Chapter 1477

Even though Cole was laying the flattery on thick, he was actually in a good mood.

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Hearing his words was like a breath of fresh air.

“Shouldn’t we also congratulate Mr. Alonso on scoring such a great son–in–law?”

Cole’s face stiffened a bit.

He wasn’t exactly thrilled.

Grace and Heather, standing behind him, shared a glance and a subtle grin.

Heather even said, “Abelard’s the lucky one. Phoebe’s sharp as a tack. Even if Abelard takes off, I’d be comfortable handing the company over to her.”

That was a clear signal. If Phoebe was game, everything in the Bowles family would be hers.

Cole’s face softened a bit.

At least he was doing right by Phoebe.

Grace felt a twinge of discomfort, thinking that the damn woman was getting ahead.

But then she remembered that Phoebe was still the daughter of the Alonso family. So, didn’t that mean that everything in the Bowles family would also belong to the Alonso family?

Thinking about this, the smile on her face deepened. “Phoebe’s really lucked out. Compared to our Wendy, her fate is miles better. I’ve done right by my poor, late sister, making sure her daughter is set.”

Everyone knew who she was referring to as her “late sister,” Phoebe’s deceased mother.

Everyone laughed along, but they knew the truth.

How Alicia had died was revealed on the day of Chloe and Damon Harper’s engagement, and everyone knew.

If there was nothing fishy about it, who would bring it up?

Everyone knew that she was trying to clear her own name.

the laughable

think marrying her daughter off to a dolt was doing

doing a bang–up job, even trading her daughter’s happiness for the business value

and didn’t

taste. I’m sure she’ll

the future head of the family. Her husband

compliments, and Grace’s face lit up more

about time,

around, she asked confusedly, “Where’s Phoebe? She was

no sign of Phoebe.

brat is getting out

his arm gently, trying to soothe him.

asked her to spend some time with Mr. Bowles, she wouldn’t just leave like this. I’ll go find

saying, “Mrs. Bowles, can you tell me

was changing clothes just now,

really? Maybe the young

looked puzzled. “How could that be? I just saw the two

and shot the lady a stern look.

daughter made her uneasy.

don’t we go check the room first?”

no attention to Wendy’s disappearance, gave Heather a nod, and followed her lead.

Heather knocked on the door

room was on the first floor, bustling with people. The door should

and getting no response, Grace grabbed the doorknob

opened the door before Heather could say anything.

wooden door opened, drawing a

soon as the door opened, Grace let out a shriek.

towards the room. It was a mess.

sight was the two people sprawled

“Oh my god!”

“This is shocking.”

eyes and

was quickly closed,

and didn’t notice who the two people in the room were.

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