Chapter 67 Ms. Lowe’s Aura

He was an extremist. To him, everything was either black or white. He would seek revenge on whoever had hurt the people he loved regardless of their identities. Lyla was worried about Hansel as she looked at him. Her son stuck to his own thoughts and principles. No matter what she said, he would do things otherwise behind her back despite seemingly obeying what she said. Lyla knew them too well! “Hansel, Mommy wants you to understand that human relationships—” “Mommy, I understand. You want me to treat everyone with kindness and forgiveness, am I right? I know that!” Before Lyla could even finish her words, she was interrupted by Hansel. Lyle nodded as she looked at Hansel. “I know about that. I’ll listen to you, Mommy. Stop being a worrywart!” Hansel smiled as he spoke. He did not want to linger on this topic with Lyla because he knew that his mother was a big-hearted and compassionate person by nature. So no matter what he said, the results would still be the same. Lyla could not figure out his thoughts. Nevertheless, she assumed his answer was a positive sign and she nodded. “Good, let’s start eating!” “Mhm!” The three of them ate. At that moment, a thought crossed Gretel’s mind and she looked at her. “Mommy, will Daddy misunderstand you in regards to that matter?” Speaking of Mark Pattinson, Lyla was a little startled. “I don’t know!” “Aren’t you worried that Daddy might misunderstand you?” Gretel asked “There’s nothing to worry about. If he believes in me, he will. If he doesn’t, he won’t believe a word I say. As such, there’s nothing to be afraid of!” Lyla said. Although she admitted that she was indeed startled to see him on that day, she did not want to consider Mark Pattinson as someone different. She felt no other emotion except shock when she saw him. “Mommy, why don’t you apply for two days’ leave and have a good rest at home? Otherwise, you will surely hear the gossip in your company!” Hansel said. Lyla shook her head firmly. “There’s no need to do so. After all, I’ve done nothing wrong. Why should I apply for leave?” If she rested at home, she would end up becoming the subject of gossip even more. Hansel watched Lyla. This was his mother. She never avoided anything, and she always faced troubles head-on. After taking her meal, Lyla headed off to her company immediately. As she expected, everyone was whispering about the incident. Rumor had it that Lyla had pushed Kathleen down the staircase. Lyla kept cool even when she heard the spread of various kinds of rumors. This was just office culture. The simplest action could stir up a storm. As such, the best method to deal with it was just to ignore it. As soon as Lyla and Lily walked into the Department of Design after lunch, they heard people talking. “I never thought that she would be so ruthless despite looking so harmless!” “Exactly! Mr. Pattinson and Ms. Turner nearly lost their child!” Child… Lyla could not help but feel her heart tremble when she heard that word. She had already guessed that when she saw her bleed that day. Yet, she felt differently when the words were spoken through others. Lily stood beside her. She frowned when she noticed Lyla’s dark expression. “Stop running your mouths off when you don’t know the truth. You can’t work well, but you sure know how to gossip, huh?!” Lily said as she looked at them. When they heard Lily, they turned their heads and looked at Lyla. But they did not avoid confronting them. Instead, they snorted, “We’re only telling the truth. If you don’t want someone accusing you of something, then don’t do it! It’s our first time seeing someone so ruthless!” A few of the female colleagues surrounded them and smirked while they looked at Lyla. Lily frowned. “What do you know—” Lyla had wished to turn a deaf ear to their ignorance. However, she hated herself to be misunderstood. Therefore, before Lily finished her sentence, she walked forward, and said confidently, “Are you saying that I’ve pushed her down from the staircase? Do you have any evidence? If not, I’ll consider that as an act of defamation. Trust me, I’ll sue you.” All of them were instantly stunned by Lyla’s remarks. And out of nowhere, someone who was not afraid of trouble stood up boldly and exclaimed, “Isn’t that the case? Someone saw it with their own eyes!” “Did that person now? What did that person see?” Lyla refuted, then, she said with a smile, “Oh, I’ve nearly forgotten! Our company has installed surveillance cameras. Well, all of you can check the surveillance cameras to find out the truth. Shall we take a look at the video now?” After Lyla said these words, everyone was as silent as a grave. If she were the culprit, she would not dare to talk about checking the surveillance cameras. If she were not the culprit, what had really happened? All of them were intimidated by Lyla’s aura. After listening to Lyla, Lily cheered! When everyone thought Lyla was a weakling, but once she showed her might, she proved them otherwise! “Well said! Let’s check the surveillance cameras. I’m afraid the gossipmonger will have to prepare himself for the court because defamation is definitely a crime!” Lily exclaimed fiercely to work out her anger. Everyone stared at each other. Someone took the lead and said, “I can’t be bothered with you!” With that, everyone left. Lyla and Lily were the only two who remained standing on the spot and watched them leave. Lily could not help but laugh happily. “All of them will only bully the weak! Lyla, what you said just now was very cool! Did you see their expressions, it felt really good watching it!” Lily admired Lyla’s quick-witted and courageous demeanor. With just a few words, she managed to intimidate them. Lyla said calmly, “Rumors will fall in the face of facts!” All that she had said were facts, so there was nothing she needed to be afraid of. Lily nodded. “You’re right. However, I really wished you had pushed her down!” Lyla was speechless. What Lily had spoken just now was exactly the same as Gretel’s. Just how annoying was Kathleen Turner? Everyone seemed to hate her. Or should one say, was she too kind? Was she not keeping to the trends? “Are you serious?” Lyla asked. Lily was stunned for a moment. She said, “She’s annoying. God will punish her. Anyway, I’m just saying that to release my anger!” Lyla smiled. Both of them returned to their respective seats. “Speaking of which, I think Kathleen is really pregnant!” Upon hearing this, Lyla raised her eyebrow calmly. “Is it?” She wore a nonchalant expression and was not keen on the news. Lily nodded. “Yes. She’s admitted to the hospital. What a snob!” Although she was staring at her computer screen, Lyla was absent-minded. “Good for her. Finally, her wish came true, and she can marry into the Pattinson family!” “I thought she would be taken down by you. Who would have thought she nailed it first!” Lily sighed. Lyla smiled. She did not reply to her. From now on, she supposed her relationship with Mark Pattinson would officially come to an end. “By the way, they are visiting Kathleen Turner in the evening at the hospital. Are you going?” Lily asked. Lyla was stunned. “Are you going?” “I don’t plan to, but since everyone’s going, I’ll ask them to pass some gifts to her. After all, I’m not keen to see her face!” Lily said. Upon hearing this, Lyla raised her eyebrow. “Count me in. I’m not going too. She’d feel unhappy if she sees me!” Lily smiled. “No problem!” The two continued to work as if nothing had happened just now. In the evening, after work, everyone visited Kathleen Turner in the hospital while Lyla arranged for someone to send a bouquet of fresh flowers to her. When Kathleen Turner saw that everyone came to visit her at the hospital, she smiled, looking very blessed as she caressed her belly every once in a while, ever the picture of a blissful-looking mother-to-be. Mark Pattinson saw this, but he remained silent. Honestly, Kathleen Turner seemed to be pretending to be a delicate flower right now. It had only been a month, and her baby bump was not obvious at all. Most of the people who came were here to play up to her because she had authority. With her pregnancy, they believed that it was only a matter of time before she became Mrs. Pattinson officially. Otherwise, with how she usually acted in the company, no one would bother to pay her a visit. “Congratulations to you, Ms. Turner. You’re becoming a mother soon!” one of the staff said. Kathleen caressed her belly and said with a smile, “Thank you!” “Take a good rest. Once you’ve recovered, you’re going to get married to Mr. Pattinson. We’ll have loads of work by then!” Speaking of the wedding, Kathleen Turner instantly became happy. She peeped at Mark Pattinson sideways, only to find that he looked expressionless. Nevertheless, she believed that there would no longer be any problems with their relationship since she was already pregnant. As she thought of this, she smiled even happier. “If that’s the case, I’m sorry to trouble all of you!” “It’s not a hassle at all. All of us are more than willing to work for you!” Everyone laughed. At that moment, a worker came forward. “Ms. Turner, Ms. Lowe has asked me to send this to you!” Ms. Lowe? There was no other Ms. Lowe than the one and only Lyla Lowe in M.K Corporation. Looking at the bouquet, Kathleen Turner frowned and did not accept it. At that moment, someone spoke up by the side and said, “She definitely has ulterior motives! What’s the point of sending flowers when she’s the one who started all this?!” “Exactly. She’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing!” Several colleagues took the opportunity to talk behind her back in her absence. Ethan Miller did not expect to overhear the conversation. He was present there because he had something to discuss with Mark Pattinson, and in passing, also visited Kathleen Turner. Despite not being familiar with Lyla, he knew she was not such a person. He opened his mouth and said, “Don’t say that. If you do that, you’re also saying that Ms. Turner is a prostitute. Ms. Lowe is not that kind of person!” After he had spoken, everyone stared at him. Kathleen looked pale too. Ethan Miller’s words were not pleasing to the ears. That colleague realized her mistake and explained, “That’s not what I meant. What I mean is that Ms. Lowe is doing this with ulterior motives. Ms. Turner, I…” The colleague did not know how to explain herself. “It’s fine. I understand!” Kathleen interrupted her. “No matter what, I still have to thank her for her kindness. I don’t blame her!” Kathleen smiled generously as she said this. She perfectly portrayed herself as a generous and magnanimous person. However, when she acted this way, Mark Pattinson frowned. Since when had she ever been this magnanimous? She looked really fake when she said these words right now. “Ms. Turner, you’re amazing! You didn’t lower yourself to that person’s standards!” “That’s right. Such is the attitude that we’re looking forward to from Mrs. Pattinson!” A few of the staff praised Kathleen endlessly. Those words were pleasing to her ears, and she imagined that she had already married Mark Pattinson and was already the official Mrs. Pattinson.