Chapter 188
Gregory panicked completely. Ever since learning about the relationship between Dominick aiul Paisley, he regretted his actions. Now, Paisley’s assistant was bringing everything in light. The Jackman family was equally anxious. At this moment, they wished they could disappear and avoid Dominick’s mundemus gaze.
remember you said your son is dating his other daughter? Dominick’s cold gaze moved from Keith to Gregory and finally to Keith again.
Keith’s knees went weak. This was the true pressure of a powerful man. He didn’t dare meet Dominick’s eyes, wiping the cold sweat off his face repeatedly
“1” He had indeed made that claim, and at the time, he was so confident that he would secure ties with the Vanderbilt family.
As soon as Dominick’s chilling gaze shifted away from him, Keith let out a shaky breath, sneaking a glance up–only to find Dominick staring at his son Baron like a dead man.
“The your son?” The voice was bone–chilling
Baron, who had been so arrogant before, now covered behind his parents like a frightened quail under Dominick’s gaze.
Marianne was sweating profusely. She deeply regretted agreeing to Gregory’s proposal for an alliance through marriage. It was not like Baron couldn’t find a wife. Gregory had really dragged the Jackman family into big trouble
Thinking this, Marianne quickly pointed at Gregory. “Dominick, this isn’t our fault! Gregory begged us for this marriage! He pleaded for Baron to marry Paisley! At first, we didn’t want to, since we thought his daughter was un-
She was about to say “uneducated when Keith pushed her hard. Only then did she realize her slip of the tongue and quickly shut up.
Keith took over the conversation, “We were indeed hesitant because we didn’t want to ruin a good girl’s life. Gregory insisted that they were a good match. He wouldn’t take no for an answer. We thought it would be unfair for Paisley, but→
Keith wiped the sweat from his brow, ignoring Gregory’s increasingly grim expression, and went on, “But it turns out they didn’t care about Paisley, at all. They even told us we didn’t have to treat Paisley well in the future!”
“Yes, yes” Marianne chimed in, nodding repeatedly. “They said it themselves! We only followed their lead. Besides, Paisley wasn’t hurt, was she? On the contrary, my son Baron got beaten so badly he doesn’t even look human anymore.
“You’re twisting the truth Gregory was seething with rage. The Jackman family’s words had completely derailed his efforts to explain things to Dominick
But the Jackmans had reached the point of no return. This was a matter of survival. If things went south, they wouldn’t be able to stay in Harrowfell,
“Who’s twisting the truth here? Do I need to spell it out! Keith raised his chin defiantly, his double chin trembling as he continued, “Dominick, the Sullivan family played a very clever game.
“They mistakenly thought you were interested in Brittany, so they tried to use your influence to force Baron to marry Paisley. This way, the Sullivan family could secure two favorable alliances at once, reaping all the benefits for themselves
Having his scheming exposed in public, Gregory felt utterly humiliated and plunged into despair, He regretted it deeply–regretted every single decision that had led to this point. But now that the damage was done, how could be possibly undo it!
Paisley had no interest in watching the Sullivan and Jackman families bite each other. She didn’t care about their fates at all Her only concern now was ber show, the true reason she had shown up today.
She turned to Dominick and said firmly, “Dominick, I don’t care why you’re helping the Sullivan family or Brittany, but I will never allow her to take the lead role. If you insist on helping her, I’ll fight you with everything I’ve got, no matter the cost
Her words struck a nerve with Dominick. Fight! Paisley had used the word fight? When had it come to this between them?
“Paisley, why are you so stubborn? Everything I’ve done lus been for your own good, Dominick tried to reason.
“But I don’t need it Paisley sorted coldly. “Like I said before, we’re divorced now. Stay out of my lifer With that, she turned and walked without the slightest hesitation.
“Mom!” Grayson ran after her, grabbing the hem of her coat, desperate to stop her. “Mom, please don’t leave me!*
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Chapter 188
Paisley froze for a moment. Her fingers twitched slightly at her sides, and she took a deep breath before turning to gently pry Grayson’s hands off her coat. “But you left me first,” she said softly.
“No, I didn’t! I was wrong!” Grayson sobbed. “Mom, I want you back! I want you to stay with me, to teach me French, to cook for me—I just want you!”
Paisley looked down at her son, her heart briefly softening, but then hardening again. “Sonny, you’re not sorry–you’re just unwilling to accept this.
“You want a mom who’s perfect, who prioritizes you in everything, who indulges you unconditionally. That’s not who I am. It never was, and it never will be. When you truly understand that, you can come find me.
With that, she turned and walked away, not looking back.
“Paisley!” Dominick took two steps after her, unable to bear seeing her disappear from his sight again. No matter what, even if it meant forcing her to stay, he couldn’t let her leave. But before he could go any further, Lucy and her team blocked his path.
The bodyguards, who had previously surrounded the Sullivan and Jackman families, now stood in a line, forming an impenetrable wall in front of Dominick
“Dominick, let it go,” Lucy said coolly. “There are plenty of women out there. Stop fixating on Paisley Then, with a mocking glance at Brittany, she added. “Isn’t she right here, ready and willing?”
Brittany’s face turned ashen, her teeth clenched so hard it seemed they might shatter.
