Bound to My Billionaire Ex novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Where Do You Put Your Hands?

"Oh, what do we do? It's all my fault. Should I go apologize to Joy?" Kristina grabbed Sophie's hand, completely putting aside her grudge against Rejoyla and Jacquelyn. As long as it was for her daughter, Kristina could even risk her life, let alone bow her head to her enemy's daughter.

Sophie looked at Kristina's nervous face, her eyes full of tears. She discreetly wiped the corner of her eye and said in a hoarse voice, "No need. Joy and I have been friends. I don't think she'll make things difficult for me just because you spoke for Maggie. But Mom, please don't help Maggie anymore, or I don't know if Joy will get angry."

Kristina felt a bit guilty. Sophie didn't know that she had just caused trouble for Rejoyla in the neighborhood.

Seeing that she had convinced Kristina, Sophie went back to her room to prepare for her interview. She caught a glimpse of the half-photo on the table and bit her lip. She thought, 'You just look down on me because of my humble background and think I can't bring you any benefits. Well, I'll make sure to succeed and become someone you can only look up to!'

Watching Sophie go back to her room, Kristina eavesdropped at the door, thinking that if Rejoyla was in trouble, she would rush out to help Rejoyla. In that case, Rejoyla probably wouldn't hold a grudge against her for causing trouble earlier, right?

Rejoyla was used to dealing with Maggie's pestering. It wasn't the first time, after all. She crossed her arms and looked at Maggie, saying, "I only know that this is my house. My father left it to me, and the property certificate is in my name. When did it become the property of your Miler family? Everyone here knows about it!"

The onlookers all nodded in agreement. Everyone in the neighborhood knew about it. The reason why the house belonged to Rejoyla had something to do with her grandmother.

Jacquelyn had married into the Lynn family with her child. Rejoyla's grandmother was afraid that Jacquelyn would cheat her son's money. Later, when Rejoyla was born, the health of Rejoyla's grandmother worsened. However, her son believed whatever Jacquelyn said. No matter what, Rejoyla was Jacquelyn's biological child. Jacquelyn couldn't cheat Rejoyla's house away, so she forced Roger to transfer the property into Rejoyla's name. Roger, as the guardian, had the right to use the house before Rejoyla turned eighteen but not the right to sell it or give it to someone else. This matter caused quite a stir at the time. After all, no one would give a house to a granddaughter instead of a son. Therefore, all the old residents in the neighborhood knew about it.

Maggie felt deep hatred when she saw everyone nodding in agreement with Rejoyla's statement. This was the trouble with having familiar people around. Otherwise, she could deceive others easily. She thought for a moment and immediately changed her words. "Joy, how could you do this? You clearly said that you would live in the rich Sterling family in the future and never come back. You asked me to look after the house for you. I just moved in, and I've terminated the lease contract. But you want me to leave as soon as you come back. What should I do? It's so hard to rent a house now. Aren't you making things difficult for me?"

When it came to the house, Maggie's resentment was intense. All the houses in this neighborhood were old and small, around 50-60 square meters. This house was the property of her father and mother and was supposed to be passed down to her brother, but it was given to Rejoyla. Maggie was unhappy about it. Rejoyla was a girl, but she got the house. Maggie was her parents' daughter, and her relationship with her parents was even closer. Even if her parents didn't want to give the house to her brother, they should give it to her. Why did Rejoyla get it? But at that time, her brother was still alive, so she didn't dare to make a fuss. Later, after her brother died in an accident, she immediately brought a large group of people to the door. However, Jacquelyn had some connections and knew a rich and powerful man. That was why Maggie left the house in dismay.

At that time, Mike was doing well in his business. Maggie had plenty of money, but she didn't want to let go of Rejoyla. Now that Mike's business had failed, she was even less likely to give up the house.

"Well, Maggie is right, Joy. Your aunt's family is in a bad situation now. If you can help, you should. You're all family. Why do you have to be so narrow-minded?"

"Yeah, Joy, you've been living a good life, but you can't forget where you came from. You've seen the situation in your aunt's family. If you can help, then help!"

Seeing Maggie crying so hard, everyone tried to persuade Rejoyla. But Rejoyla was angry and stared at Maggie with her eyes wide open. She happened to catch Maggie's proud gaze, which was blocked by her hair. Rejoyla's anger rose and she pounced on Maggie. "Get out of here! This is my house. You're not allowed to live here!"

Maggie saw that Rejoyla attacked first and felt that she was in the right. She quickly got up from the ground and dodged Rejoyla's attacks while running and shouting, "Oh, Joy, don't be angry. Let's talk about it nicely. If you don't want me here, I'll just sleep on the street..."

The onlookers frowned and sighed. "How did Joy become like this?"

"Yeah, once she became successful, she forgot her relatives. I never expected her to be so ungrateful."

Maggie overheard the people around her and felt that she had played her part well. Since Rejoyla, this wicked girl, dared to disrespect her, she would teach Rejoyla what filial piety was and make sure that Rejoyla would never dare to come back to this neighborhood again. This house would be hers from now on!

When Maggie thought of the house, she became even more evil. She blocked everyone's view with her fat body as she dragged Rejoyla to the stairs. With a smile full of malice, she used force to push Rejoyla down...

"Oh my god, Joy!"

Maggie pretended to be flustered and stretched out her hand, trying to pull Rejoyla up. But her eyes were filled with a triumphant scheme. Rejoyla knew it was Maggie who pushed her, and her body was uncontrollably tilting backward. After seeing Maggie's arrogant gaze, she gritted her teeth and grabbed Maggie's hand. Even if she fell, she would drag Maggie, the mastermind, down with her...