Chapter 326
“Identity? What identity?” asked Hendrix.
The words made Ophelia pause for a moment, and then she asked,
What identity are you talking about?”
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“Hm, Gerald’s illegitimate child, is it?” Hendrix spoke, even directly mentioning Gerald’s name.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ophelia’s displeasure reached its peak.
But Hendrix seemed completely unaware, continuing, “But everyone in Coppersville knows that my parents had a strong relationship. For an illegitimate child to suddenly appear.. It’s really not something honorable for the Freeman family, is it?”
“A strong relationship? Have you forgotten what happened last year?” Ophelia said, her eyes briefly scanning Beatrice.
The meaning was crystal clear.
But Hendrix didn’t mind. He smiled slightly and continued, “You’re wrong to say that. The two matters are completely different in nature. No matter what, my mother never did anything out of line while they were married.
“But Gerald’s been dead for so many years, and suddenly, a illegitimate child appears? That’s nothing but embarrassing him, isn’t it?”
“So what? Does that mean Nathan should live his whole life in the shadows?”
“To be honest, with a mother as shameless as his, it’s only right that her child should never see the light of day.” Hendrix’s tone was very calm.
It was as if he were casually commenting on stray dogs or cats on the street, without any emotional attachment. Ophelia slammed her hand on the table. “Hendrix, Nathan is still your brother! How could you say something like that about him? The Freeman family has taught you so much over the years, only for you to insult your own brother like this?”
Hendrix smiled. “What else should I say, Grandma? What exactly do you have in mind? Feel free to tell me.”
“I’ve already made up my mind. From today onward, he’ll live here! At the banquet, I’ll publicly announce his identity as the second heir of the Freeman family.
“I’ll also allocate five percent of the shares under my name to him. From now on, the two of you will work together in Amity Group and manage the company!!
Ophelia’s voice was strong and commanding, clearly not showing the slightest trace of the physical discomfort she claimed to have had a couple of days ago.
Her tone was resolute. This was an order, not a negotiation with Hendrix.
Hendrix fell silent, only raising his head to look at the man sitting opposite him. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips, though it was neither a smile of joy nor one of mockery.
Nathan sat there, eyes lowered, exuding a calm demeanor, as if the whole conversation had nothing to do with him.
It wasn’t until Hendrix’s gaze turned toward him that he spoke, “Hendrix, don’t misunderstand. I’m not trying to take anything from you.
“I… I just want a family. I’m already very satisfied to be able to stay by Grandma’s side and keep her company. I
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Like how the story is progressing now but why is the author only releasing 3 chapters at a time? this is torture😩😩...
Woah chapters 41-45 is intense!! Good to see Noelle’s character who has come across as mostly detached actually express emotion....
I find Noelle’s character so frustrating, she comes across lacking any true emotion. The chapters where Rosie was missing was probably the most where we have seen some strong outward emotion shown. Dreading these next few chapters if she is going to do something drastic to “go find Seline” The author has taken us on a rollercoaster with these characters. The novel feels like it is at a stage now where they can come full circle....
A good change of pace and story in the last 10 chapters. Good to see the shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win over Noelle and Rosie. Hope we start to see them warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up👨👩👧...
A good change of pace in the last 10 chapters. Also nice to see a shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win Noelle and Rosie over. Hoping in these next few chapters we start to see Noelle and Rosie warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up 👨👩👧...
I have been in love with this novel but I don’t know how much patience I have to wait until the to finish line. Dear Author, can you atleast give us some idea about how long is this going to be or if there’s any turning point coming soon. And it would be great if you could upload at least 10 chapters at once. 5 chapters is making me more impatience with the anticipation of the further story of novel🙈...
I really hope there is a turning point in this story where Noelle starts to show some interest in Hendrix...