Chapter 20 The Past

Grandma spoke so righteously, but it was too bad I didn't believe them anymore. "Even if I ever get married, I'll have a prenuptial agreement in place. Besides, the house is my personal property. And as for the company, the day it was handed over to Archie, it ceased to have anything to do with me." I had made myself perfectly clear, yet Archie still wouldn't let it go. "Just say yes, Jillian." I was silent for a long time before I finally said, "I can't give you the house." That was the truth. Archie suddenly let out a laugh. For a moment, his expression was so unfamiliar, it was unsettling. "Evie was right about one thing. You'd spend a fortune on a total stranger, but when I ask for a house, you refuse. Now that I've taken over the family business and I'm struggling, you won't lift a finger to help. Jillian, have you ever really considered me your brother?" Never in my life had I imagined he would say something like that. I took a deep breath. A few seconds later, I grabbed