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Marylin and Billy were still frozen in place. Their eyes were glued to the table, which was now covered with gold, diamonds, and jade that reflected the morning light. The glare was almost blinding, but neither of them wanted to blink—as if afraid that it was all a dream.Marylin swallowed hard. Her voice caught in her throat. These things... were too real to be a trick, but too luxurious to be believable.The jade bracelet on the table caught her attention. Her fingers trembled as they touched its cool, smooth surface. The stone seemed to pulse softly in her hand, as if it were alive.Billy just stood stiffly beside her. His eyes darted around, staring at the pile of boxes and the light reflecting off each gem. His breathing was slow and shallow.Marylin turned, looking at her husband with a face that was turning pale between awe and horror.“Honey...” her voice was almost a whisper, as if afraid the gifts would disappear if she spoke too loudly. “Isn't this...”The sentence hung in
Chapter 272
After dinner ended, everyone left the VVIP room. The atmosphere that had been tense was now silent. They parted ways in front of the hotel-without many words.Vanessa's parents were still grumbling, especially Marylin who was upset that she didn't get what she wanted.Meanwhile, Vanessa walked beside Harvey. She held his arm tightly, but her face looked awkward. She looked at Harvey from the side-a man whose face remained impassive, as if nothing had happened at the dinner table."Didn't I say I would take care of this myself?" Vanessa frowned. "Why did you even show up, Harvey?"Harvey relaxed his gaze slightly. His steps were firm and steady as they walked out of the hotel door. The night lights reflected off the glass, highlighting the silhouettes of the two walking side by side."I just wanted to show you my brave side," Harvey said softly without turning around.Vanessa gave a small nod. There's a slight smile at the corner of her lips-she understands what Harvey means. The male
Chapter 271-3
Slowly, Marylin's face reddened-the angry blush spread from her neck to her cheeks. Her fingers trembled violently, causing the bracelet on her wrist to clink softly. With a rough gesture, she raised her hand and pointed straight at Harvey."You-you dare say such a thing!" her voice shook between anger and shock. "You're saying I don't need to be related to Vanessa anymore, huh?!"The air in the room seemed to tighten. Marylin's gaze was sharp as a knife, but Harvey just stood there, cold, as if the woman's words couldn't penetrate his layers of calm."Yes."Harvey's reply was flat, almost without pause. There was no regret in his eyes, no change in his face. It was as if he had thought the words through and was ready to bear any consequences.His gaze was sharp yet calm, like a judge who had already delivered a verdict. "If you want that kind of dowry, I have no problem," he continued quietly but firmly. "As long as the child-parent relationship with Vanessa is broken."Silence immed
Chapter 271-2
Marylin and Billy exchanged glances. No words were spoken, only a brief, heavy silence. Harvey's words—though spoken in a flat tone—pierced deeper than anyone's screams.Marylin's face tensed slightly, while Billy shifted slightly in his chair, trying to maintain his composure.Billy finally cleared his throat, trying to regain control of the situation.“We love Vanessa with all our hearts,” he said, his voice as calm as possible, but there was a slight tension he couldn't hide. “She is our precious child. Don't you think... your words are a little excessive, Harvey?”Harvey slowly placed his hand on the table. His movement was calm, but it was enough to attract the attention of everyone there. His gaze was fixed on Billy—flat, yet containing a subtle pressure that was difficult to ignore.“Then why did you act that way?” he said softly, his voice almost emotionless but sharp.His words hung in the air, causing Billy to fall silent for a moment.The words were not just a question. The
Chapter 271-1
The knife in Harvey's hand cut through the meat with calm movements. He chewed each bite slowly, as if there was nothing to talk about that night.Across from him, Vanessa blew on her spoonful of rib soup—the hotel's favorite dish—and tasted it while glancing discreetly at her parents.Billy and his wife were still staring at their untouched plates. The atmosphere at the table had not completely recovered since the earlier incident. The subtle intimidation Harvey had directed at Abram still hung over their heads.Billy finally cleared his throat, trying to break the oppressive silence.“The food here... looks very good,” he said, in a tone that sounded more like an attempt to calm himself than a genuine compliment.“Eat,” Harvey said curtly. “All these dishes are specially prepared for the Reid family.”His tone was flat, but there was a subtle pressure behind every word. His gaze was calm, authoritative—like someone who was used to giving orders and never being questioned.Billy smil
Chapter 270
The atmosphere in the room was suddenly silent, as if the air had frozen with their shock.Billy could only stare silently, his lips opened slightly but not a word came out. The look in his eyes implied shock mixed with disbelief.Marylin was also silent. Her brows furrowed, her eyes darted from one face to another, trying to find an explanation amongst the confusion.Who exactly owns this building? She wondered.Harvey? But doesn't Abram own the biggest share here? If so, doesn't he automatically own the hotel?Marylin's mind raced, but there was no definitive answer. Only an uneasy feeling began to creep into her chest."You-you..."Marylin stared at Harvey with rounded eyes, her finger raised shakily to point at the man. Her words hung in the air, as if her tongue had lost the strength to form them into sentences.The anger that had been burning in her chest slowly subsided, replaced by a piercing sense of wonder."How could... that manager say this building belongs to you?" her vo
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