From Forgotten Wife To Fierce Queen - Chapter 314: Chapter 314

The three of them talked late into the night in the study, until Tyson could no longer bear it. He looked at the time and realized it was already past midnight.
"Alright, let's all rest now." He stood up, looking at Max and Paisley walking side by side. A sudden thought rose in his mind.
"Wait a second." Tyson stopped the two of them. "Why don't you two go out and take a walk tomorrow? It's better than staying at home, where you'll just see people you don't want to see."
Max didn't immediately agree but looked at Paisley, waiting for her response.
Paisley thought for a moment, then nodded. "That sounds good."
Max's lips curled into a smile, feeling pleased. But the next second, Paisley added, "It's just that those two kids haven't had much chance to explore Montera. We should let them enjoy a good tour tomorrow."
Last time, Paisley only took Serena on a brief stroll. The palace Serena wanted to visit still hadn't been seen.
As for Sonny, although Paisley had taken him to Montera when he was young, He was only two years old back then and couldn't remember anything.
Even though Paisley's feelings for Grayson were still somewhat complicated, he was her child, and since he was temporarily staying with her, she had to take good care of him.
Besides, Paisley noticed some changes in Grayson, which made her think that, if he could be educated properly, she might eventually come to accept him.
After all, as Dominick had said, in both legal and biological terms, she would always be this child's mother. The child and the father were two different things.
Grayson was connected to her both by blood and law, that was an undeniable fact. But she and Dominick were already completely disconnected. After their divorce, they were two completely unrelated individuals.
"Alright! It's decided then." Paisley smiled cheerfully as she left the study.
Max stood there, watching Paisley's back as she walked away, lost in thought.
Tyson walked over and patted his adopted son's shoulder. "Just sleep."
The next day, Serena and Grayson got up early, and Paisley took them to visit the elderly to pay their Christmas respects. By the time they arrived, Tyson and Max had already finished their visits and left.
Normally, they would stay and chat with the elderly, but this time, they didn't even say a word, not even giving the elderly a second glance.
Josie was even worse. She hadn't even bothered to show up. It seemed that yesterday's events had hit her hard.
As for Joshua and Jolin, they were busy, and the police force didn't have holidays. Jolin left before dawn and didn't even have time to pay a Christmas visit. Without Jolin, Joshua didn't stay long either.
So, unlike previous years when Anna's place was lively on the first day of Christmas, only Edmond and his family had gathered this time.
Even Bella, who had missed Christmas Eve because of a fever, was present now. There was no choice. Until the truth came out, Paisley still had to do the necessary formalities.
Anna looked uncomfortable. When Paisley entered with the kids, she no longer had her usual kindness. There wasn't even a smile on her face.
If it weren't for Paisley, she wouldn't have argued with Tyson. And if she hadn't argued with him, those words wouldn't have been overheard by Josie. Now, she was in trouble with everyone—her kids were all blaming her.
Feeling resentful, she didn't even give Serena and Grayson a Christmas gift. Paisley didn't care. After paying her respects to the elders, she was about to leave with the two kids.
"Paisley, why are you leaving so soon? Not even a minute to stay and talk with your elders?" Sitting in the chair closest to the elderly, Edmond spoke in a sarcastic tone.
Joshua sneered, "You haven't even sat in that seat, and you're already acting all high and mighty?"
Even Max never acted so arrogantly like Paisley had.
As soon as father and son finished speaking, Anna's expression turned even darker. She was even more determined not to let Paisley take over the family. Sure enough, women like her couldn't stay calm; she had no depth. She couldn't possibly take charge of the family.
Paisley smiled at them and said, "Uncle, instead of spending time here with sarcasm, you might want to think about how you'll handle the audits when I take over the few companies from Christopher after the holidays."
As soon as she said this, Edmond and Joshua's faces changed at the same time. That's right, management changes required audits, and the results would be open and transparent. Clearly, Christopher wouldn't stand up to an investigation.
At that moment, looking at Paisley's confident expression, Edmond and Joshua felt uneasy. They didn't know if this woman would tamper with the audits. Although it was just a few branches, if she made it big, they'd be in a tough spot.
Moreover, it wasn't just the companies that Christopher was handling. There was also the new energy project Edmond had been responsible for. This project couldn't withstand an investigation either. Paisley was really trying to push them to the limit.
Seeing that her light comment had almost made Edmond and Christopher break down in public, Paisley couldn't help but smirk to herself. The hook had been set. Her purpose was achieved, and Paisley didn't want to stay any longer.
Edmond and Christopher weren't in the mood to continue their sarcastic remarks; they were both too busy thinking about what to do next.
Anna was even less likely to keep Paisley around. She had a face that looked like thunder.
Paisley easily left Anna's place with the two kids, but as soon as they stepped out, they ran into Zim, who had come to pay his Christmas greetings.
"Paisy, you came to give grandma your Christmas greetings?" Zim smiled and walked up to Paisley, but his smile didn't reach his eyes.
"Yes," Paisley smiled politely but distantly, acting as if nothing was different.
"By the way, Paisy." Zim casually blocked Paisley's path. "Yesterday, what did you tell Josie? She used to drink milk before bed every night, but she suddenly stopped. You said her body had issues, so she shouldn't drink milk anymore, is that true?"
The man looked intently at Paisley, his eyes like a venomous snake lurking in the grass, waiting to strike. He had been observing his prey for a while, ready to strike at the slightest movement.
"Yes." Paisley didn't hesitate to admit it. "I noticed Josie always seems exhausted and unable to wake up properly. I believe she has a weak spleen and dampness in her body. People with this constitution should avoid milk."
"Really?" Zim smiled as he asked, "This is the first time I've heard of this. So, you're a medical expert?"
Paisley nodded again. "I know a little."
"Oh, so other than what you mentioned, does your aunt have any other issues? You should tell me honestly. I'm really concerned about her." Zim's tone was extremely sincere.
"Hmm?" Paisley looked at Zim with a half-smile. "What else could there be? Should I check on Josie again? Or take her to the hospital?"
Zim's smile faded slightly. "No, that's not necessary. If your aunt really has any issues, I'll take her to the hospital."
"Alright, then!" Paisley didn't say more, just led the two kids away.
Even after walking a long distance, she could still feel that cold, snake-like, and calculating gaze on her back.
What she just said was half-truth, half-lie. But that was exactly the effect she wanted. The more uncertain he felt, the more anxious Zim would become. His heart would race with confusion.