Chapter 1491

Her heart was thumping like a drum. If she really became his wife, she’d be the talk of the town in J City.

Jonathan lit a cigarette and glanced at Bennett again, a sneer hiding in his eyes. “Is Estelle your adopted daughter?”

A chill ran down Bennett’s spine. Before he could say anything, Simone jumped in. “Yes, Estelle is a poor college student that we sponsor. After she came to J City to go to college, we took her in as our goddaughter. But her study habits aren’t very good, spends most of her time playing video games.”

With a cold sweat rising from his back, Bennett gently tugged at Simone, gesturing for her to speak less. Jonathan blew out a puff of smoke, his gaze blurred. “Does Mrs. Macclain dislike her that much?”

Simone’s eyes flashed, “Not hate, just hope she can work harder, don’t let down our goodwill.”

What goodwill do you have towards her? You didn’t pay for her college. You don’t know what job she has after graduation, whether she has a boyfriend. Mrs. Macclain, you dare to say ‘goodwill? Where is

defending Estelle and quickly said, “We do neglect Estelle a bit, mainly because she didn’t grow up with us and we aren’t

other guests began to whisper. Didn’t the Macclain family say they paid for Estelle’s college? Why were they backpedaling

your favor towards Estelle is zero!” Jonathan’s face

dared not breathe. “Mr. Lamont is

and Simone. “Remember what you said today. Estelle is your adopted daughter and has nothing to do with you. Carmella is your biological daughter.”

glared at Bennett and Simone, trying to salvage the situation, but Jonathan. didn’t give him the chance. He took out his phone, dialed a number, and his tone suddenly softened.

discussing design drafts on the other end.

“I’m coming to

Everyone was guessing who Jonathan was calling. His tone

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