Chapter 486 Gabriel chuckled
Eugene saw Jessica's smile and asked curiously, "What's up?"
Jessica seemed not to hear his question and suddenly turned to Gabriel, "Guess what kind of person I wanted to marry when I was a kid?"
Gabriel's refined eyebrows moved slightly, "What kind of person?"
Jessica chuckled to herself first, then looked down at the ribs on her plate and said slowly, "A butcher."
Seeing the sincerity in Jessica's eyes, it was clear she wasn't joking.
Gabriel chuckled lightly, "Why?"
"Yeah, when I was a kid at home, there were often ribs cooked by the servants on the dining table, but when it came to my turn to eat, they were either cold, picked over, fatty, bad, or accidentally burnt. I never had a proper piece of rib at home, and no one ever served me. Sometimes, there wasn't even a single piece left, not even a bone in sight." Jessica's voice was low, as if she were narrating a story, but each word seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm.
"So my biggest dream back then was to grow up quickly and marry a butcher so that I could have lots of ribs to eat every day." Jessica said this with a smile, while Gabriel's expression didn't change much, but his eyes clearly darkened. Eugene, whose face was growing increasingly awkward, feeling more nervous.
The grievances Jessica suffered in the Jenner Estate when she was young were never deliberately mentioned by her, except for honestly confessing her past to Gabriel. She never emphasized what she went through.
Even though she didn't say it, Gabriel was clear. But hearing these brief words from her, he realized these grievances were just the tip of the iceberg.
Most of them were buried with time passing by, known only to Jessica, who endured in the corners of the Jenner Estate, struggling to survive.
Eugene quickly placed another piece of rib on Jessica's plate, even though she didn't start to eat.
"As your father, I indeed neglected you back then, letting you suffer so much at home. Today, I sincerely wanted to have a meal with you, to have a good talk, and also to apologize." Eugene sat down and picked up his wine glass, "For those years you grew up in front of me, I failed as a father. I never let you feel the warmth of home, and I repeatedly made you sad because of Trinity and her daughter. It was my fault. In the past two years, Mr. Jenner has scolded me a lot. I raised someone else's child while my own daughter grew up with grievances. I indeed feel regretful when I recalled this."
"But after all, Jessica, the rest of our lives are still remained long. I will try my best to make up for what I owe you. I know you don't want to accept me, so I won't force you. But you are still a child of the Jenner family. The Jenner family hasn't been very prosperous in recent years. At my age, you are my only biological daughter. I have indeed been foolish. These debts may not be repaid even in hell, but you can't abandon this family.
You can understand the current situation of the Jenner family. Even if you didn't come back, you still bear the Jenner name. You are Mr. Jenner's only granddaughter. Whether you are in Xyleria or abroad, there will always be someone eyeing you. Your every move will be magnified by the media, not just for fans. Every step you take will be closely watched by all levels of the Washington business circle.
Besides, I didn't expect Daniel to cause you trouble. That was just the beginning. You anticipated it wasn't the end and got rid of him early, whcih saved a lot of trouble. Without Mr. Harriman's pressure, he would have been bailed out in three days. Even though he can't get out now, your Uncle Aaron won't let it go. You were followed once at the hospital. Charles has already told me about it. We checked the hospital's surveillance, but found nothing. It seems the surveillance room or some medical staff were already bribed. You may have known who followed you and wanted to take you away on that day," Eugene said.
"No need to remind me, I know it." Jessica said, then she called the waiter and asked for a bottle of water.
She didn't plan to eat the food on the table, nor drink the wine.
"If you asked me here just to say these useless things, it wasn't necessary. I don't need an apology, and it doesn't matter." Jessica played with the bottle cap, not even bothering to lift her eyelids, "Actually, Samuel is your best choice, but you keep wanting me back. It makes me suspect that Donald didn't suddenly fall ill without leaving a will."
She looked up, glancing at Eugene, "Besides being his biological granddaughter, is there another reason you want me back? Could it be that he was so foolish that he has already divided the shares in his will, leaving a portion for me?"
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet.
Jessica's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that way?
With her thin blood ties to the Jenner family, how could Donald possibly leave shares to her?
Jessica quickly glanced at Gabriel, who sat quietly beside her, his expression unchanged. He held a glass, his long, slender fingers slowly rubbing the rim, not speaking, but clearly having his own conclusions.
Could it be that Donald really...
Jessica withdrew her gaze, finally understanding Eugene's intentions.
If Donald indeed left shares to her, and Eugene also had a share, their combined shares would be significant. With Daniel in jail, unless Donald was biased, Aaron's shares wouldn't exceed theirs, making Eugene the final decision-maker.
It completely depended on whether she wanted to side with Eugene.
But it was just speculation. It was said that Donald suddenly fell ill. Who knew if he had made plans in advance? When they met in Stellaria City before, Donald looked healthy and robust.
But even such speculation could make the Jenner family uneasy.
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