Chapter 288
He Clings to Me Every Nigh
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In an instant, Michael Marshallâs face twisted with fury like a raging lion, his bulging eyes seemed ready to pop out of his head.
He pointed at Olivia Jenkins, sternly confronting his father, âFather, are you still coinc to tolerate such a disresDectful Derson? Having someone like her in
the Marshall Family is bad luck!â
Bella Thompson, aware of the shifting winds, quickly lowered her stance and apologized, âItâs all my fault for being too gossipy, causing you all to argue.
Father, punish me instead!â
Alexander Marshallâs face darkened, his lips tightly pursed, his deep-set eyes seemed to harbour a storm of imminent anger.
The smile on Olivia Jenkinsâ face deepened, with a hint of mockery in her eyes, âFather, do you hate me this much? Do you look down on me that much? I didnât laugh at you. Why are you so worked up and taking everything so personally? What should I do? Iâm laughing at how Daniel can be so funny. Thereâs no rule against laughing at my own husband, is there?â
The anger in Michael Marshallâs eyes was nearly blazing, and the veins on his forehead almost popped out, âYouâre twisting the truth! This is the Marshall Family, you donât have the right to act so outrageously, get out!â
Daniel Marshallâs voice was as cold as ice, he calmly spoke, as if a cold front swept across the living room, âSo father wants to dominate in the Marshall Family? You even want to drive me out, donât you?â
Seeing the mounting tension between his son and grandson, Alexander
Marshall roared: âEnough, are you all treating me as if Iâm dead?â
Undeterred, Olivia Jenkins continued, âThe minute I step through the door, Iâm accused. What did I do wrong? Grandfather, is it wrong that I am Danielâs wife? Is it wrong to have the identity of the Marshall Familyâs daughter-in-law?â
Alexander Marshallâs pupils contracted, his eyes narrowed, he coldly glared at Bella Thompson, âYou tell me, where had my granddaughter-in-law gone wrong? I think sheâs done nothing wrong. In this world, the winner takes all, and losers are always in the wrong. People should know their own standing!â
Daniel Marshall chimed in, âMiss Bella Thompson, Iâd like to know whatâs my wife done wrong too? How could I not know? Am I greatly mistaken? Are you going to accuse me from your moral high ground?â
Michael Marshall parted his lips to speak, but he was immediately cut off by
Alexander Marshall, âShut your mouth. I want to hear from her, where did Olivia Jenkins go wrong?â
For a moment, Bella Thompson shuddered uncontrollably.
She looked pitifully at Michael Marshall, who obediently kept his mouth shut, unlike Daniel Marshall who would defend Olivia Jenkins even at the expense of breaking ties with his family.
Disappointing bitterness instantly overwhelmed Bella Thompson.
Intimidated by her father-in-lawâs authority and severity, and pressured by Daniel Marshallâs aggressive stance, Bella Thompson had no choice but to directly respond to the accusations she had instigated.
âIsnât Olivia Jenkins trending? Sheâs becoming a producer, trying to mimic others by making TV series. Sheâs an outsider with no experience. How can she compete with industry insiders? Sheâs going to invest a lot of money in this series. What if she fails? What will she do then?â
In the living room, only Bella Thompsonâs voice could be heard. Everyone was looking at her. As she spoke, her voice grew more and more cautious, afraid that she might say something wrong and bring the wrath upon herself or that the patriarch would reprimand her and punish her.
âI wanted someone to dissuade her from doing such risky things. Filmmaking is a massive investment. Itâs not something you can just casually undertake.â
âFurthermore, there are people criticising her online. Iâm worried it will impact the Marshall Family, that fans will dig up a slew of issues and create chaos.
Thatâs all.â
Alexander Marshall didnât leave any room for Bella Thompson, metaphorically slapping her in the face, âYouâve missed out some points, you said Olivia Jenkins was wasting the Marshall Familyâs capital. You were clear that Olivia
Jenkins wanted to bankrupt the Marshall Family. You depicted Olivia Jenkins as a bottomless pit that leeches off the Marshall Family, to strengthen the Jenkins Group..â