Lazily Yours.

"So, it's done?" Gabi was sitting on the terrace of her room, drinking her coffee while reading some documents that needed her signature.

"Yes. The DNA test is done. Results will be out tomorrow."

"That's good." To be able to expedite the result is another convenience that money can give you. "Did something happen?"

"But an hour ago, our security caught Miss Clarisse walking around the gardens. They did nothing to her, but warn her not to do it again. However, she made a fuss about it online."

"What did she do?"

"She was ranting about how rich people always look down on people like her and treating her like a thief when she only wanted a new background to shoot her videos."

"Did she name, names?"

"No."

"Then leave her be. Let her rant all she wants." She couldn't understand why they think something like this would affect her. Gabi wasn't planning to run for any office or become a well-known figure. Why should some random video affect her like this?

This, however, is going to affect Alfons.

Just as she expected, when Alfons heard about the videos, he secretly went to see the grandmother and granddaughter pair. "What was that for?" he hissed. "Did you know that once people would figure out our connections, they would think you are trying to tell them I didn't treat you well? How could you air our family laundry to millions of people?"

"Brother, why are you so worried? This is— "

"Clarisse! Are you — Are you really this dumb?"

"I don't want you to do anything. Stop posting videos about discrimination! Did you think people care about that?"

"But… the guards humiliated me!"

"I already warned you about it! Gabi isn't someone that you could threaten with some measly video! Do you think this would somehow shake her core?"

Clarisse pouted. "But I didn't name, names. And people don't know that I am a Sutton too!"

"So, you aren't planning to tell them that you are someone from the Sutton Family?"

"That— "

"We are related! I will introduce you to the public to help you! I will introduce you as my long-lost cousin and you already know this! But what would happen if they found out about your video? Huh?"

"Brother, I didn't mean to do that. Don't worry, I will immediately delete the video now."

"Alfons… you are going overboard this time." Grandmother Mary sighed. "I know that you are upset, but you don't have to shout like that. Your cousin made a mistake and she won't do it again."

"Leave us… Clarisse. I will talk to grandmother."

"Alright. I will go ahead and delete the video."

Seeing that Clarisse is gone, Alfons immediately said. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell and act like that."

"What's wrong? You were always calm and collected, but this time— "

"Our plans aren't going well."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't have access to the funds. I can no longer give you and uncle some money."

"But— "

"Gabi took it away after father died."

Just as he expected, his grandmother's face turned ugly. "Why would she do that? You have been managing the funds since you turned eighteen. So why now?"

"I don't understand. She said it was because she wanted to get stronger to support me and stop the rumors that she is taking advantage of me. But now that I think about it, those words didn't make sense at that time."

"Why didn't you stop her? Reason with her?"

"I tried to." Alfons slowly put the teacup on the table before letting out another sigh. "However, she would use her sickness and tears to stop me. She would cry and act all pitiful or angry, then leave me alone."

"Are you saying that a little girl is trying to play you?"

"Yes," Alfons said. "I didn't tell uncle and aunt about this matter. I didn't want them to worry."

"So what are you going to do about this now? Your uncle's debt… how could we pay it without your money?"

"I am using my own money to support Uncle," Alfons said. His uncle got those debts because of his mother, so it is only reasonable that he used his money to pay them.

"But you are going to run for council in the next election. How are you— "

"It's fine grandmother. I will think of ways to deal with it."

"Stop sending your uncle money."

"Hm?" Just as he expected, the old woman caved in. He smiled inwardly. "What are you talking about?"

"Right now, the family isn't doing very well, but we can still survive. Plus, Clarisse is earning from her job. We need to act low key. If your words were right, then Gabi must have noticed something and that's why she changed."

"I don't know."

"Do you think she knew about… your father's death?"

"I don't think so. If she knew, she would have exploded. She loves that old man."

"Then… stop giving us money. We will wait for the result."

"Really?"

"Yes. We will do it like this, for now. Once the result is out, we will do our best to get close to her and earn her trust. You already heard about your uncle's plan, yes?"

"Will Clarisse really do that?"

"Yes. As long as it is for the family. She is willing to catch a bullet for her."

"But uncle already assured that they won't hit anything fatal, right?"

"Yes. After Clarisse saves Gabi, then… I am sure that they will grow closer. However, Alfons, she won't be able to do it if we won't have the chance to go near that mansion."

"Don't worry about that. I will find ways. However, Gabi is already planning to give you money and kick you out of the mansion. So you have to find some ways to avoid that."

"I understand. I already prepared some medications in advance. Stop worrying about it. That girl won't be able to kick us out of this place." An evil smile appeared on the older woman's face. "Alfons, remember this… everything is yours. The Sutton Family is yours and everything that Gabi owns is yours. You deserve it. Do you understand?"