Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules

Chapter 337 Chapter 337 (145) "What do you mean by thinking of taking it back? Is my niece not part of the Schultz family anymore?" "As for you, it seems you haven't realized until now that your ambitions are quite big. You're eyeing my niece's dowry, you're eyeing my sister's bridal gifts, and now you really think of yourself as the head of the Schultz family?" Brian sneered disdainfully. If it weren't for being at the Grant family house, his bad temper might have flared up by now.

Lily felt a bit annoyed with herself for blurting out her true thoughts in the heat of the moment.

She quickly forced a smile and explained, “You've misunderstood me. That's not what I meant. Of course, her mother's collection should rightfully be inherited and managed by Joycelyn." Lily had already exposed her true intentions, so she had no choice but to take a step back for now, avoiding further confrontation with the Spencer family.

When the tcame, she simply wouldn't hand anything over to Joycelyn.

Timothy, who had been sitting silently all this time, now looked darker than ever, his expression unreadable. "Now that our three families are united as one, we should discuss matters together and resolve them properly. The Grant family isn't after anything from the Schultz family, but what rightfully belongs to Joycelyn must be secured. The Schultz family is her maternal family. Naturally, we have the right to speak on this," Isolde said. "You're absolutely right, Mrs. Grant." Lily immediately nodded in agreement, putting on an obedient and agreeable facade.

Bellina was reluctant to stay silent, but Lily stopped her.

Richard lowered his gaze, clearly having given up on arguing and simply waiting for everyone to reach a conclusion.

"Dad, this is the inheritance contract I had Sebastian draft. The Schultz family had already set aside a share of the estate for Joycelyn." “Just now, Uncle Miguel and Uncle Brian suggested that all the assets our mother previously held should also be transferred to Joycelyn's child. Since the child hasn't been born yet, Joycelyn will act as the trustee for now." Timothy remained expressionless, his tone cold and firm as he handed the iPad to Richard.

Without even looking at it, Richard simply said, "You decide. If your grandfather agrees, so do I.

"Then let Joycelyn take a look." Timothy retracted the iPad and prepared to hand it to Joycelyn.

However, Bellina, disregarding the pain in her arm, quickly reached out and snatched it away. "Letsee!" She and Lily stared intently at the screen.

Most of these well-known assets were under Lily's management. Even though she was merely overseeing them, the benefits she gained were substantial, and they managed to solidify her status and position in the Schultz family in the eyes of outsiders.

"These are all businesses that Jerand I have been managing together. No matter how capable Joycelyn is, sh possibly handle so much at once. Besides, she's pregnant. If she overworks herself, that wouldn't be good, would "Lily, don't worry. I'll hire a professional team to handle everything so Joycelyn won't be overworked," Timothy said.

"So after all these years of my mom working tirelessly, she gets nothing? Not even as much as a regular employee?" Bellina was so furious that she almost smashed the iPad onto the coffee table.

1/3 14:30 Wed, 19 Mar Chapter 337 61% "Lily signed a prenuptial agreement when she married into the Schultz family and voluntarily gave up all claims to the family's assets. She hasn't been shortchanged on dividends over the years. As for the profits, Lily should be well aware of the situation. There's no need to make it sound so bad." Timothy didn't want things to escalate too much; otherwise, he could have just thrown the prenuptial agreement on the table.

"Jerome, do you have any issues with this?" Jerome, suddenly called out, hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "I'm fine with it." With that, Lily and Bellina's last hope was completely shattered.

They watched as Richard and Jerboth signed the agreement.

Lily didn't even have the right to sign the agreement.

She could only watch helplessly as Joycelyn and her unborn child took a quarter of the Schultz family's wealth. Timothy controlled half, while the remaining quarter was split between Richard and Jerome.

Bellina received a fair share, but compared to Joycelyn, what she got as an adopted daughter was merely a drop in the ocean. Lily had signed a prenuptial agreement before marriage to prove she wasn't materialistic, so she had no assets of her own.

The only thing she had managed to secure, Joycelyn's late mother's collection of priceless jewelry, was now going to be returned.

She was so furious.

Watching them sign the documents, she grabbed Bellina and left early, claiming she wasn't feeling well. Joycelyn sat on the sofa, and within an hour, she had inherited another massive fortune.

Just a while ago, she was earning only a thousand dollars a month, barely enough to eat.

Now, she had beca winner in life and a wealthy heiress.

Joycelyn felt like she was dreaming.

"Joycelyn, when you return hto reclaim your family name, you can take over Mom's treasured jewelry." "Alright! Thank you, Timothy, thank you Uncle Miguel, Uncle Brian, Sebastian, and Edward," Joycelyn held the iPad in her hands, sweetly thanking everyone.

"And thank you, Dad and Jeras well." She didn't deliberately avoid addressing them.

Although she wasn't sure if they had discussed things with Lily beforehand, they had ultimately agreed to the decision just now.

This made Joycelyn feel reassured. At least she hadn't been completely deceived by Lily.

At the very least, they were treating her sincerely.

"Mrs. Wilson and her daughter have left. Since it's already this late, why don't we all stay for dinner?" Isolde, who had refrained from inviting them earlier, finally spoke up.

"Sounds good, it's the perfect chance for a family gathering." Miguel, who had previously maintained a cold expression, now looked cheerful.

2/3 14:30 Wed, 19 Mar Chapter 337 Jerome, as usual, remained quiet and didn't say much.

Meanwhile, in the car, Lily and Bellina sat in the back seat.

They noticed that Jerhad yet to cout to drive, even after a long wait.

The two of them patiently waited for a while.

615 "Mommy, what should we do? We won't get anything!" Bellina gritted her teeth, hatred for Joycelyn burning in her heart.

She had appeared and taken everything from her.

"Why doesn't she just die? Why did she have to cback and ruin our family?" Bellina was so furious that she clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms, but she didn't even feel the pain.

"Belle, if we want to turn this around, it's all up to you now. Otherwise, all of my years of effort will have been wasted Lily tucked a stray strand of hair behind her daughter's ear, her voice dark and heavy. "Mom, what do you mean?" "Joycelyn's dowry is so generous. You can have one just as grand." Lily suddenly curved her lips into a smile, but the warmth on her face was completely replaced by a sinister sharpness.

"But... I don't even have anyone to marry. Besides, I'm just an adopted daughter. How could I possibly get that much?" Bellina frowned, clearly feeling that this idea was unreasonable.

"No matter how capable Joycelyn is, she's still a woman who will marry out. The Schultz family's inheritance belongs to the sons. What do you think of Jerome?" "Huh?" Bellina was utterly shocked.

"You're not biological siblings.

Timothy may have more power, but he's too rational and difficult to m control. But Jeris much easier to handle. If you marry him, you'll have him wrapped around your finger." Lily looked seriously into her daughter's eyes. She felt that her idea was perfect.

"My dear daughter, back then, I was unmarried and pregnant. To secure a good life for us, I had to send you to the orphanage first and then arrange for the Schultz family to adopt you as Thad their eldest daughter. That was the best I could do.” "If we want to take control of the Schultz family, everything depends on you now. Hmm?" Lily's voice was gentle, yet her words echoed in Bellina's mind like a haunting melody, swirling around over and over again.

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