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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

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1416 + 312

Coins = 1 Pearls.

12 The Shattered Dream Of Wealth

looked directly at her, no longer displaying the previous warmth in his demeanor. Politely but distantly, he said, “You must be

Vanessa clenched her

exactly did the

did Ericko suddenly

that he

this, Vanessa instinctively looked at Maggie in front of her. Could it be

of mockery, “Tsk!

to the core,

it you? What are you so proud of?”

a smile, I’m

struck Vanessa’s heart. Vanessa’s lips trembled slightly, her pupils dilated with anger. Through gritted teeth, she said, “You

work multiple jobs simultaneously to afford the clothes you’re wearing.” Maggie said calmly,

to her and the

a commotion could be heard from outside the banquet hall “Let go! I want to get in! Let me

was slurred and incoherent, with a high pitch, accompanied by the constant noise of commotion

turned their heads to look. The security personnel hurriedly

and said, “Take him away, don’t

the 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

hint of panic flashing in her

did Gerald, that drunkard, end up

front of everyone, Otherwise, everyone would know that she was the daughter

did you? Let me tell you, I know heet whether you’re mu dunahter! If you don’t bring me 75 million when votre

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1 Coins:

1416+ 286

1 Pearls

The Shattered Dream Of

him in, Ericko said in a deep voice, taking charge of the situation.

permission granted, the security let Gerald go, and he

suit, the suit wrinkled and oversized. The man had a greasy face,

man had murky, yellowed eyes, showing more signs of age compared to Grandpa Adam, who was not far away.