didn’t know this is my real voice. I suggest Mr. Freeman visits an ear specialist when you have the time, and maybe also get your brain checked.” “…Even if you’re the young master of the Freeman family, if your mind is not clear, you’re just asking for ridicule!” Having said that, I couldn’t be bothered with him any longer, shook my head, and walked away with big strides. He… was just scolded? I walked away carefree, leaving Robert staring at my departing figure. I could feel his gaze burning into my back, and I knew his fingers were probably clenching and unclenching in anger. Sure enough, I soon heard a heavy punch hitting the railing followed by his curse, “Damn it!” After handling all that needed to be dealt with, I returned home. I was truly happy and closed my eyes with a sense of satisfaction. Tomorrow, I will go back to my father’s house, so I had to wake up early. My sleep quality had actually been quite poor before. When I was with the Winters family, Alex would often come home really late. Pamela would tell me to open the door for him. Originally, that was supposed to be the housekeeper’s job, but back then, my heart was filled with nothing but Alex. That was the only chance I got to see him and have a few words with him, so I was more than happy to do it. Alex wasn’t a patient person. If he knocked on the door and no one opened it, he’d get angry and start kicking the door. I was so afraid of waking up Iris that whenever he hadn’t come back yet, I didn’t dare to fall into a deep sleep. To avoid making him angry, every time I heard the sound of a car engine, I’d rush to open the door. Even though I was greeted by his cold and indifferent face every single time, I was still willing to do it. Sometimes Alex wouldn’t come back the whole night, and I didn’t dare to call and ask. So I’d just stay awake all night long. Looking back, I was really so naive back then. Now, I didn’t need to worry about whether Alex would come back or not anymore. I could fall into a deep sleep as soon as my head touched the pillow. Third–person perspective While Ella was sound asleep, Alex was drinking heavily at the ceremony. In his mind, the words Ella had said kept echoing repeatedly. Reborn Sugar Baby’s Motto: Cash Yes, Daddy No 42.5% Chapiti JJ Initially, he was furious about Ella’s design, and though he married her, he never truly regarded her as Mrs. Winters. In fact… He didn’t even consider her a human being. At the time of the ancestral ceremony, when he received a call from Cathy, he almost instinctively abandoned Ella, As for whether she was pregnant and whether she could come home, he never gave it a thought! Later, when she disappeared for a few days, he couldn’t be bothered to care. In his heart, it would be best if she disappeared forever! And later, when she returned, visibly thinner and stumbling as she walked, he just thought she was pretending to be pitiful and still ignored her, even allowing Diana to trouble her… At that time, had she suffered a miscarriage? Though Alex acted coldly, he was not so malicious as to intentionally let a woman suffer in the cold and cause a miscarriage. His heart inexplicably sank, and a sharp pain surged through him. “Mr. Winters.” Linda walked in, dressed casually. She quietly observed Alex and paused when she saw the desolation in his eyes. Without prying too much, she spoke softly, “I have investigated the matter you asked me to look into. On the day of your divorce with Ms. Ella, there were 158 couples who divorced. I specifically checked their workplaces, but none of them matched the identity of the owner of Starlight Media.” After finishing her report, Linda added, “I apologize, but I couldn’t find any divorce registration for the owner of Starlight Media.” Alex’s slender fingers tightened around the wine glass upon hearing Linda’s words. After a moment, he regained his composure and looked over at her. His eyebrows slightly furrowed, but it lasted only for two seconds before he relaxed. In a calm tone, he said, “Let’s put this matter to rest. There’s no need to investigate further.” “Understood.” Linda’s voice carried a hint of cheerfulness. “Just so you know, Cathy also doesn’t want you to continue investigating. She asked me to plead on her behalf, requesting you not to trouble Ella anymore.” “Mr. Winters’s treatment of Cathy is indeed extraordinary.” Alex stood up, and his body stiffened slightly upon hearing Linda’s words. Indeed, he had intended to let Ella go. But it wasn’t solely because of Cathy’s plea. There were deeper reasons involving Ella herself. She was right; no matter how embarrassed he was by that incident, the entire Winters family had still benefited from it. He was willing to let go of Ella and cut ties with her completely. “From now on, no one should mention Ella or the owner of Starlight Media again,” he coldly instructed. “Yes,” Linda replied. Motto: Cash Yes. Daddy No 42.7% “Also, help me investigate something else.” Alex continued, looking at Linda, his gaze immediately turning profound and heavy