Chapter 110
The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride
The Lind familyâs house was still clamorous after Ethan and Janet left.
The maid was cleaning the red stains on the carpet, listening to the three of them bicker.
Jocelyn lost her temper.
She sniffled loudly and burst into tears as if she had just broken up with her boyfriend. âHow could Ethan do this to me? How could he compare me to that bitch? Iâm in no way inferior to her! Mom, no one has ever humiliated me this way!â
Bernie was reading the newspaper, scowling with frustration. He couldnât understand what his daughter was thinking. âWhat makes her think Ethan would like her? Besides, isnât it a good thing he doesnât like her?â he thought. Since Ethan didnât like her, he wouldnât blame them for marrying him to Janet instead of Jocelyn. Bernie couldnât understand why his daughter was making a fuss.
Fiona was also furious. She had been dreading this day, thinking Ethan would ruin their lives if he found the truth. However, the man showed completely no interest in Jocelyn, which infuriated them.
âStop crying. Otherwise, your eyes will become puffy and bloodshot. You wonât be able to go out. Ethan is just a loser. He doesnât deserve you.â Fiona patted Jocelynâs back to comfort her.
But Jocelyn began to weep harder. Gritting her teeth, she picked up the teacup on the table and threw it on the floor. âBut he doesnât like me. He even compared me with that bitch. Thatâs the biggest humiliation of my life!â
Fionaâs heart clenched at the sight of the shattered remnants of the antique vases and cups on the floor. She had spent a lot of money on them, but Jocelyn smashed them in an instant.
âThatâs a good thing. What would you have done if Ethan pestered you to marry him?â Fiona continued to persuade her daughter.
Hearing that made Jocelyn calm down a little. âOf course, I wouldnât have agreed.â She sniffed loudly.
âBut I should be the one denying him and this proposal. I canât believe he doesnât want me.â
âEthan is not a good man. Iâve asked you not to let his good looks deceive you. Keep my words in mind. Otherwise, sooner or later, youâll fall for the wrong man and suffer.â Fiona poked Jocelynâs temple with disappointment.
At that moment, Bernieâs phone rang.
Fiona picked up the phone and glanced at the screen. âBernie, itâs a call from the company you have partnered with. Answer it now!â She nudged Bernieâs arm, who was about to doze off on the sofa.
âWhatâs the matter? Why have they called me at this hour?â
Bernie sat upright, clearing his throat.
âHello, Mr. Walton. Whatâs up?â
The caller was the CEO of one of the Lind familyâs partnering companies.
âMr. Lind, the senior executives of our company have decided to terminate our cooperation with your company.â
Bernie sprang up from his seat in horror. âWait, Mr. Walton. Why? Whatâs with the sudden decision?
Are you not happy with our collaboration?â
Bernie wasnât good at handling business. The company was barely holding on over the years as he struggled to retain the connections his father had built in the past.
This collaboration was crucial for business. Once they withdrew, the Lind family would face severe downfall.