Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 299: Goddess of wealth

Davis stared at their faces briefly. His gaze swept from Ethan, then lingered on Jessica. The intensity in his eyes softened as he finally spoke.

"The shares transferred by my grandfather are all in your name," he said solemnly.

Ethan let out a helpless sigh, his shoulders sagging slightly. He was used to being around them, but not their emotional fireworks. Jessica, however, raised a brow, unfazed, her lips curving into a playful smile.

"Doesn’t that make me your goddess of wealth?" she teased.

Davis chuckled softly. "You aren’t just a goddess of wealth, but also of fortune and blessing."

"And yet, you aren’t paying homage to me?" she asked, a brow lifted in mock offense.

He leaned closer and kissed her gently on the lips, his voice low and amused. "Seems like this husband has to work harder for his sacrifices to be considered acceptable."

"His efforts still fall short," she smirked.

Davis raised an eyebrow in mock protest. "Is it fair to ridicule your husband like this?"

"Absolutely," she said without hesitation, her eyes glinting with mischief.

Ethan sighed again, more heavily this time. "I should seriously consider moving far, far away from you two," he muttered to himself. Watching their romantic banter only made him feel painfully single and extremely out of place.

Just then, Jessica’s teasing expression began to fade. She took a deep breath, her tone shifting into seriousness. "The shares were originally yours, Davis. You know that."

"That may be true," he replied, "but in reality, they’re yours now. The legal documents bear your name. That alone makes you the rightful owner."

Despite his calm delivery, there was a weight behind his words that Jessica didn’t miss. The shares were a gift from Davis’s grandfather—a show of trust and love.

But in the course of events, Elder Allen had arranged for them to be transferred to her as a protective measure, or maybe there’s something more.

Regardless, she sensed there was more to the conversation than he was letting on.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and she raised her head from where it rested on his chest to meet his gaze.

you trying to say?" she asked

slowly. "I want you to come to the company," he said. "Come as the owner of the shares. I have no intention of reclaiming

blinked, stunned. "You’re

trust you can handle it and

silent for a moment. As each of them carefully analyzed the situation

right words. "Do you have any idea what you’re asking me to

keeping up with the

Davis was asking her to officially stand at the forefront of the Allen Group, one of the largest corporate conglomerates in the country. "Isn’t that

Fashion Week to prepare for," she said quietly, trying to reason her way out. "It’s just the

nodded in understanding, though the firm look

Grandpa won’t be attending in person

in

can’t risk it. Desmond is unpredictable. What happened tonight proves that Grandpa’s life could be in danger if he shows up. Desmond no longer respects bloodlines or bonds—not when his ambitions are at stake." The

face tightened. Davis was right. Desmond was growing more reckless, more

been a close call if not for the measures he had taken ahead of time and they couldn’t

he’s going to try something at

what I suspect," Davis

meeting. But with no idea coming forth it felt like

the shadow in her expression and sighed. Glancing at the wall clock, he exhaled again. "Let’s go back to sleep," he murmured. "It’s already

arched her brow. "And you? Are you finally

nodded. "Work can wait till tomorrow. Lost rest,

awkwardly in the background, perked up at the declaration.

a dismissive glance and nodded. Ethan bowed slightly and left the study with

to Jessica, Davis pulled her close and pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Come,"

the bedroom and helped her into bed. Jessica curled up beneath the duvet

phone and typed an encrypted message

of the early share acquisition under Desmond’s

He was already lying beside her, his arms

breath she finally let her eyes drift shut, her breathing slowing as she went back to

~Hotel Room~