Chapter 334 Bradley's Inquiry
"Yes, I am Xanthe Ellison," Paige said, gently placing her hand on her lower abdomen and whispering, "This child also bears the Ellison name. It's my child and has nothing to do with anyone else."
Paige dared not admit that this child had any connection to the Carnegie family. As long as she didn't admit it, she could deceive herself!
Pearl understood how much pain and conflict Paige was experiencing.
But since she was surviving with this child, this child would be the next heir to the Ellison family.
Pearl said, "I've arranged top-notch medical resources in Arcadia. No matter what you decide for this child, we will support you."
In fact, Paige's pregnancy at this time, and her desire to keep the child, conflicted with her career.
Originally, Pearl and the others should have opposed it.
But Pearl resolutely chose to stand by Paige.
The others, like Pearl, didn't say a word of opposition and unconditionally supported Paige.
Paige touched her flat abdomen. She couldn't even feel the small life inside her, but the fact was, this small life was indeed there.
Paige said softly, "Thank you all."
Pearl replied, "It's OK. The fact that we have a chance to survive and be trained with skills, every day of our lives was in preparation for meeting you. The day you appeared, our fate became intertwined with yours."
Pearl glanced at the other three people. Although they weren't sitting together, each one of them felt the same as Pearl.
Before Paige was released from prison, she had already reviewed all the information about Pearl and the other three.
They had learned all their skills waiting for the Ellison family heir, Xanthe Ellison, to appear and use them.
At this moment, Paige had to ask, "Actually, you all know that I'm not really Mr. Ellison's true granddaughter. If one day he finds his real granddaughter, will you all... Still have anything to do with me?"
This was actually a sad question.
Relationships between people developed feelings over time.
And Paige knew that she was just lucky to be chosen to become Xanthe Ellison!
To Paige's question, Pearl smiled lightly, "Ms. Ellison, you're so smart, how could you ask such a question? Do you think if Mr. Ellison was sure his real granddaughter was still alive, he would find someone to replace her? Impossible. He wouldn't create any trouble or danger for his heir, nor give anyone the chance to covet her position."
The Ellison family was one of the world's top five legendary families.
Nowadays, among the five families, it was considered to have declined because, for many years, the outside world believed Mr. Ellison had died without an heir.
Many industries were swallowed up by other top powerful families, leaving only the Universe Group, which had clearly declined.
And internally, there was still division, with people always trying to further erode other branches.
If secret funds could be found, perhaps the Ellison family could return to its former glory.
But after a world-class war, these funds hadn't been found for decades. How could they be found now?
If Wesley's real granddaughter were still alive, how could he dare to find someone to impersonate her?
If the imposter were trained and coveted the real granddaughter's position, it would be a loss.
Paige looked at Pearl in shock. "So, saying the real Xanthe Ellison is still alive is just a facade. In reality, that child is no longer alive, right?"
Pearl nodded, "We don't dare to ask, but it must be ."
Paige nodded, "Although it's not a good thing, I should be able to use this identity for a lifetime."
Pearl said, "So, Ms. Ellison, you really don't plan to..."
Pearl blurted out, but halfway through, she realized she had misspoken.
She wanted to ask if Paige really didn't plan to reunite with Francesca, Bradley, and Raymond.
But halfway through, she didn't dare to ask.
How could she ask?
Paige planned to be Xanthe Ellison for life, which meant she intended to sever ties with Francesca and the Carnegie family.
Paige also realized what Pearl wanted to ask, so she simply avoided it. "I barely rested last night. I'll sleep on the plane. Wake me up before we land."
Pearl replied dejectedly, "Yes."
Taking a deep breath, Pearl watched Paige close her eyes and lean back, finally relaxing a bit.
The plane quieted down. Everyone had barely rested the night before, so they naturally took the opportunity to sleep.
Northwind.
Raymond hadn't slept all night. He slammed his hand on the table, holding his forehead with the other, gritting his teeth in anger, his eyes bloodshot and red.
Charles and the others stood in a row, not daring to breathe, let alone speaking to persuade him.
Raymond cursed, "Each of you usually seems respectful, calling me Mr. Carnegie, but at critical moments, you're all traitors."
With every increase in Raymond's volume, the necks of the people standing behind him shrank a bit more.
Charles didn't dare speak, holding his breath, but he dared to complain in his heart. They were not traitors, mainly because they never pledged allegiance to Mr. Carnegie!
Raymond continued, "Packing up and disappearing overnight without a trace, they're a gang."
Charles still dared to complain in his heart. Those four were Mrs. Carnegie's subordinates! Mr. Carnegie, wake up! Cursing won't help!
Raymond turned and asked, "Where are the hackers? How long will it take to trace their whereabouts?"
Charles didn't dare delay a second and immediately replied, "Mr. Carnegie, Mrs. Carnegie took action first. We've lost the initiative. Almost all top hackers have taken Mrs. Carnegie's task to cover her tracks and refuse decryption tasks. The hackers we hired are second-rate and need more time."
Raymond asked, "How much longer?"
As soon as Raymond finished speaking, an elderly voice came from the door.
Raymond glanced casually at the study door.
Bradley looked outside and then said to the people in front of Raymond, "You all go out first, get back to your tasks."
Charles quickly led the people out, not forgetting to close the door behind them, allowing Bradley and Raymond to speak privately.
Once everyone had left, Bradley spoke, "Francesca fainted from anxiety. I came to ask if, given the current situation, we should be honest as a family?"
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