Chapter 185
As soon as Oliver finished speaking, the entire room erupted in hock.
“So, Jacob cheated on Claire with Mandy when Claire was working as a war correspondent in Astaria?”
“Jacob is such an unfaithful jerk. His cheating caused only his wife and daughter to suffer.”
“Exactly. And if you think about it, Mandy marrying Jacob so soon after Claire’s passing must have been premeditated.
“Neither Jacob nor Mandy are any good, but, as always, the drama of wealthy families is messy and hard to untangle.”
Watching the crowd’s reaction, Jacob realized he had no choice but to admit the truth. For years, he had publicly claimed Shirley as his adopted daughter, which was unfair to both her and her mother.
He stepped onto the stage, stood before the microphone, and bowed his head as if in remorse. “Yes, Shirley is indeed the biological daughter of me and Mandy.”
With that, he turned and tightly held both Shirley’s and Mandy’s hands, presenting a harmonious scene.
Cherise, standing at the far side of the stage, let out a low scoff. “Great!”
From his seat, Morris watched Cherise standing alone at the edge and felt an overwhelming urge to go to her. However, remembering her words, he held himself back.
But in the next second, the door swung open with a loud “bang
A strong male voice rang out from the entrance. “Mandy, are you sure Shirley is really the daughter of you and Jacob?”
Almost everyone turned toward the source of the voice.
Mandy instantly recognized the voice, her nerves tightening as she took a few shaky steps back.
She thought, ‘How could he be here? No, he must not ruin everything I’ve worked so hard to build.
Her anxiety was clear in her expression, and Cherise caught every bit of it..
“Mandy!” “Mom!” Jacob and Shirley said in unison, noticing her sudden unease.
Standing at the front, Felix immediately realized who the man was and signaled to someone beside him.
However, before the person could approach Roy, he was quickly restrained by Zander and Crow, who had come with Roy.
Roy had already started making his way to the center of the stage
Jacob frowned, feeling that the man looked somewhat familiar.
Felix reached into his pocket, ready to pull out his gun and put an end to this intruder.
But before he could draw it, Cherise asked, “Why the hurry. Mr. Lewis?”
Speaking unhurriedly, Cherise moved from the far side of the stage to stand in front of Felix. “Mr. Lewis, why not let this gentleman finish what he has to say? You seem to know him?”
Felix knew the woman in front of him was Cherise, but when he looked into her deep eyes, an inexplicable fear washed ove him–a feeling he had only ever sensed around Morris.
But over the years, he had gained power and experience. He sneered, “You schemed to have Mr. Leach transfer all his share
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to you, and I haven’t even held you accountable yet. And you daje question me?”
Morris’s eyes flashed with an icy glint as he heard Felix speak to Cherise in this tone.
“Schemed? Well, thank you for thinking so highly of me, Cherise replied coolly
“You” Felix started, but Cherise interrupted him.
She said. “As I recall, you’re not part of the Leach family, Mr. Les. Then stay out of our family affairs.
Just now, this gentleman raised a question about whether Shirley is really Jacob and Mandy’s daughter.
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“Coincidentally, this is an important matter for our family at the moment, so why not let him speak? Or are you afraid of something?”
As Cherise spoke, she showed a mischievous grin, her gaze casually sweeping over Mandy.
“Since it involves our family, let this gentleman come up and spk,” Oliver said from the center of the stage.
Mandy’s mind went blank, and a wave of despair washed over her
However, Roy had already reached the center stage, casting an unfriendly glance at Mandy as he passed.
“How have things been these past few years, Jacob?” Roy looked a Jacob with a hint of disdain.
Jacob squinted. “You’re… Roy?”
Roy gave a small smile but said nothing more. Turning to the microphone, he announced, “Shirley is not Jacob’s biological daughter at all. She’s my daughter. Don’t let yourselves be fooled by this vicious woman, Mandy.”
Jacob’s face fell in shock. “What… what are you saying?”
Shirley grew frantic as well. “You’re lying! Our family and the Chambers family could sue you for this. It’s Cherise, isn’t it? She put you up to this! Admit it!”
Recovering her senses, Mandy quickly followed suit, saying, “Yes, Cherise sent him here. Cherise, haven’t you gained enough from the shares?
“Why would you go to such lengths to ruin us completely? Sir, I suggest you leave now, or we’ll call the police. Felix! Felix!* Mandy began to look for Felix.
But Felix stood motionless beside Cherise, his eyes locked on her with a murderous glare.
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