Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 511

"But did Mr. David have an affair with Celine's mother?" I was curious.

"Since Celine is only a year younger than Louis, David's reputation took a hit." Rose declared, "Facts speak louder than words!" ""So, Mr. David handed the family business to Louis?" I analyzed the situation. ""He must've found it hard to stop the gossip. It seems he had no choice.

"Rose nodded. "Exactly. By then, David was quite old. He kept that power for a long time, but the Cross family pressured him to give it to Louis. Louis had no interest in taking over the so-called family legacy, especially considering how much it had shrunk over the years." "Did this have to do with the Cross

family?" 1 asked.

"Of course it did. How could the Cross family bear this? After all, Nancy was their gem. Her beauty and brains made her a famous high society lady." Any woman praised by Rose could not be ordinary. "Have you met her?" I asked.

"We met several times at family gatherings. She was indeed a beauty. I just don't understand how David could cheat on her.

"So, after Nancy's passing, rumors ran rampant. Naturally, the Cross family couldn't accept it. David didn't help his case. Not long after, he brought Celine's mother home. It's clear how formidable this woman's tactics are.

Adeline Myers soon gave birth to

Celine." I nodded. "Celine truly is her mother's protege." "The Cross family pressured David economically, squeezing his financial resources Although David struggled to hold on for a few years, the Pierce family's fortune was shaky.