Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1040

Maja scrutinized the pair before her. The DNA test results lay between them, a testament to their shared blood. Phelps, who held no personal grudge against her, had been supervising the whole process. There was no room for deceit.

The hair sample was provided by Maja herself and collected by a trusted member of the Rosewood Manor staff. Betrayal was simply not a possibility among Grandpa Holden's carefully selected team.

When Clara noticed Maja lost in thought, she assumed it was about finding them a place to stay.

"Maja, we're not picky," Clara began. "You're a CEO, so you must be living in a mansion, right? Take us there. We've traveled all the way from Crystalbrook Valley," she continued. "We've had a long and nauseating journey only because we wanted to see you."

Clara and Drew looked elated, seeing Maja as their personal cash machine. Their daughter had been embraced by a wealthy family and was now a successful CEO. Back in Crystalbrook Valley, they could barely make ends meet.

Clara tried to link arms with Maja to show intimacy, but Maja stepped back.

The DNA test results still served as a glaring reminder of their ties. Spectators had already turned their attention towards them.

Maja took a deep breath. "I've been quite busy recently. Let's talk about it later."

Clara and Drew were immediately displeased. It was clear Maja was trying to postpone the discussion.

"Fine," Clara snapped. "If you want to delay, then give us a million dollars first. We've traveled a long way, and we're exhausted. We need a comfortable place to stay."

Maja found this absurd. Who spent a million dollars just for accommodation?

"I don't have that much money."

"Maja, we're trying to reason with you," Clara warned. "Do you think we enjoy arguing with you? Your brother needs your help. He was wronged. If you don't give us the money or help him, we will sue you!"

"Everybody, look at how Maja deals with her parents. We've spent years looking for her, exhausted all our resources, and she dismisses us with three thousand dollars. Is she fit to be a CEO?"

Drew did not attempt to stop Clara. They both had thick skins and did not mind the public humiliation. Clara even sat down on the floor.

"Oh, the misery! Our long-lost daughter treats us like this. I wish I had strangled you at birth, Maja. If you don't help your brother, we will sue you. Think about the loss you'll have to bear."

Maja looked at the money scattered on the floor, and her expression turned icy cold.

She called over her bodyguard, pointing at the couple, her voice devoid of emotion.

"Throw them out. Don't let them in again."