Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Breaking Two Bones Won’t Kill You (1)
Raina thought Jasper was too kind in his description; these people were not just unfriendly, they clearly wanted to swallow her whole.
When Raina arrived, a fierce battle was going on in the living room.
Those so-called elders and shareholders were earnestly persuading Elias to divorce Raina for the sake of the big picture and The Hawthorne Family.
"Elias, we old folks have said so much, all for your good and for The Hawthorne Family’s benefit. If you really like that woman, just buy her a villa after the divorce and keep her outside."
"Exactly, exactly. With Elias’ status, he can marry any woman he desires. How can he be entangled by some fake heiress from a second-rate family?"
"That’s right, President Hawthorne, you are the head of The Hawthorne Family. It’s not that we’re deliberately making things difficult for you, but that woman is simply unbearable and causes too much trouble. Just look at the overwhelming public opinion; our Hawthorne Family is a reputable family."
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Unfortunately, no matter what they said, Elias turned a deaf ear.
After repeated attempts, these people also became anxious.
But they all knew Elias was formidable and did not dare to push too hard.
In the end, it was Hawthorne who was a bit tougher as the father.
"Divorce! Divorce immediately! Our Hawthorne Family cannot afford this kind of ’richly experienced’ daughter-in-law."
Elias’ lips curled into a sarcastic smile, and his deep black eyes fell on Susan Kensington beside him.
He said nothing, but his meaning was clear to everyone.
Speaking of being richly experienced, who could compare to Susan Kensington, who had been rolling in the entertainment circle?
Hawthorne’s old face was ruthlessly torn down, and just as he was in shame and anger, Raina appeared, immediately becoming his outlet.
"Who let you in? What are you worth? Can’t you see the elders are talking?"
Raina raised her eyebrow; he, Hawthorne, was Elias’ biological father but not her father.
She certainly wasn’t going to indulge his bad habits.
Just as she was about to retort, Elias spoke up first.
"She is my wife, the mistress of The Hawthorne Family, and she can come and go freely in the house. As for you, what qualifications do you have to stand here? Can you represent The Hawthorne Family, or can you represent the company?"
"Elias, I’m your biological father!"
"Whether I want to acknowledge it or not, does The Hawthorne Family’s genealogy acknowledge it?" This father had long been kicked out of the family register.
Perhaps in today’s society, family allegiance is no longer revered, but The Hawthorne Family is a prominent family with a legacy spanning hundreds of years, deeply rooted, and being removed from the register equates to social death.
Hawthorne was speechless.
"Enough!" The lead Seven Uncle stamped his cane, and everyone immediately quieted down, "Elias, today we elders came here pleading earnestly, why don’t you give us a definitive answer? The Hawthorne Family is not just your Hawthorne Family, the company isn’t just yours either. We know you’re formidable, but we ancients aren’t pushovers either."
Originally, they feared Elias’ prowess and dared not push him too hard, but Elias’ attitude had stabbed them deeply.
"Don’t get angry, Seven Uncle. Elias, this child is young and ignorant, we will advise him properly." Old Mrs. Hawthorne timely spoke to soothe things over.
Seven Uncle waved his hand: "I’m not blind yet! Elias, I know you were smart from a young age, unlike your father. You shouldn’t choose the wrong path!"
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely somber.
Raina looked at Elias who was ostracized by the crowd, her fists clenched tightly, feeling somewhat inexplicable.
Elias raised his head, looking at the elderly man in front of him, seemingly inaudible to the veiled threats in his words, and calmly said: "Seven Uncle, you are old."
Old means it’s time for proper retirement.
Not meddling in others’ affairs.