His Secret Child, Her Revenge: Remarrying Up novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229 An Unfair Deal

Chapter 229 An Unfair Deal

Silas felt he owed her, so he brushed off her sarcastic tone. Instead, he softened his voice.

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“This might come off a little unfair to you, and it could hurt your reputation some. I’ll make it up to you. I promise.”

“Make it up to me?” Jasmine’s lips curled with clear disdain. “What you owe me goes way beyond just this one thing. You really think you can make up for all of it?”

“Let’s not exaggerate. Be realistic, Jasmine-this is actually a good deal. The fact that I’m willing to make it up shows I still care. You should consider yourself lucky.”

“Is that right? Fine. There is something I want.”

Silas looked pleased.

“Name it.”

Jasmine shot him a cold stare.

“I want your sister to turn herself in.”

Silas’ expression darkened instantly.

“Are you ever going to drop this?”

Jasmine didn’t flinch. “Whatever was between us is over. But what happened isn’t.”

“You’re being completely unreasonable!”

“And you’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing!”

“You-”

They stood facing each other, tension thickening the air like a storm about to break.

Finally, Jasmine turned away.

“I’m done here.”

Without another glance at his furious face, she walked off and didn’t look back.

Silas watched her go, fighting the urge to run after her and grab her arm.

Why?

Why couldn’t he shake this woman off his mind now?

Was it because she wasn’t his anymore, so he suddenly felt the loss?

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Or was it her new coldness, the way she pulled away, that left him so unsettled?

Why did her face keep showing up in his thoughts?

Back at home, Jasmine called Sierra and told her about running into Silas.

Sierra couldn’t stop laughing as she listened.

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“Even if you told him straight up you’re one of Rivercrest’s top cybersecurity experts, he still wouldn’t buy it. In Silas’ world, you’re just a pretty face-nice to look at, but that’s about it.”

Jasmine agreed completely.

Silas had always acknowledged her looks, but never looked beyond them.

Sierra snorted.

“If that guy had treated you right, you’d have moved heaven and earth for him. Forget giving him a leg up -you probably would’ve taken his company to the next level. But lucky for you…”

No, not lucky.

It was a good thing-a really good thing.

Thank goodness Silas never saw what was right in front of him.

Otherwise, Jasmine might still be stuck daydreaming about what could’ve been.

Sierra switched topics to work.

“The expo robot’s all set. We’re shipping it over, and I’ll be there too You coming?”

“I’ll pass,” Jasmine said. “I want to focus on prepping for the competition.”

“Good. Prep hard and take first place. Let Silas see you up on that stage with his own eyes.”

Jasmine smiled.

It wasn’t just about showing Silas. It was more for herself-taking one step at a time toward the promise she’d made to her own future.

“Tomorrow’s Saturday,” Sierra said. “Come shopping with me. I need some new clothes-been buried in code every day and haven’t gone out properly in weeks.”

Jasmine agreed happily.

The rare golden mahogany glinted like burnished gold, its grain catching the light in soft ripples.

Fine planks of this timber were scarcely found anywhere, yet across Brooks Mansion, it appeared

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everywhere-a subtle marker of their immense wealth.

A few photos lay on the table.

Ethan glanced at them, his expression turning serious.

William’s tone was calm and measured, but his words carried a chill.

“You’ve crossed a line.”

The photos showed Ethan and Jasmine together-two of them in what looked like an embrace.

Even though he’d only meant to comfort her that day, any explanation now felt pointless.

“It seems you really do care for her.”

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As someone who’d been down that road, William could recognize the warmth in his son’s eyes in those pictures.

Ethan stacked the photos neatly and slipped them into his pocket.

“Nice shots.”

William’s gaze sharpened.

“Have you forgotten what I told you before?”

Ethan stayed silent.

William studied him for a long moment.

This was his own son, yet sometimes it felt like they were strangers-familiar, yet distant.

“Ethan,” William said slowly, “this is the last time I’ll say it. The future lady of the Brooks family will be Judy. That’s not up for discussion.”

Ethan’s eyes turned dull, like lights going out deep underwater.

Finally, William sighed.

“If you can’t do what needs to be done, I can handle it for you.”

Ethan’s eyes flashed cold.

“And how exactly would you ‘handle’ it?”

“Don’t worry, I won’t hurt her. I’ll simply ensure she leaves Rivercrest-for good. She’ll disappear from your life completely. If she agrees to go quietly, I’ll meet any condition she names.”

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Chapter 230 You Can’t Have It All

Chapter 230 You Can’t Have It All

Ethan’s lips tightened into a thin line.

“You’re underestimating her pride.”

William shot back, “And you’re overestimating her.”

The tension spread through the air between them, like two sharp blades clashing.

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Ethan stood there, his figure lean and upright, towering and still as a mountain, watching with cold eyes. His thin lips parted slightly, carrying a chill. “Do not touch her. Unless you want me to sever ties with the Brooks family.”

William was stunned. He hadn’t expected Ethan to go that far.

William’s eyes, sharp as a blade, cut toward him. “For her sake, you would rather give up everything, including your mother’s dying wish?”

“I only said do not touch her. So the condition lies with you.”

The silence grew heavier, stretching between them.

William’s expression remained cold for a long moment before finally softening slightly.

“I can stay out of your personal life. But I have one condition.

“You take on leading the Brooks family and fulfill your mother’s dying wish. Can you do that?”

Ethan lowered his eyes, masking whatever emotion lay behind them. He didn’t reply.

“I’ve already compromised. If you still refuse to cooperate, don’t blame me for playing hardball.

“Ethan, since ancient times, you can’t have it all. From the moment you were born into this family, you were meant to give up certain things.

“Including love.”

Jasmine and Sierra had agreed to meet at the mall downstairs.

When Jasmine arrived, she found Caleb already there, leaning casually against Sierra’s shoulder like they were old pals.

Sierra rolled her eyes as she explained, “I was about to leave when this clown called. He found out we were going shopping and invited himself along. So annoying.”

Caleb grinned, clearly pleased with himself.

“Better than sitting around doing nothing all day.”

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