Chapter 10 What Mother Left Behind

Celine froze as her expression fell. “Sister, how could you say that about me?” Sally also forced a smile. “Nell, your sister has good intentions, so why don’t you have a chat with her? Just talk through any misunderstandings. We’re still family.” “Family! Sorry! I can be family with everyone in this house except the two of you. “Besides, my mom only has one daughter. Since when have I had a sister? Please don’t stick your nose in my affairs. Be careful my mom’s ghost doesn’t visit you in the middle of the night to claim your lives!” “Ahhh—! Celine screamed in fright from Nell’s cold and stern appearance and dove into Sally’s arms. At that moment, a stern shout suddenly sounded from the stairway. “Nell Jennings!” Nell looked up and saw Sylvia walking over with a walking stick. Although the Old Madam was elderly, she was hale and hearty and had a sharp gaze. She usually carried a heavy expression that had a type of intimidating aura. However, Nell was not afraid of her. She stood firmly with cold eyes and an imposing impression. Sylvia hated this part of her the most. She was stubborn and aloof, just like her dead mother. It was as if she was born with proud genes in her blood so she did not care about anyone else She snapped coldly. “What did you just say?” Nell did not bother to answer. There were some things that had no point arguing over more than once. A few years ago, she had already argued with them about her mother. Now, she knew that there was no one in this family who cared about her mother, so she did not bother to quarrel with them anymore. Sylvia thought that Nell remained silent because she was afraid, and her expression loosened. Then, she looked at Celine who had shrunk in Sally’s arms. At that delicate little face that looked like a frightened deer staring at her, her face could not help but ease up a little more. “Alright!! Since you’re back, stop mentioning the past. Let’s eat.” Then, she led the way to the dining room. Nell frowned but followed after her. “Nell, I told Aunt Carroll to cook your favorite food since we knew you were coming back. Have a taste. Do you like it?” As soon as they sat at the table, Sally started picking dishes for her eagerly. Nell endured the disgust in her heart. She did not move her chopsticks and did not give her any response. Shaun’s temper immediately flared at seeing her sit here like an iceberg. “What? Is it so wrong to call you for a meal? Sally is still your elder. Don’t you even know how to say ‘thank you’ when she’s picking food for you?” Nell continued to remain silent. Although she did not want bicker with them, they could not expect her to be pleasant to the woman who drove her mother to suicide, much less have a meal at the same table with her. She put down her chopsticks and said coldly. “Save it! I’m not hungry and I don’t want to eat either. Why did you call me back today? Just cut to the chase!” Sylvia’s eyes flashed shrewdly. This time, she did not get angry and only said in a low voice, “It seems that you hate this family very much. Fine, no one will force you if you don’t want to eat. The reason we called you back today was just to inform you about something. “The day after tomorrow is your sister’s birthday, and there will be a party held for her. We’ve already discussed it with the Morton family and will announce their relationship at the party. You will have to attend as well. “If anyone asks, just say that Jason Morton has always been engaged to your sister. This is for your own good. Since your relationship is already something of the past, just let it go!” Nell looked at her in shock. She never thought that they would jump through so many hoops to force her home just for this. She looked at Sylvia, and after a long time, suddenly laughed in a low voice. “You mean you want me to be their shield? You want me to be a stepping stone to announcing their relationship?” Sylvia’s expression darkened in displeasure. “Watch your words. This isn’t just for your sister. It’s for you too!” After a pause, she added, “You’re also a girl and have to marry one day. Would it be nice for people to know that you’ve been discarded before?” “What if I refuse?” “You don’t have a say in this! I’ve already made up my mind! You have no means of objecting!” “Then what if I insist on not going?” Sylvia laughed coldly, looking at her with eyes full of mockery and contempt. “You’ll definitely go, unless… You don’t want the items that your mother left behind.” The dining hall was instantly enveloped in a pin-drop silence. Nell suddenly sat up from her chair. She stared at Sylvia with a pale face and icy eyes. After a long time, she laughed coldly. “Good! Great! You can threaten me now, but you can’t threaten me forever!” “Threatening you now is enough.” Sylvia brushed off her anger and calmly put down her chopsticks. “8:00 pm the day after tomorrow, Dijue Hotel. Don’t be late.” … When Nell left the house, it was already eight in the evening. The late autumn wind chilled her body, but it could not dissipate the anger in her heart. She always knew that Sylvia favored Celine, but she did not expect it to be this extent. Sylvia did not even bother to keep up a superficial act as her grandmother and simply used what her mother left behind as blackmail to let Celine walk over her position? It was ridiculous to think about! Nell stood by the roadside and was furious for a moment, but she quickly sank down. That year, before the incident, her mother Cathy Morrison had commissioned a lawyer to make a will. The content of the will was very simple. She had a safe in the bank, and if she died one day, all the contents of the safe would belong to Nell. The only condition was that it had to wait until after she got married. Until then, a lawyer would hold onto it for her. Nell did not know why her mother made such a will, nor did she know what was in that safe. Over the years, the Jennings family had tried to get her to give up this inheritance in all sorts of roundabout ways. Naturally, she was unwilling. Putting aside the value of the items inside, just the fact that it was something her mother left behind made it impossible for her to let it fall into the hands of others. However, now she felt like what was inside must not be something simple. Otherwise, the wealthy Jennings family would not covet it so much. As she pondered in a mind, a black Audi drove past her and stopped at the front gate. While Nell was dazed, a familiar male voice sounded in her ears. “Nell? Why are you here?” Nell tilted her head to look at Jason Morton who just got out of the car. He was dressed in a dark blue Armani suit which showed off his upright posture and vitality. She mockingly hooked up her lips and said in a cold voice, “Young Master Morton is a busy person, so perhaps he forgot what my last name is.” Jason faltered, his face somewhat stiff. Of course, he did not forget that Nell was a Jennings. This place was technically her home as well. It was just that she had severed ties with the Jennings a few years ago and never returned, so it was natural for him to be surprised at seeing her here today.