Chapter 2

After Alpha Maximus went to work the next day, Lillian hopped in her car and drove to the Terence residence, where she was greeted by the butler, Peter. He said, "Welcome back, Ms. Lillian. Mrs. Terence has been talking a lot about you."

Lillian got out of the car and replied with a smile, "How is she doing? I miss her food a lot after being away for a month. That's why I rushed back here."

Peter chuckled. "She's doing fine. However, Alpha Terence and Alpha Alpha Maximus are so busy with work that she feels bored alone."

"Well, she won't be now that I'm here."

Lillian strutted into the house in her high heels.

The Terence residence was located halfway up a hill. It was a big villa. However, the Terence family was quite small. Eva had a son, Alpha Maximus, and a daughter, Stephanie. Eva, due to her wealthy lifestyle and amazing skincare routine, looked much younger than her actual age, sixty.

Amongst the Terences, only Stephanie had a prejudice against Lillian. Alpha Maximus's parents treated her extremely well, especially Eva, who treated her like her own daughter. Even until now, Stephanie was still unaware that the marriage between Lillian and her brother was just a contract marriage.

The person whom Lillian would miss the most after her divorce was probably Eva.

Eva was not as arrogant as other wealthy women. Instead, she was very easy-going and modest. It was enjoyable to talk with her.

"Mom!" said Lillian sweetly to the lady on the couch, who had done up her makeup nicely.

Eva smiled warmly when she saw her. "You're back? Come take a seat next to me."

Lillian walked over and sat down next to her. Eva examined her carefully before saying, "Have you lost weight?"

"I've been starving because I didn't get to eat the food you cooked."

Pleased by her words, Eva said, "I'll whip up some delicious food for you later so that you can gain back the weight you've lost."

"You're the best, Mom!" said Lillian affectionately, like a loving daughter.

"Why are you acting like a child despite being so old? Don't you find it disgusting?" An annoying voice interrupted. Lillian didn't even need to look up to know who it was.

"Steph, how could you be so rude? Lillian is your sister-in-law! You should greet her when you see her!" scolded Eva, furrowing her brow.

Stephanie snorted coldly and snapped, "I don't care! She's just a woman who married Alpha Maximus for his money."

Eva's face fell. "Not another word or you'll feel my wrath."

Stephanie sat down and remained silent.

Not angry at all, Lillian smiled and asked, "Steph, I heard from Alpha Maximus that you went to Pillere for a trip. When did you come back?"

With Eva there, Stephanie had no choice but to reluctantly reply, "The day before yesterday." After speaking, her face lit up as if remembering something happy. She asked excitedly, "Lillian, do you know who I bumped into in Pillere?"

Lillian started to feel cautious, for Stephanie was often up to no good when she spoke in that tone.

"Your friend?" she asked cautiously.

"I met Caroline. You know her, right?" asked Stephanie excitedly. "No, you probably don't know her. She's Alpha Maximus's-"

"Steph, what nonsense are you talking about?" Eva interrupted, giving her a glare.