Chapter 226


    “Exactly! Just look at how this funeral has be the talk of the town. Old Mr. Sorelle indeed hadn’t


    doted on you for nothing.”


    A humble grin spread across Joseline’s face as shey in Hanson’s embrace.


    “This is the least I can do for Grandpa. I only hope he can rest in peace.”


    That had always been her forte—to put on a filial act so wlessly when the situation called for it.


    Nevertheless, Angeline was not even mentioned throughout their entire exchange.


    As Hanson watched Joseline’s pretentious behavior, a wave of disgust assailed his heart. “I’ll head over


    there to help out. You can keep our rtivespany.


    “Sure.”


    With a smile ying on her lips, Joseline wore her usual look of a considerate wife as she suggested,


    “Hanson, you must be tired after helping me for so long. Why don’t you go rest up for a bit in the lounge


    first? I’ve got this covered.”


    “Mm.”


    Hanson shot the woman a meaningful nce and could not help scoffing inwardly.


    Joseline must’ve spent a lot of effort to get her hands on Sorelle Group. To think that she’d hold such a


    grand funeral for her grandpa—she must be desperate to show the world how dutiful she is.


    At the thought of that, Hanson unwittingly caught a glimpse of Angeline not far away among the crowd.


    There the woman was, holding the hands of a boy and a girl on each side, seemingly trying to keep a low


    profile.


    Hanson could not help but feel sorry. He then paced steadily toward Angeline.


    At that point in time, Angeline was in a dilemma after hearing Floretta’s bizarre question.


    “Look, Angel, that’s Old Mr. Sorelle’s photo right there. But why haven’t I seen him anywhere? We’re


    celebrating his birthday, are we not? Why’s everyone crying?”


    Floretta looked up at Angeline, her big, round eyes shining with puzzlement.


    As Angeline listened to the little girl’s words, tears began to well up in her eyes once more. She turned to


    the side and silently wiped them away.


    Sebastian hastily grabbed Floretta’s tiny hand and anxiously gestured for the girl to zip her mouth.


    Thetter merely tilted her head, looking even more curious than ever. “Can’t I ask that?”


    Angelineposed herself and wheeled around before patiently exining the matter to the little girl,


    “It’s not that, Floretta. Do you see the crystal coffin over there? Grandpa will be staying inside it from now


    on. He’s gone to a very beautiful ce, so we’re here today to say our goodbyes.”


    “Oh.” Floretta seemed pretty dejected. “Then, will I be able to see him again in the future?”


    “Definitely. I’m sure he’ll be back to visit all of us,”forted Angeline gently, but she was all choked up


    deep down.


    After all, she did not have the heart to tell Floretta the hard truth, so she said those words to console


    herself as well.


    All of a sudden, Sebastian reached out to hug both of them. Even though he did not utter a word, he was


    patting their shoulders very lightly the whole time.


    Angeline could tell that he was just as sad as they were and was d that he was able to feel that way.


    Right at that moment, a warm, male voice rang out. “Why didn’t you guyse over to the front?”


    That voice brought Angeline back to her senses. She lifted her head andnded her gaze on the man. At


    once, her eyes turned chilly.


    “Hello, Mr. Yiurk.”


    Bitterness washed over Hanson when he heard the way Angeline addressed him. “Actually, Angeline,


    you don’t have to be so formal with me.”


    “Sorry, but we’re not that close.”


    Angeline sounded frosty. She was polite yet distant at the same time.


    As Hanson eyed the woman, it seemed like he wanted to get something off his chest. Still, he held back


    his words in the end. All he did was offer a reminder.


    “This section is for guests. Family members are to be gathered in front. You’re also one of the


    granddaughters, so you shouldn’t be sitting here. Was this Joseline’s arrangement?”


    “Who else would it be if not that wife of yours?” mocked Angeline as expected.


    That mockery only served to leave a sullen look on Hanson’s face. Outraged, the man went through the


    roof.


    “What right does she have to do this? Come with me, all of you!”


    “Forget it.” Angeline seemed rather indifferent as if she did not actually care at all. “I didete with


    Sebastian and Floretta. Besides, we’re only here to mourn Grandpa, not to be bothered by these


    cumbersome customs.”


    Her words struck Hanson with guilt. Helpless, he apologized, “I’m sorry that you had to go through all


    this.”


    Angeline did not offer a response to that. He seems to have changed. He used to be so confident in the


    past, but now, there’s always some sort of sorrow in his eyes. Well, it’s none of my business.


    She then shifted her line of sight to the sparkling lighting all over the ce. Without conscious thought,


    she curled her lips into a sneer, and a snort escaped her.


    When Wilfred was still alive, Joseline had not even bothered to get him a caregiver.


    Atst, she got what she had been wishing for when Wilfred finally went six feet under, only to pull such


    a fancy funeral for the deceased.


    Worst of all, those rtives who attended the funeral that day had never been close to Wilfred. They had


    not even bothered to visit Wilfred when he was on his deathbed. The only thing they had ever cared


    about was how they could profit from the Sorelle family.


    Yet, Angeline could see they were busy weeping crocodile tears. They sure know when to put on a show.


    Just who are they fooling? What a joke!


    With Sebastian and Floretta by her side, Angeline approached the mourning hall to put down the


    condolence flowers and pay herst respects.


    After that, she was all ready to leave with the kids, for she did not want to spare another minute being


    around those pretentious beings. Just when the trio reached the exit, they were stopped by the attorney


    who had beenmissioned by Wilfred before his death.


    “Ms. Sorelle, we’ll be announcing the distribution of Sorelle Group’s assets. ording to thew, you


    ought to stay for the hearing.”


    Angeline instinctively frowned. In truth, she had no inclination of getting anything whatsoever from


    Sorelle Group, not even thepany shares. Even so, she did not want to put the attorney in a tough


    spot either.


    “Okay. Thank you.”


    Left with no choice, she took the children and waited in a corner.


    “Pleasee in, sir.”


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    Joseline’s eyes lit up the second the attorney came into sight. It was as clear as day that she had been


    longing for that moment for ages. Of course, she would be excited.


    She quickly ordered her assistant, “Hurry up and get him a seat!”


    “It’s okay. You don’t have to trouble yourself.”


    The attorney turned her down nonchntly. Standing at the center of the hall, he enunciated the


    instructions written on the document in his hands, “I hereby ry Old Mr. Sorelle’s will and dere that


    Ms. Joseline will have full authority over Sorelle Group from now on. If anyone has doubts, you may


    check this transfer agreement right here.”


    During the interim, Joseline looked no different than an obedient student as she waited for the


    announcement to be made. Only after hearing the attorney’s statement did she feel a great sense of


    relief.


    My dream has finallye true!


    “Thank you so much for your help.”


    Joseline was sure fast to express her gratitude. She then started to tear up as she added, “Rest assured.


    I won’t let Grandpa down.”


    As soon as she dropped that remark, the crowd gave a round of apuse. No matter how dissatisfied


    the rtives were, there was nothing they could do except muster a smile.