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.

keeping her tone low, 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 thrown into the trash

words

is filthier than trash,” Emma blurted out, making

–

looked, and he quickly regained his composure and stood up straight,

So how about you come over here and do something about

should apologize to Theo now! He‘s going to be your older cousin‘s husband, and you will address him

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

said, “It doesn‘t seem like he corrupt your granddaughter, but it‘s her that wants to be corrupted, and

Mr. Briggs

got to their bedroom, Emma looked at Zane and

not alone in that thought. I don‘t like him either.” Zane

thought, ‘Why would father all of

from his phone made Zane reach into his back pocket, took out his phone,

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

his eyes as he took a deep breath and then answered,

am about to send you, and let‘s talk it through.” Mr. Alfred

Will you be okay here till I get back, or do you want to-” “I will be

sure… You

the door and don‘t leave the room until you get

“I do.”

turned

a haunted home to Emma, and she knew going downstairs was not a

at the door, fear rising inside her heart, and then she called out, “Who is it?” Another, “Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!” echoed loudly before she heard Abner‘s

yet, she didn‘t want to disobey her grandparents again and have him come home to

face immediately made her

room and saw that Ava was back home and the Briggs were still there,

husband?” Ava asked with a smug smile, hugging unto Theo‘s arm. “Did grandmother tell you that I am getting married to the second son of the Briggs family?… It seems like I got the better end of the stick here,

eyes at her, Theo let out, “Now

her fist, Emma

said, “Grandma, you

dinner. Go and help Abner in the kitchen

With that, Emma left the room,

warn us only to supervise

was half focus, and the other

he had left