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Leonard continued, “That’s not a problem. Once the payments come in and we have more cash, we can pay a bit extra and buy the villa from someone else.”

Rena’s lips twitched. She wanted to retort that who would buy a second–hand house as a marital home? Nonetheless, her husband had made his point. Considering the tight financial status of the company, she had no choice but to give in.

However, the Lakeview Villa remained a sore spot for her. She felt unsatisfied that she couldn’t buy it, but they lacked the funds to do so.

“Are you sure it’s the Lakeview Villa?” Rena asked over the phone to confirm it.

Jenny smiled. Clearly, everyone found it unbelievable that Lionel’s poor and downtrodden family actually bought a villa.

Jenny exclaimed, “I saw the property purchase agreement with my own eyes. It can’t be a mistake. Moreover, Mindy admitted it herself. She said Miranda bought it for them as a gift. Oh, how I wish I had such a capable daughter! Mimi may be a woman, but it looks like she’s even outshining Jack!”

Jack had started his own company, but even he hadn’t given his parents a villa. Rena’s tone grew coldes as she spoke, “Miranda is certainly a good daughter, but does she really have that much money?”

“Oh, I wouldn’t know about that. Rena, don’t underestimate young women these days,” Jenny answered.

Rena didn’t pursue the topic of the villa any further. She simply said, “Come over and pick up the stuff when you’re free.”

“I’ll come tomorrow. I’ll get Harold to drive over to get it.”

“Alright.” Jenny put away her phone when the call ended.

Harold frowned. “Why are you spreading the news everywhere? Are you afraid that no one will replace out Lionel’s family bought a villa?”

This behavior was unlike Jenny’s.

“What do you mean by that? We’re all one family and they’re not outsiders! We need to share the great news now that Lionel bought a villa!” Jenny retorted.

“What are you really up to?” Harrold knew his wife’s behavior too well.

Jenny snorted, “I’m just letting everyone know so that they will go and congratulate Lionel. What’s wrong with that?”

Harold insisted, “You definitely have a hidden agenda.

Jenny chuckled slyly and nudged him. “I didn’t know you knew me so well…”

“What are you doing? I’m driving!”

“Well, I can’t deny that I have my reasons for doing so. If I asked Lionel or Mindy directly, they would never tell me where the money came from. So, I’m getting someone else to ask.”

Jenny didn’t believe they could withstand the pressure. Even if they didn’t spill the beans, at least they

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would be frustrated by the harassment!

Moreover, why should she be the only one feeling jealous? It would be more fun if everyone were in on it.

Harold remained indifferent. “Cynthia doesn’t like to make a fuss, and Rena tends to mind her own business. I think your plan isn’t going to work.”

Jenny scoffed, “That just shows you don’t really understand your sister or Rena.”

Indeed, Cynthia wasn’t one to meddle in others‘ affairs and only focused on maintaining her own little world. However, she loved to preach about feminism and being Independent as a woman due to the deep trauma she suffered from her divorce.

Not only did she hold herself to that standard, but she also liked to push her ideals on others. Cynthia despised young women who lived off men and became their mistresses in exchange for material goods.

As for Rena….

Jenny’s lips curled into a disdainful smile. Rena might seem like a saint most of the time, but she wasn’t

any

different from a crazed bitch if someone touched on a sensitive topic.

Jenny muttered, “Just wait and see. Lionel’s family is in for some serious trouble!”

“Cynthia, what an unexpected guest! Why have you come? Please come in…”

The day after Jenny made those calls, Cynthia paid Lionel and Mindy an unexpected visit while they were packing at home.

No wonder Lionel was surprised. His sister had high standards, lofty expectations, and an aloof personality. Apart from the occasional gatherings at Leonard’s home during the holidays, she rarely interacted with Lionel’s or Harold’s family.

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