Secret Wealthy Marriage
Chapter 840 - 009 Call me Beichen_4

Chapter 840: 009 Call me Beichen_4

Zoey Parker knew that when Ryan Parker was still Jordy Wade, her father had a high regard for this man. Now that he turned out to be her father’s biological son, she really felt that her Big Brother’s position at the group was on shaky ground. If her father actually let Ryan Parker inherit the group, what good days would there be left for them to enjoy?

Even though Ryan Parker was their half-brother from the same father but different mothers, Alexander Parker and she were full siblings, and naturally, she should support Alexander Parker.

Moreover, if the leadership of the group changed hands, how could she continue to wield her influence at her in-laws’? Currently, in her in-laws’ house, she could do whatever she wanted, as though she commanded the wind and rain, but what about the future?

Therefore, whether it was for her own interests or her status, she had to support Alexander Parker.

"Dad, Auntie," they greeted upon entering, not neglecting the necessary pleasantries.

"Hmm." Marcus Parker responded coldly.

Ellie Wilton was much warmer, "Alexander Parker, Zoey Parker, take a seat."

"Thank you, Auntie," Alexander Parker snorted through his nose while Zoey Parker responded with a smile to Ellie Wilton, simultaneously nudging Alexander Parker with her elbow, reminding him to keep his cool.

But Alexander Parker was still unsatisfied. He had been dissatisfied before, and now, with a sudden new competitor—who was brought by this woman—he couldn’t possibly show any goodwill towards Ellie Wilton.

"What’s with that snort? If you’re unhappy, just leave." Marcus Parker burst out angrily, his voice full of vigor, not at all like that of a man nearly seventies years old.

"Dad, you say..." Alexander Parker immediately felt aggrieved. Regardless, where did this Ryan Parker come from? For all these years, they hadn’t heard a whisper about Ellie Wilton having a child. Now, just as their lives were finally settling down, this Ryan Parker sprouted out of nowhere, and he was even a foster child of the Wade Family.

He didn’t know if his father was getting senile or if it was just everything Ellie Wilton said was taken as truth.

Before Alexander Parker could finish, Zoey Parker started speaking, "Auntie, this Ryan Parker, isn’t he the adopted child of the Wade Family? How has he suddenly become your and my dad’s child? That day dad came home and announced this news, we were all a bit stunned. But now, having thought it through, we decided to come over and find out more. Of course, I also understand that we, the younger generation, naturally shouldn’t meddle in the elder’s affairs. But after all, this also concerns the Parker Family, right? I still remember the oath you swore in front of our grandmother, that aside from my dad’s love, you would not take anything from my mother, is that correct?"

Zoey Parker’s words were very calculated, implying that the younger generation should not interfere in the elder’s matters and they were just there to seek understanding, but it was clear they came to question and threaten.

Celia Wade felt that Zoey Parker was the tough one to handle; Alexander Parker was straightforward, saying what he thought, his emotions visible on his face. But Zoey Parker was duplicitous, something Celia Wade greatly disliked about her.

Once Zoey Parker had rattled off her points, Marcus Parker’s face turned dark with dissatisfaction, "Zoey Parker, what are you talking about? Are you two here to start a fight, is that it?"

By invoking the respect due to the elder Mrs. Parker Family and Hannah Browman, Ellie Wilton’s face also changed. Her intention for Ryan Parker to take the Parker surname was simply to avoid future gossip that might make Celia Wade uncomfortable.

She hadn’t considered other ramifications of Ryan Parker adopting the Parker surname until Alexander Parker and Zoey Parker came looking today, unaware of their thoughts until now.

Yet she felt that these two siblings were overthinking the matter. Ryan Parker didn’t need to compete with them for the Parker Group, that was Ellie Wilton’s belief. Just a small Wade Family company had been flourishing under his management, having such a son was truly the pride of both her and Marcus Parker.

However, the way Marcus Parker put it was perhaps too direct.

"Dad, how could we come here to start a fight? These were promises Auntie made before Grandma, not something my brother and I forced her to say, and what’s more, when she married you, she said she wouldn’t covet anything beyond the separate courtyard. Otherwise, what right does she have to own the separate courtyard?" If the Parker Group hadn’t been substantial enough to divide, they four siblings wouldn’t be arguing over the separate courtyard. Otherwise, what did Ellie Wilton think entitled her to it?

"What right? Zoey Parker, do you even understand what you’re saying? She’s my wife, legally recognized as such. Not to mention the separate courtyard; she owns half of all my property. The other half is for the five of you children to split equally—do you understand? And that’s if I were to pass away suddenly without having made a will. If I do make a will, do you believe I could leave you with nothing, given your inexplicable behavior today? Zoey Parker, remember, you’re a daughter who’s been married off. Don’t forget, when you got married, the dowry I gave as your father was very generous."