The Marvelous Elijah’s Return

Chapter 165

An arrest

Silence engulfed the room, and Mrs. Taylor frowned before she cleared her throat and said, “We trusted you and give Emma to your bastard, and you betrayed us the moment your son–“,

“He‘s not my child anymore.” Mr. Briggs coldly interrupted.

“Well, the moment he rebelled against you, you turned on our family… So how do you expect us to trust you when you have the means and ability to back out from any deal you make?”

“Well, that‘s why I drafted out a contract. Mr. Alfred is offering fifty million for the project, and if we settled on Theo marrying your granddaughter and living with you, I will offer you fifty percent of the fifty million.”

Shock by her husband‘s sudden decision that she knew nothing about, Deborah cried, “Honey–”

“Stay out of this woman.” Mr. Briggs sternly replied, shooting his wife a deadly glare , and then, his gaze shifted to Mrs.

Taylor as he added, “What do you say to such an offer?”

“Also, you wouldn‘t need to feed me like that bastard or worry about me becoming a liability in your home. After all, I am the Chief Financial Officer of my father‘s company. I have a master‘s degree and Doctorate Degree.” Theo bragged.

His titles immediately drew their attention like a mosquito is to an o blood person and also because of the offer Mr. Briggs was making, the pair were immediately sold and smiling widely at Mr. Briggs, Mrs. Taylor said, “Emma is not here, but

“We are not here for Emma!” Theo scoffed, already knowing the history behind Emma in the Taylor family.

Clearing his throat, Mr. Briggs glared at his son before looking at Mr. Taylor, saying, “We are interested in Ava, your oldest granddaughter.”

A slight frown crossed Mr. Taylor‘s face, anger boiling inside him, but he forced it aside, knowing that twenty–five million was at stake, and then he said, “The first agreement we had, I reap nothing from in it, except headaches, disrespect, and problems because my granddaughter got married to such a man that is unworthy of her. And now, you are asking me to give another of my granddaughter to you?”

A nervous look passed Mr. Briggs‘ face at Mr. Taylor‘s words as he continued, “Emma is a beautiful young lady, and another wealthy family would have been excellent to have her as their daughter–in–law, but now she‘s stuck with the child you don‘t want.”

A line formed between Deborah‘s eyebrows as she looked at her husband and then said to Mr. Taylor, “Why doesn‘t she just dumb him and remarried? it‘s only been a couple of days that they have been wedded, so what‘s the issue?” Now it was the Taylors‘ turn to feel uneasy as they exchanged glances with one another, knowing Emma already refused, and yet, they still wanted more out of the deal. “Zane had already know about our granddaughter, devaluing her worth to get married to the next suitor, and the title of a divorced woman is also degrading… Because of you, she has become corrupt.” Mr. Taylor spat.

“50.5 percent of the fifty million.” Mr. Briggs stated, giving Mr. Taylor a smug grin. “Honey,” Deborah cried.

“sixty percent.” Mrs. Taylor said. “After all, this project was supposed to be her dowry… Now, you want to use it to marry another one of our granddaughters.”

Scowling, Deborah met Madam Taylor‘s eyes, and she was about to object to such a bizarre request when her husband suddenly interrupted, “Deal. My son, Theo, is going to marry your granddaughter then.” “Who is Theo going to marry?” Zane asked, his eyes darkening at the sight of his father. As Zane led her into the room, Emma kept close by his side, seeing how her grandfather was glaring at her.

“Mr. Briggs has come to ask for my granddaughter‘s hand in marriage.” Mr. Taylor proudly uttered.

even though she was furious inside. A wild laugh left Theo‘s lips as he sized Emma with his eyes, saying, “Don‘t toot your own horn. I don‘t want what had already been

for those words soon…‘ Zane

I don‘t what a man whose mouth is filthier than trash,” Emma

Zane pulled her behind him, challenging his half – brother with a look

how dangerous Zane looked, and he quickly regained his composure and stood up straight, saying, “Teach your wife to watch her mouth, do you hear

and do something about it?” Zane growled, glaring furiously at Theo as he clutched

He‘s going to be

among the cousins, Emma mumbled, “Your brother is marrying Ava.” Those words left a frown on Zane‘s

corrupt your granddaughter, but it‘s her

Briggs mumbled to

and said, “I don‘t like

not alone in that thought. I don‘t like

he felt as he thought, ‘Why would father all of sudden want to get theo married into the

into his back pocket, took out his phone, and answer it,

didn‘t you tell me what happened between your father and you?” The old man‘s voice

closed his eyes as he took a deep breath and then

am about to send you, and

Zane agreed, ending the call. Then he glanced back at Emma and said, “I have to go. Will you be okay here till I get back, or do you want to-” “I will be

you sure… You

fine. I will even lock the door and don‘t leave the room until you get back.” “You

“I do.”

though Zane was hesitant, he sighed and then turned

the silence in the room slowly started to make the Taylor mansion feel like a haunted home to Emma, and she knew going

the door, fear rising inside her heart, and then she

Emma slowly crawled out of bed, knowing what she promise Zane, and yet, she didn‘t want

the cold smirk on Abner‘s face immediately made her heart drop.

moment she arrived in the living room and saw that Ava was back home and the Briggs were still there, Emma knew that she shouldn‘t

husband?” Ava asked with a smug smile, hugging unto Theo‘s arm. “Did grandmother tell you that I am getting married to the second

I am happy for you.” Emma forced herself to say politely. Narrowing his eyes at her, Theo let out, “Now that you don‘t have that bastard to hide

her fist, Emma looked over

said, “Grandma, you

Go and help Abner

the room, ignoring the snort

Abner handed over a apron to Emma, saying, “Your grandmother warn us only to supervise you and not to help you. Dinner

Zane mind was half focus, and the other half of

had left her in