Amalia touched her face, and memories of her adoptive father flooded into her mind, almost as if they had happened yesterday. The more she thought about it, the clearer the memories became.
She finally remembered why her adoptive father had become wealthy from scratch. It all began with an antique from thousands of years ago. In her younger days, her adoptive father bought a wine jug in an antique market.
The seller claimed it was a porcelain piece from the Ancient Dynasty with an aura of immortality, and Amalia's adoptive father had believed it instantly.
Upon returning home, he cleaned the jug and even poured wine into it. Every member of the family, young and old, had a sip, believing it could bring them the Aura of ancient immortals.
However, when Amalia's mother had it authenticated by an expert, it turned out to be just an urinal from the Ancient Dynasty. Although it was genuine, the fact that it was used as urinal in the past make it was a rather an embarrassing revelation.
The only positive outcome was that the Vanquez family became immensely wealthy overnight because of this urinal.
Amalia couldn't find joy in this memories. She'd rather not remember the fact that she had once drunk from an ancient urinal. Looking behind the scenes, it was clear how unreliable her adoptive father's character was.
However, the real driving force behind the Vanquez family's achievements in the following decade was her adoptive mother, who clung to his adoptive father, ensuring that the family's success continued.
Amalia's adoptive mother had a commanding and strong personality, unwavering in her decisions, with a keen mind. In the business world, she was a formidable woman, but she didn't seek the spotlight like other powerful women. She silently supported her husband from behind, making her the true decision-maker in the Vanquez family.
Amalia's hand gently rested on her adoptive mother's back, and she smiled softly. She hadn't initially wanted to get involved in the world of her adoptive parents because she always be a solitary person. She feared that once she felt the warmth of family bonds, she wouldn't want to let go. Now, however, she had changed her mind.
This couple, whose hearts were tightly bound to their adopted daughter, didn't feel the slightest bit of unfamiliarity despite a year of separation. In their hearts, she was their own daughter, and there was no reason for estrangement.
If she had acted too distant, they might notice it, and it could lead to misunderstandings. In the end, they might suppress their emotions for her sake. So, she decided to let things flow naturally.
"Child, why has your face become so pale and smooth? What skincare products are you using?" Amalia's father suddenly pinched one of Amalia's cheeks. "Tell your dad so your mother can use it too. She has wrinkles now."
The warm atmosphere was disrupted by Amalia's father. Before Amalia could react, his mother gave his father a kick, and he let out a yelp.
"Even Iif you don't talk, no one will think you're mute!" Amalia's mother scolded him. Seeing his expression as if his leg was about to break, she couldn't stand it any longer. "What are you pretending for? I didn't actually step on you."
Amalia's father immediately stopped pretending. "Wife, I'm doing this for your own good. If you don't take care of yourself, people might call you a 'yellow faced woman.' I'm worried I might get into a fight with them, even if it's a woman who says it, the same thing would happend. "
Amalia's mother sighed, seeming helpless in the face of her husband childishness. But in reality, there was a slight smile on her lips. "Okay, enough joking. Let's get to the serious matters."
Once his mother became serious, her entire demeanor changed. Amalia's father didn't dare to act up anymore and stood by her side like a loyal dog.
"Amalia, did Arthur say anything to you? A year ago, he wouldn't let us contact you, and now he has suddenly brought us here. He's definitely not a kind-hearted person. Is he trying to use us to threaten you?"