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Chapter 12 The Shattered Dream Of Wealth

A sensation was caused by Ericko’s statement.

No one had anticipated such an outcome, and immediate discussions ensued.

Maggie pursed her lips, remaining silent.

As expected, her brother always had the courage to set things right. Otherwise, other families would find it difficult to minimize their losses in such situations due to concerns about their reputation.

On the sidelines, Vanessa was stunned, turning her head towards Ericko on the stage in disbelief, her face frozen.

How could this be?

What did Ericko mean?

Phillip and Fiona also stood motionless, with Phillip unable to restrain himself from asking, “Ericko, what do you mean? Is there a mistake?”

As he spoke, Phillip couldn’t help but glance at Vanessa, who was not far away, his eyes becoming red.

However, with just one look, he unavoidably noticed Maggie beside her. The girl had a radiant and delicate face with a hint of aloofness in her features. Her eyes were sharp and clear, like precious gems.

“Dad, the testing center just called. They said there was an error with the DNA samples.” Phillip was brought back to the present moment by Ericko’s words before he could dwell on his thoughts.

Vanessa tightly gripped the wine glass, her expression changing. The smile that hadn’t completely disappeared now appeared strained and unattractive.

Upon hearing Ericko’s confident response, Phillip’s heart sank a little. His gaze towards Vanessa became more probing, and some of the usual warmth was replaced with something less affectionate.

This matter was not only about the DNA test results. It also involved the jade pendant in Vanessa’s hand.

Initially, Vanessa came with the jade pendant, and later, she suggested the paternity test. Ericko didn’t mention the jade pendant, attributing the mistake solely to the test results, evidently saving Vanessa some face and not wanting to make the situation too unsightly.

But if Vanessa was not truly his and Fiona’s child, then it was a deliberate deception!

Facing Phillip’s cold gaze, Vanessa felt her throat tighten, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

“Phillip… Fiona’s vision darkened, but she forced herself not to faint. Over the years, there had been people falsely claiming relationships, but this time, it truly shattered her brief happiness.

“Mr. Adam… What… what is happening?” Vanessa couldn’t help but speak, her heart heavy with unease..

did this happen?

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warmth in his demeanor. Politely but distantly, he said, “You must be well

sentence, Vanessa clenched her teeth, visibly

the mistake

Ericko suddenly change

he suddenly

front of her. Could it be

and said, with a hint of mockery, “Tsk! The shattered dreams of

they shook Vanessa to the core, leaving her trembling with

Is it you? What are you so

and replied with a smile, I’m not proud. I’m

but each one struck Vanessa’s heart. Vanessa’s lips trembled slightly,

the clothes you’re wearing.” Maggie said calmly, feeling a sense of satisfaction in

the

a commotion could be heard from outside the banquet hall

pitch, accompanied by the

look. The security personnel hurriedly stepped forward and explained, “There’s a drunk causing trouble.”

him away, don’t

drunkard, unable to free himself from the security, shouted hoarsely, “Where’s Vanessa? Tell her to come out! How come she doesn’t recognize me as her father

a moment, a hint of panic flashing

Gerald, that drunkard,

absolutely couldn’t let him cause a scene in front of everyone, Otherwise, everyone would know that she was the daughter of a drunkard, and they would only

and don’t recognize me anymore, did you? Let me tell you, I know heet whether you’re mu dunahter! If you don’t bring me 75

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The Shattered

said in a deep voice,

granted, the security let Gerald go, and he

a cheap suit, the suit wrinkled and oversized. The man had a greasy face, and his slightly curly and considerably balding hair made him

showing more signs of age