Chapter 356

Chapter 356 Her Ex-Husband’s Will (2)

As soon as the phone was hung up, Hailey felt a sense of indescribable panic with a blank face.

“What’s wrong?” Karl asked, tilting his head.

Looking at him, Hailey held her phone tightly and replied, “Aunt Polly said that Owen left a will and mentioned me.”

“What? A will?”

Brook was the first to be surprised. “Did he foresee his own death?”

Karl remained calm. “Let’s go and have a look.”

Hailey’s heart sank as she heard this.She had no idea what she had to do with the will.

“Owen, what the hell do you want?” she wondered.

At this thought, she closed her eyes.

Soon, the car turned around and drove towards the Moores’ old residence.

Bob and Benson were waiting at the door. Seeing the car coming, they immediately walked up to Hailey and greeted her.

Then they politely said hello to Karl and Brook.

Hailey said, “These are my two brothers.”

Bob nodded and replied, “Hello, sir. Please come in.”

Benson said anxiously, “Hailey, come on in. Grandpa and Grandma are waiting for you.”

Hailey walked inside with heavy steps.

The last time she came to the Moores’ old residence was when her identity was exposed, and she came back to have a showdown after her divorce from Owen.

She had thought that it would be the last time she came here, but she didn’t expect that she would be here again.

The two brothers, Bob and Benson, led them all the way to the house where Steven and Abby lived so Hailey was not unfamiliar with it.

The spacious living room was also the reception room.

When Hailey entered it, she found that all the people of the Moore family were there, and it was crowded.

“Hailey, there you are.”

Steven and Abby stood up, as well as Wade and Jalen, who were sitting in the seats.

When the juniors saw Hailey, they all greeted her.

Hailey walked up to them and introduced Karl and Brook. “They are my brothers, Karl and Brook.”

The Moores had seen Brook before, but it was the first time that they had seen Karl. Looking at the perfect face, they had to admit that Nancy’s genes were really great.

Her children were all very beautiful.

“Please have a seat.”

After simple greetings, they began to talk about business.

Hailey asked Polly, “Aunt Polly, why did you say that Owen made a will when he was alive?”

“How could he make a will at such a young age?” Hailey wondered.

Polly sighed and didn’t know what to say. “Mr. Thompson, please say something.”

Mr. Thompson stepped forward and said, “Here’s the thing, Ms. Newman. All the members of the Moore family would make a will in case of unforeseen circumstances. This is the rule set by Steven.”

Steven nodded slightly with a sad face.

However, he didn’t expect that his grandson would die before him, which was quite heartbreaking.

“As the property is accumulated and changed, the will changes every year. The last version of the will was informed by Mr. Owen Moore to change a few days ago.”

After a brief pause, Mr. Thompson added, “Because you are mentioned in the will, I want to announce it officially after you come.”

Hailey’s eyes were full of sadness. She had no wish to hear any will, but thinking of Owen, she had to come.

Polly held her hand and said to Mr. Thompson, “Everyone is here. Let’s start.”

“Okay.”

With that, Mr. Thompson showed the paper bag to everyone. Then he slowly opened it, took out the paper in it, and officially announced.

“The one who made the will is Mr. Owen Moore…”

Upon hearing those words, everyone kept sobbing.

Hailey sat there, stiff as a board.

She wanted to leave the moment the lawyer began to read the will.

All this was really ridiculous. She was nobody to him. Then why did she listen to a will here?

He forced her to accept his death, and now he forced her to accept his will.

“What a jerk he is!” she thought.

After a brief pause, Mr. Thompson added seriously, “Because I was worried that my family would have a dispute over the inheritance after I died in an accident, I made this will on August 18th in Poya to deal with my property. First, the property…”

“In short, Moore Mansion belongs to my grandfather. The house in Grace Residence in the south of the city belongs to my mother. The apartment in the same community and the house in Elegance Residence belong to my ex-wife. Besides, Mazedew Museum and the shares of the Mazedew Group owned by me all belong to Hailey.”

The eyes of Wade and Jalen widened as they heard those words.

“What?”

Taking a deep breath, Mr. Thompson continued, “If I die because of an accident, I hope Hailey can take over the position of president of the Mazedew Group for old-time’s sake. Thank you.”

Hailey listened to Mr. Thompson expressionlessly as if these properties and shares were nothing to her.

However, the Moores couldn’t accept it at all.

There were still some properties and options that hadn’t been completed, but Wade and Jalen couldn’t sit still or listen anymore.

With a long face, Wade said, “I don’t give a damn about those houses at all. Owen can give them to anyone he likes, but how could he give the shares of the Mazedew Group to others casually?”

Just then, Jalen stood up and echoed, “That’s right! He even wants an outsider to be the president of the Mazedew Group. Are you kidding me? Do you think no one in the Moore family can take the job?”

The two of them roared in dissatisfaction. Karl sat in the corner, frowning and saying nothing.

Steven said, “Stop yelling. This is the will left by Owen. It’s his freedom and right to distribute his.

property, and it’s none of your business.”

“Dad, don’t be silly.”

After a pause, Wade added, “You don’t think my brother and I are capable enough, so we didn’t say anything when you helped Owen become the president. Owen is your grandson and our family, but Hailey…”

As he spoke, he pointed at Hailey with his finger but was knocked off by Polly. She glared at him with sharp eyes and snapped, “Don’t be so rude.”

Embarrassed, Wade withdrew his hand and shook his head. “I don’t agree anyway!”

“Wade is right,” Jalen said in a deep voice. “Dad, Polly, I know you all like Hailey, but she has divorced Owen, not the daughter-in-law of the Moore family anymore. Moreover, she works in Crystaldale. Isn’t it a joke to let her be the president of our Moore group? Then what will other people think of us? If you guys think that Wade and I are not capable enough, Bob and Benson can take the…”

Before he finished his words, Bob and Benson waved their hands in unison.

Bob shouted, “No, I can’t!”

Benson echoed, “Not a chance!”

The two of them were afraid that they would take the job.

Seeing this, Wade and Jalen glared at them and shouted, “Shut up! You loser!”

“Well, stop arguing.”

Hailey added wearily with a poker face, “Owen has the right to make a will, and I also have the right not to accept it. Anyway, I won’t interfere in your family affairs.”

With that, she stood up. “Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Polly, see you later.”

When Hailey and her two brothers walked out, Benson caught up with them.

“Hailey, wait a minute. I have something for you.”