Chapter 137
Zoe Monroe spoke firmly, to which Gregory Monroe replied with a cold laugh: “Haven’t you always had a lot of money p>
“Stop just putting on an act here p>
“Don’t think I don’t know, you’re now the mistress of that CEO of The Grant Group p>
“To put it bluntly, you’re just a home wrecker p>
“You claim you have no money? Your money could have let our whole family live well ages ago, but have you ever cared for me p>
“You ungrateful wretch not only don’t care, you even avoid me, and today I’ll beat you first p>
Facing Gregory Monroe’s anger and the hand raised to strike once more, Zoe Monroe bitterly pleaded and explained: “I’m begging you, Dad, I didn’t lie to you p>
“And about being a home wrecker… a mistress… I’m Austin’s true love, Daddy p>
“You don’t know the inside story, so you believed what those outsiders said, but what reason do I have to deceive you p>
“Avoiding you before was only because I didn’t want to leave a bad impression on Austin, didn’t want him to know I have a family background he’d look down on. But once I really gain a stable footing in The Grant Family, can I truly ignore you p>
“Dad, you don’t know, I’m already bearing The Grant Family’s bloodline, and Austin has divorced that vile woman Vivian p>
Saying this, Zoe Monroe’s emotions became excited, “As long as I can marry Austin and bear the child, I’ll be able to get money enough for us to live lavishly for ten lifetimes, Daddy p>
“You can have as much as you want by then, just don’t drag me down, don’t hit me anymore p>
“If anything happens to me, I might lose this opportunity, get nothing at all p>
After all, being pregnant with this child was an unexpected surprise Zoe Monroe never dreamed of, which she felt was a chance given by heaven.
As long as she can marry into The Grant Family, she can completely jump classes, and afterward no one will ever dare look down on Zoe Monroe again!
Gregory Monroe looked at her flat belly with disbelief.
“You p>
“You’re pregnant p>
“Is it true p>
Zoe Monroe: “Why would I lie to you, Dad p>
“I’ve never been able to repay you, simply because I haven’t made a name for myself yet p>
“Now our opportunity is finally here p>
Only now did Gregory Monroe start believing her somewhat, but still found it a bit unreal: “You can really become Young Madam of The Grant Family p>
Zoe Monroe was full of confidence, even slightly straightening her belly without curves: “I definitely can p>
“Austin has always dreamed of having a child with me, now that I can bear it myself, won’t he adore me to death p>
Thinking back to the time when The Grant Family wanted him to break up with her, she mentioned her pregnancy and Austin Grant was left stunned and didn’t bring it up again.
“Austin loves me so much; back then, his mother Lillian Rivers tried to stop us from being together. But now that woman is in prison; no one will force us apart anymore p>
“All the obstacles for me and Austin are gone; us being together is bound to happen p>
“Dad, by then, all the money you want, I’ll give you p>
Gregory Monroe nodded with satisfaction.
Immediately said: “Since that’s the case, then first send me five million p>
“For you, that’s just pocket change, right p>
“I heard my dear son-in-law spends millions on jewelry for you without thinking, so to you, five million is a mere drizzle p>
“But this five million can save your brother p>
“I’ve already made arrangements; as long as you give me five million, your brother won’t have to serve his sentence and can get out immediately p>
“You wouldn’t begrudge it, would you p>
Thinking of that person’s words, Gregory Monroe didn’t doubt at all in his heart.
After all, it was the person who led him to find Zoe Monroe; without that person, he’d still be working construction jobs.
Though his identity was mysterious, Gregory Monroe couldn’t figure out who he was.
But who cares who he is.
As long as it benefits him, Gregory Monroe didn’t bother to probe further.
And hadn’t it been for that person, could he know his daughter was living such a good life?
Living in upscale neighborhoods, wearing luxurious clothes, and even on the verge of becoming Young Madam of The Grant Family, while he stayed in a shabby motel.
Gregory Monroe felt resentment towards Zoe Monroe.
Yet upon hearing him demand five million right off the bat, Zoe Monroe almost couldn’t help but curse loudly.
But she still held back.
Because she’s been afraid of Gregory Monroe’s fists since childhood.
“Dad, this… I really can’t produce that much money right now p>
Gregory Monroe heard her brag just now and then shirk her responsibility, assuming she was playing him again!
“No p>
“You dare say you don’t have a mere five million p>
“Zoe Monroe, you dare say no, and I’ll make sure everyone knows what kind of father and brother you have p>
“Don’t you want a high-society life? Don’t think I don’t know you’re ashamed of us p>
“If you don’t give me that five million, I’ll shatter your dream, and no one will live well after that p>
“You’ve got three days p>
“If you don’t present that five million, I’ll go to The Grant Group and make sure everyone knows what kind of future father-in-law their CEO has p>
After saying this, Gregory Monroe scoffed harshly and walked away with clenched fists.
Zoe Monroe leaned against the wall with a pale face, unable to understand why her own father had to corner her.
Can’t he stand seeing his daughter living a peaceful, good life for a single day?
In his eyes, there’s only that son.
The son who may be confined but still lingers, that useless son!
Five million, he thinks it’s just five hundred dollars?
How is she supposed to pull that off in one go!
Despair and bitterness surged in Zoe Monroe’s heart, but she couldn’t let her own father make trouble.
No, she must shut his mouth.
Otherwise, even if the marriage between herself and Austin Grant could proceed, it would be ruined by him!
Zoe Monroe touched her belly, full of confidence.
Five million is nothing, Austin will definitely give it to her!
Zoe Monroe went to the hospital, but before she could push open the door, she heard Nicholas Chamberlain talking with Austin Grant: “President, the second young master has already followed to the company p>
“Although the chairman asked him to start learning from the basics, everyone in the company knows his identity p>
“Now that you haven’t returned for a long time, everyone has already decided that the chairman will change the heir p>
“You need to think of a way p>
Austin Grant: “What way p>
“My failed marriage and my mother’s actions have put the entire Grant Family in this predicament. What face do I have left to return p>
“Unless I can remarry Vivian Sinclair and quickly announce that the divorce was a misunderstanding p>
“Perhaps this can salvage a bit of my and The Grants’ image. Then Dad can see my determination and attitude p>
“And complete the few cases in hand p>
Hearing this, Zoe Monroe was completely panicked inside.
She couldn’t hold back anymore and immediately pushed the door open.
“No p>
“Austin, you absolutely cannot remarry Vivian Sinclair! What about me? What about our child p>
Austin Grant saw Zoe Monroe appear and his expression was equally cold.
He gave Nicholas Chamberlain a look, and Nicholas immediately retreated.
As he passed Zoe Monroe, he shook his head helplessly.
Though Zoe Monroe was both angry and anxious inside, she still wore a weak and seemingly tearful demeanor.
“Had I known, I wouldn’t have returned to the country p>
“If it weren’t for missing you so much at the time, I wouldn’t have come back p>
“If I didn’t come back, I wouldn’t have reunited with you, wouldn’t have reignited old feelings that were impossible to resist. It’s hurt you and also hurt myself p>
Saying this, Zoe Monroe’s tears started falling like pearls with a broken string.
Seeing her look like this, Austin Grant felt bad inside.
He sighed helplessly and reached out to pull Zoe Monroe in front of him: “Don’t cry p>
“Zoe, in this matter… I have wronged you p>
“No matter what, I will compensate you p>
“You also know what’s going on with me and The Grants right now. You wouldn’t want me to lose everything and have nothing to give you, right p>
“Otherwise, following me would only be suffering p>
Zoe Monroe nearly bruised her palms with her nails, trembling all over as she asked Austin Grant: “Austin, what do you mean by this p>
“Are you really going to abandon me p>
“I, I’m carrying our child p>
“We can finally be together, and yet you still think about remarrying Vivian Sinclair p>
“Austin, how can you wrong me? How can you p>
Zoe Monroe couldn’t accept this fact, she plunged into Austin Grant’s arms, hitting his wound painfully but ignoring it.
Just kept crying pleadingly: “Don’t be so heartless to me, okay p>
“I’ve waited for you for so many years, we shouldn’t end up like this p>
However, Austin Grant had long since made up his mind.
He had already weighed the pros and cons in his heart, knowing that only with Vivian Sinclair could he find a way out.
Moreover, he now realized that the person he was most reluctant to let go of in his heart… was also Vivian Sinclair.
This realization made him feel guilty towards Zoe Monroe.
He reached out to gently touch Zoe Monroe’s pure and deeply mesmerizing face, full of compassion: “Zoe, I will compensate you p>
“Go through with the abortion, okay p>
“Anyway, Vivian is also carrying our bloodline in her belly p>
“Once the child is born, I will have Vivian continue to raise him p>
“But I will give you a monthly child support payment p>
“If you wish, I can also take care of you until old age p>
“But we… can only go this far p>
Zoe Monroe never thought her visit to the hospital would result in such a turn of events.
She let out a sharp scream: “No p>
“I absolutely refuse p>
“Austin Grant, you would actually abandon me p>
“Don’t even think about it p>
Her face showed some cracks and cruelty, and then she quickly left the ward without looking back.
Austin Grant thought he had just imagined things until Nicholas Chamberlain came back in and said: “President, it seems… Miss Monroe is quite upset p>
“Will she cause any trouble p>
“What if because of your decision… something happens to Madam p>
Austin Grant rubbed his temples, extremely annoyed: “She can’t touch Vivian Sinclair p>
Thinking of Vivian Sinclair now having that person named Ji by her side made Austin Grant feel a sharp pain.
But he must quickly resolve the relationship with Zoe Monroe; otherwise, no matter how he turns back, with Vivian Sinclair’s personality, she won’t accept him.
Just then, Mrs. Archer arrived.
“Young Master, there are some things about the old lady’s will that you still don’t know p>
“For the sake of the Grant Family, now is the time for you to know p>