Chapter 703
The way Darrell said that Ethan was no longer around prompted Kenneth to look at him sideways. âWhat
did you say?â
âEthan was involved in an explosion, Dad. Heâs been missing till this day. He may have already passed
away,â Darrell said the most hurtful words with the gentlest tone.
It left everyone dumbstruck.
Even though Ethan spent many years building up his career in Allandia, no one could doubt his identity
and capability.
If Ethan was dead, Darrell would be the heir of the family!
It was no wonder Harold was willing to let Darrell and Jessica return. That was the exact reason!
Kenneth had heard of the rumors, but he simply deemed them as nonsensical stories made up by
someone up to no good. He wouldnât believe that Ethan would pass away all of a sudden.
Kenneth felt uneasy after hearing what Darrell said. âThereâs no irrefutable evidence for that. Why would
you say that?â
âDad, youâve heard of the news of the exploded abandoned factory a few days ago. Do you think he could
survive such a powerful explosion?â Darrell questioned back.
Kenneth went silent for a while, his expression cold.
Meanwhile, Harold had slowly recollected himself thanks to Janiceâs comfort. He reseated himself on his wheelchair and calmly looked at Darrell and Jessica. âEnough. Apologize to Olivia. Letâs put an end to this
matter.â
Darrell narrowed his eyes, wondering why things werenât going according to his plan.
Jessica grumbled, âDad, Liv was the one who splashed water at Darrell. Why should he apologize?â
âWhy should he apologize? Because I know how kind and bright of a person she is after spending some
time with her. And I know how evil your son is too!â Harold exclaimed.
After getting used to wielding her power at home these days, Jessica thought that the Millers were under their control. She couldnât put up with how Harold reprimanded Darrell right in front of so many people.
âDad, I know that you have always looked down upon me because of my family background, thinking
that I donât deserve Kenneth. But weâre genuinely in love.
âThe past long years have proven that this is a fact as well. It wasnât easy for us to build up our careers all these years. Why do you have such a biased opinion of us? What did we do wrong?â Jessica cried.
It put Harold in the limelight, making the spectators think that he was a cruel father.
âMr. Harold, what is there that you canât get over with after so many years? A forced marriage isnât
common nowadays.â
âI know, right? I wouldâve been grateful if my son was as devoted as Kenneth.â
âThereâs never a happy ending when the process is a forceful one. So why? Darrellâs your biological
grandson. Donât take it so far.â
The other people joined the gushing, criticizing Harold for being cruel.
âEnough talking?â Harold pointed at Jessica. âDo you think that youâre innocent after wrecking someoneâs
family? You plotted so many schemes just to ruin a family. Iâve never looked down on anyone poor, but I
do look down on someone whoâs poor and could stoop this low.â
Jessica held her hand on her chest, pretending to be hurt.
Harold didnât even humiliate her like this that year.
âDonât cross the line, Dad. Jessi is my wife.â Kenneth still stood up for Jessica.
But Harold found it a waste of time to debate with him, so he simply wore an indifferent expression. âYour
wife? Very well, let me show you what kind of person your wife is.
âI was going to tolerate it considering that today was a happy occasion, but theyâve taken advantage of it
and ruined my birthday. Now that Iâm upset, donât think that you can get away with this!â