Reborn Fake Heiress Watch the Whole Family Burn novel Chapter 189

"I'm worried about that too, but we can't give up. We have to try! I'll do my best, and you all should too!"

Elena comforted him. "Dad, don't worry. Sean Maddox isn't as scary as the rumors say. As long as you communicate with them sincerely, I think securing the partnership won't be a problem."

Daniel didn't share her optimism. "Elena, you don't know Sean Maddox. He's moody and unpredictable. Compared to Aurelis Holdings, our electronics factory is tiny. Whether he'll even look at us is a toss-up."

Elena stayed silent. She figured she would just give Sean a heads-up later. Aurelis Holdings belonged to her; surely she could decide who they worked with.

Seeing Elena's silence, Jon sidled up to her and whispered, "Sis, do you have a plan?"

"Why do you ask?"

Jon grinned. "Heh, Sis, do you have some secret identity we don't know about? You don't look worried at all. I bet you have a backup plan. Hmm... let me guess, do you know Sean Maddox?"

Elena stared at him.

"Sis, don't look at me like that. Our family was so unlucky before, but ever since you came back, everything changed. You knew medicine and cured Dad and my brother-in-law. You know big shots like Mr. Smith. So, it's not impossible that you know Sean Maddox too. And Claire getting into LUMEN Studio—I feel like you helped with that too. Otherwise, with her degree, her design talent would have been buried."

"So, obviously, you know Sean Maddox! You have connections! I heard Sean Maddox is incredibly handsome. Maybe, like Mr. Smith, he likes you too..."

Elena smacked him hard on the back of the head. She had to admit, among her siblings, Chris and Jon were the smartest. Especially Jon—he was sharp. The kid had brains... but clearly not enough common sense.

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"Cathy, why did you agree to that in front of Grandma? The partnership with Aurelis isn't something just anyone can get!" Edward began to scold Cathy as soon as they were downstairs.

"Dad, of course I have a plan, that's why I agreed. If we can secure the partnership, Grandma will definitely see us in a new light, maybe even hand control of the company back to us!"

"Cathy, what is your plan?" Nick asked. He had been holding back his frustration for a long time.

The eldest branch used to not even be allowed at the dinner table, and now the whole family was there. He couldn't stand it. It was like people they used to look down on were now sitting as equals, stealing what belonged to them.