Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1138

Reporters were utterly shell-shocked.

"Oh Lord, we've really stepped in it now!"

Their reactions ranged from sheer astonishment to downright terror, so scared that they wouldn't dare make a peep!

Bertram then turned to the officials of Silver City and said,

"Thanks for stepping in. I've got some family matters to sort out. Once I'm done, I'll come and visit you all."

The Silver City officials immediately responded:

"Don't mention it, Bertram. Just give us a ring when you're free, and we'll come over. If there's anything you need from us, just say the word."

This guy was beloved by everyone, even our moms!

If he was slighted in Silver City and went to complain to our moms, the officials would definitely get an earful.

After getting a scolding from our moms, Bertram's vast fanbase wouldn't let Silver City off easy either.

They feared an economic boycott, with people refusing to buy anything from Silver City.

In these tough times, with the economy in a slump, not just the ordinary folks but even the government was tightening its belt.

Everyone was pulling out all the stops to boost the economy and make some money!

But making money was becoming increasingly difficult!

And Bertram, he was a walking goldmine.

So naturally, everyone was warm and welcoming towards this mogul, who seemed to be dripping in gold.

After everyone had left, the elder said to Elysia,

"I've come to understand the situation between Ms. Thorne and my grandson. I want to thank you and Mr. Bradford. I owe you both a big favor!"

Elysia was stunned for a moment before she snapped back to reality.

Even though she wasn't part of the fashion scene, she knew who Bertram was.

After all, Bertram wasn't just some fashionista. His patriotism was well-known.

And Winona Newsom was a big name in the entertainment world!

Winona's favorite designer was Bertram.

The elder sighed gently,

"Years ago, I was tricked by a woman in a bar. After getting drunk one night, we ended up together, and she demanded a large sum of money from me afterward. We parted ways and never contacted each other again."

"I had no idea she was pregnant or that she had my child."

"I've been single all these years, never imagining I'd have a son, let alone a grandson!"

"It was after seeing Emmett's designs that I wanted to take him under my wing. Then, through investigating Cecil, I found out about Emmett's grandmother."

"Matching up Cecil's birth date, I had my suspicions and quickly went for a paternity test, only to discover he truly was my son!"

Elysia was speechless...

No wonder there was such a stark difference in character between Emmett and Cecil.

Cecil's morals were influenced by his mother, compounded by his stepfather's abusive nature, leading him astray.

Meanwhile, Emmett seemed to bypass his parents, inheriting his grandfather's exemplary genes directly.

Indeed, there's always a trace to follow in the grand scheme of things.