The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 188

Chapter 188

Gregory panicked completely. Ever since learning about the relationship between Dominick aiul Paisley, he

regretted his actions. Now, Paisley's assistant was bringing everything in light. The Jackman family was equally

anxious. At this moment, they wished they could disa remember you said your son is dating his other daughter?

Dominick's cold gaze moved from Keith to Gregory and finally to Keith again. Keith's knees went weak. This was

the true pressure of a powerful man. He didn't dare meet Dominick's eyes, wiping the cold sweat off his face

repeatedly

"1" He had indeed made that claim, and at the time, he was so confident that he would secure ties with the

Vanderbilt family.

As soon as Dominick's chilling gaze shifted away from him, Keith let out a shaky breath, sneaking a glance up-

only to find Dominick staring at his son Baron like a dead man.

"The your son?" The voice was bone-chilling

Baron, who had been so arrogant before,

now covered behind his parents like a frightened quail under Dominick's gaze.

Marianne was sweating profusely. She deeply regretted agreeing to Gregory's proposal for an alliance through

marriage. It was not like Baron couldn't find a wife. Gregory had really dragged the Jackman family into big

trouble Thinking this, Marianne quickly pointed at Gregory. "Dominick, this isn't our fault! Gregory begged us for

this marriage! He pleaded for Baron to marry Paisley!

At first, we didn't want to, since we thought his daughter was un-

She was about to say "uneducated

when Keith pushed her hard. Only then did she realize her slip of the tongue and quickly shut up.

Keith took over the conversation, "We were indeed hesitant because we didn't want to ruin a good girl's life.

Gregory insisted that they were a good match. He wouldn't take no for

an answer. We thought it would be unfair for Paisley, but—

Keith wiped the sweat from his brow, ignoring Gregory's increasingly grim expression, and went on, "But it turns

out they didn't care about Paisley, at all. They even told us we didn't have to treat Paisley well in the future!"

"Yes, yes" Marianne chimed in, nodding repeatedly. "They said it themselves! We only followed their lead.

Besides, Paisley wasn't hurt, was she? On the contrary, my son Baron got beaten so badly he doesn't even look

human anymore. "You're twisting the truth Gregory was seething with rage. The Jackman family's words had

completely derailed his efforts to explain things to Dominick

But the Jackmans had reached the point of no return. This was a matter of survival. If things went south, they

wouldn't be able to stay in Harrowfell,

"Who's twisting the truth here? Do | need to spell it out! Keith raised his chin defiantly, his double chin trembling

as he continued, "Dominick, the Sullivan family played a very clever game.

"They mistakenly thought you were interested in Brittany, so they tried to use your influence to force Baron to

marry Paisley. This way, the Sullivan family could secure two favorable alliances at once, reaping all the benefits

for themselves Having his scheming exposed in public, Gregory felt utterly humiliated and plunged into despair,

He regretted it deeply-

regretted every single decision that had led to this point. But now that the damage was done, how could be

possibly undo it!

Paisley had no

interest in watching the Sullivan and Jackman families bite each other. She didn't care about their fates at all Her

only concern now was ber show, the true reason she had shown up today.

She turned to Dominick and said firmly, "Dominick, | don't care why you're helping the Sullivan family or

Brittany, but | will never allow her to take the lead role. If you insist on helping her, I'll fight you with everything

I've got, no matter the cost Her words struck a nerve with Dominick. Fight! Paisley had used the word fight?

When had it cto this between them?

"Paisley, why are you so stubborn? Everything I've done lus been for your own good, Dominick tried to reason.

"But | don't need it Paisley sorted coldly. "Like | said before, we're divorced now. Stay out of my lifer With that,

she turned and walked without the slightest hesitation.

"Mom!" Grayson ran after her, grabbing the hem of her coat, desperate to stop her. "Mom, please don't leave

me'*

Paisley froze for a moment. Her fingers twitched

slightly at her sides, and she took a deep breath before turning to gently pry Grayson's hands off her coat. "But

you leftfirst," she said softly.

"No, | didn't! I was wrong!" Grayson sobbed. "Mom, | want you back! | want you to stay with me, to teach me

French, to cook for me

-I just want you!"

Paisley looked down at her son, her heart briefly softening, but then hardening again. "Sonny, you're not sorry-

you're just unwilling to accept this.

"You want a mom who's perfect, who prioritizes you in everything, who indulges you unconditionally. That's not

who | am. It never was, and it never will be. When you truly understand that, you can cfind me. With that,

she turned and walked away, not looking back.

"Paisley!" Dominick took two steps after her, unable to bear seeing her disappear from his sight again. No matter

what, even if it meant forcing her to stay, he couldn't let her leave. But before he could go any further, Lucy and

her team blocked his path. The bodyguards, who

had previously surrounded the Sullivan and Jackman families, now stood in a line, forming an impenetrable wall

in front of Dominick

"Dominick, let it go," Lucy said coolly. "There are plenty of women out there. Stop fixating on Paisley Then, with a

mocking glance at Brittany, she added. "Isn't she right here, ready and willing?"

Brittany's face turned ashen, her teeth clenched so hard it seemed they might shatter.