Finally, when the reporters continued their malicious questions, Bella exploded on the spot.
"Enough! Whether I get married or not is none of your business. Our Cody family is only withdrawing from Cloudmere, not going bankrupt. I am still the eldest daughter of the Cody family!"
She scolded the reporters in front of her, her imposing manner intimidating them all.
At that moment, she pulled her mother along, called for her father, and turned to walk towards the security checkpoint.
Moments later, when the reporters regained their senses, they saw that the Cody family had already passed through security and entered the waiting area, making it impossible to interview them further. They had no choice but to leave.
About half an hour later, a plane from Cloudmere to Flord took off.
Bella sat in first class by the window.
She looked at the increasingly distant Cloudmere outside, her eyes filled with deep hatred, and her beautiful face twisted with malice.
Lance, Deanna, just you wait!
One day, I will return and take my revenge on you!
...
At the President's Office of Mercer Group, Xavier pushed open the door and walked in, standing in the center of the room as he respectfully reported, "Mr. Mercer, the entire Cody family has left Cloudmere and gone to Flord."
"I know. Continue to have people monitor their movements," Lance ordered in a deep voice.
He knew well that neither Jeffery nor Bella would let this go easily. Keeping an eye on them at all times would help prevent any surprises.
Xavier nodded and turned to carry out his orders.
At the same time, Deanna also saw the news online and learned that the Cody family had moved out of Cloudmere.
She didn't pay much attention to it and continued with her work after reading it.
That evening, Lance came to the apartment as usual to spend time with the two children and provide some treatment.
During this time, he mentioned the Cody family's departure.
"Although Bella has left, she won't be satisfied after suffering such a loss this time. So I won't withdraw the bodyguards around you for now."
In fact, Lance wanted to suggest that Deanna move in with him.
But he knew she wouldn't agree. He would find another opportunity to bring it up.
Deanna was unaware of these thoughts.
She listened to Lance's words without much comment since he was concerned about her and the children's safety.
Moreover, she was genuinely afraid that Bella might do something crazy and harm her children.
The weekend arrived in no time.
Early in the morning, the two little ones woke up excitedly.
They went to Deanna's room and woke her up.
"Mommy, get up! Today we're going to see ponies with Uncle."
"... Got it."
Deanna was woken up by their noise and looked at the two little ones by her bed with helplessness in her eyes.
She glanced outside; it was just starting to get light with a hint of darkness still lingering.
Then she picked up her phone and saw that it was just past five o'clock.
But there was no choice; she had to get up despite her sleepiness.
She had stayed up late last night researching a new pill and only went to bed around midnight.
As a result, when Lance arrived around eight o'clock, he saw Deanna sitting on the sofa looking exhausted.
Following him was Julia.
The two had met downstairs and came up together.
Julia also noticed Deanna's sleepy look and teased immediately, "Deanna, did you go out stealing last night?"
"... You were the one stealing. Try going to bed at two or three in the morning and getting woken up at five." Deanna retorted irritably.
Lance understood what was going on. He turned to look at the two little ones who appeared slightly guilty and said helplessly, "Did you wake Mommy up early?"
"We were too excited. It won't happen again," Chloe said sheepishly with a smile at Lance.
Lance smiled gently and instructed them, "Don't do this again next time."
"Got it, Uncle," they replied in their childish voices.
Seeing this, Lance didn't say more but turned to Deanna with concern. "You should rest in the car later."
Deanna didn't refuse; she indeed needed more rest.
And so they set off for the ranch.
Unbeknownst to them, someone had arrived at the ranch before them.
Logan got out of the car with Samantha while reminding her again. "When Dr. Deanna arrives later, don't give her any attitude."
"I know already! You've said it so many times," Samantha replied impatiently.
Since they left home, she'd heard this countless times already.
Seeing this reaction from Samantha, Logan decided not to mention it again.
They waited for about an hour at the ranch before seeing Lance and his group arrive leisurely late.
The reason was simple: To let Deanna rest well in the car; Lance had Xavier drive slowly and steadily so she could sleep better during the ride.
As soon as they got out of the car, the two little ones saw Logan and Samantha coming out to greet them and exclaimed in surprise,
"Gramp! Grannie! Are you here to ride horses too?"
"Yes indeed! We knew you'd be coming today so we came specially to play with you."