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Chapter 93

Chapter 93:

Stella was canvassing the Warren family for their thoughts.

The lively hall fell silent, as if a spell had been cast, freezing everyone in place.

Eileen glanced at Bryan, his jaw clenched, a storm brewing behind his eyes.

Who would have guessed Stella’s announcement wasn’t about giving her blessing to Vivian and Bryan’s relationship, but to declare Vivian as her granddaughter, effectively making Vivian Bryan’s sister?

Eileen, mirroring the astonishment of the others, looked at Stella in disbelief.

The shock reverberated through the Warren family, leaving them momentarily speechless.

Stella chuckled and added, “I’ve already had the lawyer draft up an agreement for the division of assets once Vivian becomes my granddaughter. If you all agree, we can sign it right away.”

“Mrs. Dawson!” Vivian’s outburst startled the room as she rose to her feet, trying to take off the bracelet on her wrist. “I don’t want to be your granddaughter; I want to be your granddaughter-in-law! Bryan and I share genuine love. Why won’t you give us your blessing?”

Despite her efforts, the bracelet clung to her wrist, leaving it reddened and sore.

Debby intervened quickly, saying, “Take it easy, Vivian. You’ll hurt yourself.”

Fergus, his frustration evident, fixed a stern gaze on Stella. “Mrs. Dawson, this involves the bond between Bryan and Vivian. Your refusal to bless their union will stain my family’s honor!”

Stella’s voice was firm. “You’re wrong. How does granting Vivian the status of my granddaughter bring shame? I’m actually safeguarding your family’s dignity.”

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Standing up, she strode purposefully to Bryan’s side.

“Bryan, step forward,” she commanded.

Eileen tensed up, observing Bryan’s demeanor as he stepped forward.

“My grandson is already married,” Stella declared, her tone firm. “If Vivian continues like this, she’ll be seen as the mistress. Am I not protecting her reputation now? Or do you truly wish for her to be a home-wrecker and join our Dawson family in such a manner?”

Stella’s gaze softened as she looked at Vivian. “You’re a good girl, raised with proper values by the Warren family. Insisting on breaking up a family is tempting fate.”

With a sigh, Stella touched the bracelet that had resisted Vivian’s attempts. “Accept it; you’re not meant to be a mistress in this lifetime.”

Eileen observed Stella’s expression, a mix of kindness and manipulation, realizing the depth of Stella’s reluctance.

She couldn’t help but feel lucky for how effortlessly she had married Bryan.

However, divorcing him seemed like a formidable task, and Eileen felt emotionally drained from being caught in the middle of this mess.

forgive me, Mrs. Dawson? Are you willing to gamble with Bryan’s lifelong happiness? He doesn’t love that woman; you’re being selfish!” Vivian’s voice quivered as she withdrew her hand, overwhelmed

might have been headstrong in

herself. My family’s reputation has been tarnished by her. If not

that Stella was showing respect to the Warren family now. If the Warren family didn’t appreciate

face, and Debby wiped them

expression also darkened

bond between Vivian and Bryan cannot

tucked in his pockets, his unwavering gaze fixed on Stella.

in Bryan’s eyes, a silent acknowledgment of his

inevitable that Bryan and Vivian would find a way to be together, undeterred by the repercussions on their families’

crinkled with amusement as he attempted to lighten the tension with a casual tone. “Let’s be honest; Bryan’s wife is just an ordinary person, and you’re shielding her because she can’t

nonchalant tone carried

silence settled over the hall, with everyone avoiding eye contact, their unease tangible

realized that her survival against Vivian had only been possible because

had to rely on Bryan’s

as Bryan’s wife? Alone and unsupported, she seemed like nothing more than a pawn in Stella’s game,

your stance, then I’ll make mine clear!” Stella declared, her eyes sharp and resolute. “I intend to pave the way for my granddaughter-in-law and remove any

was hinting that if Vivian continued to challenge her,

happen to Vivian? Being labeled as a mistress would only

consequences would ripple through the Warren family. If Vivian could marry into the Dawson family in the

what if she

have many years left, but Bryan still has

paled at

Hopelessness washed over her.

Stella cut him off with a cold command. “Shut up! If

expression darkened, a sense of helplessness clouding his features, and he

Eileen observed the scene quietly, trying to blend into the

this?” Jacob

leaned closer, a smirk playing on his lips. “Want

What is

could enter the Dawson family, but Vivian can’t,” Jacob said, crossing his

“There’s no need to bet.

was already part of the

aback

pulling Eileen aside and whispering,

asked, “What do you

winked mischievously. “I’m waiting for you to bring

by Phoebe’s words. “I don’t

reached into her bag and rummaged around for a while before producing

of her shirts, torn off

for them but had found