Rebirth to take revenge
Chapter 152: Emphasis

Chapter 152: Emphasis

Don’t mind it," Mrs. Phillips comforted in a soft voice. "After all, Josh has been feeling down lately."

"I know," Lucy lowered her head, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes. "It’s just a pity that he still won’t accept me."

Lucy looked frustrated.

"Silly girl, men always need to be coaxed," Mrs. Phillips consoled. "As long as you show a little weakness, he will definitely waver."

"Really?" Lucy was skeptical. She had always had a spoiled temper and never wanted to show weakness.

She did want Josh to show weakness to her, but he had always been indifferent to her. She wondered what she could do to make Josh show weakness to her.

Lucy pondered, feeling extremely agitated.

Suddenly, she looked up at Mrs. Phillips with a determined expression. "Mom, can you help me with something?"

"What is it?" Mrs. Phillips hesitated.

"Mom, I want to marry him. Only by becoming Mrs. Josh can I make him change his mind about me," Lucy gritted her teeth.

"This..." Mrs. Phillips hesitated.

"Mom, if you don’t help me with this, I will hate you forever," Lucy glared at Mrs. Phillips.

"This..." Mrs. Phillips was indecisive.

"Mom, please help me! If you help me, Josh will definitely treat you differently when he finds out," Lucy said.

"Do you really want to marry Josh?" Mrs. Phillips asked tentatively.

"I do," Lucy said firmly.

Mrs. Phillips hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded and agreed. "Alright then, since you really want to marry Josh, I will help you. However, you must promise me one condition."

"What condition?"

"If you successfully marry him, you must make sure that the Greg Corporation helps our company survive," Mrs. Phillips looked at Lucy seriously.

"Okay, Mom, just wait and see," Lucy smiled and promised.

A hint of malice flashed in Lucy’s eyes. She would definitely capture Josh’s heart and make him devoted to her.

Mrs. Phillips sighed slightly in her heart, unaware of Lucy’s true ambition.

When Mrs. Phillips and Lucy arrived at the Greg family mansion, it was already 8:30 p.m. The mansion was brightly lit, appearing solemn and oppressive.

Lucy linked arms with Mrs. Phillips, her face adorned with a sweet smile, elegant and poised.

"Miss Lucy, Madam Phillips," the butler walked towards them and politely bowed.

Lucy maintained her graceful smile. "Just call me Lucy, no need to be so formal, Butler."

Her sweet smile never left her face, evoking a sense of pity in others.

The butler nodded slightly, a kind smile on his face.

Josh was sitting on the sofa. Upon hearing the servant’s announcement, he stood up, walked out of the villa, and stood on the steps, bowing to the two women. His voice was cold. "Aunt, Lucy."

Upon seeing Josh, Lucy’s smile disappeared and was replaced by a teary-eyed expression, which disgusted Josh.

"Lucy," Mrs. Phillips pulled Lucy’s arm. Lucy immediately changed her expression to a gentle and virtuous smile. She walked up to Josh, held his hand, and softly said, "Brother Josh, you finally came."

Josh looked at the bright red nail polish on her hand and his face darkened, not saying a word. Mrs. Phillips frowned slightly and signaled to the butler. The butler took out a document and handed it to Josh. "Young Master, this is the contract from the Phillips Corporation. You can take a look."

Josh took the contract and flipped through a few pages, his face becoming even colder. Mrs. Phillips thought to herself that it was just as she had expected. Josh would definitely refuse the proposal from the Phillips Corporation. However, she did not show any expression on her face.

"Brother Josh, what do you think of this project?" Lucy stared at Josh expectantly.

Josh glanced at Mrs. Phillips and said indifferently, "Aunt, do you think this cooperation project is sincere?"

"Of course," Mrs. Phillips said. "Our sincerity is absolutely sufficient. Although the Phillips Corporation is not as big as the Greg Corporation, our strength is definitely not inferior. Moreover, our products are absolutely world-class products. What do you think, Lucy?"

Madam Phillips intentionally diverted the topic to make Josh lower his guard.

Josh slightly curled his lips, seemingly mocking, and looked at Aunt Phillips. "I don’t understand what you’re talking about?"

"Josh," Lucy’s charming face showed a hint of embarrassment. "Do we need to pretend to be ignorant between us?"

Josh coldly glanced at Lucy. "Lucy, don’t you think your acting is too exaggerated?"

Lucy was filled with anger. "Josh, you..."

"Lucy, stop acting! I’ve seen too many women like you!" Josh disdainfully snorted. "I know your purpose very well! Don’t waste your effort!"

Josh’s words made Lucy stunned.

Her purpose?

Lucy’s gaze shifted to Mrs. Phillips. "Mom, what is Josh talking nonsense about?"

Mrs. Phillips shrugged helplessly. "You know best what you’ve done."

"Mom!" Lucy stomped her foot and shouted in disbelief.

"Lucy, Mom came here today to tell you that marriage is a serious matter. If you insist on marrying Josh, our Phillips family will definitely support you. But you must not do anything that will hurt him! If you do, Mom will never forgive you!" Mrs. Phillips said with a heavy tone. "Think carefully about it yourself."

Mrs. Phillips’s voice was full of threat.

Lucy’s heart suddenly skipped a beat. "Mom."

"Think about it carefully," Mrs. Phillips interrupted her and left.

Josh stood still, looking at Lucy with disdain. "Lucy, stop struggling in vain! I don’t care about this marriage at all. So, please leave, or you’ll make me hate you even more!"

Josh’s words were like knives, piercing Lucy’s heart. Her fingers slowly clenched. "Josh, don’t you like me at all?"

Lucy’s face was full of grievances, tears swirling in her eyes, as if they would fall in the next second. She looked pitifully at him and asked in a coquettish voice, "Josh, what did I do wrong? Why do you want to punish me like this?"

"Heh," Josh sneered. "That should be my question. Why did you suddenly come to me? Do you really want to marry me?"

Lucy looked at Josh, knowing that her actions would only backfire and make him hate her, even loathe her. So, she chose to endure for the time being.

Lucy looked up and gazed into Josh’s eyes. "Of course, I sincerely like you. You are the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, and you are also the man I love the most."

Josh sneered. "Lucy, don’t you think it’s too fake? Do you really believe that I will believe you just because you say that?"

"... I..." Lucy’s cheeks turned red, and she didn’t know how to continue weaving lies to deceive Josh.

Seeing Lucy unable to speak, a hint of disdain flashed in Josh’s eyes. "Or are you trying to tell me that this is just a play you carefully planned?"

Lucy bit her lip, her beautiful big eyes watery with tears. "Josh, you misunderstood. I didn’t... I just... I really just like you."

Lucy’s voice choked up, as if she had suffered a great grievance.

Josh gave a cold smile and said contemptuously, "Lucy, do you think that I will be moved by just a few words from you?"

"I..." Lucy looked at Josh, not knowing what to say. Her face instantly turned pale.

"No need to explain," Josh spoke coldly. "I won’t help your company. Lucy, give up on this idea."

"Josh, I beg you. Please," Lucy grabbed Josh’s clothes and begged bitterly.

"Let go!" Josh looked coldly at Lucy’s hand.

Lucy’s hand slowly slipped away. She watched as Josh left.

Lucy’s hand slowly clenched into a fist, her small face filled with resentment.

Mrs. Phillips looked at Lucy’s appearance and sighed inwardly. This daughter of hers was really foolish. How could a smart man like Josh not see through Lucy’s little tricks? It was all because she had spoiled Lucy too much that she had turned out to be the way she was now.

Mrs. Phillips was filled with regret.

Lady Phillips kept staring at her. "Mommy! Why do you keep looking at me? Do you think I’m embarrassing?"

"Silly child, how could I!" Lady Phillips quickly shook her head and comforted Lucy with a smile. "Mommy is just looking at you to see how you’ll handle things with the Greg family this time."

Upon hearing Lady Phillips’ words, Lucy’s face flashed with a hint of unwillingness. "Mommy, I will make Josh marry me!"

Lady Phillips smiled and looked at Lucy. "Silly child. Do you really think you can conquer Josh with just your beauty and intelligence? You’re just dreaming!"

"No, I believe I can do it!" Lucy’s tone was very determined.

"Lucy, Mommy knows you like Josh, but he’s not someone you can easily climb up to. You have to remember that the Greg family is a prestigious family, and their daughter-in-law must match their status! If you want to be with Josh, you have to listen to me and wait for the right time!" Lady Phillips said with great emphasis, hoping that Lucy could restrain herself.