Chapter 1110: Jack heard the whispers floating through the crowd. His cheeks turned red, and he lashed out, spitting at the onlookers.
That single move made people turn on him. Any sympathy he'd earned by kneeling for hours disappeared.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Why's that boy so disrespectful?" "Seriously. What kind of values did Joyce teach him?" "A kid like that shouldn't get a cent from Elite Lux." "He's completely ungrateful. Daniela could pour her heart into him, and he still wouldn't stand by her." "They're clearly just here to grab smoney." "If that's the case, Daniela might as well adopt someone else. Better to raise a child who doesn't already have a mother whispering greed into his ear. That kid wants a shortcut to wealth without lifting a finger." "Yes! Exactly!" One voice burst out louder than the rest, yelling at Daniela, "We're with you. Pick a new heir. Adopt someone who'll actually care. That child would treat you better than Jack ever could!" Daniela looked nothing like she did three years ago.
She stood in the middle of the crowd, slim and pale, as if the wind could knock her over.
People's eyes softened when they looked at her.
Stay connected through galnovalsShe turned her gaze to Joyce, who was fuming, then dropped her head.
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"That's what I figured," Daniela said, tilting her face downward, her voice trembling just enough. "But they keep draggingback into it. You all saw what just happened. Jack didn't even recognize me, yet Joyce went around telling people he slept with my photo beside him every night. I've never even met Jack. Most of you know I've been sick. I can't have kids. And when I was at my lowest, the people closest todidn't show up. They were too busy trying to split what little I had left." Daniela's eyes glistened. "Even something as small as helping children becomes a problem. They call it a waste. But it's not. Not to me." She stepped over to the principal. "Sorry for the scene earlier. Please don't worry. Even if Jack and the rest shutout, I won't stop. I'll keep helping the kids in need." Her voice trembled as she finished, her eyes faintly red.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe camera didn't miss a thing.
In seconds, the crowd buzzed with excitement.
Reporters jumped on it like they'd been waiting all day.
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With all eyes on her, Daniela gave a deep bow. "Thanks, everyone Let's wrap this up. Don't be too harsh on Joyce and Jack. They're just looking out for themselves."