Chapter 7 Are You Worthy of Aaron?

• Chloe trembled visibly as she stood in the crowd.
• Who is this woman? So ruthless and decisive.
• Why did she stand up for Aaron?
• Doubts filled Chloe's mind, but she couldn't even bring herself to look at Carol.
• Carol held Aaron's hand and coldly scanned Chloe. "Are you that girl from the Sallow family?"
• Carol frowned. She had already investigated before coming here and found out that her younger brother had married Chloe and become the matrilocal son-in-law of the Sallow family.
• However, she didn't expect to encounter Chloe in the Peony Hall today.
• Chloe dared not speak. She could only look at Carol, a woman who could easily break Vincent's arm. She wasn't someone Chloe could provoke.
• The vast difference in status made Chloe even more curious. Why would this woman stand up for Aaron?
• Is she a wealthy woman Aaron has recently become attached to?
• Carol leaned closer to Aaron, her face filled with affection as she glanced at him. It was this glance that confirmed Chloe's thoughts.
• Indeed, certain people are unlikely to change their behaviour.
• Aaron left her and found another wealthy woman.
• A useless loser who only knows how to live off others.
• Chloe gritted her teeth.
• Carol smiled faintly. "I truly don't understand why Aaron is fond of you. Do you believe you're deserving of him?"
• "After leaving you, Aaron can easily find a better woman. But what about you?"
• "You can only end up with that trash from before!"
• "You two belong to different worlds!"
• "I suggest you let go as soon as possible."
• Carol's words pierced Chloe's heart like a sharp sword.
• Am I inferior to that trash? He's just a good-for-nothing who freeloads on others.
• Chloe earned her living honestly with her hard work.
• But she couldn't even compare to Aaron, a worthless loser?
• Chloe felt an overwhelming sense of despair.
• The grievances in her heart erupted like a volcano.
• "He's just good-for-nothing!"
• "What's wrong with me leaving him?"
• "For three years, he has been living off of me!"
• "Do I have to support him for the rest of my life?"
• Chloe's eyes turned red. She fought back tears, trembling all over. She was starting to lose her sanity.
• Carol laughed and coldly retorted, "What else then?"
• "Supporting Aaron is the greatest honour of your life!"
• "Do you think any random woman can support Aaron?"
• "You gave up, so you don't deserve it!"
• Carol's powerful presence overwhelmed Chloe. As the heir of the Louis family, did he need a woman to support him?
• Chloe believed that she could rely on her own hands to make a living.
• But she didn't know how much Aaron had done for Ramona Company over the years, both openly and secretly.
• Without Aaron, would the heavily indebted company she took over three years ago have achieved the success it now enjoys?
• Chloe admitted defeat. She admitted that she truly lost.
• This woman surpassed her by far, whether in family background, presence, or confidence. She was too powerful.
• With red eyes, Chloe turned and ran out of the Peony Hall.
• Aaron reached out his hand. "Chloe!"
• "Why did you call her?"
• "What is there in this woman that's worth your effort?"
• The icy voice of Carol came.
• Aaron remained silent. He wasn't afraid of Carol, but he wanted to leave it like this. He was planning to leave anyway. If Chloe held a grudge against him for the rest of her life, he would also occupy a place in Chloe's heart.
• Love had truly humbled him to this extent ...
• Aaron bitterly smiled.
• Ivy walked up to Carol and apologised again. "I apologise, Ms. Louis, for disrupting your enjoyment with these issues."
• Carol smiled. "As the saying goes, a strong dragon does not crush a snake in its old haunt. I don't want to provoke your family, Ms. Parker. Since you've shown sincerity, I'll agree with our previous discussion."
• "However, I'm afraid I won't be able to continue following up on this matter," Carol said, sounded a bit regretful.
• Ivy frowned.
• This business deal held value due to Carol's involvement, the young lady of the Louis family.
• The effect would likely be significantly diminished if someone else were involved.
• Carol seemed to sense Ivy's concerns.
• "Ms. Parker, don't worry. As a woman, I don't wield much influence within the Louis family. Let me introduce you to my younger brother, Aaron."
• "He will handle the follow-up details with you."
• Carol pointed to Aaron, and Ivy's heart trembled!
• Carol's younger brother!
• That meant he was the young master of the Louis family!
• Among the descendants of the major families, although it seemed that everyone was treated equally, the phenomenon of favouring sons over daughters was very serious.
• After all, only male heirs could inherit the family business. Women were destined to marry, like spilt water.
• With the young lady of the Louis family stepping back and the arrival of the young master, what else did Ivy have to be dissatisfied with?
• However, someone was more shocked than Celine. She stood amidst the crowd.
• Right when Chloe fled, Celine felt an urge to follow her, yet for some unknown reason, she inexplicably stayed behind.
• As a result, she heard the news that shocked her even more than Vincent's broken arm!
• Aaron's true identity. He was ...
• The young master of the Louis family?
• Celine took a deep breath, looking at the man in front of her, whom she had once regarded as good-for-nothing. She truly felt like her eyes had been blind, much like the Sallow family!
• Three years!
• For a full three years, how did she fail to notice?
• Not just her, but also Chloe, who had been by Aaron's side day and night, didn't notice!
• Celine recalled various humiliations Aaron had suffered in the Sallow family.
• Then she thought of the Ramona Company.
• Could it be that all of this is Aaron's revenge?
• In the Peony Hall, Ivy thanked Carol once again.
• Carol didn't show much response. After all, collaborating with the Parker family was merely a side matter for her while handling other business affairs.
• "Ms. Parker, next time you welcome me, there's no need to make such a big fuss."
• "Aaron and I have other matters to attend to, so we won't be staying for your banquet."
• As Carol spoke, Ivy promptly escorted her out of the room.
• Aaron sighed, extinguished his cigarette, took Carol's coat, and followed her out of Peony Hall.
• He seriously doubted whether this woman had intentionally set him up.
• Carol led Aaron into a small meeting room in the Dynasty Pavilion.
• Aaron poured himself a cup of tea, blew on it, and took a sip.
• Carol sat across from Aaron, and her smile disappeared. "It seems like you're living quite happily in Lagoon City."
• "Three years ago, you left without a word and came to Lagoon City."
• "I initially assumed you just wanted to relax."
• "But it turned out you became a son-in-law of the Sallow family!"
• Carol's face turned cold. "I have seen your wife. What's so great about her?"
• "She's nothing more than a shrew!"
• "Are you planning to bring her back to meet our father?"
• Aaron took another sip of tea, facing Carol's inquiries, remaining silent but unable to stifle a laugh within.
• Calling someone else a shrew.
• Right here sits the largest shrew in the Louis family!
• Carol couldn't help but think that Chloe might have enchanted Aaron with a love potion.
• As the rightful heir of the Louis family, he had encountered all kinds of women. However, for the sake of this woman, he became a matrilocal son-in-law three years ago, enduring the contempt of others every day!
• "I'm asking you!"
• Carol stared at Aaron.
• Leaning back on the sofa, Aaron placed his teacup down, maintaining silence throughout. Yet a faint trace of sorrow quietly surfaced in his eyes.
• "We have already divorced."