Chapter 290 Luckily, Chloe, the elder sister, heard the commotion and quickly ran out of her rented apartment. She was taken aback when she witnessed the scene but swiftly dialed for an ambulance. “Abellyn, Zane, what on Earth have you done? This reckless act will only bring you harm and offer no rewards!” She couldn’t […]
Chapter 289 Zane saw the furious expression on the man’s face and did not dare to unlock the doors. Instead, he quickly locked the car doors. Boom! Boom! Boom! Ryder’s emotions were getting out of control as he relentlessly kicked the BMW’s doors. “Get out of the car! Get out now, you shameless couple! I’ll make sure you regret this!” Ryder shouted in anger. “Zane, w–what do we do now?” Abellyn, a rather foolish woman when she had no one steering her way, was completely at a loss and panicked. She was afraid that Ryder might actually break the door open in his rage. This savage man could really harm her if he did. “Why don’t you get out of the car? I’ll be taking off now. It seems we won’t be able to have any fun tonight!” Unfortunately, Zane had no interest in lingering and taking any punches. After all, whatever Ryder planned to do to Abellyn was not his concern. Besides, he was starting to grow tired of this woman. To make matters worse, he had even discovered that Abellyn of all people wanted to marry him. How could that ever happen? He had planned to continue fooling around with her a few more times and then get rid of her once he had had his fill. Now that her husband had shown up, it was the perfect opportunity to cut ties and never contact her again. Yet, would Abellyn even dare to unlock the car door? Of course, she wasn’t! She was unwilling to leave Zane and intended to force him to put her name on the property deed tonight. “Zane, why don’t you drive us away? Let’s get rid of this man together!” She suggested, albeit hesitantly. Zane was reluctant to do so. He wasn’t stupid. He had been sneaking around, hiding their affair from Abellyn’s husband, enjoying the thrill of the forbidden fruit. Nonetheless, if he were to drive away with her when her husband was right in front of them, the consequences would be severe. Not only would he have to fear Ryder’s potential retaliation, but it would also be even harder for him to get rid of Abellyn. While he was still hesitating, Ryder could feel his mounting fury at the obstacle before his eyes. Moreover, his son was watching this unfold behind
Chapter 288 Terence reprimanded him sternly. 2 Emmanuel hadn’t responded yet, but Alessandra quickly apologized, “Old Mr. Quillen, I’m really sorry! Our family was going through some tough times, and as the head of the family, I couldn’t financially support them for their honeymoon. I’ll make sure they’ll have some quality time together this time!”
Chapter 287 “Ms. Lenoir, you seem to be heartbroken. I have to admit, I’m curious. Which man in this world could be so fortunate yet foolish enough to not appreciate the love you shower upon him?” Hubert deliberately poked the barely weeping dragon. “This… It’s none of your business!” Claudette had no favorable impression of
Chapter 286 Jaxton averted his gaze. He couldn’t help but look down to where Terence and the others were seated. He finally realized that Emmanuel’s wife was none other than the daughter of the Quillen family. He had always thought that Roselynn was marrying above her station, but things weren’t quite what it seemed. The discovery made him panic. Losing patience for Jaxton’s stutter, Emmanuel began, “Jaxton, since my sister chose to marry you, I’ll see you as a family too. The Lowe family are indeed commoners. We have no wealth, no influence, and no connections. However, if any of you dare to wrong my sister or bully her, I’ll make you pay the price.” The crowd fell into silence at his announcement. The guests turned to each other and exchanged looks between them. The Oatleys didn’t dare to speak up. If Emmanuel said those words before today, the Oatleys would only fume at his accusation. After all, he was just a commoner. He shouldn’t step on their ego and talk to them with no respect. However, they were feeling guilty at the moment. After all, Roselynn was wronged and beaten by another person on the Oatleys‘ territory. And her brother, the man on the stage, was the husband of the daughter of the Quillen family. The Oatley family didn’t dare to mess with them. “It’s okay, Manny. Calm down.” At last, it was Roselynn who spoke up with a smile. She was grateful that her brother was standing up for her, but it wasn’t necessary at this point. After witnessing what Terence and Claudette were capable of, the Oatleys treated her with respect. Nobody dared to look down upon her anymore. Besides, she had always seen marriage as a game. The player who was better at compromising won. One must compromise with their situation to make their marriage work. She was in her thirties. She decided to end her single status so her mother could stop worrying about her. Therefore, she smiled at Emmanuel. “I’m well–respected in the Oatleys. Nobody would dare to pick on me. Don’t you agree with me, Jaxton?” Jaxton was surprised by that and he immediately agreed with a smile. “That’s right. I, Jaxton Oatley, hereby pledge to love and cherish my wife. I’ll never let anything happen to her.” The crowd immediately applauded. Their applause was getting louder and louder. Most of the guests thought that it was a part of the wedding.
Chapter 285 Felicity kept quiet the whole time. She was attending the banquet as Terence’s companion. Not long after that, Claudette came into the hall as well. Instead of sharing the table with the bridesmaids, she followed Terence and joined Emmanuel and his family at their table. Indeed, the guests at the table drew all attention to them. After all, the most respected man, the most beautiful woman, and the other important figures in Yeringham were sharing that table. Emmanuel could feel the guests‘ gazes on him, but he decided that it was due to Mackenzie’s and Claudette’s gorgeousness. “Manny, I rarely have a chance to talk to you. Today, I have something to tell you in your mother’s presence.” The conversation between Terence and Alessandra was cut short when Terence sat taller in his seat with a serious expression. He shot Emmanuel a stern look. Emmanuel tensed at the man’s piercing gaze. Is he going to lecture me on staying loyal to Mackenzie due to what happened between me and Claudette? “Grandpa, it’s not what it looks like. I-” Emmanuel immediately explained. He didn’t want Terence and Felicity to misunderstand. Terence’s words came out before Emmanuel could finish his sentence. “When are you two going to have a baby? Now that your family elders are here, you need to make a promise. An unbreakable promise.” W–What? A promise to have a baby? The words took Emmanuel aback. That’s what he wanted to talk about? The guests at the table had different expressions on them. Felicity was watching Emmanuel as well. Even though she seemed expressionless, her eyes suggested otherwise. Mackenzie stared at Emmanuel. Her cold eyes warned him to watch his mouth, or else he would be dead. Claudette pursed her lips. Her eyes darted from Emmanuel’s face to Mackenzie’s. Her heart sank at the words. If Emmanuel agreed with Terence, not only would Mackenzie fight him, but it would also break Claudette’s heart. However, if he decided against Terence’s wish, he would get scolded by Terence and disappoint his mother. It’s tough being a man nowadays as trouble came twice to a man. Fortunately, the wedding was about to begin. Upon noticing Roselynn’s discomfort, Emmanuel rushed upstage. “What’s wrong? What happened to you, Roselynn?” no Emmanuel was a skilled doctor. It took him one look to tell Roselynn was suffering an internal injury, which explained her emaciated face. “Oh? Is this-” The smile froze on the host’s face. He had been a wedding host countless times. He expected unforeseen
Terence was here to visit Emmanuel and Mackenzie. Fortunately, the two weren’t there to witness the drama. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the banquet hall remained joyful. The speakers were blaring. People in the hall had no idea about what was happening outside. Alessandra couldn’t stand the elephant in the room, but the Oatleys asked her to stay calm. Therefore, she remained in her seat. Since both Emmanuel and Mackenzie were around, she took the opportunity to catch up. As expected, she asked mostly about Mackenzie’s condition and whether she was feeling uncomfortable these days. The questions embarrassed Mackenzie and Emmanuel. However, the duo didn’t dare to tell her the truth. After all, they never shared a bed. Therefore, Mackenzie wouldn’t get pregnant at all. “You’re a man, Manny. You’re responsible for taking care of Mackenzie.” 2/5 Since the youngsters remained quiet, Alessandra took the opportunity to continue, “You should take over the household chores no matter their nature. Most importantly, you must take care of Mackenzie’s health. A woman is meant to be spoiled by her man. Do you understand?” The words pleased Mackenzie. She purposely glanced at Emmanuel with pride written all over her face. She’s different from her father. He favors a son over a daughter, but she prioritizes the daughter over the son. They’re different to an extreme. Emmanuel couldn’t stand the pressure. “I understand, Mom. I’ve always been in charge of the housework.” He even helped Mackenzie to dry her clothes. At this point, the only thing he hadn’t done was help her bathe. If there was more room to nitpick on him, he might as well start to feed Mackenzie in the future. “By the way, I’ve got some money. I’ll give them to you later. Remember to buy nutrition supplements and folic acid tablets for Mackenzie.” What the hell? Did she say folic acid tablets? Mackenzie had been pretending to drink the water to avoid getting involved in the conversation. However, Alessandra’s words took her by surprise. She couldn’t help but spew the water on Emmanuel’s face. Emmanuel was embarrassed as he stared at her wordlessly. What is she doing? “Don’t worry about it, Mom!” Mackenzie declined such an offer. “I have to worry
Chapter 283 “I don’t want to hear your excuse. You must pay the price for laying a finger on my family!” Terence growled. The guests were terrified by his authority. Roselynn was surprised to see the usually friendly old man get angry. His authority and assertiveness resembled a lion, the king of beasts. “The golden jade phoenix is a gift from my grandson–in–law to my granddaughter. Then, she gifted it to Roselynn. How dare you all accuse her of stealing your item?! You arrogant idiots! I’ll teach you a lesson today!” Terence glared at the crowds. Nobody dared to say a word as they hung their heads low. The next moment, the security guards brought Jamison back to the crowd and shoved him to the ground. He fell next to Isaac. The hotel manager approached Terence with his head bowed. “Old Mr. Quillen, we looked up the surveillance footage and found this guy sneaking into Mr. Lane and Ms. Selina’s room. He also left the room without drawing any attention. He tried to take advantage of the chaos to flee the hotel, but our people caught him. We even found a necklace on him.” At that, he took out a yellow necklace from his pocket and presented it to Terence. “Ah! That’s my necklace! It belongs to me!” Selina exclaimed. Realization dawned on Roselynn and she pointed a shaky finger at Jamison. A long while later, she finally brought herself to scold him. “Wow! You again? A thief having the audacity to cry thief! You must have a death wish!” The discovery made her boil with anger. Everything had to do with her beloved cousin. Before this, he once tried to hire somebody to get rid of her and Emmanuel. Now, he stole somebody’s belongings and tried to blame it on her. If it weren’t for Terence arriving in time, things would end badly for her. “Beat him up.” Upon noticing Roselynn’s flushed cheeks, Claudette waited no more and ordered her men to teach Jamison a lesson. Before Jamison could speak, a punch landed on his face and smashed his teeth. At that moment, a thief like him no longer deserved to defend himself. After appraising the necklace, Terence concluded, “Ms. Selina, your necklace is a counterfeit. It’s not the work of Mr. Cline. Judging from its material and craftsmanship, it isn’t even worth 30 thousand.” The statement made the crowd go wild. Nobody expected such a dramatic outcome. The fake daughter of a wealthy family is wearing a counterfeit that isn’t even worth 30 thousand?! However, she dares accuse another woman, who wears the real thing, of stealing her cheap necklace. She even used force on an
Chapter 282 He was Claudette’s classmate, so no one in the room knew better than him about how terrifying the Lenoir family could be. His younger brother was still in the hospital after being taught a hard lesson by them! Was he going to end up like his younger brother? “Oh, thank you, Ms. Lenoir!” Once Terence was done, his expression suddenly became stern. “Though the Quillen family had never actively mistreated others, anyone who dares to mistreat a member of the Quillen family will not end well either!” Buzz… Many people at the scene felt like their mind was about to explode as they thought they were doomed. After all, they had taken Roselynn’s opposing side just now, and though they were not the ones who took action, they were considered accomplices! Meanwhile, Jaxton looked at his wife like she was a stranger, while Jennifer was at a loss. She thought her daughter–in–law was a commoner, but Roselynn’s status had skyrocketed to become higher than hers! How was she going to get along with her daughter–in–law in the future? Roselynn’s last name was Lowe, so when did she become Terence’s godchild? What was all this about? While everyone thought Roselynn was pretending, the more sophisticated Sebastian and Jennifer thought otherwise. If Roselynn had known she had such a strong backer, she would not have reacted the way she did just now. Therefore, there was only one explanation! Could Roselynn have had no idea about her relationship with Terence before today? On the other hand, Roselynn would not explain anything to the crowd. Also, she knew about her relationship with Terence but did not know her younger brother would have such powerful in–laws! Even the prestigious Oatley family was nothing before the Quillen family! It turned out her sister–in–law was really the Belle of Yeringham, the eldest daughter of the Quillen family! Now that she thought of it, the troubles her family faced previously would be easily solved after Mackenzie’s appearance. It was then that Roselynn realized what was the reason! She was still flabbergasted since the time she found out the truth and wondered what Emmanuel’s reaction would be if he learned the truth as well. “How is it, Isaac? Do you recognize that?” The insufferably arrogant Isaac was now shaking. When the Oatleys‘ relatives saw that, they thought they were looking at one of the wonders of the world! They would never have guessed Selina’s awesome boyfriend would fall into this situation. “I… I do,” Isaac stammered. “Did you buy that?” Terence’s eyes were filled with oppression, making him
Chapter 281 “What? Is it necessary to investigate this further?” Selina raised her hand arrogantly and proudly declared, “Most of the people here witnessed it. The necklace was around my neck. Old Mr. Quillen, if you doubt it, feel free to check the hotel surveillance.” “That’s right! I can vouch for it!” “I saw it too!” “This is the precious token of affection that Mr. Lane gave to Selina. It’s worth 30 million!” Sure enough, a group of people at the scene voiced their support for Selina’s claim. Roselynn became anxious, unable to comprehend the situation. Did Mackenzie steal the necklace? No, that can’t be true! She firmly believed that Mackenzie was not such a person. Terence, the cunning old fox, continued to maintain a sly smile. He didn’t doubt that so many people at the scene were lying, but he was well aware that they had misunderstood a crucial detail. Instead of questioning Selina directly, he turned to Isaac and inquired, “Isaac, is it true? Did you purchase this necklace for 30 million? Where did you acquire it?” If someone else had asked him that question, Isaac would have proudly admitted to it and boasted about the purchase. However, when he caught sight of the look in Terence’s eyes, he felt something was amiss, and a strong sense of guilt washed over him. Isaac wouldn’t hesitate to show any mercy to anyone else in the room, but Terence was someone he wouldn’t dare offend. The Quillen family’s influence in Yeringham ran deep like an ancient tree firmly rooted in the soil. They had connections in the business world, the government, and even the underworld. They were on an entirely different level compared to the Lane family. If Isaac had a clear conscience, he wouldn’t be afraid of the Quillen family’s power. After all, Yeringham was a society governed by the rule of law. The problem was, he was lying. Furthermore, he had a gut feeling that the genuine golden jade phoenix necklace might have some connection to the elderly man standing before him. “Well… It’s true that I bought it and gave it to Selina…” Isaac attempted to redirect the focus and provide selectively truthful information. If it had been anyone else, they might have been deceived. However,