Chapter 199
Chapter 199:
Thiago was appalled by her irrational reasoning. “My parents shared a deep love. You were the one who destroyed their happiness,” he said firmly.
In a fit of rage, Jovie retorted, “Love? That’s nonsense! Your father was only after my family’s wealth and influence. Your mother had neither beauty nor skills. Why would he choose her over anyone p>
Her laughter was harsh, ridiculing Thiago’s innocence as if he were oblivious to the true nature of things.
After a pause, she continued, “Let me set the record straight—your father had his eyes on me from the start. But I was too young then, so he married your mother. Once I came of age, it was only natural that he and I would be together p>
Nausea overwhelmed Thiago as he grasped the full depravity of his family’s dynamics. The thought of his father filled him with revulsion.
“You are shameless!” he exclaimed.
Yet Jovie shrugged off the accusation, her pride evident. “Do you actually think your father had affection for your mother? If so, then why did he ignore my harsh treatment of you both? Don’t be naive. I wasn’t the only cruel one here. Your father was even harsher to you and your mother than me p>
Harlan, confined to his hospital bed, was utterly shocked to hear that. He knew his father had been married before, but learning that his ex-wife was actually his aunt left him reeling. “Mom! Can you explain what you’re saying?” he asked in disbelief.
Jovie approached Harlan’s bedside, her tone soothing. “This matter doesn’t concern you. It’s an old conflict between our family and theirs p>
Harlan’s focus, however, was elsewhere. Thiago’s unexpected appearance had sparked in him a desire for vengeance he felt compelled to seize. Yet, Thiago’s cunning was clear—though Harlan had stealthily called for backup, Thiago had already left by the time his call ended.
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝗰𝗈𝗺
Shortly after, Jovie returned, visibly distressed and clutching her face. “Mom, where is Thiago?” Harlan asked.
With a cold gaze, Jovie replied, “He’s gone for now. But don’t worry; he’ll return p>
At the Harper family residence, Ethan himself swung open the car door for Brenna. The sight of the world’s wealthiest man attending to her made Brenna feel slightly uneasy.
Rosie had just returned from the hospital after visiting Sylvie and Vivian, who were recovering from an overdose of a potent drug. Now confined to a shared hospital room, both were receiving ongoing IV treatment, with full recovery still days away.
Rosie’s plan to humiliate Brenna at the Imperial Bar had failed completely, and Brenna’s rescue had been entirely unexpected. Even more astonishing to Rosie was that Brenna had beaten both Harlan and Brandon. She wondered just how deep Brenna’s hidden talents went.
Spotting Ethan holding the car door open, Rosie’s curiosity surged, wondering who he was opening it for. Her shock was palpable when Brenna stepped out of the vehicle.