She Became Rich After Divorce (Cheyenne and Kelvin) novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Most Girls Won't Have a Liking for You

The Foley Mansion sat amidst lush greenery with houses scattered about. The European-style buildings were constructed from white marble with intricate vine patterns carved into them.

The grand hall hung Swarovski crystal chandeliers while black-and-white checkered floors added to its luxurious decor. Sitting on the sofa was an elderly man dressed in black robes with thin features.

Those eyes were extremely clear, without any trace of turbidity.

There was a hint of anger on his face as he looked towards the door, his beard shaking.

In an instant, two figures appeared in front of him.

The man wore a black three-piece suit with the suit jacket draped over his arm, revealing the vest and white shirt underneath.

His tall and slender figure was like a towering mountain peak - elegant and majestic.

Beside him timidly stood Abbie in a pink Chanel-style suit with long chestnut hair. She had pure features and light makeup.

"Grandfather," Kelvin called out as he walked over.

"Why did you bring her here? This is the Foley family's old mansion. What is an outsider doing here?" old Mr. Foley's gaze turned to Abbie with disdain.

Abbie had been pestering his grandson for ten years now, from high school until now. She's shameless!

Upon hearing this, Kelvin's handsome face darkened for a moment before helplessly saying, "Grandfather, Abbie is my sister."

Abbie stood awkwardly at the door, holding her gift bag tightly and not knowing what to do next while looking at Kelvin with teary eyes.

A sense of resentment rose in her heart towards that stubborn old man... If it weren't for him meddling all these years, she would have been together with Kelvin by now!

"Sister? Your last name is Foley while hers is Berry. How can she be your sister? Could it be that your father has an illegitimate daughter outside?"

The old man stomped his cane on the ground, creating a dull thud that echoed throughout the entire hall. The servants nearby dared not even lift their heads.

Abbie was left speechless, her face turning red with embarrassment.

As the middle-aged man who had just entered heard the old man's accusations, he paused in his tracks and quickly explained, "Dad, please don't accuse me wrongly. I... I've only ever had one wife in my life - Gracie. I wouldn't dare to cheat on her."

Abbie called out to him in a sweet voice, "Uncle Corey."

The man walked over and glanced at the delicate young girl before sighing quietly and nodding nonchalantly as if responding to her greeting.

This was Corey Foley - Kelvin's father and former CEO of the Foley Group. He was once a renowned business genius but chose to switch careers after his wife became a vegetable due to a car accident ten years ago. They moved to a small island abroad where they rarely returned home.

Kelvin took over the Foley Group when he was a teenager and gradually developed a cold demeanor, maintaining an expressionless face even when dealing with family members.

"Dad," Kelvin called out.

"Well, I'm back to grab something. I'll catch up with you later." Corey smiled faintly and headed upstairs.

Old Mr. Foley was even angrier and gave him a fierce glare. "Your son and daughter-in-law got divorced, and you didn't even ask about it?"

Divorced?

Corey paused for a second, furrowing his eyebrows slightly before helplessly saying, "Dad, it's already settled. There's no point in talking about it now. For the sake of family harmony, I'd rather not bring it up."

"It's precisely because of family harmony that scold some sense into your stubborn son!"

Scold Kelvin? Corey took a deep breath and felt a headache coming on as he looked at his towering son and then at his elderly father with silver hair.

Looking troubled, he said softly, "Dad, Kelvin is an adult now. You're in bad health. Just leave him alone, take care of yourself, and don't get angry!"

"Cheyenne is a good girl. How about I adopt her as my goddaughter to make up for her?"