The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 461:

“Jayceon!” Hank called out, sliding into the elevator with a grin plastered on his face. “Don’t buy into Ellie’s tough act. When she got pregnant with your child before, she defended you a lot. Even though she says she doesn’t want to marry you, deep down, she still has feelings for you. Otherwise, why would she keep the child?”

Jayceon knew that much, which was why he kept trying to win Ellie back. He sized Hank up — cheap suit, overstyled hair, like a wannabe hotshot.

He didn’t seem like a fool.

Jayceon responded casually, “And then?”

Hank leaned in and chuckled. “Look, that kid makes you a family, Jayceon. Ellie will come around eventually. Don’t worry, I’ll put in a good word for you in front of her. But, you know, it’s not easy to do that…” He flashed Jayceon a knowing smile.

Jayceon had already realized that Ellie didn’t like her family. He looked at Hank with a cold expression.noveldrama

Rich didn’t mean reckless, and his money didn’t grow on trees. He kept silent.

Embarrassed, Hank shifted gears. “My wedding’s coming up, and I still don’t have a place to call my own. So, here’s a win-win proposal: if I can persuade Ellie to marry you, can you…”

Jayceon immediately understood him and nodded. “Sounds like a good idea.”

They exchanged numbers, and Hank thumped his chest with confidence. “Don’t worry; I will get the job done!”

Jayceon draped an arm around him. “When I first started dating Ellie, my mother wasn’t exactly her biggest fan. So, behind my back, she arranged an engagement…”

“For me. Ellie misunderstood the situation and thought I cheated on her. I’ve explained it to her multiple times, but she still refuses to believe me. I really love her. Can you help me make things right?”

He raised an eyebrow, looking at Hank.

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Hank’s gaze was fixed on the watch on Jayceon’s wrist. He believed it was probably genuine, not a fake. “I’ll help you with this,” he said.

Jayceon noticed Ellie’s eyes on his watch and casually slid it off, handing it to Hank. “You like it? It’s yours.”

Hank immediately pushed it back. “No way! I was just checking if it’s authentic, not asking for a gift!”

He meant what he said.

But to Jayceon, the watch was nothing. His dresser was a treasure trove of two dozen newer models — he couldn’t possibly wear them all.

“Keep it; it’s yours,” Jayceon said.

Standing beside his sports car, he studied Hank, who looked sharp. He didn’t understand why Ellie didn’t like her brother. “Want to have lunch with me? My treat,” Jayceon offered.

He believed this was the perfect chance to learn more about Ellie’s family dynamics and to gain an ally.

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