Natasha looked at Alexei in confusion.


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    Alexei let out a breath, his tone heavy with unspoken words. “If Byron hadn’t had that ident back then, Minerva could very well have been their stepmother.”


    Natasha almost choked on her saliva.


    She looked at Alexei in disbelief, but found no trace of fabrication.


    So she also showed the sameplicated expression.


    She thought, ‘Edgar really is something else.


    Minerva is only a few years older than his daughter.‘


    To be honest, Minerva was not considered a top–tier beauty.


    The members of the Turner family were all good–looking, and their spouses were also quite


    attractive.


    Minerva’s appearance was not particrly outstanding among them.


    However, she had an enduring beauty, spoke gently, and possessed a serene, aloof


    emperament.


    Even when Edgar pointed at her and mocked her forcking dignity, she did not change her expression.


    Natasha could imagine that she would be a delightful person to be around.


    To be fair, Edgar and his sons had remarkably simr tastes in women.


    To some extent, Minerva’s revenge was sessful.


    Edgar and his sons were estranged. His sons were at odds with each other.


    Therefore, all of them were essentially ruined, leading Edgar to focus on cultivating heirs from his grandchildren.


    She asked, “Did Avery defeat his father and brothers and be the ultimate winner? For Minerva, he really went all out.”


    Alexei’s gaze deepened. “He was truly devoted to Minerva, but it’s hard to say about others.”


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    “How so?” Natasha looked at him with wide eyes from the crook of his arm.


    “There’s no evidence, but it’s highly possible Avery was involved in Byron’s death.”


    Natasha’s mind was once again shattered.


    She knew that Alexei wouldn’t make such a conjecture unless he was very certain.


    She asked, “Did Edgar know?”


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    He shook his head. “Back then, the death of Byron uncovered a lot of dirt. He purged arge number of people from the Turner Group and coteral branches of the Turner family.


    “Several of his illegitimate children died as well. Perhaps fearing that more uneptable things would be unearthed, he stopped as soon as he discovered that Minerva was involved as well.”


    Natasha felt that this family was indeed full of viins.


    She gasped and thought, ‘Compared to the vast,plex, and corrupt Turner family, the rk family’s matters seem trivial.’


    Remembering Avery inviting them to his home with a smile, she still felt her arms prickle.


    She thought, ‘No wonder Cora didn’t show that much hatred for Minerva, the one who destroyed her family and indirectly caused her husband’s death.


    ‘However, she appeared more resentful toward Avery.’


    She suddenly reached out and punched Alexei in the chest.


    Alexei gripped her fist and smiled, “Are you scared?”


    Natasha fussed. “You shouldn’t have told me these things now. I can’t look them in the eye


    anymore.”


    Her acting skills would be tested again at dinnerter.


    Alexei feigned innocence, “They did the bad things, but I’m the one who gets hurt. Why is that?”


    “I don’t care. Who told you to be a Turner?”


    “I could also be a rk.”


    “Forget it. It’s bad that way. I don’t even want that surname.”


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    “What if we both change ourst names when we get married?”


    “Then your dad and grandpa would be furious.”


    “Who cares about them?<b>” </b>


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    On this gloomy, stormy day, the two huddled in Alexei’s room, gossiping and joking around for a while. Soon, it was dinner time.


    Cora indeed did not show up.


    Compared to his previous impatience, Avery was much calmer now, constantly serving Minerva food and peeling shrimp for her.


    No one would have thought that such a loving husband would actually harm his brother topete for a woman.


    Even if he wasn’t the mastermind, his intentions were deplorable.


    While Byron was not entirely a good person and even betrayed his wife, as the eldest son and heir, he was very considerate of his siblings.


    Natasha secretly nced at Edgar.


    Decades had passed. Edgar had weathered many storms, so nothing could be discerned from his expression.


    However, Natasha felt that Gabriel’s legs would likely be bruised after this meal.


    Cheryl’s gaze was murderous as she looked at him.


    Undercurrents stirred throughout the meal.


    The only one unaffected, besides Natasha and Alexei, was Minerva.


    She had been poised and calm since entering this house.


    She was neither afraid nor guilty.


    She didn’t get angry when mocked and didn’t take it to heart when isted.


    Aside from being somewhat thin, it was almost impossible to tell she was a patient in urgent need of treatment.


    Avery was very attentive to her, but her attitude remained indifferent.


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    At this moment, eating the dishes Avery served, she maintained a proper, demeanor.


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    Natasha felt that her mind was absolutely strong.


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    Alexei peeled a te of shrimp for Natasha, who was furtively watching the scene like a little hamster, and also refilled her half–empty ss.


    He didn’t know what was so interesting that she even stopped eating.


    He truly regretted telling her those stories too early.


    Vivian and Royce tried to cause trouble for Avery.


    However, Avery continuously refused to engage. Edgar remained indifferent, and Alexei clearly intended to remain an onlooker.


    He only focused on taking care of Natasha.


    Vivian and Royce swallowed their resentment, also feeling bored, and fell silent.


    Thetter half of the dinner was terribly silent.


    Natasha looked around and ate until she was full.


    This vexed other Turner family members who were also secretly observing her.


    Dinner finally ended, and everyone prepared to leave.


    Avery stopped Edgar.


    From the moment he entered, his requests had been repeatedly rejected. He brought them up to Edgar several times at the dinner table, but was also rebuffed.


    At this moment, his eyes revealed a shocking madness and a desperate determination.


    He stared directly into Edgar’s eyes, saying, “Dad, I have something to tell you in private.”


    Avery and Edgar went upstairs to the study.


    Minerva sat calmly while having a drink, as if she already knew what they were going to say.


    It was already dark outside. The family members who had been preparing to leave sat back down in the living room, as no one wanted to be the first to go.


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    Natasha stood by the window, watching the torrential rain pour down as if the sky had ripped open. For some reason, a dull ache arose in her chest.


    She had a bad feeling.


    Alexei pulled her slightly closer. “Are you tired? Shall we leave?”


    Natasha was about to nod.


    Then, from upstairs, however, a maid, who had just gone to the study to deliver fruits, let out a panicked scream.


    She said, “Help!”


    The anxious crowd waiting in the room immediately stood up, their expressions varied, and bolted upstairs.


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