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---- Chapter 1985 In another annex of the Driscoll residence, Mia stormed in with a dark expression. "Mia, what's
wrong? You look furious," Franklin asked with a smile. This part of the estate was her personal territory, taking up
nearly a third of the Driscoll family's grounds. As Maurice's wife and the second lady of the house, Mia had
enjoyed endless favor and privilege. "Franklin, we might have a serious problem.
Maurice is probably getting suspicious about our relationship," she said coldly, giving him a meaningful glance.
Franklin's expression didn't change as he raised his palm ina gesture that made him look like senlightened
holy man. He said calmly, "We've always just had a normal senior-junior relationship. You're now married to
Maurice and have given him a top-tier genius heir, so | don't think he really cares what kind of relationship we
have." Mia snapped irritably.
"Franklin, there's nobody else here, so drop the holy act already! Put away that holier-than-thou routine. I'm sick
of looking at it." ---- The smile faded from Franklin's face, replaced by a darker, heavier look. "What happened?
Did Maurice hear something? Or did he find something out?" Mia shook her head. "I don't know the details. |
went to see him just now, brought him something to eat, and out of nowhere, he scolded me.
He acted like he was disgusted by me, and | immediately remembered what you warnedabout Victoria
exposing our relationship." She continued, "When she said it, the only Driscoll family members there were
Bradley, Walter, and Scarlett. The first two are already dead and haven't had a chance to report back. But
Scarlett is different. She's Maurice's daughter from his first marriage, and she's never liked me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI'm afraid she might have told him something she shouldn't have." Franklin's expression did not change, but a
flash of killing intent flickered in his eyes. "If only Andrew had finished her off that day. | gave him every chance
to do it, hoping he'd take out the Driscoll family members present. Didn't expect the plan to fall short." His voice
stayed steady, without a hint of panic. Mia frowned. "If, and | mean if, Maurice really is suspicious about us, then
with his nature, he'll dig into it.
When that happens, things will turn ugly for both of us. But I'm even more ---- worried about Joe. "That boy was
raised with strict, traditional values. He's straightforward and righteous. If he found out the truth about his
parentage, he might not be able to accept it." Franklin ran a hand over his bald head and gave a sinister smile,
looking every bit the wicked monk. "It doesn't matter. Maurice doesn't have any solid proof yet. Without real
evidence, he won't dare make a move.
"Otherwise, it would get out that the great head of the Driscoll family had been played for a fool, and that would
be a scandal that humiliates him and the entire family." Mia nodded, then asked, "And what about Joe? Your
cover's already blown, and you're no longer the cathedral abbot. He's your son, and you've always wanted him
to acknowledge you. Maybe this is your chance." Franklin's eyes lit up, though he kept himself in check. "Of
course I've wanted that.
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