Chapter 1491
Her heart was thumping like a drum. If she really became his wife, she’d be the talk of the town in J City.
Jonathan lit a cigarette and glanced at Bennett again, a sneer hiding in his eyes. “Is Estelle your adopted
daughter?”
A chill ran down Bennett’s spine. Before he could say anything, Simone jumped in. “Yes, Estelle is a poor college
student that we sponsor. After she came to J City to go to college, we took her in as our goddaughter. But her study
habits aren’t very good, spends most of her time playing video games.”
With a cold sweat rising from his back, Bennett gently tugged at Simone, gesturing for her to speak less. Jonathan
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtblew out a puff of smoke, his gaze blurred. “Does Mrs. Macclain dislike her that much?”
Simone’s eyes flashed, “Not hate, just hope she can work harder, don’t let down our goodwill.”
“Goodwill? What goodwill do you have towards her? You didn’t pay for her college. You don’t know what job she has
after graduation, whether she has a boyfriend. Mrs. Macclain, you dare to say ‘goodwill? Where is your goodwill?”
Jonathan’s tone was calm, but each word was laced with sarcasm, like a slap in Simone’s face.
Simone realized Jonathan was defending Estelle and quickly said, “We do neglect Estelle a bit, mainly because she
didn’t grow up with us and we aren’t very close.”
The other guests began to whisper. Didn’t the Macclain family say they paid for Estelle’s college? Why were they
backpedaling now?
“She didn’t grow up with you, it’s okay if you aren’t close. But stop boasting about what you’ve done for Estelle. You
know very well, your favor towards Estelle is zero!” Jonathan’s face was stern, his tone still calm, but his words were
so cold it sent shivers.down people’s spines.
Bennett was so scared he dared not breathe. “Mr. Lamont is right!”
Jonathan swept his gaze over Bennett and Simone. “Remember what you said today. Estelle is your adopted
daughter and has nothing to do with you. Carmella is your biological daughter.”
Simone was startled, not understanding what Jonathan meant. Terrence glared at Bennett and Simone, trying to
salvage the situation, but Jonathan. didn’t give him the chance. He took out his phone, dialed a number, and his
tone suddenly softened. “Are you done?”
“Almost! Estelle and Sallie were discussing design drafts on the other end.
Jonathan smiled. “I’m coming to find you.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLooking at Jonathan’s smile, Carmella shivered. This normally aloof man looked so good when he smiled. Everyone
was guessing who Jonathan was calling. His tone was so gentle, even a bit flattering.
After hanging up, Jonathan stood up without saying goodbye to anyone and headed towards Estelle. Everyone was
staring at his back, looking shocked.
Sallie was the first to see Jonathan coming towards them. She was stunned for a moment, then gently kicked Estelle
under the table. “Estelle!”
Estelle turned her head and gave the man a small smile. Sallie looked at Estelle in surprise because she had never
seen her smile so happily.
Jonathan nodded slightly to Sallie, then walked over to Estelle, bent down, and said softly with a smile, “Ready to go
home? Honey.”
Sallie’s eyes were wide open.