"Lindsay!"

Her silence angered Eva even more, "I tell you what, if Stefan didn't insist on asking me to adopt you, do you think I would take home a lowlife like you? Now, you'd better give me the money given by Mr. Santos, otherwise..."

Before she could finish her words, an icy voice came over, "Turns out you are the one who offered Linzi to Mr. Santos."

The voice sent a shiver through Eva.

She nervously looked back and immediately saw a dashing man.

"M... Mr. Graves!"

Eva was struck dumb by the man's presence here.

Five years ago, Francisco was one of the candidates to inherit Graves Enterprise.

In just five years, he defeated his rivals, successfully took over the company, and further developed it!

Eva also knew that Lindsay was in love with Francisco five years ago. But later, they broke up!

In her mind, a girl like Lindsay would not have a chance to start over with Francisco again.

To her surprise, Francisco showed up here.

Could it be...

"Who permits you to hit my woman, eh?"

When Francisco saw five distinct slapping marks on her fair cheek, his handsome face immediately turned sullen.

No one was allowed to touch his woman!

Not even her adoptive mother!

Eva was spooked.

What did Francisco say?

Lindsay was his woman?

Wasn't Lindsay offered to Mr. Santos? When did she hook up with Francisco?

Eva nervously opened her mouth and explained awkwardly, "Mr. Graves, you misunderstood. Linzi is my daughter, and I hit her for her good!"

"Really?"

Francisco squinted at Eva coldly and asked in a meaningful tone.

Originally, he thought Lindsay could live a better life with the Fowler family in the past five years.

Looked like he was wrong!

"Linzi!"

Eva hastened to Lindsay and spoke flatteringly, "Explain it to Mr. Graves. Mom loves you. I was so anxious that I accidentally hit you. I hope you won't get mad with me!"

During her speech, Eva started to shed tears and play the affection card, "Linzi, I'm also having a hard time all these years. Do you know how difficult for me to raise Stefan and you all by myself? Now Stefan is ill, and the company is going bankrupt. I was seized with anxiety and hit you..."

"Mom!"

Lindsay looked at Eva's affected face indifferently and broke in coldly, "Say no more, I don't blame you!"

Anyhow, Eva was her adoptive mother who brought her up.

Although Eva was cruel to her, she should still repay her!

Besides, Stefan suddenly passed out because of her!

"Lindsay!"

Francisco was angered by her humble attitude, "When did you become so submissive? You're sold and will help the seller count the money?"

Following his words, he looked at Eva, and a glint of coldness flashed across his eyes, "I've never heard of such a thing. Would a loving mother trade her daughter for the interests of the company?"