CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: AIDEN GRANT GETS JEALOUS

The one gripping Harvey Patton’s fat hand with force is Aiden Grant.

"Harvey, stay away from Tiana."

Harvey, whose hand was being squeezed, turned to see Aiden’s somber face and instantly felt displeased.

He forcefully shook off Aiden.

"Aiden, you have no right to say that."

"Tiana is now my fiancée. If anyone should stay away from her, it’s you."

"You’re about to marry Vivian Linden, so don’t try keeping your eyes on someone else’s plate."

With Harvey’s rebuke, the atmosphere suddenly grew tense.

Between the two men lay sharp tension, charged hostility.

Tiana and Aiden were once lovers.

Because Harvey liked Tiana, even if Harvey glanced at her, Aiden would fight him.

Even though Aiden was a national runner-up in martial arts, he couldn’t completely defeat the tall and broad Harvey, trained in Muay Thai.

When they fought, both would inflict significant damage on each other.

No one would win.

Previously, Harvey wasn’t afraid of Aiden; now, being Tiana’s fiancé, he felt even more justified.

Harvey’s plump hand reached for Tiana again; he wanted to openly hold her in his arms.

But Aiden wouldn’t let Harvey succeed.

He quickly pulled Tiana in front of him, "Tiana, if you don’t like Harvey, why are you on a date with him? Don’t you know what kind of person he is?"

Last time, Harvey used forceful means to tie Tiana to the bed.

He nearly succeeded.

Rage burst from Aiden’s eyes, "Do you have to degrade yourself like this?"

"What does my business have to do with you?" Tiana shook off Aiden.

She saw Vivian Linden standing right next to Aiden.

The two stood shoulder to shoulder, looking like a loving couple, making Tiana find it utterly laughable.

She warned coldly, "Aiden, who I date is none of your business."

Seeing her cold face, Aiden felt a knot in his chest.

His brows furrowed into a knot, "Tiana, I can’t watch you degrade yourself like this, even if..."

"What right do you have to say that?" Tiana interrupted lightly, "To me, you’re just an ex who found someone new. Do you have any right to meddle in my dates with my fiancé?"

The words "ex" deeply pierced Aiden’s heart.

He felt choked, his face dark.

More than anything, Tiana calling him someone who found someone new irritated him.

He fumed, "Tiana, you were the one who slept with Hector first, and that’s why I got together with Vivian. How did I find someone new? Vivian and I..."

Tiana decisively motioned for him to stop, "Mr. Grant, there’s no need to tell me about you and your fiancée. I’m not interested at all."

After making the stop gesture, she weakly clenched her hand.

Finally, her arm slowly dropped to her side.

The things that once deeply hurt her, she cared about no more.

After speaking, she looked at Harvey, "I’ll attend the ball tomorrow night. Send a car to pick me up."

Harvey, this bastard!

If she didn’t accompany him to the ball, he would definitely let his son harass Daisy.

She wouldn’t allow it!

After saying that, she grabbed her bag and left decisively without looking at Aiden or Vivian.

Behind her, Aiden’s gaze lingered on her thin back.

He watched Tiana.

Beside him, Vivian watched him.

Next to them, Harvey watched it all, "Aiden, do you know what Tiana just said to me?"

Aiden, holding Vivian’s hand, started to walk away.

But Harvey’s voice suddenly rose behind him, "Aiden, Tiana comforted me, saying she’d definitely marry me in three months, so I needn’t worry. She also said, to her, you’re just trash she discarded. Haha! Aiden, you’re finally getting your comeuppance?"

Harvey continued, "You once confidently declared Tiana was your woman and that I should never have any inappropriate thoughts. But now, Tiana doesn’t even want to look at you. She’s about to marry me."

When Aiden paused, Harvey circled to stand before him and Vivian.

Looking at him, Harvey taunted, "Aiden, let me tell you the truth—I’ve already been in bed with Tiana."

Before the words were finished, Vivian already sensed Aiden’s mood change.

The hand that held her wrist gripped tighter, causing Vivian a pang of pain.

Vivian felt uncomfortable inside.

She knew deep down, Aiden hadn’t let go of Tiana.

Otherwise, Harvey’s deliberate provocation wouldn’t have angered him so much.

At this point, Harvey exposed a more triumphant smile, "Aiden, Tiana willingly shared a bed with me."

Though Harvey hadn’t actually slept with Tiana, he’d long lusted after her beauty.

In his mind, he fantasized about being with Tiana, revealing a lewd expression.

"Being with Tiana was utterly delightful."

Upon seeing Aiden’s eyes flare with anger, Vivian couldn’t help but shout at Harvey, "Patton, just stop it!"

But Harvey insisted, "Aiden, you don’t know—I love kissing Tiana’s left ear the most. Because of the black mole near it, it’s just so alluring."

Aiden knew all too well about the black mole near Tiana’s left ear.

Once upon a time, it was Tiana’s most sensitive spot.

He kissed it countless times.

Certain memories made veins pop on his forehead.

"Harvey, shut up," Vivian didn’t want him to continue.

She feared Aiden losing control and fighting Harvey again.

She pulled Aiden to try to leave.

Suddenly, the hand on his arm let her go and swung forcefully at Harvey.

History repeated at this showdown.

Two men who’d once fought many times over Tiana clashed once more.

Vivian tried to step in, only to be tossed aside.

"Harvey, stop hitting him." Vivian wasn’t afraid of being pushed away and once again blocked a blow from Aiden.

"Ah..."

Vivian was suddenly flung several meters away.

The one who flung Vivian wasn’t Harvey, but Aiden.

Only after seeing Vivian sitting on the ground did Aiden release Harvey and stride toward Vivian.

"Vivian, are you okay?"

He crouched in front of Vivian, who was shaking her head, tears falling.

"I’m fine!"

Feeling wronged, Vivian’s tears fell more fiercely.

"Aiden, if you’re still thinking of my sister, I can make room for her. I don’t want you acting so impulsively because of her."

Aiden: "...Sorry!"

...

Evening.

The Linden family’s private doctor prescribed some medicine for Vivian and left behind some ointment for bruises.

"Miss Linden, after showering before bed, apply this ointment to the injured area. Remove it after ten hours."

"Keep up with it daily, and it should heal in about a week."

"Try to minimize activity these days since your back is injured."

After the doctor left, Daniel Linden hurried back from outside.

Seeing his sister lying on the sofa, Daniel looked anxious, "Vivian, how did you get hurt?"

Vivian remained silent, crying continuously.

Daniel asked several times, but she wouldn’t explain.

At that moment, James Linden was also extremely anxious, "Vivian, say something. How did you hurt your back? Was it Aiden who bullied you?"

"Dad, don’t blame Aiden. It was during a fight with Harvey that he accidentally pushed me, making me fall," Vivian cried as she explained.

Mentioning Harvey, Daniel, and James immediately understood.

There was only one reason that could provoke a fight between Harvey and Aiden: Tiana!

Furious, Daniel clenched his fists, "I’ll go find Aiden."

"Brother! Don’t go," Vivian pulled Daniel back, tears welling up, "It’s not Aiden’s fault."

Seeing his daughter crying like this, James said solemnly, "That Tiana is truly outrageous. She and Aiden ended long ago, yet she can’t stop haunting him before Vivian’s wedding."

Daniel Linden looked at James Linden, "Dad, let’s think of a way to have Tiana Linden and Harvey Patton marry sooner. At this rate, I’m really afraid Tiana will cause a big mess."

Seeing the father and son so worried, Vivian Linden burst into tears, "Dad, brother, don’t blame sister. She’s already so pitiful. If there’s anyone to blame, blame my bad luck for not meeting Aiden Grant sooner."

Seeing his sister cry like this, Daniel Linden felt really uncomfortable.

He wiped Vivian Linden’s tears, "Vivian, don’t worry. With your brother around, your wedding with Aiden Grant will go without a hitch."

At night, Vivian Linden lay in bed and called Harvey Patton, "Mr. Patton, your plan is excellent, it can be carried out further."

A few minutes later, Daniel Linden received a call from Harvey Patton.

On the phone, Harvey Patton’s tone was somewhat careless, "Daniel Linden, have you considered what I told you? If you send Tiana to my bed, I guarantee she won’t bother Aiden Grant again."

Daniel Linden was somewhat dissatisfied with Tiana Linden.

He thought Tiana shouldn’t be clinging to Aiden Grant.

But he was Tiana’s own brother.

He wouldn’t do anything to hurt Tiana.

"Harvey Patton, you’re right, I may not act like a brother should."

"But I haven’t lost my conscience to the point of forcing my own sister into your bed."

"If you want to win over Tiana, treat her well."

"As long as you’re good to her, after you get married, she’ll live well with you."

Harvey Patton replied lightly, "No problem, you think it over, I’ll call you again next time."

The disconnected call left Daniel Linden with complex emotions.

Under the clear moonlit night, his chest felt unusually suffocated.

On the other end of the night.

Tiana Linden and Daisy were led inside by Leo Sutton.

Tonight, Tiana had specifically come to visit The Sutton Family.

Knowing Leo Sutton had a cute daughter, she bought some toys for girls.

And she especially bought some maternity and baby supplies for Leo Sutton’s wife, who was nine months pregnant with their second child.

Upon seeing Leo Sutton’s wife, Tiana felt a sense of familiarity.

Mrs. Sutton looked at her with a smile, "Tiana, long time no see!"

Leo Sutton quickly introduced, "Tiana, the senior from the neighboring University of Law, you saw her when you were at the Medical University."

Tiana suddenly realized, "...Sister Chaucer!"

She remembered Sister Chaucer from the debates with Leo during those days.

Back then, she thought Sister Chaucer was dashing and complemented Leo Sutton perfectly.

It turns out they really ended up together.

Beside her, Daisy immediately called out politely, "Hello Aunt Chaucer."

"Hello, Daisy." Seeing Daisy, Mrs. Sutton was extremely fond, but she couldn’t pick her up due to her big belly.

Thinking about the child soon losing her mother, Kiera Chaucer’s heart felt uneasy.

Ten minutes later, Leo Sutton and Tiana were discussing serious matters in the study.

Mrs. Sutton, fully aware that Tiana was once Leo’s muse, consideredately let them talk business comfortably.

With her belly bulging, she played amusing games with her eldest daughter and Daisy.

In The Sutton Family study.

Tiana and Leo Sutton were having a conversation.

Upon hearing about Harvey Patton, Leo Sutton furrowed his brows slightly, "Harvey Patton’s new energy is a national support project, a lot of people back him. Moreover, he’s a renowned philanthropist, so it’s not easy to catch him at fault. However, the more perfect someone appears to be, the more likely it’s just a persona. Don’t worry, I know many people, dealing with this isn’t that hard."

Tiana was immensely moved, "Leo, thank you so much."

Leo Sutton said it was no problem and then asked, "Tiana, if you can hold out for another three months, do you really intend to marry Harvey Patton?"

Tiana laughed bitterly, "If I can really live for another three months, wouldn’t that be a gain!"

Harvey saw her maquillaged, slightly improving her complexion.

But she was too thin.

"Tiana, how have you been feeling lately?"

Tiana answered irrelevantly, "Leo, you and Sister Chaucer were already in love during school days, right? Seeing you together now makes me truly happy."

Leo Sutton would never tell Tiana.

Back then, he secretly loved Tiana, and she didn’t know.

Kiera secretly loved him, and he didn’t know.

At the time, everyone thought Tiana and Aiden Grant would definitely make a perfect match.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let go and been with Kiera.

Now that he’s become Kiera’s husband, those past teenage crushes he’d never mention again.

He smiled, without giving a direct answer, "You’re welcome to bring the child over to play anytime. Kiera loves children. Once Daisy finds an adoptive family, we’ll visit her often."

Clearly, it was something gratifying, yet Tiana felt a bit melancholy.

She couldn’t part with Daisy.

But she had to find an adoptive family for Daisy in the remaining time.

Next evening.

Tiana brought Daisy to The Sutton Family in advance, asking Mrs. Sutton to look after her.

A stretched Lincoln pulled up below her rental apartment.

Harvey Patton’s first visit to such an urban village.

The urban village was messy, dirty, and chaotic!

Staying an extra second felt unbearable.

Harvey Patton couldn’t imagine how Tiana Linden, once a proud daughter of The Linden Family, enjoying all the luxuries, could endure her current life.

Upon meeting Tiana, he bluntly said, "Tiana, if you had married me earlier, you wouldn’t have to live in such a rundown place and such a tough life."

Tiana didn’t find it tough at all.

She walked to the car door, straightforwardly said, "Save it."

The driver opened the car door for her, and she climbed in.

Harvey, seeing her waist slender like a willow, from behind.

The Chinese-style cheongsam complemented her silhouette, making her waist look even more graceful.

The cheongsam beauty, with enchanting posture, exuded endless femininity with every move.

Harvey desperately wanted to wrap his arms around Tiana’s slender waist and fiercely take her.

This sinister seed had been buried in Harvey’s heart for over a decade.

Now that Tiana was about to marry him, this evil seed was rapidly sprouting and growing uncontrollably in his heart.

How could Tiana not know about Harvey’s dirty intentions towards her?

After getting into the car, Harvey followed closely.

Bang!

She shut the car door tightly.

Harvey almost got caught, had to climb in from the other side in embarrassment.

This was a stretched Lincoln.

As Harvey’s large, burly body sat down, the car sank heavily towards the ground.

Tiana didn’t even glance at Harvey, issuing a cold warning, "Harvey, put away those filthy thoughts before the time comes. If you dare again like last time, don’t blame me for fighting you."

Harvey drooled over Tiana’s beauty for over ten years.

He could forcibly take her anytime.

But to conquer a wildcat like her, he had especial patience.

"My future Mrs. Patton, you will beg me to sleep with you one day."

As he spoke, Harvey’s pudgy hand reached for Tiana’s sharp, thin chin.

Tiana took out the needle she had prepared and stabbed hard, "Get your pig trotters away. I only used a normal needle today, but next time I’ll use one with the HIV virus."

Hiss...A stinging Harvey, seeing a drop of blood oozing from the pinhole on his hand.

He knew Tiana wasn’t easy to handle but didn’t expect her to be tougher than imagined.

Harvey quickly became well-behaved.

At the dance, Tiana ate nothing, drank nothing.

She knew Harvey’s thoughts.

She remained vigilant at all times.

After accompanying Harvey around the dance floor, she didn’t let him take any advantage.

Under the night, she stood in a hidden corner under the poolside trees, sending a WeChat message to Leo Sutton: Leo, thank you and Sister Chaucer for looking after Daisy. Don’t worry about me, I’ll take a taxi to pick Daisy up in another ten minutes.

Leo Sutton replied: Kiera insists on sending a car to pick you up, otherwise she won’t be at ease.

Just as she was about to reply no need, a large hand suddenly grabbed her wrist, pulling her behind the tree.

Before she could react, she was pinned against a cold, hard wall.

When her back and waist were painfully pressed, a pair of strong arms tightly confined her.