Nellie didn’t dare to respond to Dennis at all.


    She felt wronged because Zachary never talked about his private matters with her. How was she supposed to know Zachary knew Howard?


    Winona, seated on the couch, nced up at the furious Dennis and showed a look of shrewdness.


    Winona mustered her courage and spoke timidly, “Grandpa, I believe the situation isn’t as dire as it seems. A prominent figure like Howard wouldn’t act without apelling reason. Dod. Well, Zachary must have presented him with an enticing offer, which is why Howard is assisting him. I suspect that the Chambers Group might have promised Howard a substantial. share of their equity. If we can propose an even more attractive scentive, there might still be a chance for us to change the oue.”


    Upon hearing this, Dennis turned to look at Winona, who was visibly trembling. His expression was stern, but it had softenedpared to before.


    He thought Winona’s words made sense. Someone like Howard wouldn’t help the Chambers Group for nothing. Perhaps, Winona said, Zachary had hit a dead end and turned to Howard


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    Dennis gave Winona an approving nod and said, “Your words are sensible, Winona. Here’s what we could do: Tomorrow, I’ll pay Howard a visit, and you can apany me. Look your best. I’ve heard that Howard has a son. If you manage to catch his eye, even if marriage isn’t in the cards, your current standing could still allow you to be his mistress, which would be quite fortunate”


    Winona’s expression changed slightly when she heard this.


    Zeke stood by with his head lowered, lost in thought. He wonders. Does Grandpa see both of us as so worthless?”


    Zeke nced at Winona Except whenpared to Yvette, Winona was indeed good-looking.


    Zeke thought, If what Grandpa said turned out to be true and Winona really got connected with the Yates family, could it change my fate too?”


    When he thought about this, Zeke’s eyes lit up, and he looked at Winona like a wolf eyeing its prey.


    Dennis ignored what Winona thought and waved his hand dismissively.


    Nellie told Winona and Zeke to leave first.


    After they left, only Nellie and Dennis were in the living room.


    Nellie stood up and helped Dennis sit down.


    After a moment of hesitation, she finally spoke, “Dad, if you let Winona do this and the Carters find out, her engagement could be jeopardized. Winona is my daughter; she cannot be reduced to a mistress


    Seeing Dennis’ fierce gaze, Nellie swallowed her words, not daring to continue.


    Dennis sneered, “Do you still consider Winona to be part of the esteemed Chambers family? After today, everyone will know she’s an illegitimate child, born from your affair with someone else. What respectable family would want such a daughter- inw? Before, we could keep it a secret without Zachary exposing it, but now the DNA test results are public. Do you think the Carter family would still want Winona? Honestly, if it weren’t for the significant leverage I have over ude, do you really believe he’d allow Victor to marry Winona? Let me be frank: the only value Winona has left is her beauty; otherwise, no one would even consider her as a mistress. Nellie, while Windina is young and has some worth, we must use her to benefit the Smith family. The Smith family doesn’t support freeloaders


    After Nellie listened to these words, she gritted her teeth and thought, ‘Compared to wealth and prosperity, Winona really isn’t that important. After all these years of raising her, it’s time for her to pay me back


    Nellie said, “Dad, I’ll listen to you. Tomorrow, I’ll make sure Winona looks really beautiful”


    Hearing this, Dennis nodded with satisfaction.


    He said. “Well, about Hayden Johnson, I’ve handled him for you. Don’t worry, he’ll take all the me.”


    Dennis paused for a moment before continuing. “It’s impressive how you’ve earned Hayden’s loyalty. I had someone suggest to him that he should keep you out of it, and he agreed to take full responsibility himself.”


    Nellie looked proud.


    If Dennis hadn’t mentioned Hyden, Nellie would have long forgotten about Hayden.


    He was just a man who had been fooled by her for over a decade. She believed it would be his honor if he could finally do something useful for her.


    Dennis noticed Nellie’s proud expression and offered her a cautionary note, “Be cautious these days. Zachary has substantial evidence about your affairs. I’ll instruct the Smith Group’s public rtions team to manage the situation. Bide your time until the controversy subsides. You’re not as young as you once were, so act ordingly, do you understand?”


    Nellie nodded.


    She had been worn out recently, so it might be a good chance to take a break,


    It was regrettable to stop seeing the recently hired male escort, as he truly excelled at ensuring her enjoyment.


    Meanwhile, in the prison, Hayden, who Dennis and Nellie mentioned, was staring nkly at the TV screen.


    He wondered, Has Nellie deceived me? All these years, Nellie has always imed I was her only one. So, who are all those men in the photos?”


    Hayden’s eyes turned red with anger.


    He lowered his head and vowed to punish Nellie after he was released.


    The following day. Dennis dispatched someone to ascertain the hotel where Howard was residing. Subsequently, he escorted Winona to that hotel, ensuring she was elegantly auired


    When Dennis and Winona got to the hotel, Howard was having breakfast with Yvette.


    Just then, Liam knocked on the door and came in, noticing Howard pouring juice for Yvette.


    Once again, Liam realized how important Yvette was to Howard.


    In the past few days, Liam had be ustomed to scenes like this.


    Having witnessed simr scenarios countless times, he was unsurprised by what he saw.


    As a capable assistant, Liam knew what he should look at and what he shouldn’t.


    Liam walked directly to Howard, sneaking a nce at Yvette, who was eating.


    Liam bowed respectfully and announced, “Mr. Yates, Dennis Smith and his granddaughter are in the lobby and wish to see


    you”


    Without saying anything, Howard turned to Yvette for her opinion


    He asked, “Should I meet them?”


    Yvette looked down, her bright eyes thoughtful as she slightly tiled her head.


    She pursed her lips and said in a casual tone, “No.”


    Liam was taken aback, thinking Yvette was quite bold to refuse like that.


    However, Liam would be even more stunned by Howard’s reaction in the next second.


    Howard noticed Liam staring motionlessly at Yvette and frowned.


    He asked. “What are you still doing here? Didn’t you hear Yvette pay no?


    Liam nodded nkly and said “Yes, Mr. Yates, I’ll show them our Then he turned to leave.


    After Liam departed, Howard presen ete with a pork rib.


    He asked, “Ms. Zeller,


    r, what do you n to do about the Smith family’s situation! Do you have any ns?”


    Yvette looked up and wiped the corner of her mouth with a napkin.


    Then she leanedzily against the couch, and her fingers were lightly tapping on the table.


    With a mischievous smile, she said calmly, “In three days, there won’t be a Smith family left in Seacrity”