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?”

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

Elyse smirked.

you, making sure she hits middle age with

bills. Her monthly allowance comes straight out of my

help laughing at his frustration. They chatted for a while longer before Elyse finally ended the call with a soft

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table, looked up curiously. “What did your

Thea. I think I finally get

thoughtful. “If it starts messing with your peace of mind, I won’t sit back

hallway, his phone pressed to

Driscoll, who was tidying up nearby, and asked quietly, “What’s going

sure, but I think it’s about his family. Their staff called