NovelEnglish“No way, Jessica. Which side of the family tree are we talking about here? The Stirling family or the Heninger family?” To her, it was probably the Stirling family. After all, the Heninger family was an ocean away, and it was unlikely that Megan had reached that far to stir up trouble, right? And it wasn't like the Heninger family had any black sheep capable of such deception.
Aurelia pursed her lips thoughtfully. It was a tangled web with both families possibly implicated. Untangling this mess wouldn't be easy.
Jessica said, “The DNA testing center will conduct further tests. No matter what, we need to get to the bottom of it. | can’t wait to find out which rotten apple has spoiled the barrel.” “You're right. We have to expose and cut the rotten ones out of the family. It's disgraceful,” Leah declared with righteous indignation.
Tanya felt a nerve twitch violently in her head, thinking that Jessica couldn't be more cunning, stabbing them in the back and leaving the child in the clutches of the Stirling family. Rescuing the child would be a difficult task.
If they found out the child wasn't related to Megan by blood, all hell would break loose.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Could there be smix-up with the paternity test results?” “If Leopold had indeed taken the child, it would be the perfect opportunity to clear things up once and for all,” Jessica said gravely.
Tanya was internally panicking, grateful that Jessica hadn't suspected her and had confided in her. Otherwise, she'd be in a real bind.
Skyler nibbled on a piece of toast, his tongue peeking out playfully.
“Angel, Leopold is unfortunate, surrounded by so many villains. | want to protect him.” “Mr. Leopold is the most formidable man in Elysium, a true iron fist. | trust that anyone who tries to harm him will only end up shooting themselves in the foot,” Angel assured confidently.
Skyler nodded vigorously. “Exactly, as they say, ‘Those who live by the sword die by the sword.” Each word felt like an invisible slap to Tanya's face, from the right cheek to the left.
She was fuming but dared not show it, struggling to maintain a fake composure.
“I'm sure Leopold will turn the tide,” she managed to say.
Aurelia gave her a sidelong glance, pondering how the she-devil planned to save her grandson.
She couldn't possibly be heartless enough to abandon the child.
Even if she were, Geoffrey surely wouldn't stand for it.
They would force him out into the open, step by step.
After breakfast, everyone headed to the lake to join Jessica for a leisurely day of fishing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTanya couldn't help but ask, “Jessica, what do you plan to do with the child?” “If the child were a Stirling, we would deal with him according to the Stirling family rules,” Jessica replied nonchalantly.
Tanya's mouth tightened. The Stirling family rules were harsh. They would send the illegitimate child abroad to live. Only a pardon from the head of the family could prevent such a fate. Arnold had stayed only because of Chad's favor and protection.
“| just can’t fathom who would do such a thing.” “What great family doesn't have a few bad apples?” Leah snorted. “My old man always said that only the lowest of the lot resort to infighting." Taking her time, Jessica added, “It's a family scandal, after all. We're all family here, and that’s the only reason I'm sharing this. Not a word of this should leak outside.” Leah gestured to zip her lips. “Don’t worry, Jessica. We're tight-lipped. We won't say a word.” Tanya was grinding her teeth in frustration.
Her plan had been watertight, but it was riddled with holes and on the verge of collapse.
That child was her only grandchild, and nothing could go wrong. She must find a way to save him.
From the corner of her eye, Aurelia cast a glance at Tanya, certain that the woman was experiencing a significant internal struggle.
But as the old saying goes, for every clever devil, there's a saint who's cleverer. Control wouldn't always be in their hands.
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