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The DNA paternity report confirmed that Jessica was indeed Horace and Brittany s biological daughter
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Brittany was stunned Deep down she had already convinced herself that Jessica wasn the r child an instinct every mother knew all too well
But now with the DNA test right before her eyes that showed Jessica as her daughter she had no choice but to accept the facts and trust the science
Jessica looked at Horace and Brittany What are you doing
HoracequicklyputtheDNAreportaway.SinceJessicawastheirdaughter,theycouldn’tlether knowtheyhadbeentestingherDNA.”Yourmother andIwerejustgoingoversomedocuments.”
Jessica nodded then stepped forward to link her arm with Brittany s acting playful Mom your receptionist stopped me from coming in DoI really need an appointment just to see you
Brittanyglanced atherreceptionist.”NexttimeJessicacomes,justletherin.”
“Alright,Ms.Brewer,”the receptionistreplied.
Jessica smiled satisfied Mom you haven t forgotten what we talked about yesterday right Now that I ve joined the company where will you put me
Brittany answered You can start by interning in the marketing department
What Marketing internship Working as a regular employee
Jessica felt a sharp sting of disappointment She had hoped Brittany would hand her there in s to their top luxury jewelry brand and groom her into the new CEO
You want me to work in marketing I don t want to
Then where do you want togo
I want to run the jewelry brand under Brewer Enterprise
Brittany exchanged a glance with Horace who furrowed his brows That jewelry brandis worth billions and you have no experience in jewelry at all She can t just hand it over to you
Brittanyadded,”Youhavetobegrounded.You’remydaughter,andoneday,everythingIhavewillbeyours.Butrightnow,you’renotready.Youhavetostartatthebottom.Ifyouworkhard,you’llrise quickly.”
Jessica’sangerflared.Shepulled herarmfreefromBrittany’sgrasp.”Idon’twanttoworkinmarketing!”
Brittanystoodherground.”Thisisn’tagame.Ican’triskthe futuresofsomanyemployeesorthefateofthejewelrybrandinyourhands.”
“Youdon’tcareaboutmeatall!Hmph!”Jessica spun onherheelandranoff.
Brittany tried to call after her Jessica
But then everything went dark for Brittany and she collapsed to the floor
Horace reacted instantly his arm reaching out to catch her waist and pull her gently into his arms Brittany What s wrong
Brittany s face was pale as paper Leaning weakly against Horace she whispered My head hurts
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Horace asked Is the toxin in your body still affecting you
Shenoddedfaintly.
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Without hesitation Horace lifted her in his arms and carried her to the private lounge He laid Brittany carefully on the bed Her whole body trembled chilled by a sudden cold
Horaceimmediatelyturnedontheairconditioner,quicklyswitchingitto heat.Hegrabbedablanketandcoveredher.”Feelingbetter?”
Brittany was shivering but Horace s body radiated a strong healthy warmth She reached out and wrapped her arms around him Hold me
Horace hesitated then lay down on the bed beside her
Brittany instinctively curled into his embrace her hands wandering restlessly under his shirt
He gently held her hands down Hey be haye yourself