Fiancé Uncle 271

Chapter 271

"Mr. Maddox, please don't create too much tension with Joyer because of me... A timid voice drifted into Joyce's ears, marking her first time resiguing herself to fate.

Ethan's righteous façade and Kelly's coercive tactics, when stripped down, amounted to one thing. They considered Joyce's sacrifice worth it for Lily's peace of mind. In their eyes, Lily held far more importance than she ever could.

Just as Jover was about to end the call, a warm hand reached over and took her phone. "Mr. Maddox, I once thought of you as a respectable elder. But now, it's clear I was completely mistaken. A man willing to sacrifice his own daughter isn't worthy of my respect" Thea's voice was sharp and icy. Ethan had lived for decades as the revered head of Aurelia University, accustomed to admiration. A junior, daring to point her finger at and scold me he thought.

Ethan's face grew colder, yet

but let me make one thin hea continued undeterred. "I have no interest in whatever charms Mrs. Maddox's used on you.

but let me make one thing clear. Joyce has me as her final support, and if she says she won't marry, no one will force her

The call ended abruptly, and Joyce nearly lunged forward, ready to embrace Thea in a tight hug.

Remembering Thea's recent injuries, she restrained herself, brushing lightly against Thea's collar. Thea, you're wonderful, Why couldn't my mom be you?"

Thea, momentarily speechless, replied, "I couldn't possibly have a daughter as grown-up as you. Joyce, Ive always told you that you have the right to choose your own path. My ambition to build Sparkle Rocks into a powerhouse isn't just about feffilling my grandfather's wishes. It's about creating the capital to protect myself and those I care about."

Though Sparkle Rocks hadn't yet amassed the strength it needed. Thea was certain that day would soon come.

"Corey's sudden push for an alliance with the Maddox family feels wrong, no matter how

on. But other than the time the Rowland family intervened, she hadn't even met Gorey. Why would that dangerous man set his sights on me?'

was Thea. Amelia was backed

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who gave you the nerve to use my name as a front?" Corey's message

how many eyes from the Xander family are on me right now? You didn't even consult me before making such

but April showed no

intention was simply for you to use the marriage as a chance to legitimize your business. It doesn't matter who the

the large snake tattoo on Corey's neck, her manicured nail tracing over its vivid red eyes. Chapter

taunt Gorey this boldly. It wasn't just their lifelong bond. It

man who had raised Corey from childhood. For Noah's sake alone, Corey had always indulged April's whims

his lips. "Who's been cleaning up your mess with Thea If Nicolas actually traces your trail back to you, not even Mr. Sandy could protect you. Nicolas is

voice was lighthearted, but it carried a chilling undertone April wasn't afraid. She even pressed herself closer to Corey. "So

especially since I genuinely want Thea dead. From the moment I first laid eyes on her. I hated her. Corry, didn't you say that anyone I hate deserves to die? Or is Thea an exception

April's gaze. She couldn't bear the thought of Corey having feelings for anyone

These two lunaties leaned into each other, a shared, unreadable intensity

better stay away from her." Corey's words seemed casual,

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really thinking of killing me over a woman? You won't do it. You don't even have the nerve." And as

between them persisted. Meanwhile, over at the modest apartment Thea and Joyce

door interrupted their meal of roast chicken, sounding more like an attempt to break it down than a knock. Fortunately, Thea had anticipated the need for extra security and installed a sturdy anti-theft lock

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