Chapter 1491


    Her heart was thumping like a drum. If she really became his wife, she’d be the talk of the town in J


    City.


    Jonathan lit a cigarette and nced at Bet again, a sneer hiding in his eyes. “Is Estelle your


    adopted daughter?”


    A chill ran down Bet’s spine. Before he could say anything, Simone jumped in. “Yes, Estelle is a


    poor college student that we sponsor. After she came to J City to go to college, we took her in as our


    goddaughter. But her study habits aren’t very good, spends most of her time ying video games.”


    With a cold sweat rising from his back, Bet gently tugged at Simone, gesturing for her to speak


    less. Jonathan blew out a puff of smoke, his gaze blurred. “Does Mrs. Macin dislike her that much?”


    Simone’s eyes shed, “Not hate, just hope she can work harder, don’t let down our goodwill.”


    “Goodwill? What goodwill do you have towards her? You didn’t pay for her college. You don’t know


    what job she has after graduation, whether she has a boyfriend. Mrs. Macin, you dare to say


    ‘goodwill? Where is your goodwill?” Jonathan’s tone was calm, but each word wasced with sarcasm,


    like a p in Simone’s face.


    Simone realized Jonathan was defending Estelle and quickly said, “We do neglect Estelle a bit, mainly


    because she didn’t grow up with us and we aren’t very close.”


    The other guests began to whisper. Didn’t the Macin family say they paid for Estelle’s college? Why


    were they backpedaling now?


    “She didn’t grow up with you, it’s okay if you aren’t close. But stop boasting about what you’ve done for


    Estelle. You know very well, your favor towards Estelle is zero!” Jonathan’s face was stern, his tone still


    calm, but his words were so cold it sent shivers.down people’s spines.


    Bet was so scared he dared not breathe. “Mr. Lamont is right!”


    Jonathan swept his gaze over Bet and Simone. “Remember what you said today. Estelle is your


    adopted daughter and has nothing to do with you. Carme is your biological daughter.”


    Simone was startled, not understanding what Jonathan meant. Terrence red at Bet and Simone,


    trying to salvage the situation, but Jonathan. didn’t give him the chance. He took out his phone, dialed


    a number, and his tone suddenly softened. “Are you done?”


    “Almost! Estelle and Sallie were discussing design drafts on the other end.


    Jonathan smiled. “I’ming to find you.”


    Looking at Jonathan’s smile, Carme shivered. This normally aloof man looked so good when he


    smiled. Everyone was guessing who Jonathan was calling. His tone was so gentle, even a bit


    ttering.


    After hanging up, Jonathan stood up without saying goodbye to anyone and headed towards Estelle.


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    Everyone was staring at his back, looking shocked.


    Sallie was the first to see Jonathaning towards them. She was stunned for a moment, then gently


    kicked Estelle under the table. “Estelle!”


    Estelle turned her head and gave the man a small smile. Sallie looked at Estelle in surprise because


    she had never seen her smile so happily.


    Jonathan nodded slightly to Sallie, then walked over to Estelle, bent down, and said softly with a smile,


    “Ready to go home? Honey.”


    Sallie’s eyes were wide open.