Chapter 252

Chapter 252

The night grew darker and darker.

Diana was pulled onto the bed by Michael.

He couldn't wait to hook his arm around Diana's slender waist. Inside, he felt strangely excited, but his face wore a pitiful expression.

"Grandpa's attitude is unclear right now. He hasn't stopped Jett from joining the company. Not only that, but now both mother and son are working at the company. That Cecilia and my dad spend every day together, and people at the company are gossiping about it."

Listening to his hoarse voice, Diana felt inexplicably sorry for him.

The fight for inheritance among wealthy families was always brutal and ruthless, a fight to the death.

Now, with Nolan doing these things, he clearly didn't care whether Michael lived or died.

He didn't even think about how Michael had established his own authority in the company over all these years. Now that they'd entered the company, they were causing countless problems without even realizing it.

Diana turned around and saw Michael's slightly dejected expression. Her heart ached for him, and she pulled him into her arms.

"It's okay. No matter what happens, I'm here for you. Besides, with your abilities, they're just small matters that can be resolved quickly."

Michael was decisive and tough in business and had never suffered losses.

Those people were just clowns jumping around.

Being praised made Michael feel great inside. The desire in his eyes grew stronger, and his hand on her slender waist began to wander up and down, rubbing against her tender skin, creating friction and heat.

Diana's body instantly went soft. She spoke in a charming voice, "I still need to handle company matters."

Her hand pressed against his firm chest, trying to push him away.

Michael looked pitiful, lifting his head with reddened eyes, pleading, "Honey, let's get married, okay? I suddenly feel like I don't have a home anymore."

At this moment, he looked so pitiful, his eyes full of grievance, utterly miserable.

Diana froze for a moment. Thinking of her younger self, tears welled up in her eyes.

Michael felt regretful.

How had he brought up Diana's painful memories?

His slender fingers pinched Diana's soft waist, "We're both in the same boat, neither of us has a home anymore, so let's get married, okay?"

At this moment, the two embracing tightly were more like two wounded animals licking each other's wounds.

Diana's eyes brimmed with tears, "Don't think about these unhappy things anymore. I've been through all this, and I was even younger back then. What's so terrible about it? They don't want us, so we don't want them either."

This was something she had only figured out years later.

Some people were suited to be parents, while others didn't deserve to be.

Like Finn, for example.

Back then, she was so small, delicate and adorable, with teary eyes every day.

The servants at home felt sorry for her and would give her some warmth from time to time.

As her biological father, what had Finn done?

From beginning to end, every time they met, he wore a disgusted expression. She didn't understand when she was young, but after Diana grew up, she realized that perhaps the underlying logic of his disgust was guilt.

Although Finn was stupid, he was very sensitive to what happened around him and of course knew what had really happened back then.

So he simply didn't dare face his own daughter.

Memories flooded her mind. Diana took a deep breath, lifted her head, and forced the tears back, "What's ours, no one can take away, and we won't allow anyone to take it."

Seeing Diana's fighting spirit, Michael's eyes showed resentment.

He was acting pitiful to get married, to take things further, not to be encouraged.

What's it like having a career-focused girlfriend? No matter what happens, she always looks ready to fight.

He cleared his throat and grabbed Diana's waist, pulling her into his arms, "For the company anniversary, you need to come with me. You promised."

"Of course, no problem. But won't your mom and the others kick me out?"

Honestly, attending the anniversary would be beneficial for her now, with no downsides.

Appearing as Michael's companion, she didn't know how many orders she'd get.

Michael's eyes flickered, his tone firm, "No, Mom knows what to do. Besides, I've already said that you're my woman and nothing can change that, so Mom will accept it."

"If you don't want to marry me, then let's go see some friends. I have a friend back from abroad, and they're hosting a small gathering."

Meeting friends was certainly fine.

Better than moping around in the room.

Diana changed clothes, and the two went to the biggest club.

Hand in hand, fingers intertwined, they walked in, and immediately there was a chorus of teasing.

"Finally brought her out! Hiding her like a treasure every day, like keeping a mistress in a golden house. Today we finally get to see her in person."

"So beautiful! No wonder Mr. Johnson wants to hide you away. If I had such a beautiful woman, I'd hide her too."

"Beautiful, kind-hearted, and career-minded. Mr. Johnson, you've hit the jackpot."

Facing everyone's teasing, Diana waved and greeted them openly, "Hello everyone, nice to meet you. If anything comes up in the future, please take care of me. I'm a jewelry designer, and I hope to have opportunities to work with you all."

After speaking, Diana began handing out business cards generously.

Everyone was stunned.

They hadn't expected that Diana came to the gathering not to build relationships with them, but to make money from them.

Then everyone graciously accepted the business cards.

Michael cleared his throat, "Take a good look. This is Diana's studio. Right now she has more orders than she can handle. If you have good opportunities, don't forget about her."

Clearly backing Diana up.

Everyone saw this and exchanged glances.

They knew in their hearts that Michael would never have any connection with Ruby again.

But would Michael's family accept this?

No matter what they thought, they still maintained their flattering demeanor.

After sitting down, Michael carefully introduced the people around them to Diana.

Diana had an excellent memory and quickly remembered everyone's names and families.

The key was the families.

These people were all heirs to their families, and money was the last thing they lacked. Build good relationships, and orders would flow endlessly.

Suddenly, the door opened, and a group of scantily dressed women walked in from outside.

With their glamorous faces, curvaceous figures, and alluring, seductive presence, the atmosphere instantly froze.