Chapter 248

Chapter 248

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Hearing Isolde’s low, imposing voice, Lily’s face instantly drained of color, and her legs nearly gave way beneath her.

Joycelyn stepped forward, gently supporting Isolde with a warm and caring tone. “Take it slow, Grandma Isolde

When she saw this, Lily was stunned, taking two steps back in shock. She thought, “This can’t be possible?

“You are indeed Mr. Grant’s wife?” Lily looked at Joycelyn in disbelief. The next moment, she changed her attitude completely, shedding her arrogance. With a look of grievance, she said, “Did you purposely hide this from me? Are you trying to make me embarrass myself? What have I done to deserve this from you?”

After Lily finished her complaint, she quickly pretended to realize her mistake and immediately tried to defend herself. “Mrs. Grant, Mr. Grant, I never intended to show any disrespect. I just thought she was a junior employee here to help?

Sandra hopped out of the car and said, “I told you the other day at the hospital, but you didn’t believe me. You insisted on advising Joycelyn to divorce Ellison, offering 1.5 million dollars, and marrying your conveniently found brother instead.” Her words added fuel to the fire, leaving Lily exposed.

“Have my wife divorce me?” Ellison’s cold, mocking tone sent a chill down everyone’s spine.

“Ah, right. Just a few days have passed, and you forgot about the 1.5 million dollar divorce settlement you and your father were offering?” With a casual tone, Joycelyn, while supporting Isolde, added a remark.

Although she had initially been magnanimous and didn’t want to engage, Lily’s arrogance was too much to ignore. Taking one step back only made her more frustrated.

Lily trembled with fear. “No, no such thing,” she quickly said, shaking her head in denial.

Ellison walked over to Joycelyn, lowering his head to look at her. His deep, piercing gaze silently asked, “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” Joycelyn mischievously blinked her eyes, her innocent face not explain.

pinch her soft, delicate cheek gently. He thought he would have to teach her a lesson when they got home–before

her nose. “I didn’t even pay attention to it,” she muttered. She thought, ‘Such a

let out a haughty

dared not lift her head. If she had seen Ellison doting

get a divorce? You have quite the nerve!” Isolde scolded.

Grant, my father and I would never disrespect the Young Mistress of the

was usually so proud and arrogant, to drop her knees

as she thought.

them. Around forty to fifty people were exuding an air of grandeur. Aaron walked to the front, smiling, calm, and cunning. “Mrs. Grant, we’ve been waiting for

Lily on her knees, he was momentarily stunned. He quickly jogged forward, his expression turning serious. “What has Lily done to upset Mrs. Grant? Please,

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hands clasped behind his back. “So, you and your daughter offered 1.5 million dollars

in shock. ‘Is Ms. Maynard Mr. Grant’s wife?” he asked, feigning confusion, though

natural elegance, especially her clear, sparkling eyes, bright

Maynard is beautiful and kind–hearted. We are fond of her and had hoped she would become a member of the Grant

old man like me Aaron smiled apologetically in front of everyone. While offering his explanation, he couldn’t help but leverage his seniority to smooth things over and cover up his previous

adapt. In just a few minutes, she had witnessed the oppressive force that comes with the highest

At these words, everyone fell into a tense silence, holding their breath. Even Aaron’s face went pale, frozen in shock Joycelyn, too, felt

at Ellison. He exuded a regal aura, one that commanded attention. Although he was younger than most in the room, as the head of the Grant family, his composed,

that could overpower others without a single word. Even the elders seemed

can be more upright from now on!”

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