Chapter 715: I Can Give Up the Fortune

“Because there are many complicated matters to handle, he doesn’t want me to worry!” Evelyn’s tone was very innocent, “Even if some of the things he’s hiding are related to me, I’m sure he’ll handle them all well.”

“Are you just deluding yourself?” Lily Thorne sneered, “Evelyn, don’t be naive! Is there anyone in The Lockwood Family supporting you? Do you really think Caden alone can support you being Mrs. Lockwood forever?”

Upon hearing this, Evelyn’s eyes slightly closed, her thin lips parted gently: “To me, being Mrs. Lockwood means being Caden Lockwood’s wife, not the Young Madam of The Lockwood Group.” Her tone was filled with firm determination.

Lily Thorne frowned, her heart was immediately filled with indignation at what Evelyn said.

Lily Thorne just hated how Evelyn acted like billions of wealth meant nothing to her.

Yet ironically, that wealth seemed to cling to Evelyn relentlessly.

Sensing Lily’s displeasure, Evelyn remained resolutely determined.

If she loved anyone, it was Caden Lockwood. At first, when she mistook Caden for a cowherd, she still fell for him.

It was only later that Evelyn realized her affection for Caden Lockwood had already been unknowingly invested.

So much so, that every time she thought she’d be driven away, she was profoundly anxious.

“Don’t speak too soon.” Lily Thorne said coldly, “I hate hypocritical people.”

“I’m speaking from the heart!” Evelyn said anxiously, “If you don’t believe me, I can sign an agreement to forfeit any property, would that make you believe me?”

“Forfeit property?” Lily found Evelyn’s sincerity absurd, “What a shrewd person you are! Do you think you’ll fool me?”

“I…”

“Staying by Caden’s side, with the title of Mrs. Lockwood, what he can offer is enough for you to live lavishly for life! Besides, can the children you bear also forsake The Lockwood’s assets? Would you agree, would Caden?” Lily interrupted Evelyn, “Do you take me for a fool, unable to see your intent?”

Evelyn was speechless.

She hadn’t expected that her words of true resolve would be perceived by Lily as deeply scheming.

Evelyn felt that in front of someone prejudiced against her, indeed everything she said was wrong!

Lily stopped talking to Evelyn and led her to the entrance of a restaurant. As soon as they got out of the car, Caden Lockwood had already arrived.

Caden Lockwood strode forward, pulling Evelyn behind him, and then looked at Lily, nervously asking, “Mom, what are you trying to do?”

Lily looked unsatisfied at Caden, said coldly, “Every time I want to have a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chat with your wife, you always come to interfere. Are you worried I might eat her up?”

Caden wasn’t worried about Lily eating Evelyn up, he was only worried that Lily might reveal those secrets to Evelyn, secrets he wasn’t ready to disclose yet.

Moreover, he hoped to be the one to tell Evelyn those secrets, not someone else.

“Mom.” Caden slightly lowered his jaw, “I’ve already had dinner prepared at home, wanting to surprise Evelyn. If you take her away so suddenly, what about my surprise?”

“Since there’s no surprise now, eat here with me, or take me to your place to eat!” Lily suggested, “Caden, mom might not have many days left, and wants to communicate more with the daughter-in-law who will spend the rest of her life with you, do you think mom is being excessive?”