Chapter 442

Even Samuel didn't dare to behave obnoxiously in front of lan even if he was older than him.

It was just that the difference in generational roles between lan and Samuel was simply too big.

That was why he had the guts to come over and say such things.

However, Samuel sneered and said, "I only said a few words, yet you're saying that I'm 'dictating' what
you should be doing? Do you have any idea that word has already spread throughout the wealthy circle
in New York that you've gone out of your mind because of a woman?! It 's to the extent that you're
already going against Karl Moore! If being a hero is what you want, then, by all means, go ahead! But
why are you putting the Smiths at stake as a result? You may not be afraid of death, but we want to
live!"

Sue nodded repeatedly.

"He's right, Joel.However, our focus right now isn't about who the matriarch of the Smiths is.After all, it's
not set in stone yet.

I'm actually here today to persuade you to reconcile with the Joneses.

She looked at Tanya and said, "Hillary stole your child and deceived Joel, there's no doubt that she
made a mistake there.But Jill is still your mother, no matter what, right? Surely you can't disregard even
your own mother, right?! You and Hillary are technically sisters.Rather than making a fool out of
yourselves in front of outsiders, in my opinion, why not let the whole thing pass altogether...? We can
have the two families reconcile while you forgive Hillary.Let Joel do something about it and have her
acquitted.This way, you won't make a fool out of yourself in front of others anymore.Don't you think I'm
right?"

Tanya:"?!"



Her expression turned cold.

"Mrs.Smith, I will never forgive a woman who stole my child, so I would advise you not to bother
persuading us any further.If not, you can't hold it against me if I don't show you any courtesy!"

Sue curled her lips disdainfully.

However, she took a step forward and held her hand again.

"You silly girl, I'm not doing this for the Joneses; I'm doing this for you! Think about it, how are you
going to gain a foothold in the Smiths when you don't have a notable background? No matter how
awful the Joneses are, they can still be considered your family.If you fall out with them, you'll really
become someone without a family! If a woman without a notable background like you doesn't have
anyone backing you up, how are you going to be with Joel ? Am I wrong?"

Her words made Tanya feel incredibly furious and shamed ! Honestly speaking, her status was indeed
too low in comparison with Joel's.

After all, the Smiths' status was clear for all to see...

Moreover, she was already way past the point in her youthful days where love eclipsed all.

Were it back then, she would have said mockingly, "So what even if I don't have a notable background?
Joel and I are truly in love with each other!"

However, the five years she had spent living abroad had made her thoroughly understand what life
really was like.

She had also come to understand that one's birth and family background were indeed their first hurdle
in life! Some people were born at the top of the pyramid, but she was instead at the furthest end of the
line, unable to hold a candle to them.



She clenched her fists tightly, and her face flushed with shame.

Nora couldn't make herself listen anymore.

She looked up and said in a low voice, "Who says she doesn't have anyone backing her up?"

Sue looked at her.

She didn't want to offend Nora—after all, she was lan's daughter! The entire family knew just how
protective lan was of his own.

If she dared so much as to look at Nora the wrong way, lan would surely crawl all the way out of the
hospital and barge into their home to beat them up the very next moment.

However, she still curled her lips disdainfully.

At the bottom of it all, she was still just a girl raised in a small household in a small town in California.

She simply spoke So arrogantly and was completely lacking in foundation and cultivation.

She asked with a big smile, "Oh? Is Tanya the daughter of an internationally wealthy family? So, she
comes from a very impressive family? Why haven't I heard of that?!"

Tanya:"!"

Just as Tanya was at a loss for words, Nora glanced at Justin.

Justin got the hint and got up at once.

"Mrs.Smith, I forgot to make the introductions.Tanya is my younger god-sister “ As soon as he said that,
Nora coughed and retorted, "She's your elder god-sister"



Tanya was a year older than Nora.

Justin: He coughed and said, "Well, yes.Therefore, the Hunts are her family!"

Sue narrowed her eyes at once.She smiled awkwardly and said, "Heh.Ms.Turner sure is pretty skilled
at becoming god-relatives with others: However, with Justin standing there, she ultimately didn't dare to
say anything else.At this moment, the butler outside came in again.This time, he had a solemn look on
his face.Upon entering, he immediately said, "Mr.Joel.Karl Moore has brought his men here again!"

Joel:"??"

He narrowed his eyes and subconsciously exchanged a look with Justin.

In this instant, both men had figured out what Karl was here for! ..

even if Lily's test results weren't out yet! Karl had the DNA test expedited, so the lab completed it in
three hours for him.

On the other hand, after Nora retrieved Karl's hair samples, she had gone to the hospital to pass them
to Lily, who then went to the relevant departments to borrow their equipment and so on.

As a result, they were delayed by an hour.

However, if Tanya wasn't Karl's daughter, he would not have come to the Smiths' but gone to break
Hillary out of jail instead!

Therefore, a relaxed Joel said, "Invite him into the house"

The butler nodded and left.

However, he didn't expect Samuel to suddenly latch on to this.



He looked straight at Joel and said, "Did you see that ? He's here again! He must be here because of
the Joneses again! If you ask me, you shouldn't have offended people like him!"

Sue also said, "Yes, this is so scary.I heard that gangsters like them don't give two hoots about
anything and are very unreasonable! We, the Smiths, are people who obey the rules and do business
legitimately.We can't offend big figures like him! Joel, you have to think this through carefully.Are you
really going to fight him at the cost of our family?!"

Joel sneered at their words.

He lowered his gaze and said slowly, "Granduncle Samuel and Grandaunt Sue, perhaps Karl is here to
make peace?"

"That's impossible! You must be out of your mind!"

Samuel angrily rebuked, "Why would someone like him bow down to you? He's definitely here to settle
scores with you! You'd better hurry and think about what to say to him!"

Then, he looked at Tanya earnestly and said, "And you, too.Even if you are not a daughter-in-law of the
Smiths yet, you are still more or less Joel's woman.Can't you be a bit more sensible and not make so
much trouble for the Smiths?!"

Sue nodded.

"Ms.Turner, you are still young, so you must feel like you have to get even with them.But by doing so,
do you know how much risk you're putting the Smiths at?! There are tons of people waiting to see you
make a fool out of yourself! Hurry and talk some sense into Joel.I don 't think the Joneses want the
child anymore, so why not just have the two families reconcile?!"

Tanya's thoughts were not on these matters at the moment, however.



She stared at the doorway with complicated feelings.She had a vague inkling why Karl had suddenly
come to the Smiths'.She had already considered the possibility when Lily went to redo the DNA test.

But was he really her father? In that case, did she want to acknowledge him? She was in an internal
struggle about this, so she didn't hear Samuel and Sue going on and on by themselves.

At this point, Karl, together with three of his men, strode through the doorway into the living room.

As he entered, his gaze immediately landed on Tanya excitedly.

Even his voice was trembling a little as he asked, "You must be Tanya, right?"

Joel stepped in front of Tanya, looked at Karl, and said unceremoniously, "Mr.Moore, may I know what
you are here for?"

He spoke aggressively, which shocked Samuel.


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