Chapter 12

Chapter 12 The Shattered Dream Of Wealth

Chapter 12 The Shattered Dream Of Wealth

A sensation was caused by Ericko’s statement.

No one had anticipated such an outcome, and immediate discussions ensued.

Maggie pursed her lips, remaining silent.

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As expected, her brother always had the courage to set things right. Otherwise, other families. would find it difficult to minimize their losses in such situations due to concerns about their reputation.

On the sidelines, Vanessa was stunned, turning her head towards Ericko on the stage in disbelief, her face frozen.

How could this be?

What did Ericko mean?

Phillip and Fiona also stood motionless, with Phillip unable to restrain himself from asking, “Ericko, what do you mean? Is there a mistake?”

As he spoke, Phillip couldn’t help but glance at Vanessa, who was not far away, his eyes becoming red.

However, with just one look, he unavoidably noticed Maggie beside her. The girl had a radiant and delicate face with a hint of aloofness in her features. Her eyes were sharp and clear, like precious gems.

“Dad, the testing center just called. They said there was an error with the DNA samples.” Phillip was brought back to the present moment by Ericko’s words before he could dwell on his thoughts.

Vanessa tightly gripped the wine glass, her expression changing. The smile that hadn’t completely disappeared now appeared strained and unattractive.

gaze towards Upon hearing Ericko’s confident response, Phillip’s heart sank a little. His Vanessa became more probing, and some of the usual warmth was replaced with something less affectionate.

This matter was not only about the DNA test results. It also involved the jade pendant in Vanessa’s hand.

Initially, Vanessa came with the jade pendant, and later, she suggested the paternity test. Ericko didn’t mention the jade pendant, attributing the mistake solely to the test results, evidently saving Vanessa some face and not wanting to make the situation too unsightly.

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But if Vanessa was not truly his and Fiona’s child, then it was a deliberate deception!

Facing Phillip’s cold gaze, Vanessa felt her throat tighten, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

“Phillip…” Fiona’s vision darkened, but she forced herself not to faint. Over the years, there had been people falsely claiming relationships, but this time, it truly shattered her brief happiness.

“Mr. Adam… What… what is happening?” Vanessa couldn’t help but speak, her heart heavy. with unease.

Why did this happen?

Why did it turn out like this in the end?

Ericko looked directly at her, no longer displaying the previous warmth in his demeanor. Politely but distantly, he said, “You must be well aware of what exactly happened.”

With just one sentence, Vanessa clenched her teeth, visibly angered.

Where exactly did the mistake occur?

Why did Ericko suddenly change his attitude?

Or is it that he suddenly discovered something?

Thinking this, Vanessa instinctively looked at Maggie in front of her. Could it be because of her presence?

Sensing her gaze, Maggie curved her crimson lips and said, with a hint of mockery, “Tsk! The shattered dreams of wealth. I’m afraid it’s not your destiny after all.”

Despite the seemingly indifferent words, they shook Vanessa to the core, leaving her trembling with anger.

“Maggie! Is it you? What are you so proud of?”

Maggie raised her eyebrows and replied with a smile, “I’m not proud. I’m happy!”

Her words were straightforward, but each one struck Vanessa’s heart. Vanessa’s lips trembled slightly, her pupils dilated with anger. Through gritted teeth, she said, “You b*tch!”

“I’m afraid you’ll need to work multiple jobs simultaneously to afford the clothes you’re wearing,” Maggie said calmly, feeling a sense of satisfaction in her heart.

Compared to what Vanessa had done to her and the Adams in her past life, these actions

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Just then, a commotion could be heard from outside the banquet hall. “Let go! I want to get

in! Let me in!”

His voice was slurred and incoherent, with a high pitch, accompanied by the constant noise of commotion and breaking.

The crowd turned their heads to look. The security personnel hurriedly stepped forward and explained. There’s a drunk causing trouble.”

Grandpa Adam frowned and said. “Take him away, don’t disturb the guests.”

No sooner had he spoken than the drunkard, unable to free himself from the security, shouted hoarsely, “Where’s Vanessa? Tell her to come out! How come she doesn’t recognize me as her father after climbing the social ladder!”

Vanessa was stunned for a moment, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

How did Gerald, that drunkard, end up coming here?

No! She absolutely couldn’t let him cause a scene in front of everyone. Otherwise, everyone would know that she was the daughter of a drunkard, and they would only look down on her

even more!

“Vanessa! Come out! You found a new dad and don’t recognize me anymore, did you? Let me tell you, I know best whether you’re my daughter! If you don’t bring me 7.5 million when you’re in the Adams, I’ll expose your true colors!”

“Let him in, Ericko said in a deep voice, taking charge of the situation.

With permission granted, the security let Gerald go, and he barged in immediately.

He was a man in a cheap suit, the suit wrinkled and oversized. The man had a greasy face, and his slightly curly and considerably balding hair made him look particularly unkempt.

In addition, the man had murky, yellowed eyes, showing more signs of age compared to Grandpa Adam, who was not far away.

The only commendable aspect was that his facial features were still decent. However, in the hardships and ravages of time, they had long lost their luster.

“Vanessa, how’s it going? Did things work out?” Seeing Vanessa, Gerald immediately put on a smiling face and approached eagerly.

Vanessa’s face turned pale, and she anxiously avoided his hand. “I don’t know you.”

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As soon as he heard this, Gerald’s face changed immediately. “Oh, do you really think you’re the young lady of the Adams? Fine, you can recognize whoever you want as your father, but after giving birth to you and raising you all these years, you can’t skimp on 7.5 million for mel

Gerald casually grabbed a beer from the side, completely ignoring the disdainful and curious glances around him.

“Stop talking nonsense! I never…

“Who’s talking nonsense? You know better than anyone! Fine, you want to play tough? Let’s go! The Adams will pay for a paternity test so that you won’t deceive them!”

“You ungrateful! I’ve raised you for so many years, and now you want to ditch me! You’re a treacherous person, just like your mother!”

Gerald grabbed Vanessa’s hair and dragged her towards the exit, his eve

resentment.

filled with

Maggie lifted her wine glass, looking at the scene with a cold and indifferent expression.

Right, Gerald was arranged by her. In the early years, Gerald had been prosperous and treated Vanessa’s mother well. However, later on, he faced business failures, and Vanessa’s mother absconded with the money, leaving him in a state of decline.

In the beginning. Gerald had treated Vanessa quite well. However, with the issues involving Vanessa’s mother and Vanessa’s vanity and materialism, her attitude towards him had turned cold. It contributed to his descent into becoming a complete alcoholic.

There was a glint of tears in Vanessa’s eyes, a mixture of unwillingness and anger, and a deep pain beneath it all.

She knew that Maggie was right.

Her dream of entering the aristocracy had shattered.

Why?