Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 54

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With Orion’s sudden appearance, the divorce was abruptly cut short.

Tessa watched as Orion took Xylia and Connor away. She gripped the bedsheet so tightly that her knuckles. turned white, biting down on her lip until she drew blood, her anger threatening to spill over.

Is that old man senile or what? Tessa fumed to herself. “Why is he so obsessed with a bitch like Xylia? I was so close to getting what I wanted. Time to play hardball.

Just then, her phone rang. She picked up immediately.

“Tessa, someone’s tracked someone down to Seth Wilson’s place, a man’s voice said, his tone urgent.

Tessa’s expression turned panicked. “Didn’t they already leave Jupiton? Who went there?”

“Seth called. Someone called to ask about the hit–and–run. He told them the same thing he told the before, managed to send them away, but now the risk of getting exposed is way higher,” the man said, sounding tense.

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Tessa clenched her fists. “Look into who that person is. If you have to, make sure the guy never talks again,” she ordered coldly.

“Got it,” the man said before hanging up.

As she hung up, the sweetness on Tessa’s face faded, replaced by a sharp, vicious glint in her eyes.

‘I won’t let anyone stand in my way, she thought, her eyes narrowing dangerously.

Meanwhile, Orion had summoned Xylia and Connor to his study.

Orion wasted no time. “Connor, apologize to Xylia,” he said firmly.

Connor protested, his tone stubborn. “Grandpa, you really don’t need to get involved in my marriage to Xylia.”

Orion shot him a glare. “If I didn’t step in, you two would be divorced in no time. Do you even realize how many eyes are on you as the heir to the Ford Group, watching your every move–especially your marriage?”

Orion didn’t spell it out, but Connor got the message loud and clear.

Right now, the Ford Group was at a crossroads, and as CEO, Connor was under the watchful eyes of every shareholder.

After that fallout with the Sadler Group, people in the company were already unhappy with Connor. If he really divorced Xylia and married Tessa, any more drama in his personal life would ruin his credibility.

Connor wasn’t the only one in the Ford family’s younger generation gunning for the top. All those cousins

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from the other branches were just waiting for their chance to take his spot. He couldn’t afford to make a mistake.

But Xylia had gone way too far today: he was at his breaking point.

“Grandpa, I can take responsibility for my choices, Connor said firmly. With that, he walked straight out of the study, not hesitating for a second. He never spared Xylia a single glance the whole time.

“Connor?” Orion barked. He was furious, but he couldn’t stop Connor.

Xylia looked at Orion, her tone steady. “Mr. Ford, I just don’t get it. Why won’t you let us get divorced?”

She didn’t buy that it was just about the Ford Group.

Honestly, a CEO’s personal life didn’t affect the company that much, and Connor’s brought in a ton of value since he took over. His achievements far outweigh any drama in his

private life.

Just their marriage alone couldn’t possibly rock the whole company. There had to be more to it.

Orion sighed deeply, “Xylia, I know you’re a good person. Only with you by Connor’s side do I feel truly at

ease.”

“Will you promise me you won’t leave him?” he asked, his voice softening.

Xylia could tell Orion wasn’t telling the whole truth.

She lowered her eyes, putting on a look of heartbreak. “Mr. Ford, you know I love Connor so much. I really can’t bear the thought of leaving him. But if he insists on divorcing me, there’s nothing I can do.”

Orion felt reassured by Xylia’s words.

He smiled at her, “Don’t worry, Xylia. No matter how old Connor gets, he’s still my grandson. As long as you don’t agree to the divorce, I’ll take care of him.”

Xylia didn’t say anything, but her silence said it all.

Orion cleared his throat and switched topics. “Xylia, you know you weren’t born into the Schultz family. Have you ever thought about looking for your birth family?” he asked.

Xylia wasn’t sure what Orion was getting at. But she was already wary of him.

She shook her head. “I used to think about it, but since I never found anything, I just stopped bothering

Orion smiled gently. “Everyone wants to know where they truly belong as they grow up. I might be able to help you find your real family. If you trust me, maybe you can work with me on this.”

Xylia had never told anyone about reaching out to her birth family, except Joshua.

Xylia couldn’t tell if Orion was genuinely trying to help her or if he had some hidden agenda. After thinking it over, she decided to turn the tables and play along. “Of course I trust you,” she said with a smile.

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“Perfect. I just need a little bit of your blood to put in the genetic database, so we can track down your birth parents faster,” Orion explained;

Xylia nodded.

Orion seemed prepared for this; he had the butler bring in someone to draw her blood.

Xylia obediently let them take her blood, not making a fuss,

She spotted the Ford Group logo on the blood collection tube, so she instantly knew the doctor was from a private hospital backed by the Ford Group.

She quietly memorized the hospital’s name. She planned to dig into it later and find out what kind of game Orion was playing.

“I know tonight was tough on you, Xylia. Don’t worry. I’ll make things right for you,” Orion said, his tone full

of reassurance.

Xylia just shrugged it off and went back to her room.

After a while. Connor knocked on her door.

When he saw her, his expression was complicated; there was sympathy in his eyes, and maybe even a touch of tenderness.

“I was too impulsive tonight. We’re not getting divorced.” His voice was calm, almost detached, as if he were granting her a favor.

Xylia let out a soft laugh. “Did Mr. Ford say something to you?”

Connor didn’t answer. He just told her to get some rest.

As he was turning away, Xylia said coolly, “We’ll be at city hall to make our divorce official before the end of this month.”

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