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- Lily thought Ellison was just talking, but to her surprise, Sandra went to hit Bellina in her arms.
- Having never seen such a scene, she immediately scolded, “How dare you touch my precious daughter!”
- “Well, I have to say, you two really look alike! Mr. Schutz, is this your real daughter? Otherwise, why would you let her come to the Grant family, eyeing my sister–in–law’s huge bride price?” Sandra, who had been searching for her family for years and knew a lot about genetics, teased.
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- The two of them really did look somewhat alike. It was hard to believe they weren’t related by blood.
- Sandra grabbed Bellina’s arm and pinched her, causing her to scream in pain.
- Jerome, who had been silent until now, finally snapped out of his daze and quickly stepped forward to stop her.
- “Let go of Belle! We can talk this out,” Jerome said. He had seen Sandra’s methods before and was worried she might hurt Bellina.
- “I won’t let go!” Sandra was just as stubborn, standing her ground.
- She pressed Lily down with one hand while grabbing Bellina’s arm with the other.
- Bellina was scared that her arm might be hurt, crying loudly in fear.
- Richard, a kind–hearted man, patiently tried to calm the situation.
- He urged Sandra to stay calm and told Bellina to stop crying and quiet down.
- The scene was chaotic, like a market.
- Meanwhile, Isolde stood in front of Joycelyn, with Ellison protecting her from behind, making sure not to disturb her.
- It was a completely defensive stance.
- “Sandra, enough. Ellison was just joking, why take it so seriously?” Isolde said, holding back a laugh, as she called Sandra to sit down.
- Once Sandra let go, Bellina cried even harder.
- “Mommy, she pinched me so hard,” Bellina cried, trying to pull up her sleeve but realizing it was stuck.
- Lily’s face turned pale with anger.
- “You’re going too far! We’re family, and I’m an elder!” Lily shot a sharp glare at Joycelyn.
- Joycelyn’s face remained calm as she blinked innocently.
- “It’s just a little playful teasing between girls. Sandra is alone, and you four are ganging up on her, so it’s not fair,” Joy said sweetly, while eating the fruit Ellison had fed her.
- She thought, “If it’s offered, might as well take it.”
- Jerome seemed a bit irritated. He was about to say something but swallowed his words when Joycelyn glanced at him. “It’s quite lively. Looks like we arrived at the perfect time,” a deep voice sounded from outside the door. It was Timothy. It was clear from the tone that Timothy’s voice had changed, no longer gentle but now carrying a hint of sternness.
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- Alongside Timothy, Joycelyn’s uncles were on both sides, as well as her two cousins, Sebastian and Edward.
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- Their entrance into the living room exuded the confidence of business tycoons, each with their own distinct aura based on their age.
- Lily, no longer in the mood to argue with Joycelyn, turned around. Upon seeing the Spencer family members, her expression became more anxious.
- “Timothy, why is everyone here?” she asked.
- “Why else would we come? How else would we know how far your reach extends?” Timothy’s gaze was cold as he shot a glance at Lily.
- As his stepmother, Lily felt a bit intimidated by her oldest stepson.
- Most of the Schultz family’s assets were managed and inherited by him. Unlike Jerome, who was easier to approach, Timothy was much harder to deal with.
- “Timothy, did you misunderstand something? I know you now have a biological sister, but Belle has been your sister for over ten years. You’ve seen her grow up. She only said a couple of words, and now they want to lay hands on her.”
- As she spoke, Lily’s eyes began to redden
- It was as if she had suffered great humiliation and grievance.
- “I heard you’re asking the Grant family for more bride price, claiming you’re helping to keep it safe for Jocelyn. I didn’t even say anything, but you’re jumping in so eagerly. Aren’t you afraid others won’t see through your intentions?”
- Timothy’s voice was cold and stern, each word sharp and firm.
- Joycelyn looked at her suddenly commanding older brother, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
- She loved the feeling of being protected without having to fight her own battles.
- Her uncles didn’t say much but simply sat down, their cold gazes fixed on Richard, making him feel deeply ashamed.
- “It’s all a misunderstanding,” Richard said, trying to calm everyone down. “Since everyone is here and things have been cleared up, let’s just discuss Jocelyn’s wedding.”
- “We don’t plan to have a grand wedding. We’ll wait until the baby is one month old to celebrate,” Ellison said.
- Upon hearing this, Lily and Bellina were both shocked.
- They didn’t expect she got pregnant so quickly.
- It’s probably for the inheritance.
- “Alright, when the time comes, we’ll hold a big event. The Spencer family will hold one too. Everyone is here today. Let’s discuss how to implement the assets that the Schultz family gave Joycelyn.”
- Joycelyn’s eldest uncle, Miguel, asked Sebastian to bring out the draft contract.
- “But the Schultz family hasn’t split yet, and before, everything related to Joycelyn was managed together with the family,” Lily said awkwardly, forcing a smile.
- “Joycelyn has suffered outside for over ten years, and now that she’s finally home, all of this is rightfully hers. As for the Schultz family, it’s not your place to decide who gets to lead.”
- Brian had a bad temper and already didn’t get along with Lily.
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- Hearing that she was trying to bully his niece, he didn’t show any kindness at all.
- “Richard, say something!” Lily said anxiously, pushing Richard’s arm.
- In this situation, Richard, as the head of the family, had no words to say.
- He simply sat down and said, “Brian is right. Jocelyn has suffered over the years and deserves proper compensation.”
- “But we can’t just give all the compensation to her. We’re family, and being so distant from each other is too much. Besides, she’s already married.”
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- Joycelyn raised an eyebrow at these words, glancing at the man beside her, a mischievous smile in her eyes.
- Lily was such a scheming stepmother.
- “Lily, are you trying to say that a married daughter is no longer part of her family?” Joycelyn didn’t want to hold back at all.
- With so many people here, if she’s shameless, let her be, she muttered under her breath…
- Lily’s face turned pale as her intentions were exposed.
- “That’s not what I meant,” she stammered.
- “I understand, Lily,” Jocelyn replied softly. “I’ve just returned to the Schultz family, and we don’t have a strong bond yet. I understand why you’re wary of me.” She sighed dramatically and pretended to be sad, resting her head on Ellison’s chest.
- After all, anyone could play games.
- Hearing this, Jocelyn’s uncles and cousins from the Spencer family were all deeply moved.
- “Timothy, you and Jerome don’t need your mom’s share. Let the baby have it first,” said Brian, his face looking like he wanted to devour someone.
- Jocelyn was taken aback.
- They were just talking about the little one today, and now, while still in her belly, this child was already inheriting her grandmother’s estate. That was quick.
- mother.” Brian maintained a stern expression and continued, “When your mom married your dad, my parents prepared a dowry and jewels for her. Since your sister has returned, let her inherit it all. It was meant for her from your
- Hearing this, Lily was absolutely livid. “Brian, those things belong to the Schultz family, why are you still thinking about taking them back?”
- If all those precious jewels were given to Joycelyn, nothing she could use to make an impression at events in the future.
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- “What do you mean by thinking of taking it back? Is my niece not part of the Schultz family anymore?”
- “As for you, it seems you haven’t realized until now that your ambitions are quite big. You’re eyeing my niece’s dowry, you’re eyeing my sister’s bridal gifts, and now you really think of yourself as the head of the Schultz family?”
- Brian sneered disdainfully. If it weren’t for being at the Grant family house, his bad temper might have flared up by now.
- Lily felt a bit annoyed with herself for blurting out her true thoughts in the heat of the moment.
- She quickly forced a smile and explained, “You’ve misunderstood me. That’s not what I meant. Of course, her mother’s collection should rightfully be inherited and managed by Joycelyn.”
- Lily had already exposed her true intentions, so she had no choice but to take a step back for now, avoiding further confrontation with the Spencer family.
- When the time came, she simply wouldn’t hand anything over to Joycelyn.
- Timothy, who had been sitting silently all this time, now looked darker than ever, his expression unreadable.
- “Now that our three families are united as one, we should discuss matters together and resolve them properly. The Grant family isn’t after anything from the Schultz family, but what rightfully belongs to Joycelyn must be secured. The Schultz family is her maternal family. Naturally, we have the right to speak on this,” Isolde said.
- “You’re absolutely right, Mrs. Grant.” Lily immediately nodded in agreement, putting on an obedient and agreeable facade.
- Bellina was reluctant to stay silent, but Lily stopped her.
- Richard lowered his gaze, clearly having given up on arguing and simply waiting for everyone to reach a conclusion.
- “Dad, this is the inheritance contract I had Sebastian draft. The Schultz family had already set aside a share of the estate for Joycelyn.”
- “Just now, Uncle Miguel and Uncle Brian suggested that all the assets our mother previously held should also be transferred to Joycelyn’s child. Since the child hasn’t been born yet, Joycelyn will act as the trustee for now.” Timothy remained expressionless, his tone cold and firm as he handed the iPad to Richard.
- Without even looking at it, Richard simply said, “You decide. If your grandfather agrees, so do I.
- “Then let Joycelyn take a look.” Timothy retracted the iPad and prepared to hand it to Joycelyn.
- However, Bellina, disregarding the pain in her arm, quickly reached out and snatched it away. “Let me see!”
- She and Lily stared intently at the screen.
- Most of these well–known assets were under Lily’s management. Even though she was merely overseeing them, the benefits she gained were substantial, and they managed to solidify her status and position in the Schultz family in the eyes of
- outsiders.
- “These are all businesses that Jerome and I have been managing together. No matter how capable Joycelyn is, sh possibly handle so much at once. Besides, she’s pregnant. If she overworks herself, that wouldn’t be good, would
- “Lily, don’t worry. I’ll hire a professional team to handle everything so Joycelyn won’t be overworked,” Timothy said.
- “So after all these years of my mom working tirelessly, she gets nothing? Not even as much as a regular employee?” Bellina was so furious that she almost smashed the iPad onto the coffee table.
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- “Lily signed a prenuptial agreement when she married into the Schultz family and voluntarily gave up all claims to the family’s assets. She hasn’t been shortchanged on dividends over the years. As for the profits, Lily should be well aware of the situation. There’s no need to make it sound so bad.”
- Timothy didn’t want things to escalate too much; otherwise, he could have just thrown the prenuptial agreement on the
- table.
- “Jerome, do you have any issues with this?”
- Jerome, suddenly called out, hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. “I’m fine with it.”
- With that, Lily and Bellina’s last hope was completely shattered.
- They watched as Richard and Jerome both signed the agreement.
- Lily didn’t even have the right to sign the agreement.
- She could only watch helplessly as Joycelyn and her unborn child took a quarter of the Schultz family’s wealth.
- Timothy controlled half, while the remaining quarter was split between Richard and Jerome.
- Bellina received a fair share, but compared to Joycelyn, what she got as an adopted daughter was merely a drop in the ocean. Lily had signed a prenuptial agreement before marriage to prove she wasn’t materialistic, so she had no assets of her own.
- The only thing she had managed to secure, Joycelyn’s late mother’s collection of priceless jewelry, was now going to be returned.
- She was so furious.
- Watching them sign the documents, she grabbed Bellina and left early, claiming she wasn’t feeling well.
- Joycelyn sat on the sofa, and within an hour, she had inherited another massive fortune.
- Just a while ago, she was earning only a thousand dollars a month, barely enough to eat.
- Now, she had become a winner in life and a wealthy heiress.
- Joycelyn felt like she was dreaming.
- “Joycelyn, when you return home to reclaim your family name, you can take over Mom’s treasured jewelry.”
- “Alright! Thank you, Timothy, thank you Uncle Miguel, Uncle Brian, Sebastian, and Edward,” Joycelyn held the iPad in her hands, sweetly thanking everyone.
- “And thank you, Dad and Jerome as well.” She didn’t deliberately avoid addressing them.
- Although she wasn’t sure if they had discussed things with Lily beforehand, they had ultimately agreed to the decision just
- now.
- This made Joycelyn feel reassured. At least she hadn’t been completely deceived by Lily.
- At the very least, they were treating her sincerely.
- “Mrs. Wilson and her daughter have left. Since it’s already this late, why don’t we all stay for dinner?” Isolde, who had refrained from inviting them earlier, finally spoke up.
- “Sounds good, it’s the perfect chance for a family gathering.” Miguel, who had previously maintained a cold expression, now
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- Jerome, as usual, remained quiet and didn’t say much.
- Meanwhile, in the car, Lily and Bellina sat in the back seat.
- They noticed that Jerome had yet to come out to drive, even after a long wait.
- The two of them patiently waited for a while.
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- “Mommy, what should we do? We won’t get anything!” Bellina gritted her teeth, hatred for Joycelyn burning in her heart.
- She had appeared and taken everything from her.
- “Why doesn’t she just die? Why did she have to come back and ruin our family?” Bellina was so furious that she clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms, but she didn’t even feel the pain.
- “Belle, if we want to turn this around, it’s all up to you now. Otherwise, all of my years of effort will have been wasted” Lily tucked a stray strand of hair behind her daughter’s ear, her voice dark and heavy.
- “Mom, what do you mean?”
- “Joycelyn’s dowry is so generous. You can have one just as grand.” Lily suddenly curved her lips into a smile, but the warmth on her face was completely replaced by a sinister sharpness.
- “But… I don’t even have anyone to marry. Besides, I’m just an adopted daughter. How could I possibly get that much?” Bellina frowned, clearly feeling that this idea was unreasonable.
- “No matter how capable Joycelyn is, she’s still a woman who will marry out. The Schultz family’s inheritance belongs to the sons. What do you think of Jerome?”
- “Huh?” Bellina was utterly shocked.
- “You’re not biological siblings. Timothy may have more power, but he’s too rational and difficult to control. But Jerome is much easier to handle. If you marry him, you’ll have him wrapped around your finger.” Lily looked seriously into her daughter’s eyes.
- She felt that her idea was perfect.
- “My dear daughter, back then, I was unmarried and pregnant. To secure a good life for us, I had to send you to the orphanage first and then arrange for the Schultz family to adopt you as their eldest daughter. That was the best I could do.”
- “If we want to take control of the Schultz family, everything depends on you now. Hmm?”
- Lily’s voice was gentle, yet her words echoed in Bellina’s mind like a haunting melody, swirling around over and over again.
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- The dinner had a great atmosphere. After seeing everyone off, Joycelyn decided to take a walk back with Ellison.
- “Joycelyn, Jerome just brought over some premium protein supplements. I heard they’re good for pregnant women,” Luna said, carrying a few elegantly packaged gift boxes.
- Although it wasn’t as generous as the gifts from her other brothers, Joycelyn learned from Timothy that two–thirds of the 70 million dollars in shares came from Jerome and were willingly gifted to her.
- “Alright, we’ll send it up when Sandra goes to play. Ellison and I will walk home?
- “Okay.”
- Outside the hillside villa, the moonlight shimmered like water, intertwined with starlight, gently illuminating the quiet mountain road.
- Joycelyn held onto Ellison’s arm as they walked slowly.
- “We’ve never really taken a walk like this before,” she said with a soft laugh.
- She clung to his arm with both of her hands, displaying a delicate, affectionate demeanor.
- After enduring great hardships together, their bond had grown even stronger than before.
- No one would believe that the two of them had gotten married because they wanted to deal with their families.
- “Mm, if you ever want to take a walk, I’ll accompany you every day.”
- “The Grant family reclaimed so many businesses. You should be very busy recently, right? Have you managed to settle everything yet?” Joycelyn couldn’t help but ask about the company.
- Under the soft moonlight, her delicate face looked even more stunning, and the concern in her brows was unmistakable.
- Previously, the Grant family and the other families were in an uproar. Even taking drastic measures might not be able to make them behave.
- “Don’t be afraid. My brothers–in–law are quite reliable,” Ellison said with a soft smile.
- Joycelyn looked up and couldn’t resist giving him a quick kiss.
- She noticed his gaze deepen instantly.
- She quickly bit her lip, looked down, and playfully swung his arm. “Ah, the moon looks so pretty tonight!”
- “Not as pretty as you,” Ellison said, his gaze fixed on her face.
- Joycelyn felt her face heat up under his intense gaze.
- “Stop staring. I’m pregnant, so it’s useless anyway.”
- After a while, she couldn’t take it anymore. She had a feeling that if they kept walking, he’d pull her under a stre
- kiss.
- It sounded romantic, but with bodyguards following behind and her being pregnant, it didn’t seem very Sure enough, the deep look in Ellison’s eyes quietly returned to its usual calm.
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- “I feel terrible,” he said, his handsome face suddenly looking a bit lonely.
- There was even a hint of disappointment. It was something Joycelyn had never seen in him before.
- “How about… I buy you a doll?” she teased. “Otherwise, I’ll start worrying about
- She had heard that many men cheated while their wives were pregnant.
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- Of course, Joycelyn never doubted Ellison’s love for her. She just knew his needs too well.
- If he endured for another nine months, she feared he might actually suffer,
- Ellison shot a sideways glance at his giggling wife, who had just covered her mouth to stifle a laugh.
- “Mrs. Grant, you’re truly kind–hearted,” he gritted through his teeth, resisting the urge to bite her soft, fair cheek.
- “That’s right. I’m very kind.” Joycelyn nodded repeatedly, her smile never fading.
- “If I’d known this, I wouldn’t have woken up so carly,” he huffed, his deep voice full of playful sulkiness.
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- Joycelyn looked up at him with a playful pout. “If you hadn’t woken up so early, people would pity you. You’d be drowning in imaginary love rivals!”
- Ellison gritted his teeth at her smug expression, his handsome face looking utterly defeated.
- “It’s fine, really! Just eight or nine months. You can handle it,” she patted his arm reassuringly. “You were single for over twenty years, weren’t you? You’ve got experience in this.”
- Her laughter was downright mischievous.
- Ellison couldn’t take it anymore. But nothing he could do. He could only spoil her.
- “Maybe I should ask Kingston for advice…” Ellison pondered for a few seconds before murmuring in a deep voice.
- Before he could finish, Joycelyn pinched his waist.
- His body was lean and toned, without an ounce of fat, so she couldn’t get a good grip. She had to poke his lower back instead.
- “Don’t you dare!”
- “Alright, alright, stop poking my waist.” Ellison frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of surrender.
- “If you dare to ask about it, just try!” Joycelyn’s face flushed. Just thinking about it made her whole body heat up.
- Doctors might not see gender differences the same way, but this was just too embarrassing.
- After coaxing her for a while and making sure she let it go, Ellison took out his phone and searched on Google.
- Google really was a useful tool, so much information, so detailed.
- Ellison suddenly felt confident again.
- Joycelyn noticed the smile on his lips and couldn’t resist peeking at his screen.
- The next second, her face flushed red. She quickly let go of his arm and hurried ahead toward home.
- “Honey, slow down. Let me carry you, don’t tire yourself out.” Ellison put away his phone and quickly caught up.
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- With his tall frame and sharp suit, the contrast between them was striking, visually appealing,
- One was pouting, taking quick little steps. The other strode forward with long, steady strides, exuding a calm and composed
- aura.
- Ellison’s face was full of affection as he patiently coaxed her.
- “Forget it. You just recovered from your injury. I wouldn’t dare let you carry me. Joycelyn was still holding a grudge.
- “You’ve got quite the temper.” Ellison stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, possessively.
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- As the couple returned home from their walk, the atmosphere was warm and romantic.
- Ellison answered a call, his originally gentle and doting eyes turned cold when he heard the words on the other end of the phone.
- “I got it. Send her back and keep a close watch on her clinic and any movements.”
- Hearing the word “clinic,” Joycelyn’s sweet smile faltered. “Is something wrong with Leah?”
- “Leah was feeling unwell at the hospital, so the Zoerner family took her away.”
- “After all, she is pregnant. The Mason family has raised her for over twenty years. They probably couldn’t bear to be too ruthless,” Joycelyn sighed softly.
- In the end, it was Kingston who had to bear the burden of it all.
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- Leah stepped out of the bath and sat in front of the vanity, applying skincare.
- She appeared completely unaffected.
- In contrast, Quentin, who stood behind her, seemed a bit tense. He mustered the courage several times to speak but ultimately didn’t dare to say a word.
- Leah carefully applied her skincare, treating Quentin as if he were invisible.
- After more than ten minutes of silence, Quentin couldn’t hold back anymore and finally summoned the courage to speak.
- “Leah… I made you some chicken soup. Would you like to have some?”
- “Do you think I still have the appetite for this right now? Take it away. Just looking at it makes me sick!” Leah spoke coldly, her eyes filled with disgust.
- “You’re pregnant now. You need more nourishment.” Quentin slowly walked forward.
- Leah shot him a glare through the mirror.
- Quentin immediately stopped in his tracks.
- “Don’t think I don’t know. You and the Mason family are working together to set me up. But don’t worry, I’ll keep this bastard child. At least for now, I still need it to keep myself safe.” Leah’s gaze was laced with venom as she stared Quentin down.
- Quentin wanted to explain, but he realized he didn’t dare to provoke Leah any further.
- “Take it away and get out!” Leah didn’t bother to hide her disdain. She directly ordered Quentin to leave with the food he had brought.
- Quentin didn’t dare to complain, nor did he hesitate.
- After all, he had always loved Leah.
- But no matter how much he loved her, he still had his principles. He just never expected things to turn out like this.
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- “Then get some rest. If you need anything, call me. I’ll be here.” Quentin left the main bedroom, carrying the still–warm bowl of soup in his hands.
- As soon as the door closed, the sorrow on Quentin’s face became even more evident.
- Just then, the sound of objects being smashed echoed from inside the room.
- Leah had swept all the skincare products
- f the table, sending them crashing to the floor.
- Someone as proud as her would never let things go so easily.
- She stared at her own reflection in the mirror, her face twisted with rage.
- Leah swore to herself that she would make Joycelyn pay for everything twice over.
- Joycelyn was fortunate to carry Ellison’s child, while Leah had to bear a child for a man she didn’t even love. She couldn’t accept it.
- Leah pulled out her phone and anonymously sent the information she had gathered to Octavia.
- Octavia, who was still hanging around a nightclub, instantly lost all interest in flirting with rich heirs the moment she saw the message.
- Without hesitation, she rushed back, immediately informing Iris that Joycelyn was not only the wife of Grant Group’s CEO but also the daughter of the Schultz family.
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- The next morning, Joycelyn was awakened by the vibration of her phone.
- Still drowsy, she reached out to grab it, but before she could, the man emerging from the walk–in closet, buttoning up shirt, pressed the phone down first.
- In less than two seconds, his phone rang.
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- “What’s wrong?” Joycelyn mumbled, still half–asleep. Hugging the blanket, her voice carried a soft, sleepy sweetness, making her look adorably drowsy.
- “It’s nothing. Sleep a little longer, it’s still early.” Ellison answered his call.
- After listening for a moment, his gaze darkened as he glanced at Joycelyn lying on the bed. His voice turned cold and firm. “Hold them for now.”
- Hearing the unusual tone in his voice, Joycelyn slowly sat up in bed, rubbing her still–sleepy eyes. “What’s wrong? Who’s calling?”
- “That troublemaker, Selene.” Ellison put away his phone and lowered his gaze to look at her. “Do you want to sleep a little longer? Or have breakfast first and then sleep?”
- “What time is it?” Joycelyn’s voice was soft and sweet as she looked up at the tall, handsome man standing by the bed, dressed in a crisp shirt and slacks.
- Suddenly, she smiled.
- He was so handsome. She truly felt like the happiest woman in the world, waking up to this handsome face every morning, holding him in her arms every night, and falling asleep while looking at him.
- “It’s still early.” Ellison leaned in and pinched her lovestruck little face.
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- “How early exactly?” Joycelyn pouted, reaching for her phone to check the time.
- “Eight–fifty.”
- “Mmm… that’s not early at all.” She stretched her fingers, counting the hours.
- She had gone to bed at nine–thirty last night. She had slept for over eleven hours.
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- “I’m getting up, otherwise, all I do is cat and sleep.” Joycelyn didn’t think too much about why Selene had called her.
- She lifted the blanket and glanced up at the man bending over by the bed. Then, she stretched out her arms. “Carry me…”
- A hint of amusement flashed through Ellison’s dark eyes. Without hesitation, he bent down and scooped her up effortlessly.
- Joycelyn instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her long legs naturally curling around his waist.
- First thing in the morning, she was already being so clingy.
- “Can I go to the office with you?”
- “You should focus on resting at home. A pregnant woman shouldn’t be running around every day.” Ellison didn’t agree.
- “But you have a room there. If I get tired, I can rest on my own. And if you’re not too busy, I can keep you company. Just thinking about not seeing you for a few hours makes me sad.
- Ellison gently set Joycelyn down in front of the sink. His tone carried a hint of playful whining.
- “Be good. Things have been a bit unsettled lately, so it’s better for you to stay home. I’ll be at the office today, but after a few days, I’ll stay home with you.” He squeezed toothpaste onto her electric toothbrush and handed it to her.
- Joycelyn pouted. “Okay.”
- Ellison reached out, ruffling the top of her head before wrapping his arms around her from behind.
- They wished they could stick together all the time.
- People said true feelings were revealed in times of hardship.
- For the two of them, this was truer than ever. Their bond had only grown stronger, sticking closer than ever.
- No matter how chaotic the world outside was, the little moments of intimacy between the couple remained uninterrupted.
- Ellison had refused to let Joycelyn accompany him to the office, not just for her health, but because her adoptive mother had once again shown up outside the company, trying to rekindle ties and gain connections.
- After freshening up, Joycelyn got ready to join Ellison for breakfast at Isolde’s place..
- Her phone buzzed with countless unread messages, so she unlocked it and took a quick glance.
- Joycelyn’s face instantly tensed. “Did Iris cause a scene at the company?”
- “To be precise, she wasn’t making a scene. She was putting on a heartfelt motherly love performance,” Ellison replied honestly, not bothering to hide the truth from her.
- The situation had escalated, drawing media attention. She would find out sooner or later.
- Having been through so much, Ellison no longer saw her as fragile as before. The only reason he hadn’t mentioned it earlier was out of concern for her emotions, especially now that she was pregnant.
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- Joycelyn opened the livestream link Selene had sent her.
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- This dramatic story of a foster daughter becoming the wife of a billionaire was bound to attract attention. Naturally, the media rushed to report it.
- On–screen, Iris sobbed uncontrollably, recounting the hardships of raising Joycelyn. She painted herself as a selfless and loving mother, her emotional performance tugging at the audience’s heartstrings.
- But Joycelyn knew the truth. This was just a scheme to cling to her.
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- “Don’t worry, Timothy went to talk to her. You were never trapped even when you were alone before, let alone now that you have us,” Ellison reassured her, gently pinching her tense face, telling her not to take it to heart.
- However, this time, Iris was determined to make a huge profit.
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- No mainstream media dared to report on the matter, but everyone was eager to gossip and indulge in the drama.
- The Grant Group had undergone a major reshuffling, with several branches losing their core management rights. Meanwhile, others were waiting for an opportunity to sabotage and take advantage of the situation. Numerous rumors had already begun circulating.
- “I raised you with so much difficulty, and now you’ve finally become successful. You suddenly want to cut ties with me? I only have you, how will I live without you?” Iris sat on the floor, sobbing uncontrollably, with tears streaming down her face.
- Many netizens, who had been shocked by the previous revelations, now realized that the employee they had mercilessly criticized was actually Ellison’s wife–his low–key secret marriage had been kept hidden.
- To add to the shock, she was also the youngest daughter of the Schultz family, one of the richest families overseas.
- Outside the lively and bustling gates of the Grant Group, security was tightly controlling the situation.
- Selene, furious and holding her phone, stormed out and stood behind the security guards, angrily pointing at Iris, who was still crying, and shouted, “Mrs. Mercer, you were the one who pressured her to marry an old man for a large dowry, and then you cyberbullied her multiple times. Now, you’re pretending to be pitiful for sympathy?
- “You didn’t want her to get the relocation funds, and now you’re here, pretending to care. I also heard your husband’s brother was the one who caused Mr. Grant’s car accident a few weeks ago, leaving him in a coma for 20 days! You’re just after her money now that she’s in a better position. I raised her for so many years, and even if she made mistakes, I’m her mother, and no one can deny that!”
- Iris, wiping her tears, retorted, “Every family has its own problems. Which parent and child don’t have some conflict? You argue with your mother sometimes, but does that mean you won’t speak to her again for the rest of your life?”
- Before she could say anything more, the crowd parted as bodyguards created a path. Timothy and Jeff stepped out of a black luxury car.
- The moment they appeared, they immediately attracted everyone’s attention. People gasped at their extraordinary good looks.
- In the crowd, Octavia couldn’t take her eyes off them.
- But her sharp gaze quickly shifted to Jeff’s hand, where a wedding ring was clearly visible. She then turned her attention to Timothy.
- “Mrs. Mercer, we need to talk,” Timothy said, looking down at Iris, who was sitting on the floor.
- “Who are you?” Iris asked, still in disbelief.
- “I am Joycelyn’s older brother, Timothy,” he replied coolly.
- At the mention of Timothy’s name, Iris stopped crying and looked up at him with disbelief, her red eyes wide. She was stunned by how young, handsome, and charismatic he looked.
- Before she could regain her composure, Octavia immediately parted the crowd and approached Iris. She helped her to her feet, saying, “Mom, this is Joycelyn’s real brother. Let’s talk to him properly.”
- Octavia smiled sweetly at Timothy as she held Iris. “Joycelyn is my sister, and since you’re her brother, that make older brother too. Hello, I’m Octavia,” she said, extending her hand.
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- Timothy ignored Octavia’s enthusiastic gesture and nodded briefly. He turned and walked toward the Grant Group’s reception room.
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- Selene, watching this, scoffed and muttered, “How shameless”
- As Selene finished her remarks, she quickly reported the situation to Joycelyn.
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- Joycelyn, having watched the live broadcast, knew Timothy had arrived. She had asked him earlier, but he hadn’t given at clear response about how things would unfold,
- “Should I go over?” Joycelyn asked, her voice filled with concern.
- “No need,” Ellison reassured her. “Just keep watching the live feed. If you think something’s off, we can call Timothy.”
- “Alright.” Joycelyn sighed with relief.
- Not long after, Sebastian and the Grant Group’s lawyers arrived.
- Seeing the large number of people gathered, Iris and Octavia felt uneasy.
- “Timothy, where is Joycelyn? Why hasn’t she come?” Octavia asked, her voice tinged with impatience.
- The room was filled with strikingly handsome and well–dressed men, all of whom exuded an air of nobility and status.
- If she had known about Joycelyn’s exceptional background earlier, she would have treated her much better and avoided all this drama. Otherwise, she could have benefited from the high society lifestyle too.
- But when she thought about how Joycelyn had hidden her marriage to Ellison, Octavia felt nothing but regret and anger.
- Joycelyn had been playing everyone, climbing the social ladder, then discarded them when she reached the top, leaving them behind while she enjoyed all the wealth and luxury.
- “Joycelyn was taking care of Ellison recently and is resting,” Timothy explained, sitting on the main seat of the sofa with a cold gaze fixed on Iris and Octavia.
- “Mrs. Mercer, how did you and Mr. Maynard adopt Joycelyn? Do you have legal adoption papers?” Sebastian asked, cutting straight to the point without any pleasantries.
- When Octavia heard this, she stared at Sebastian, her face filled with disbelief. “Are you also her brother?”
- “Yes,” Sebastian answered calmly.
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- Octavia was filled with envy. The men before her were more handsome and elegant than any rich heirs she had met before. If she had married any of them, she would have moved up the social ladder instantly.
- Now, she regretted everything.
- “Mrs. Mercer, please answer my question,” Sebastian urged again.
- Iris, her expression growing tense, struggled to respond.
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 336-340
An Joycelyn English Novel Chapter 336-340
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An Joycelyn English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
