Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 136

She snickered inwardly, yet couldn’t help but worry that her efforts might all be in vain, resulting in a total washout. So, she managed not to let her concern show too obviously.

Faith, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but wear a look of scorn. “A paternity retest? What’s that supposed to mean? You can’t possibly be suggesting that you’re the real daughter of the Haywood family. Now, wouldn’t that be ridiculous?”

Faith’s words were said without much thought, a mere dig at Lillian. Lillian had stirred up a hornet’s nest and now was trying to pass off such a ludicrous excuse; she clearly didn’t take Faith seriously at all.

Her words, however, sparked like a match in a powder keg. The first to react was Miranda. When they had found Sunflower Orphanage years ago, both Lillian and Brielle had undergone DNA testing with Robert.

The results had confirmed that Brielle was the daughter, but now, Lillian was suggesting a retest.

Could it be…

“Lillian, are you implying that-”

With Faith’s lead–in, Miranda became agitated, her thoughts racing toward the outcome she most desired, the fulfillment of a long–held wish.

shoelaces. Mark had already called her

she wanted to lead Miranda on. She had slaved away for the Haywood family for years, only to be discarded like yesterday’s news. She

daughter, right? So, she’d dangle that hope in front of her, giving

the key points. If she wasn’t the so–called blue–blooded lady, she’d continue to face the scorn and ridicule of these people, but until the results were in, the Haywoods would surely treat her with kid gloves and wouldn’t dare pursue the matter with Spencer

turned out to be a rich girl, then she and Spencer would be an ideal match. Faith would probably be over the moon, and even if the Haywoods wanted revenge, they’d have to think twice. It was a

any case, until a new benefactor came along, the Haywoods were still useful, so she deliberately kept her statement ambiguous. “Miranda, I’m not too sure myself.

quickly stepped forward, grasping her hand. “I’ll come

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What was the Haywood family playing

were the first to doubt the truth of the matter. If the Haywoods themselves were skeptical, it was only

a lot more

women exchanged glances, sharing a rare moment

I’ll be right there.” Faith spoke impatiently, her mind still on other matters. She had to deal with the one person who had dared to tarnish her son’s reputation. Brielle would pay a hefty

was still at the countryside mansion, scrutinizing the

worth over twenty million, with another ten million in