NovelStart“Now, my relatives want their share of the demolition payment. I'm still new to the company, and there’s a lot forto catch up with, so couldn't go to the authority to transfer my nyet. My uncle called because he’s angry that went to work instead of solving the issue first. If | drag things out any longer, he said he’s going to make a scene at work so that I'll lose my job.
Now that Ellen recounted the whole story, she felt utterly helpless. She had no intention to be all crybaby in front of such a handsguy, but she could not help it. It hurt too much.
“How could they? They've seriously gone overboard.” Even Jared was exasperated as an outsider.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“It's not like I'm doing it on purpose, but | can’t apply for leave when there's a handover going on. Astoria is going to leave the company to get married soon. If | don’t receive training for my jurisdiction these days, | won't be able to continue my work,” she explained.
“The payment is meant for only you. They don’t have the right to take it from you. You don’t have to split the money,” he reasoned.
“But I-I'm not Grandma's family on paper. | won't be able to get the money either.” Ellen was at her wit’s end.
“You can if you apply for an adoption certificate. No one can take the money away from you.” “But my grandmother is not around anymore. Is it still possible?” “Why not? You've been living under the sroof for sixteen years, and she acknowledged your relationship.
Even if the law is dead, you can find something to prove it.” “It’s not as easy as it sounds. I'm stuck at the procedure.” Ellen had no alternatives to solve the problem.
“I can Jared could not resist the urge to intervene in the issue. Although he did not know why he could not bear the sight of her dwelling on sadness, it pained him to see her cry.
“Huh? You can?” As it was a situation where she needed help desperately, it warmed her heart to have someone offering help. “Yes. | have a bunch of great lawyers who 8 help.
“Really? That's great! | can’t be any more grateful to you!” She expressed her gratitude to her savior.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe waiters began to serve the dishes just at the right time. Jared urged her to fill her stomach first and promised to seek help from a lawyer. ‘Ellen, you should keep the money for yourself. Don’t share it with others. They don’t see you as their family, so you shouldn’t mind them.” “But-" “As long as you becyour grandmother's legal adoptive daughter, it’s rightfully yours. No one can take them.” Still, Garrett and the others’ forceful attitude seeped into her mind. “Got it.” “Just tellif you need anything.” “No, you've gone out of your way to helpcthis far. | shouldn't trouble you anymore.” Ellen was grateful. “Could you passyour phone for a moment?” She gave him her phone obediently, and the man frowned at the seriously damaged phone screen. Quietly, he dialed his number with her gadget.
“This is my number. Ringup if there's trouble.” Sweetness and warmth sprang in her chest. She felt honored to have his contact number.
Following that, Jared even drove her hand eased her up by saying there was nothing to worry about regarding the demolition payment. His friend would be able to help her.
Despite the gratitude, Ellen felt sorry to have him take it upon himself. She made up her mind to do everything she could to repay his kindness in the future. If she did not have the chance to do so, she would remember everything he had done for her wholeheartedly.
At 9.00PM, she received a call from Connor. He heard of Garrett's demand and assured her that he would meet Garrett to talk over it.
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