Chapter 188



“Last time she got drunk in a nightclub and slept with a random man. She got pregnant and didn’t even know who the father of the child was. Then she gave birth to the child and fled abroad for six years without our family knowing, just to hide the truth. She didn’t contact the family, nor did she have a higher education or a secure job, but still managed to live such a privileged life abroad. How could she live like that, can you imagine?” Chelsea’s words were extremely cruel.

Joseph showed some disgust in her eyes, “Why am I supposed to believe you?”

“Of course, you may not believe my words, but you can go check it out. She was a student of a famous medical school with a bright future, why would she choose to study abroad so rashly? And why did she come back home if she had a good life abroad? Isn’t it because she couldn’t get protection abroad and so she came back to look for a new shelter? It’s not as noble as you think.”

Joseph stood up. He straightened his sleeves and said in a cold voice.

“You are here to assure yourself that I am not supporting her so that she can get more of your father’s property. To that end, I won’t believe a word you say. I’ve wasted ten minutes talking to you.”

Staring at Joseph’s back, Chelsea’s face turned pale, but she finally calmed down. She sneered and slandered in her heart, as she did not believe that Joseph was not going to check it out after hearing her words. As soon as he went to check her statement, he would realize that everything she said was not very embellished, as it was all true.

The news that Hayden accidentally got pregnant was true, and the child she gave birth to was there and already five years old. The news that she went abroad without a word was also true, and it was known to the whole Downey Family. But if she had taken up with a man abroad, she had already checked it out. Even if the data had been manipulated, she had a plan. In this technological age, everything could be checked, as long as she had money.

Edison Godfrey, as long as Joseph discovered this man, everything would be different.

ᵐᵒʳᵉ ᵘᵖᵈᵃᵗᵉˢ ⁱⁿ ᵍᵃˡⁿᵒᵛᵉˡˢ.ᶜᵒᵐ She had gone too far to back out of getting the Downey Family property and she was determined to get it.

Bentley didn’t wake up until after a week unconscious.

The hospital had moved him to a private room.

Since Hayden had resigned, he had plenty of free time to go to the hospital to accompany his father. He would also take Stella there on the weekend when he didn’t have swimming lessons.

“Come on, Grandpa wants to take a look.” Bentley patted his side and greeted Stella benignly.

Hayden was peeling an apple and handed Stella a piece. “Go ahead and give Grandpa a piece.”

Stella nodded obediently and handed the piece of apple to Bentley, saying sweetly, “Grandpa, eat the apple, please. It’s very sweet.”

Bentley smiled, “The apple Stella gave me is certainly sweet.”

“Mom said the same thing.” Stella blinked, “My fingers have magic.”

Hayden smiled helplessly. “Well, eat your apple, don’t be so arrogant and don’t talk nonstop, Grandpa wants to rest.”

“Okay.”

Bentley shook his head. “It’s rare to be able to talk to my granddaughter, so it’s worth it for me to make this effort.”

“Dad.” Hayden frowned.

“Well, let’s not talk about that. You haven’t rested well for a few days, have you? I’m fine now, so don’t stay in the hospital and please come home to rest. You have to work during the day.”

“I have resigned and I don’t know where I will work yet. It’s okay.”

Bentley was stunned at Hayden’s blunt response.

“Why did you quit?” He quickly thought of a reason: “You had a fight with Mr. Beckham?”

“It had nothing to do with him.” Hayden took a deep breath, “Never mind, you shouldn’t worry about this matter, your physical health is more important. I know how to take care of myself.”

“It’s common for young couples to argue. Hayden, don’t take it too seriously…”.

Unexpectedly, Bentley asked him to tolerate it, not knowing what was bothering him.

Knock, knock The sound of knocking interrupted Bentley’s unfinished sentence.

“Who is it?”

Hayden stood up and saw a middle-aged man in a suit standing in the doorway of the room.

“Mr. Clement.” He greeted him.

Ferdinand Clement was Bentley’s legal counsel and had come to the hospital several times in the past two days, apparently to discuss the matter of ownership of the company’s stock. She was not invited, but Hayden herself always avoided them.

“Then you guys have a chat. I’ll go out.” Hayden looked at Stella and said, “Come here, Stella. Grandpa has work to do, go with Mom.”

“Grandpa, I’m going now. Bye.”

Stella said a polite goodbye to Bentley and waved to Ferdinand before leaving the room with Hayden.

The room was instantly silent.

Ferdinand smiled and said, “Chairman, the second lady’s daughter is very well behaved and looks very much like her mother.”

“Yes, she looks exactly like Hayden as a child.” Bentley looked a little excited and lowered his head for a few seconds of silence. “Let’s talk about the important stuff first, time waits for no one.”

“Yes.” Ferdinand spread out on the table the documents he was bringing, “According to your request, the five hundred million dollars is all invested. The inheritance has also been reviewed in accordance with your request. To confirm with you, all real estate under your name will be transferred to Sophia Mason’s name.”

“Yes.”

Bentley nodded his head. This easy action somehow seemed too strenuous for him. Bentley was only fifty years old, but he already looked like a dying old man. His eyes were cloudy and dark as if he had lost all will to live.

“That’s right. When I pass away, read my will in front of them.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll do fine and you don’t have to be discouraged. Didn’t the doctor say that your illness can be controlled? You have to cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and have a better attitude.”

“I will.” Bentley nodded, “I also want to spend more time with my granddaughter and daughter.”

After spending most of his life, when he was dying, the one with him was his daughter, who had not had a close relationship with him since she was little. The other two people were probably still plotting how to take over the company.

Then, all that was left for them to do was to get their wish.

Late at night, the neon lights were gradually illuminating the whole of N City, burying this prosperous provincial capital in a scene of debauchery.

On the rooftop of the four-story villa, the whistling night wind lifted the hem of the man’s silk pajamas. The red wine in his hand swayed in the glass, the scarlet liquid was like maw that showed visible loneliness.

The storm was approaching.

“Mr. Beckham, we’ve found you.” On the phone, Magnus’ voice was very calm.

“Miss Downey’s information really was changed. She married overseas, in her second year away, married a Chinese man named Edison Godfrey, and…. “.

“So what? Go on.” Joseph could sense the hesitation on the phone and coldly urged.

“And this marriage is still valid. She didn’t get divorced, I’ve sent you the specific status to your email. See for yourself.”

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