Chapter 16

Gigi's eyes widened as realization struck, and she whipped around to look at the Carsons. "I heard that the Carsons are the wealthiest family in the world, Dad, Mom." Anthony, Julia, and Wesley exchanged a glance, eyes brimming with affection. In the end, Wesley gently ruffled her hair and dotingly said, "We didn't mean to keep it from you, Gigi. It's just that the Carson name draws a lot of attention. "You may have saved us back then, but we didn't know who you were, so we couldn't tell you the truth. Your guess was spot-on. We are the richest family on the planet." Gigi was too shocked to speak. She never imagined the people she happened to help would turn out to be big shots. She instinctively backed away. "I honestly didn't know you were someone important when I rescued you, Mr. and Mrs. Carson. "If I knew the truth back then, I wouldn't have dared to say yes to becoming part of the family. Anyway, you're home safe now, so I'll take my leave." The words had barely left her