Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom novel Chapter 349

349 A brother’s rage 

Just as Jeslyn was about to get up from her chair, Rex immediately stopped her with panicking eyes, “Hey, Sister–in-law, where are you going? I did what you asked me-” 1 

“Oh? What did I ask you? You haven’t done anything yet. Maverick patted Piper’s hair and spoke to Kimberly with a soft tone. When Kimberly was In a coma, Maverick went there to see her a few times… including-” 

“What are you saying? I went to see them too. I visited Piper three times and Kimberly twic-” Rex froze when he realized what Jeslyn had made him do. Shit! He wanted them to believe he doesn’t like them so they could continue to believe vulnerably in front of him. But now… 

“Brother, you- you…” Piper dashed out of her seat and ran up to Rex. Before he knew it, she dived into his arms and broke down in tears of joy. 

At first, Rex froze when he had body contact with Piper. He slowly relaxed and returned the hug with a pat on her back to soothe her. 

Seeing this, Jeslyn smiled. “Hai, I feel blessed to finally see this. You, Kimberly, aren’t you going to share a hug with your siblings?” 

Kimberly smiled with her lips sealed. She also wanted to but doesn’t know how Rex would react to it. 

Rex glanced at her and sighed. What is he to do? Was there a choice? So he beckoned for her to join the ‘hug of unity.’ 

Sometime later, Rex also joined them on the table, while Jeslyn left to prepare him something to eat. 

While the brother and two sisters were trying to get to know each other better, Beverly was on her phone. She glanced at Piper and asked, “Piper, why did you take the blame?” 

Piper turned to her with a skeptical look. “What blame?” 

“See for yourself,” she handed her phone to Piper to read the article. It was a public announcement posted by Rainbow Entertainment, stating exactly what they wanted Piper to say at the hospital, and the message was written by Manager Sarafina on behalf of Piper. 

While Piper was still reading, her phone beeped and when she checked, it was her Manager’s 

message. 

[ Piper, I’m very sorry for betraying you, my daughter was kidnapped and left hanging on a thin rope. Someone was holding scissors to cut the rope if I didn’t type the message. I’m so ashamed right now…] 

Piper didn’t finish the message before calling Manager Sarafina but no one answered.”Pick up your calls, please!” Piper panicked. She was having a bad feeling about this and needed to hear from her manager immediately. 

“What is going on?” Rex asked with a frown. 

“I’m sure you don’t know,” Beverly told Rex everything she heard Manager Sarafina and the people 

from Rainbow Entertainment talked about the time that she and Inspector Fin went to visit Piper at the hospital. By the time she was done talking, Piper was looking more worried than ever. 

This morning. Manager Sarafina told her she would be going to press charges against her Agency. It seems Manager Sarafina and her hidden daughter were kidnapped. 

Rex sighed after she heard the full story. “Did you forget you have brothers? Or should I remind you that your brothers can solve your problem?” 

Piper froze when she heard that. Seeing this, Rex shook his head and left the table. While leaving, he said under his breath, “Only I am allowed to bully my sisters.” 

Rainbow Entertainment… 

The CEO and board of directors were seen in a meeting room. Some were frowning while others were smiling. 

“CEO Lim, I don’t think you did the right thing.” A young woman spoke up. 

“Hey, Maria, your opinion is not needed in this matter. It was long concluded in the last meeting. No one told you to not be there!” A middle–aged man shut the lady up. 

“Mr. Wilson, do you know the gravity of what you’ll have done? If you do, you wouldn’t be sitting here and spouting rubbish.” 

“Ms. Maria, what do you know that we don’t? Please enlighten us.” 

“Yes, Maria, go on,” they said with obvious sarcasm. 

Maria smiled and shook her head. She got up and said, “I’m withdrawing my shares from the company.” She declared. 

Everyone gasped in shock. Soon, they slowly settled down and Mr. Wilson smiled with squinted eyes. 

“I’m ready to buy your shares, Ms. Maria.” 

Maria glanced at him and snorted without saying anything. 

“Ms. Maria, I may not know why you’re suddenly doing this but if that’s what you want, I can’t refuse you. You are the second biggest shareholder in this company and should be respected. However, I’m sorry that things cannot go as you want this time. 

“Piper was brought up from nothing and raised to be the phoenix of Rainbow Entertainment. If we allow her to leave just like that, it will deal a blow to this establishment and that alone will be more disastrous than you leaving. 

“If after what I’ve said you’re still hellbent on leaving the company, then, I’m willing to buy your 26% 

shares. 

Some of the shareholders rolled their eyes. With how diplomatic he sounded, one would think he wasn’t happy to add 26% shares to his 30% shares, making him the biggest shareholder, bigger than his brother who has 40% shares. 

“I’m willing” She said with all seriousness. 

CEO Lim smiled faintly. In no time, he got the shares transfer documents ready and watched as she signed them. Then he wired the money for the shares to her. 

Before Ms. Maria left, she said; 

“CEO–Lim, you made me laugh. You sounded like you did that artist a favor. If Piper wasn’t an asset, would you have done so much for her to be the phoenix you’re talking about? 

“If I’m not wrong, the company has not been fair to Piper. That girl is strong–willed and has been doing most of the work on her own. She was sidelined by this company a couple of times, yet she raised her head high and fought her way to where she is right now. If you ask me, CEO Lim, I’d say, the company owes Piper a debt of gratitude.