The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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 stime, 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." Special bonus over 40% 16:33 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.

I As Leif hesitated, Ellie, her voice sharp as a shard of ice, said to Jayceon, "Did I consent to this m arrangement? Did 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?" Jayceon could see that Ellie didn't have a good relationship with her parents, but he was unaware that Ellie had already cut ties with them.

Jayceon replied, "Shouldn't I provide these for your parents? They don't even own a hin Shirie. How can we live in a big house while they rent? People would mock us." Ellie, exasperated, shoved him toward the door. "Just leave; you're making this worse." Jayceon refused to leave.

Tori shoved Ellie aside, her voice sharp. "Have you lost your damn mind? A good man like him is rare! Why would you drive him away?" She yanked Jayceon back by the arm. "You still haven't told us about your family!"

Ellie saw exactly where this was heading. The moment her parents realized Jayceon came- am cfrom a wealthy family, they would force her to marry him. She exclaimed in anger, "Enough! I am not going to marry him. Who gave you the right to decide for me?" She then jabbed a finger toward the door. "Jayceon, get out!" The raw anger in Ellie's voice made Jayceon hesitate. One wrong move, and he believed he might never see Patrick again. He quickly complied. "Fine, I'm leaving. Just don't be mad at me." The Moores could only watch as Jayceon left.

Ellie then turned back to them, her tone cutting. "He's just a show-off. Ye he has money, but he can't afford all those things he said. He was just bragging earlier."