Bound to My Billionaire Ex novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39 I Felt Relieved When It Was Found

"Miss Lynn, come in quickly. Grandpa has been waiting for you for a long time. I thought you were angry and didn't want to come. I was just thinking about whether to go find you. Luckily, you're here!"

What a hypocritical woman! Rejoyla used to think that characters like scheming women were made up in novels because in real life, there weren't so many fools who would be played by a woman. But after hearing what Ingrid said, and seeing Burton nod approvingly at Ingrid and turn to look at her, Rejoyla believed it though Burton was Ingrid's grandfather.

"Why are you blocking the door? You women are always so troublesome, making a fuss over small matters. Don't you know that Grandpa needs to rest? Today is the last time. If I find out that someone is causing trouble for Grandpa because of small matters again, I'll make sure they're all kicked out without Grandpa even having to lift a finger!"

Jason slowly stepped the last step and scolded Ingrid who was smiling at Rejoyla arrogantly. Ingrid looked at Burton with grievances, but Burton was contentedly looking at Jason. His grandson finally grew up and cared about him. It was not easy. He had thought he wouldn't hear a kind word from Jason until the day he died!

Ingrid walked in, looking dejected.

Since everyone had arrived, Burton tipped Jacquelyn a wink. Jacquelyn pursed her lips, stepped forward, and pulled Rejoyla over. "Joy."

"I see. I only hope that today's events can restore my reputation. I won't care about anything else, but if someone uses malicious means to slander me again, I won't tolerate it!"

Rejoyla was pinched on the waist and glanced at Jacquelyn's anxious expression, but she gritted her teeth and didn't intend to change her words. This was her last bottom line. Burton wanted to smooth things over and protect his granddaughter's reputation, which she couldn't control. She could also let Ingrid go, but she absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to look down on her or use her. She made concessions because of Jacquelyn, but it didn't mean she had to be trampled on.

Jacquelyn became anxious. Rejoyla's words were clearly accusing Burton. If Rejoyla offended Burton, how could Jacquelyn have a foothold in the Sterling family in the future? Why couldn't Rejoyla understand her good intentions? She was also planning for Rejoyla's future. While she was in the Sterling family, Rejoyla should try to please Burton more and preferably get married during this time. Then Rejoyla's life in the future wouldn't be a worry. Everything she did was for Rejoyla. Why couldn't Rejoyla suffer a little injustice? Compared to money, power, and status, reputation was nothing!

Jacquelyn blamed Rejoyla for being ignorant in her heart, but she knew that Rejoyla was stubborn and was unlikely to back down. She sighed to herself that she had raised a daughter who only caused trouble, and had to clean up the mess caused by Rejoyla.

"Burton, don't be angry. Joy is young and doesn't know any better. We're all family. Joy, it's just a misunderstanding. In the future, you should get along well with Ingrid and your other sisters!"

"No, I'm not good enough to be Miss Lynn's sister. She's the kind of person who would call the police at the drop of a hat. If we upset her, she might call the police on us at any time. Our Sterling family can't handle that kind of trouble!"

Ingrid pursed her lips and rolled her eyes at Rejoyla, knowing that Burton had promised her that this matter would be handled privately and labeled as a misunderstanding. As long as Burton didn't pursue this matter, she had nothing to fear. So, she began to taunt Rejoyla again.

Jacquelyn's eyes flashed with anger. Ingrid was going too far! Ingrid even dared to mock Rejoyla in front of her, so it was not hard to imagine how arrogant Ingrid was in private. Didn't Ingrid want to respect her? Although her status was not good enough for the Sterling family, Burton married her legally. Nick's family was too arrogant!

Rejoyla felt that she couldn't even summon the energy to be angry. Ingrid bullied the weak and feared the strong. If she was weaker than Ingrid, Ingrid would torment her by all means.

So, in the final analysis, it was because of their lack of power.

Suddenly, Jason said, "Apologize!"

Ingrid's face lit up and she looked at Rejoyla, "Did you hear that? Jason also thinks you are wrong. Hurry up and apologize to me!"

Rejoyla's eyes widened. Ingrid not only bullied the weak and feared the strong, but she was also stupid!

Jason was embarrassed by Ingrid's words. "I was talking to you, Ingrid. You should apologize to Rejoyla, right now!"

Ingrid still maintained her smug smile. She was so surprised that her expression hadn't changed. She looked at Jason with a twisted and ferocious face. "What did you say?"

Jason frowned, stared at Ingrid, and said impatiently, "You slandered Rejoyla for stealing for your personal gain, which means that you have a bad character. Grandfather is willing to give you a chance to reform yourself, and I won't object. But you must take responsibility for what you've done. You framed Rejoyla and accused her of stealing, so you must apologize!"

"Grandfather said he wouldn't hold it against me. Jason, who are you to make me apologize?" Dream on! Ingrid would never apologize to Rejoyla!

Jason glared at Ingrid and looked so indifferent. "Who am I? I'm Jason, the legitimate heir of the Sterling family. And you? You're just an illegitimate daughter who can be easily kicked out of the Sterling family with a word from me. Don't you know who you are? You like to bully people with your status, don't you? Today, I'm bullying you with my status. What can you do about it?"

Ingrid's face turned pale and stared at Jason in disbelief. She couldn't believe that he would say something like that, but it was indeed something he could say with his power and arrogance.

Hillary's face also looked bad. Jason's comment about the illegitimate daughter not only insulted Ingrid but also included her.

Rejoyla suddenly felt refreshed. All the grievances she had just been feeling from being oppressed by Ingrid disappeared. Ingrid looked down on her and thought she could be bullied at will because her identity was inferior to Ingrid's. But now, someone with a higher status was bullying Ingrid. Ingrid felt humiliated too!

"Grandpa!"

Ingrid pleaded with Burton for help. With tears in her eyes, she looked at Burton eagerly and hoped he could speak up for her. If Jason's words were made public, she would have no status in the Sterling family. Fortunately, everyone present was her family, except for Jacquelyn and Rejoyla.