Love Is a Sweet Addiction

Anne was irritated. She turned to Betty and said with a grievance, “Grandma, look at her!”

“Just let her show off. In a few days, she will kneel and beg me.” Betty was also furious.

She never thought that and Esther would be so arrogant after she had a powerful husband. Now she even looked down on Betty.

Fine! It seemed that it was time to think of a way to dampen this slut’s spirit!

“Esther!” Esther had just opened the car door and was about to get in when she heard her mother calling her.

She turned around and looked at her mother as she approached. She looked at the red marks on her face and said apologetically, “Mom, I’m sorry. I got you beaten up again.”

Doris shook her head. “I’m fine, but…” Doris paused for a moment before asking in confusion, “Did you really give the painting your grandfather left to the Anetly Group?”

Esther glanced into the room and said to Doris, “Mom, let’s get in the car first.” with that, she opened the door for her mother and let her in. Then she also got in.

She also felt quite pity when she gave that painting away. But she did not regret it because she had gotten the contract.

“Mom, are you also blaming me for giving it away?” she did not care about Betty’s reproach but her mother’s feelings.

Doris shook her head and said, “No. I just feel that you can’t do that. Do you know where it came from and how much it can sell?”

“Yes.”

“Then you still…”

“Mom, I did that for something more valuable. On the surface, it’s not worth it to give away such a precious painting just for the contract of the Fairy Mountain. But this contract is the first task Terence deals with after working in the Gibson Group. If he fails to complete this task, it will impact his status and reputation in the company. It is very bad for him, because…” Esther forced a smile. “Terence doesn’t leave a good impression on others. They feel that he can’t take that important position because they think he is sick and can’t live for long. Besides, Ms. Amanda and James are making things harder for him. So it will be difficult for him to work in the group.”

Doris nodded in understanding.

Esther took in a deep breath and said, “Mom, I can have a firm position and bail you and dad out of the Cusack family only when Terence gains his footing in the company and the Gibson family.”

“I see.” Doris nodded again and held Esther’s hands. “Then I understand it. And I’m supportive of your decision. You are right. Even if it is not for me and your father, you should plan for yourself. It is just a painting. As long as it can help you live a stable life, it is worth it.”

Esther smiled. “Thank you for your understanding, Mom.”

“Good girl.”

“Mom, don’t worry. When I have a firm foothold in the Gibson family and become rich enough, I will definitely find an opportunity to buy that painting back.” she had slim hope, but it would become one of her goals.

“It doesn’t matter.” Doris comforted, “I believe your grandfather will support you in doing this. He loves you the most.”

“That’s why I want to get his painting back.” Esther leaned over and hugged her mother. “Mom, believe me. I can do it.”

“Yes, I believe you.” Doris raised her hand and patted Esther on the shoulder.

“Okay, I’ll go back first. Mom, go and sleep early.”

“Be careful on your way.” Doris released her and found that she was driving a car that looked like a man’s. She looked at it and asked curiously, “Whose car is this? It looks quite expensive.”

“It’s Terence’s. I borrow it.” Esther looked around the car.

She drove well with this car. The most important thing was that she could faintly smell his unique scent inside the car. She liked it very much.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Oh, then you have to be more careful. Don’t rub his car.”

“Don’t worry. I will.”

Doris reminded her again before pushing the door open and getting out of the car.

She didn’t walk into the house behind her before watching Esther’s car leave.

“Doris, you look in a good mood.” Anne sneered.

Doris was stunned for a moment. Then she realize that Anne was leaning against the door and looking at her. Before she could reply, Anne added, “It seems that you don’t care about that painting at all.”

Doris said, “It belongs to Esther. It’s okay with me since she is willing to give it away.”

“Interesting!” Anne rolled her eyes in disdain.

She didn’t want to ridicule someone who was meaningless to her. Now she was depressed but couldn’t find a way to vent her anger.

She saw the car Esther drove back. It was Terence’s car. She knew that Terence never allowed others to use this car. But now Esther could use it. It seemed that they were truly in love with each other.

But it made sense. Esther helped him get the contract back, enabling him to feel proud in front of his family members. So it would be not a big deal even if he gave that car to her, not to mention leading to her.

Anne felt even more jealous of Esther at the thought of this. She couldn’t help but curse in her heart that it would be best if Esther died from a car accident later.

…

When Esther came up from the underground parking lot at home, she saw that there was a light on over at Parasol Tree Garden. She walked in that direction before hesitating for a while.

She knocked on the door and entered. Terence was reading files in the study, looking quite concentrated. Worried that she would disturb him, she hesitated and wanted to leave.

However, Terence stopped her. “What’s the matter?”

She was stunned and replied instinctively, “No, it’s nothing. I just want to tell you that the car is already in the garage and I’ve put the key in its original place.”

Terence didn’t respond to her. He muttered after a moment of silence, “I heard that you were called back by Madam Cusack because of that painting, right?”

“How do you know?” Esther was surprised.

She had just returned from the Cusack family but he already knew about this. He was so well-informed.

“When you left, your mother called me.”

“My mother?”

“Yes. She hoped that I could go back with you.”