The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 251

Chapter 251 You’re Making

This Worse

The situation had spiraled beyond Ellie’s grasp. Facing any single one of them would have been a formidable task. But all four? That was a tempest she was ill–equipped to weather.

The four people, however, were positively buoyant. Ellie’s family, their eyes gleaming, immediately took note of Jayceon’s bespoke suit and the glint of his opulent watch.

Hank’s eyes nearly popped from their sockets as he recognized the limited–edition watch on Jayceon’s wrist. He realized he was clearly rich.

“Pleasure to meet you!” Hank seized Jayceon’s hand to shake hands with him. “I’m Hank, Ellie’s brother! We’re practically family now!”

He then proceeded to introduce his parents to Jayceon, his voice dripping with sycophancy.

Leif and Tori, their senses honed by years of experience, immediately recognized Jayceon’s affluence, a fact evident in his tailored attire and his refined aura.

They had never, in their wildest dreams, imagined their “disgraceful” daughter would ensnare someone of such staggering wealth.

But soon, a revelation dawned on them. Ellie’s clandestine pregnancy, her unwavering secrecy about the father…

She must have been his mistress, the child illegitimate.

However, as their eyes swept across the luxurious apartment, they quickly forgot about everything else.

Leif and Tori quickly ushered Jayceon inside, their hospitality evident.

They led Jayceon to sit on the sofa before asking, “So, what do you do for a living? What is your family background? When are you and my daughter tying the knot?”

Jayceon, his eyes flicking towards Ellie, sensed her anger. He then turned back to Tori and Leif, finding the air

thick with tension.

“We are not getting married,” Ellie stated.

“I am about to propose to Ellie soon,” Jayceon said.

They spoke at the same time, their conflicting pronouncements hanging in the air.

Tori’s eyes narrowed, her gaze shrewd. She believed Ellie was playing a dangerous game, feigning disinterest to make Jayceon give her more money. Jayceon must have refused that, hence Ellie’s anger toward him.

Tori adopted a stern demeanor, her voice laced with a hint of menace. “Listen here, Jay…”

Jayceon quickly said, “It’s Jayceon.”

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Chapter 251 You’re Making This Worse

“Jayceon,” Tori said. “You do want to marry Ellie, do you not?”

Jayceon was in a good mood, thinking that Ellie’s parents were far easier to deal with than Ellie

“Of course,” he replied, nodding

Tori, sensing victory, felt her demands were within reach. “This apartment is yours, correct?” she asked.

Jayceon shook his head, his expression calm. “No, this apartment belongs to Ellie’s friend. However, I have already secured a house, measuring two thousand square meters, for Ellie and Patrick. They can move in at

their leisure. Furthermore, the house is already in Ellie’s name.”

Tori, Leif, and Hank were elated upon hearing that.

Such a large house was more than they could ever afford in a lifetime!

Exchanging greedy glances with her husband, Tori cleared her throat, her voice a carefully calibrated mix of entitlement and supplication. “That’s good. However, raising Ellie cost us a great deal. We are currently renting in Shirie, and our son requires a house for his impending marriage.”

The implication, as clear as day, hung in the air. Jayceon quickly realized they were vain and greedy people, but he didn’t care. After all, a few properties were nothing to him.

“I will get you two a house. I’ll also give Hank a house as a wedding gift,” he said.

Grins stretched across the Moore family members‘ faces, mirroring the ecstatic joy of lottery winners.

Leif, his eyes gleaming with undisguised joy, said, “What is your job? When can we meet your parents…”

He faltered, a flicker of doubt crossing his features. He assumed that Ellie was just Jayceon’s mistress and thought that the proposal of them meeting Jayceon’s parents was a bit inappropriate.

As Leif hesitated, Ellie, her voice sharp as a shard of ice, said to Jayceon, “Did I consent to this arrangement? Did I even agree to be your wife? You’ve promised them houses already. When they get the houses, they will want money from you, too. Will you give them that as well?”