In the crowd, there was a woman wearing an office lady uniform. She had a beautiful figure and long hair, which was tied up, revealing a touch of competence and determination. Even though she was surrounded by these influential figures, there was an unwavering determination in her eyes.
“My husband is not dead!”
Elise Houry uttered these words.
“Not dead? Haha, Elise Houry, you’re consoling yourself. If he’s not dead, why hasn’t he come back? I guess he died long ago, and not even a trace of his corpse remains. Haha, we let you marry my fiancé’s younger brother for your own good, you know? My fiancé’s younger brother is also a prominent figure in the Clarke family. By marrying him, you’re climbing up the social ladder, yet you still look unwilling.”
Beside them sat Snowy Houry, holding onto a man’s arm and mocking Elise Houry. Her eyes were filled with satisfaction.
This man was Isaiah Clarke, the eldest son of the Clarke family. Originally from the South Province, they escaped to Stillwater after the incident in the South Province. Since then, they established a stronghold in Stillwater and became a dominant force, a powerful dragon crossing the river.
In the current Stillwater, they were considered unrivaled.
Isaiah Clarke also had a hint of arrogance in his eyes as he looked at Elise Houry among them. His younger brother was a playboy who had been with countless women throughout his life. If he married Elise Houry, it would definitely bring him pleasure as well.
This woman was even more beautiful than Snowy Houry, who he was already tired of.
“Elise Houry, stop struggling and accept your fate. Your so-called husband is dead beyond doubt,” Snowy Houry sneered.
At this moment, she had truly won.
Robin Bailey was dead.
And Elise Houry married the famous Mr. Clarke. Now, she was using the power of the Clarke family to continuously suppress Landview Inc., causing it to shrink by more than ten times and almost go bankrupt. Once Elise Houry married into their family, Snowy Houry could bully her every day.
After all, her fiancé, Isaiah Clarke, was the eldest son of the Clarke family, and his position was many times higher than his incompetent younger brother. By then, Snowy Houry would become the mistress, while Elise Houry would be nothing more than the wife of a playboy.
She could treat Elise Houry however she pleased, and Elise would have no choice but to endure. No one would dare to interfere!
Thinking about it made her thrilled.
“I told you, my husband is not dead!”
Elise Houry looked at these people and spoke with a crisp and pleasant voice, tinged with anger.
My husband!
Not dead!
“Daughter, why bother?” Karen Johnson cracked some melon seeds, shook her head, and then glanced at the designer handbag in her hand. It was a gift from Isaiah Clarke, a valuable LV bag. Just looking at it made a fierce light flash in her eyes.
Without being ruthless or fierce, how could she possess a designer handbag?
Suddenly, Karen Johnson looked at Elise Houry and said, “Daughter, think carefully. Leslie has already been taken away by me. You can make a phone call to confirm. If you don’t agree, there’s a good chance you’ll never see your daughter again.”
“Leslie!”
Elise Houry, who was initially resolute, panicked upon hearing this news. She immediately took out her phone and called Leslie’s elementary school teacher. “Hello, Mr. Chaner, our daughter Leslie… What? She was taken away by her grandmother, saying there was a family matter.”
Thunk.
Elise Houry hung up the phone, feeling lost and distraught. She looked up at Karen Johnson, her voice hoarse and filled with confusion as tears streamed down her face. “Why, Mom? That’s your own granddaughter, your own flesh and blood!”
She couldn’t understand.
That’s your own granddaughter.
You took her away!
How could you… how could you do this!
“What granddaughter? She’s just a bastard child. If it weren’t for that little bastard, our family wouldn’t be in this situation. If not for this bastard, you would have been married long ago, instead of being in this state now. Mom, this is for your own good. Once you marry Mr. Clarke, everything will be fine, right?” Karen Johnson also felt a bit agitated and immediately spoke.
I’m doing this for your own good!
She wanted Elise Houry to marry Mr. Clarke so that Mr. Clarke would give her many luxury brand handbags.
Rodney Houry wanted Elise Houry to hand over Landview Inc., and their family would return to the main household.
Elise Houry laughed, a laugh filled with misery and bitterness. “Mom, do you even know what kind of person this Mr. Clarke is? In just one month since he came to Stillwater, he impregnated eight female college students. Are you willing to give me to someone like him?”
“Well…”
Karen Johnson was momentarily silenced. She hadn’t investigated Mr. Clarke. She assumed that since Mr. Clarke was so powerful, he must be exceptional. But now, hearing this, she realized her mistake. However, the words were already spoken, and what’s done is done. She decided to be indifferent and said, “That’s just Mr. Clarke being young and immature. You’re older, so it’s not bad for someone like him to want you. After you get married, you can teach him well, and everything will be fine.”
“Heh, young and immature? I teach him? Hehehe… Hahaha…”
Elise Houry covered her face and started crying.
She rarely cried.
She considered herself a strong person.
But this time, she couldn’t bear it. Her own parents didn’t support her, and outsiders were attacking her. Her only daughter was missing, being used as a threat against her.
“Daughter, whether you agree or not, I’ve said it. Only if you agree will you be able to see that bastard,” said Karen Johnson sternly.
“Agree… or not… Do I even have a choice?”
Elise Houry cried and then looked at Karen Johnson, saying, “Mom, this is the last time I call you ‘mom.’ From now on, I won’t recognize you anymore. I agree.”
The last few words seemed to be spoken with all her strength.
Upon hearing these words, everyone in the room rejoiced.
As for Karen Johnson, she didn’t pay much attention to Elise Houry’s statement because Elise Houry had called her “mom” sometimes and sometimes not before. It wasn’t anything different from the past, just a form of address.
However, at this moment, Elise Houry shouted, “Husband, where are you? If you don’t come back soon, both your wife and daughter will be gone. Where are you?”
You promised!
You were supposed to have the grandest wedding for me!
But now, where are you?
Why?
Why haven’t you come back yet?
Everyone watched Elise Houry go mad, a hint of mockery flashing in their eyes, as if watching a joke unfold.
“Bastard, if you have any conscience left, come out for me,” Elise Houry cried.
The people around her showed even more disdain on their faces. Can he come back? However, suddenly, their expressions froze because someone really appeared behind Elise Houry.
“I’m sorry I’m late!”
Robin Bailey looked at Elise Houry, his heart seemed to be torn apart.
Upon hearing that voice, Elise Houry paused for a moment, slowly turned around, and looked at the person. Then, with a sudden rush, she threw herself into his arms and fiercely pounded Robin Bailey’s chest.
“You finally know how to come back. You heartless person! Did you want your wife and daughter to be gone before you returned? You finally know how to come back… sob… sob…”
Elise Houry cried like a little girl.
The previous image of a cold and aloof female executive was completely gone, and only Robin Bailey had the privilege of turning Elise Houry back into a little girl.