hapter 76
Madison wasn’t scared. She continued to glare at Ethan with an arrogant expression.
As it seemed like Timothy was about to make a move, Estelle quickly stepped in front of Madison.
She shot a displeased look at Ethan.
“What are you doing here?”
Seeing that she was protecting Madison, Ethan frowned in displeasure.
He pushed his glasses up, his voice becoming serious. “I’m here about Mom’s inheritance. I’m sure you don’t want this to become a public spectacle, do you?”
Inheritance?
Estelle’s expression immediately changed. But she still didn’t step aside to let Ethan enter.
She stared directly at him, her tone firm. “Ethan, if you’re here for the inheritance, forget about it. It’s Mom’s legacy, and I’m not giving it to you.”
Hearing this, Timothy immediately became enraged.
“We’re Mom’s children too. How could we not have a share? That will must be fake.”
At these words, Estelle sneered.
She looked at Timothy with disdain. “Do you really not know why Mom left everything to me and not to you?”
With that, she threw a disgusted glance at Bobby.
He was a spineless fool who only sent his sons to do his dirty work.
At the sight of her gaze, Bobby became angry.
He barked, “Nonsense! How could your mother possibly leave everything to just you? It should be divided equally between the four siblings!”
“Four siblings?”
Estelle tilted her head and thoughtfully looked at Alison.
Upon closer inspection, Alison did indeed resemble Bobby in a strange way.
A wicked smile appeared on Estelle’s face.
“Mr. Sawford, you’ve always been protective of Alison. Could she be your illegitimate daughter whom you kept hidden? Is that why you’re now trying to push her toward Mom’s will to get her financial support?”
“You’re talking nonsense!” Bobby yelled, his face suddenly flustered.
“How could I possibly have a bastard child? Alison has no parents and is far more sensible than you. Why wouldn’t I take care of her?”
Estelle nodded nonchalantly.
“Of course. But you aren’t exactly a saint. Keeping her around means she’s either your illegitimate daughter or you want to raise her as your mistress. Which one is it?”
“You…”
Bobby clutched his chest, stumbling back a few steps, clearly enraged by her words.
Alison had been about to step forward to help, but upon hearing Estelle’s words, she quickly retracted her hand.
As a result, Bobby lost his balance and fell to the ground.
Madison couldn’t help but laugh.
“Getting so worked up? Could it be that Estelle actually hit the nail on the head?”
“Estelle…” Alison’s eyes teared up.
“I know I’m not worthy of inheriting Mrs. Sawyer’s fortune. I’ll give up everything, but you can’t just take it all. It’s unfair to Timothy.”
“Who are you?” Estelle suddenly asked coldly.
Alison bit her lip, shame and anger flashing in her eyes, but she said nothing.
She knew that Estelle had always looked down on her.
Timothy protectively moved Alison behind him, glaring at Estelle. There was hatred in his eyes, and at that moment, he looked like he could kill her.
But Estelle wasn’t afraid. She crossed her arms, challenging them.
“Alison isn’t even Mom’s daughter. If you still don’t understand why Mom left everything to me, then don’t bother asking. As for the inheritance, you won’t get a single cent.”
She then cast a contemptuous glance at Alison.
A cold laugh followed.
“This is especially so for certain toads who crave other people’s things. Getting a part of Mom’s inheritance? Don’t even think about it.‘
With that, she didn’t bother with them anymore and grabbed Madison, heading back into the
house.
