Novel Xo
Chapter 746
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Now, even if Elijah couldn't take over the family business, there were Elliot, Evan, Emmett to consider!
He couldn't handle one Elijah, and now with three more popping up, it was way over his head!
Gideon spent a day irritated and without eating, his frustration only fueled further when his confidant added,
"Sir, no matter how you look at it, that 10% share was promised to young master Tarquin in advance. He can't just go back on his word. Maybe you should give him a call?"
Gideon smashed his coffee mug on the spot, fuming,
"Call for what? To be humiliated? Idiot!"
Now that it was confirmed Elysia's sons were of the Bradford bloodline, how could Tarquin possibly consider giving him shares or a place in the family genealogy?!
Thinking about that 10% share, it was like a punch to the gut, truly painful!
His confidant shivered, quickly adding,
“It's all Ms. Thorne's fault, not saying anything earlier and choosing today of all days! If only she had waited till tomorrow, those shares would have been in our pocket."
Gideon was furious too. If Elysia had spoken tomorrow, those shares would have been his, with no going back.
Even if Tarquin was mad, there was nothing he could do but swallow the bitter pill!
But now it had turned into a mess...
The more Gideon thought about it, the angrier he got, until a thought struck him, narrowing his eyes,
"I heard Tarquin hasn't even started divorce proceedings yet. Doesn't that make Elysia the other woman?"
His confidant quickly responded, "Yes! And doesn't that make Ms. Thorne's sons... illegitimate?"
Gideon, as if having an epiphany, smirked after a moment of thought,
"Children born out of wedlock by a mistress have no right to be in the Bradford family genealogy! Go, contact the Thorne family, bring Tarquin's wife back!"
Once the lawful wife was back, Elysia's status as the other woman would be exposed, her children naturally branded as illegitimates.
Being illegitimate was shameful, and the Bradford ancestors wouldn't acknowledge them!
If Tarquin still wanted them in the genealogy, he would have to stick to the original deal and give up the 10% shares!
Not only would the shares be secured, but it would also be a chance to spite Tarquin.
The mistress would be scorned by everyone, and with Elysia being labeled as such, Tarquin would definitely be distressed!
That was exactly what he wanted, to knock Tarquin down a peg or two!
Feeling suddenly better, Gideon organized for someone to fetch Daphne from the Thorne family that very night!
Gideon had never met Daphne, but he was well acquainted with her personal details.
He had orchestrated Tarquin and Daphne's marriage himself years ago to weaken Tarquin's influence. He had even consulted with a master to deliberately choose a woman whose horoscope was said to dominate her husband's, and who was astrologically incompatible with Tarquin - Daphne!
He had someone propose quietly, not revealing his identity, but he offered the Thorne family a hefty dowry, hence they agreed to the marriage.
Even though Tarquin had driven her away later, they were never officially divorced!
Daphne was still his lawful wife!
Lawful wife versus mistress was a universally accepted fight, and he was keen to see how Tarquin would handle this!
Soon, the news spread across the Bradford family, and the revelation of Elysia being the other woman, and her sons being illegitimate, turned their grief into excitement.
Everyone was buzzing again,
“Ah, the mistress, always a target, let's see how Tarquin protects her now!"
"A mistress' children are illegitimate. Our Bradford family cannot allow illegitimates in our genealogy, nor do they have any right to our estate!"
“Right! Illegitimates are like strays, a bunch of embarrassments unworthy of the Bradford name! Let's bring Tarquin's wife back and give Tarquin and Elysia a piece of our mind!"
Evan, overhearing this: "..."
Mistress? Illegitimates? Going after his mom?
Hmm