The Heiress’ Return & Revenge (Simone) Novel Read Online
Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 It Utterly Disgusts Me

While filming, Simone rarely initiated contact with the Gray Family and Leon. However, he would stillvisit her every month, taking care of her as before and denying any connection with Jodie.Nevertheless, the variety show and his affection for another woman left a deep pain in her heart. Aftercompleting the film, she returned to Cebros and made the decision to investigate the two of them. Afew days after her movie was released, it unexpectedly became a hit, and she even received anomination for the Best Actress award at a domestic film festival.

The director mentioned that she had a good chance of winning the award, but before she could attendthe award ceremony, she and Jodie were kidnapped at the film festival. On that day, the Grays andLeon found them. During the negotiation, the kidnappers demanded that they choose who would bereleased first while the other would be left behind. Like the Gray Family, Leon chose to rescue Jodie.The family’s decision did not surprise her, but Leon’s choice deeply devastated her; it was trulyunexpected. In that moment, she was shocked. Her boyfriend, who had been by her side sincechildhood, had given up on her for the sake of Jodie. She had only one thought—if she survived, shewould sever ties with the Grays and Leon. Unfortunately, just as she was about to take matters into herown hands to save herself, one of the kidnappers, driven to madness, fired a shot at her. As she fell,she heard the Grays and Leon shouting her name, but her heart had already turned cold. Now, with afresh start, she had cut ties with the Gray Family and naturally had to bid farewell to Leon as well. Hedid not expect Simone to mention Jodie and make such statements, furrowing his brows. “Nonsense. Idon’t have a lover.” Just as he was about to continue speaking, he heard her voice in his ear. “Leon,let’s break up.” He was stunned, thinking he had misheard. “What did you say?” How could shesuggest a breakup on her own? She repeated, “I said, let’s break up.” His expression changed slightly.“Take back those words, and I’ll pretend I never heard them.” She rolled her eyes and said, “I’m notseeking your opinion; I’m informing you. We’re breaking up. We’ll have no connection in the future.”

Upon hearing her resolute tone, he asked in confusion, “Why?” She did not mince her words. “Leon, gopursue Jodie if you like her.” She scoffed again. “You were dating me, yet you asked me to give up myplace for her and secretly cared for her. You honestly make me sick.” If Leon had been honest with herfrom the beginning and expressed his feelings for Jodie or admitted that there was something specialbetween them, perhaps the situation would be different. Even if she cared about him, she would notstay with him, let alone cling desperately. However, he had betrayed her before her death, so shegenuinely felt repulsed. “Don’t contact me anymore.” After saying this, she hung up the phone. Then,she blocked and deleted all of Leon’s contact information. Meanwhile, Leon only regained his sensesupon hearing the busy signal on his phone. He had not expected her to know about his dealings withJodie behind her back, making the sudden breakup difficult for him to accept. He couldn’t resist it, sohe called back, but all he received was a continuous busy signal, indicating that he had been blocked.He was about to video call Simone when he discovered that he was no longer her friend; she haddeleted him. At that moment, he couldn’t believe it and felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness. So, hecalled Jodie to inquire. When he learned that Simone had chosen to sever ties with the Gray Familybecause she refused to give up her place for Jodie and had left directly, he was even more shocked.On the other side, Simone was organizing the belongings she had brought from the Gray Residenceand took out her household register. After her master adopted her, he calculated her fate.

Then, through connections, she managed to be listed in the household register of a deceased family,ensuring that there would be no trouble later on. As a result, her household registration only showedherself now. When she returned to the Gray Family, they did not transfer her registration or change herfamily name on the household register. She traced her fingertip over the household register whilerevealing a relieved expression. Her master probably foresaw that there was no true kinship in her life,even though she had blood relatives. This so-called family was more harmful than beneficial. In thatcase, she would start over and continue to be an orphan with no living relatives, as stated on herhousehold register. After Simone finished packing, she received a call from a friend in theentertainment circle, informing her that she had been blacklisted from the industry. The president of

Gray Entertainment and a top agent had spread the word, warning everyone not to sign her. Simonewas unsurprised by the actions of her two scumbag brothers, who were attempting to force her toapologize and return by cutting off her opportunities. She felt speechless; even though they were bloodrelatives, they treated her so ruthlessly for an outsider. Fortunately, she had long abandoned anyexpectations of them. Her affection for them had completely worn away in her previous life, so she wasnot hurt or saddened this time. Simone first called the director to confirm her guest spot, and he gaveher a positive response. Then, she searched online for information on how to register an artist studio.Gray Entertainment was one of the top three entertainment companies in the country. With Reuben andTitus aiming to boycott her and in the absence of any benefits, other entertainment companies andagents would indeed be reluctant to sign her due to their influence. However, Simone had alreadyplanned for this. If others refused to pick her up, she could simply establish her own studio. Not onlycould she act as her own agent, but she could also sign and nurture other artists. This way, the artistsshe signed would become more popular, and she could convert their loyalty into her life force. Shecalled a lawyer she knew for advice. Over the next week, she successfully registered her artist studio,although she had not yet found a location or hired staff. She planned to do those things after finishingthe variety show. Next, she went to the production team to sign the contract. As she stepped out, shesaw Titus and Aaron, accompanied by Jodie, walking towards her. The three of them were chatting andlaughing, but they all paused when they saw Simone. Upon seeing her, Jodie felt a sense of superiority,smiling and greeting her. “Simone, are you here to sign the contract too?” When Simone heard this,she understood the implication of Jodie’s friendly greeting and raised an eyebrow.

“You too?” Jodie nodded. “Yeah. I genuinely love this variety show, so Titus and the director discussedit and decided to have Aaron bring me along. The director agreed.” Titus regarded Simone with an airof superiority. “Even if you refuse to give up your spot, we have ways to fulfill Jo’s wish.” She looked athim with a faint smile. “So, you could have taken the spot, but you insist on pressuring me to give it up.I must say, you’re quite the family.” The Gray brothers were prominent figures in the entertainmentindustry. Reuben served as the president of Gray Entertainment; Titus was a well-known top agent in

the industry; Luca was a popular and influential singer; Andrew was a renowned emerging geniusdirector, while Aaron was a highly sought-after young male actor. As an A-lister, Aaron took theinitiative to join this variety show. Not only would it boost the show’s popularity, but it would also earnhim a favor from the Grays. Naturally, the director did not refuse. Previously, the Gray brothers had nottaken this approach as they wanted to replace their significance through Simone and have her give up thespot as compensation for Jodie. Of course, Jodie had hinted and encouraged them to do so. AlthoughJodie had taken away Simone’s identity, family, and life, the Gray Family believed that Simone’s returnmeant she was the legitimate young lady of the Gray Family, and that Jodie was merely an adopteddaughter. In terms of identity, Jodie had lost out, and Simone had to compensate for it. However, eversince Simone returned to the family, most people in high society were aware of her existence, but theGrays did not publicly confirm her identity.

In their eyes, Jodie remained their beloved little princess. As a result, people outside the family onlyrecognized Jodie as the pampered young lady of the Gray Family. Therefore, Simone couldn’tunderstand why the Grays believed she owed Jodie something. Now, faced with the brothers’displeasure beneath their restrained smiles, Simone’s eyes showed a touch of disgust as she added,“Fortunately, I’ve already cut ties with all of you. Otherwise, I would have vomited right here.” Titus wastaken aback by her words, but Aaron sternly warned, “Simone, you’re going too far.” Her words grewharsher. She glanced at him and said, “I don’t know who’s going too far. I used to be a part of yourfamily for over a year, and now that I reflect on it, it utterly disgusts me.” She couldn’t be bothered withthem and walked away, leaving behind the two scowling brothers and the secretly pleased Jodie.