Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1310:

Pearce leaned back in his chair, his tone casual. “That’s probably because not long after you left for abroad, Grandma called a family meeting and made her will.” He twirled his pen between his fingers, pausing before adding, “She left the bulk of her assets to you. Thea only got a few properties and some cash—no shares in the company at all.”

Elyse blinked in disbelief. “Wait, what? How did I not know about this?”

Pearce smirked. “Well, you weren’t there, were you?”

Setting the pen down, he explained, “Right after Grandma finalized the will, Thea’s dad started scheming with the competition, trying to undermine my dad. Looking back, it’s pretty clear she blames you for everything wrong in her life.”

Elyse rolled her eyes. “I figured she’d be satisfied with the money and houses. I didn’t think she’d come gunning for me.”

Pearce chuckled, shaking his head. “That’s why I suggested a little clause to Grandma. The money and properties are hers—but only when she turns forty.”

Elyse raised an eyebrow. “Forty? Why wait that long?”

“Because she’s been hanging around with some shady guy—a con artist. If she got everything now, he’d drain

Elyse smirked.

thoughtful of you, making sure she hits middle age with a safety net.” Pearce groaned, rubbing his

bills. Her monthly allowance comes straight

frustration. They chatted for a while longer before Elyse finally ended the call with

ｍ𝚘𝚛ｅ ｕ𝚙ｄ𝚊ｔｅｓ 𝚒ｎ ɢ𝚊ｌ𝚗𝚘ｖ𝚎ｌ𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖

the table, looked up curiously. “What did your cousin say

phone down and resumed eating. “We were talking about Thea. I think I finally get why she holds such

messing with your peace of mind,

pacing the hallway, his phone pressed to his ear. His voice was low and clipped, a

tidying up nearby, and asked quietly,

at Jayden, then back at Elyse, his brows furrowed. “Not entirely sure, but I think it’s about his family.