Rage Against Father's Mistress

"Dad, I got drunk at the hotel and stumbled when I was using the fire escape," Victoria replied, not wanting to engage in a discussion with Enzo about this issue. Enzo, unaware of Sofia's plan from the previous night, didn't think much of it. He assumed Victoria was just being her usual playful self. "Alright, I won't disturb you. You need to rest now. I have a company event to attend, so I have to leave first. But I've got the best nurse for you. You can ask her for anything you need." Enzo was actually supposed to attend a product launch event today. He said he rushed to the hospital early in the morning, but in reality, he had already been preparing for the event. When he arrived, he was dressed in a suit and tie, looking quite charming for a middle-aged man, as he always kept fit and maintained a good physique. Victoria nodded to show her understanding and then closed her eyes to rest. The sound of the door closing indicates that the man has left. When she opens her eyes again, her gaze is cold and clear. She really has been reincarnated! She can live a good life again! This time, she will seize the opportunity! She will give the evildoers the punishment they deserve. Oh, right! Lorenzo! Victoria suddenly sits up in bed, causing the needle in her hand to bend and causing her to break out in a cold sweat from the pain. But thinking about that man being innocently implicated and dying in the fire to save her, Victoria feels even more distressed. However, she still needed to find her grandfather to inquire about Lorenzo, otherwise, she might never have the chance to meet him again. Lorenzo! This life, I will protect you! Victoria silently made up her mind. When he came to save her, he didn't reveal his identity, but she guesses he might be a bodyguard from her grandfather's conglomerate. Although he's capable of his own, Victoria wants to repay him well and secure a bright future for him. But... her forehead wound really hurts! She silently lies back on the bed, knowing that health is her capital. She needs to be healthy in the future to repay her grandfather and uncles for their care and love. She also needs to be qualified to pave a path of success for Lorenzo. Two days later, Victoria is picked up by Enzo and brought back home. It's a villa from the last century, a wedding gift from Alessandro to his daughter Isabella. After Isabella gave birth to Victoria, she was in a plane crash during a business trip abroad, dying on the spot. Victoria was only one year old at the time. After Isabella's death, Enzo acted as if he was in immense pain over the loss of his beloved wife in front of others. He often took the young Victoria to appear in media magazines, exposing her to the public. Alessandro had married his daughter to Enzo because Enzo came from a poor background but had worked hard to get into college, appearing to be a simple and ambitious young man. At the time, considering Victoria was too young to be taken back to the Valentini Conglomerate for care, Alessandro was quite pleased with Enzo and allowed him to take care of his granddaughter. However, Enzo later revealed his true ambitions. He brought his mother from the countryside to live with them and, claiming that he lacked the ability to give Victoria a good future, convinced Alessandro to fund his own company. In this way, using the reputation of the Valentini Conglomerate, Enzo managed to grow a third-rate small company into a significant player in the entertainment industry. Victoria is supported by Enzo as they walk into the hall, where she sees Giulia in command, clearly acting like the lady of the house. Victoria moves her arm away from Enzo's and watches Giulia's back with a superior demeanor. The woman hadn't noticed anyone behind her yet. Seeing Victoria's cold expression, Enzo spoke up, "Giulia, why are you here instead of being at the company?" Giulia turned around with a smile, a mature woman at the age of thirty-five, with a graceful figure and a perfectly maintained appearance that could captivate any man. Victoria can't help but admire Giulia's skill. A girl born and raised in the countryside, she has now risen to the upper class, dressing in designer brands every day, and serving as the deputy director of a listed company. It's truly enviable. Giulia and Enzo were childhood sweethearts, and they had already indulged in forbidden fruit before even considering marriage. Later, Giulia, six months pregnant, came to New York to find Enzo, who was still in college. At that time, Enzo was a senior and the top student in his class, with Isabella, also a senior, being the second-best student. When Giulia found him, Enzo was trying to figure out how to pursue Isabella to climb the ladder of the prestigious Valentini Conglomerate. However, Isabella had gone on a trip to Europe and, upon her return, dropped out of school. Enzo couldn't directly pursue her. Giulia continued to stay with Enzo, and he couldn't force her to abort the child. He told her about his plans, and both of them, having come from hard backgrounds, dreamed of climbing the social ladder. Enzo settled Giulia down and then volunteered to be Isabella's tutor. Alessandro, seeing Enzo's honesty and his care for Isabella, married his daughter to him. Soon after, Victoria was born. For twenty years, Victoria believed she was Enzo's biological daughter. However, at her wedding in her previous life, Enzo revealed his involvement in the plan to kill Alessandro and disclosed that Isabella had been pregnant before marriage, bearing a child out of wedlock, which brought shame to him. Victoria then realized that the man she had called "Dad" for so many years was not her biological father. The past events are vivid in her memory. How innocent they were, to be schemed against by such villains! She will seek revenge! She would demand retribution from all the evildoers! Giulia confidently walked towards them, only to be met with a loud slap. The entire house falls silent, and the servants, who were busy with their tasks, stop and turn to look in their direction. "Victoria! What are you doing!" Enzo is also stunned by the unexpected slap. He looks at the woman who was hit with concern and speaks up. Victoria looks at the woman in front of her, who is now a picture of embarrassment. She feels a sense of satisfaction, knowing that Giulia's mask is thick enough that she won't dare to confront her openly. Victoria points to the woman's red ruby bracelet on her wrist, looking innocent and accusing, "Dad! Look at Giulia, she's stealing my mother's things!" Giulia now looks even more flustered. Originally, there was a room in the house dedicated to storing Isabella's personal belongings, and Giulia would often take a couple of valuable pieces of jewelry when Victoria wasn't home. Enzo had never stopped her from such behavior, and over time, she had become accustomed to it. Now, being confronted with her shortcomings in front of so many people, her pride makes her feel even more humiliated. "It must be a misunderstanding... Maybe the items are similar," Enzo tries to smooth things over, hoping not to embarrass Giulia too much. But Victoria is not about to give up so easily. "Dad, I've used and touched my mother's things since I was a child. Could I be mistaken? Or... are you really thinking of marrying this old woman!?" Enzo, caught off guard, hurriedly denies Victoria's accusation. "Victoria, what are you saying? Dad's heart only belongs to your mother. I'll never marry again in this lifetime." Hearing his resolute denial, Giulia's face almost turned black. She stared at Victoria with a look of despair. She had waited for Enzo for 18 years, only to remain his secret mistress. At that moment, she was being called an "old woman"! Over the past eighteen years, she has spent a fortune on her face and body to maintain her appearance. How could she be called an "old woman"? This is something no woman, regardless of age, would tolerate. "Victoria, please show some respect, will you? I'm your dad's good friend, a senior in age! And this bracelet, I just thought it looked nice and wanted to try it on. I'll return it immediately." Hearing the woman's explanation, Victoria smiles and says, "Senior? Who do you think you are? And do you dare to try on such an expensive piece of jewelry? My mother's jewelry collection totals eight hundred and fifty-eight pieces. Don't even think about trying to fool me. If one piece is missing, I'll send you to jail." After saying this, she looks at the woman with a challenging gaze, her hand slightly raised. "You can stop trying it on now." Giulia's face turns a sickly green. For so many years, she has never been treated with such disrespect. She hates Victoria even more in her heart. Reluctantly, she removes the bracelet and places it in Victoria's hand. Victoria watched the woman's compliance with satisfaction. Suddenly, the red ruby bracelet on her palm seems to be enchanted, and the energy from the bracelet seems to be absorbed by her. She is surprised for a moment, but soon her originally weak body feels energized. She grasped the bracelet, glanced at the two people watching her, and then, still maintaining her composure, removed her shoes and put on slippers. She skipped up the stairs, an eighteen-year-old girl with no makeup on her face, looking exceptionally beautiful and ethereal. Victoria had inherited Isabella's beauty well. However, she was once encouraged by Francesca to be unique and to attract Antonio. Believing it, she dressed like a "dragon girl" every day, her face covered in exaggerated eyeshadow and dark pink lipstick. Francesca dressed Victoria in the most unattractive ways possible, always pushing the ugliest things onto her. Victoria, in her previous life, had no ability to think for herself and would do whatever Francesca said. Victoria first goes back to her room and carefully examines her palm, finding nothing unusual. However, her eyes suddenly notice something amiss. Her vision seems to be better than usual! Could it be that she has gained the ability to rapidly absorb energy to nourish her body after reincarnation? Is this a special power given to her by fate after her rebirth? Looking at the bracelet after it absorbed energy, which appears no different from usual, she smiles and thinks, "Could this be my mother helping me?"