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As soon as Pearl revealed her true identity, especially when she mentioned “Ken Woolery,” the expre: Jacob was so shocked that he stood up and exclaimed, “What? Ken is your dad?!"
Marc furrowed his brow.
Ken, even though he had passed away three years ago, still had a prominent
name. Virtually everyone in high society knew him.
Ken
was a business genius. The Woolery Group he had founded became Nanston’s top enterprise in just renowned luxury brands.
Ken's success had been meteoric. He had expanded into real estate, hotels, film and television, dining of world-famous personalities and top billionaires.
Jacob and Christopher, both of whom had been on the losing side in business battles against Ken, st bitterness and resentment.
Pearl nodded. She had always known
about the complicated history between the Woolery Group and the Males Group. Three years
ago, she had been afraid that the Males family would object to her marriage with Marc because of h "You're Ken's daughter? Why did you marry into our family? What's your real purpose?” Jacob's tone 1/5
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Jacob was far from composed when
he heard that Pearl was Ken's daughter. Since his defeat at Ken's hands years ago, Ken had been his : “Jacob, lower your voice. What are you shouting about?” Brooke scolded his son. Then, he looked at Jacob's impolite interrogation, treating her like an ill
intentioned villain, genuinely irritated Pearl. She had the urge to respond with cutting words, but upc Her voice remained calm as she explained. “I know that the Males and Woolery families have been cc Pearl, upon seeing Brooke nod in agreement, continued her explanation. “Three years ago, after my I passed away, I was entrusted with taking over Woolery Group. However, due to internal family confli to its current state? During these three years, I have lived quietly in
the Males family, never crossing any boundaries. You can ask Marc for confirmation.”
Her gaze shifted toward Marc as she mentioned his name. Marc had been lost in thought, pondering However, before he could react, Pearl quickly withdrew her gaze as if her glance had been
casual.
In response to the family's expectant looks, Marc softly said, “Yes,” serving as a witness for Pearl.
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On the day Pearl left the Males House with nothing, he did have suspicions about her identity. He co income. It was implausible that she would not want that money.
Therefore, he considered two possibilities. Either she truly did not care about money or did not need As Ken's cherished daughter, she had undoubtedly grown up with all the comforts, and money was r However, one thing he could not fathom, and Pearl had not explained clearly, was the reason she mz Marc did not need to prove anything. Over the years, Pearl's actions in the Males family had been ob shortcomings or anyone bearing grudges against her.
Brooke and Mandy had not harbored any resentment towards Pearl despite her background as a me Brooke brought Pearl closer and said, “Pearl, don't pay too much attention to Jacob's attitude. He's s it bother you.”
Mandy held Pearl's hand, her expression kind and gentle. “We know what kind of person you
are, Pearl. You've brought so much joy to us over the years. Since you've returned, don't leave. Stay v Brooke and Mandy enthusiastically tried to persuade Pearl to stay, their words subtly hinting at a fut: making suggestive gestures.
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Marc stumbled forward when Phoenix pushed him with such force, nearly falling onto Pearl. He struc As everyone around them teased and laughed, Marc felt embarrassed and wanted to get angry, but any anger. It was like his engine had suddenly stalled, and he could not rev it up.
He did not understand why Pearl looked at him like that, as if observing a small animal.
This was not the first time they had been pushed together in such a way over the past three years. Tt trying to set them up, but love could not be forced. Pearl had learned the bitterness of love through “Marc and I are already divorced. The divorce process should be finalized today, and from now on, w Marc stood quietly in the rain, watching Pearl wave her farewell to the family. He said, “I'll walk her tc He opened a large umbrella and walked alongside Pearl as they left the mansion. They walked in sile Her unique scent of roses seemed to intensify in the rain, enveloping his senses, and it inexplicably re shaped seal she had given him and the yet-to-bloom roses in the Males House courtyard.
Three cars were waiting at the entrance of the Males House to pick up Pearl. They were all lined up ir Mason, the assistant, and four other assistants, two men and two women, stood by the cars, holding “Thank you,” Pearl politely thanked them before waving and saying her goodbyes to Marc.
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Marc suddenly called out as she was about to step into the car. “Can I ask you a question?”
Pearl paused and turned to face him.
Marc cleared his throat and asked, “Why did you marry me in the first place?”
“Didn“t you choose me?” Pearl replied calmly.
Marc was momentarily stunned. He suddenly remembered that it was indeed him who had pointed He had personally chosen her, and he had personally abandoned her.