The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 265

Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Then, What About Noelle Lockwood?

["Seriously! How is what the Lockwood family is doing any different from human trafficking?"]

["The Lockwoods probably don’t even know this is a live stream. Fine. I’m dying to see how low they can go!"]

Old Mr. Lockwood indeed didn’t know it was a live stream. He was the best actor in the Lockwood family. At least, Estelle Lockwood had once truly believed that her grandfather was the only person in the entire family who cared about her.

But her life had been swapped, and the source of it all was Old Mr. Lockwood!

Hearing Estelle Lockwood’s words, Old Mr. Lockwood scoffed.

"Oh, Estelle, I’ve always said you’re too naive, child."

"Yes, you’re not related to us. So what? Who’s going to believe you? You say Director Rhodes and the others are your witnesses? No, no, no, Estelle. You underestimate human nature."

Old Mr. Lockwood’s usually benevolent expression suddenly twisted into a hypocritical, vicious sneer, his tone and gestures becoming exaggerated.

"Director Rhodes, I would like you to keep this a secret. Name your price. One million? Oh, no, no, how could one million be enough? Ten million. Yes, ten million!"

Old Mr. Lockwood immediately continued, "Ten million as hush money, and I’ll give you another million just to become friends! Eleven million in total. Director Rhodes, surely you won’t refuse me this courtesy?"

"As for Director Carson and the head nurse, if you want some, that can be arranged! Money is no object. As long as Estelle gets married, money is definitely not an issue!"

Director Rhodes’s gaze remained cold.

Director Carson was so disgusted he almost threw up.

’This family... treating a woman like a piece of merchandise, their mouths filled with nothing but talk of transactions and money. It’s disgusting! Absolutely disgusting!’

After speaking, Old Mr. Lockwood turned back to Estelle Lockwood, his expression vicious. "Estelle, you wouldn’t dare disagree, would you? Hmm?!"

That last word was a roar, like some sort of savage beast—revolting and fierce.

Estelle Lockwood’s expression, however, was placid. "Old Mr. Lockwood, all this talk is pointless."

A faint smile played on her lips, her eyes glinting. "Shouldn’t you be asking Princess Avery for her opinion? What she wants is Austin Lockwood’s ’biological daughter.’ And that’s not me."

Old Mr. Lockwood’s expression froze.

Princess Avery frowned. "Old Mr. Lockwood, what is the meaning of this? We agreed from the very beginning that we wanted Austin Lockwood’s biological daughter. Are you trying to fool me with an impostor?"

"This marriage agreement is void. We’re leaving!"

Old Mr. Lockwood panicked. "Wait, wait!"

Old Mr. Lockwood said fawningly, "Your Highness, only we know the truth about Estelle’s identity. Outsiders have no idea."

"But if you suddenly call off the engagement, and word gets out, wouldn’t you be the one to lose face?"

"It’s only because Austin has no biological daughter; otherwise, we would have definitely married our biological daughter to Mr. Reno. But as it stands, Estelle is the best substitute."

Princess Avery’s brow furrowed. He had clearly hit on the main point—if she just left like this, wouldn’t it be terribly humiliating? After all, rumor had it that the "treasure" was with Austin Lockwood’s biological daughter.

She had come to Crestfall in Innerland with such fanfare, only to find out Estelle Lockwood had no connection to the Lockwood family. Wouldn’t that be broadcasting to the world that she, the great Princess Avery, had been played for a fool?

’In that case...’

Old Mr. Lockwood stroked his beard, smiling. "Estelle, you see? Princess Avery has agreed, and Mr. Reno is very satisfied with you. Just put up with it for a bit, won’t you?"

Estelle Lockwood smiled.

Unhurriedly, she said, "Old Mr. Lockwood, are you sure... that Austin Lockwood has no biological daughter?"

The air suddenly fell silent.

Princess Avery’s brow knitted. "What do you mean?"

Estelle Lockwood shifted into a more comfortable position in her chair, her voice laden with meaning. "I mean that Austin Lockwood does have a biological daughter. And she is right here."

Right here?!

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