Chapter 60Why is the will?
Seeing how Madam Jewells grip on Peach’s hand was not causing her any pain, Elijah held back his
desire to interfere, knowing that the situation wasn’t that threatening.
“There is more to tonight, so I am hoping that you can stay a bit longer,” Madam Jewel said calmly, her
hand loosening its grip against Peach’s wrist, allowing Peach to pull her hand away as she lowered her
head slightly to avoid anyone noticing how uncomfortable she was. A frown settled on Elijah’s face
because he could tell from Madam Jewel’s words that she had something up her sleeve, her tone and
expression had him suspicious of what exactly she meant
“But,” Peach whispered, darting her gaze to meet Elijah’s eyes, feeling hesitant to agree
Trust wasn’t something she wanted to give to Madam Jewel and her family, knowing too well the
danger of doing so since Madam Jewel had always been crafty and manipulative with whatever she
did, and she had never hesitated to use whatever means available to her.
“I would love to_but we both knowalter uncle Tommy’s last visit, my mother’s health has been declining”
Peach replied softly, fiddling with her fingers and trying hard not to break character. “I had to leave her
home to come to pay my respect to grandpa… but I can’t stay long, after all, we only have each other
to rely on.”
Her words woke faint mumbling among some of the guests. It’s not like it was a secret about how
Albert Hayes descended from power after his father’s death and the way he and his family were treated
terribly by the Hayeses over the years.
A nervous look settled on Madam sewel’s face as she tried not to scoff at Peach and say something
insensitive in front of so many people when she gave her a half smile.Becoming a bit of a nuisance to the Hayes so that they would allow her to leave this suffocating party
was Peach’s first motive because she didn’t want to stay for whatever reason Madam Jewel was
planning
Suddenly, Madam Jewel gently rested her palms on Peach’s cheeks, causing her to stiffen in fear, and
said softly in an almost pleading tone, “You poor thing.- Growing up must have been hard on you,
hasn’t it?”
What the heck is going on?!’ Matt thought in disbelief as his eyes widened, watching what verted like a
scene straight out of the dramas he watched. looling away from Peach and Madam Jewel, Patricia
smirked at her husband and whispered.” Your mother is such a good actress.”
“Mother is going to get what she wants one way or another, and she isn’t going to let Peach leave until
she gets whatever she wants,” Tommy replied, raising the champagne glass to his lipa he vnnd
The look of concern in Madan Jewel’s eyes disgust Peach since she knew full well Maulain lewvl was
hateful and spitalul towards her for as long as slie could remember, and although Madar wel weted
sweet and loving right now, h air tretter
Shakiny trt head, Penh rowired slightly and vald, “I’m glad u finally took you ten years to realu ihal Aller
high ing the candle, Elijah and I will be leaving.”
Slowly. M.dan Jewel withdrew her hands from Peach’s cheekbones and nodded, smiling Warmly, wild
then turned hier gaze to the right, calling out, “Mr. Meeks!”
“What is she up to now?’ Elijah thought, furrowing his brows in confusion.
His suspicion deepened further when an elderly man entered through the door, a moment later,
stopping a few distances away from them “Come closer,” Madam level uttered softly. gesturing the old
lawyer forward, and Elijah noticed the way the man hesitated and knew something was off about whatwas happening. yet be kept his mouth shut When the old man finally approached ther, Peach’s eyes
widened slightly as she met luis gaze and bluried out in a low tone. “You are grandpa’s lawyer.”
Tears began forming in her eyes and she looked away, wiping them quickly, remembering her Cather’s
last visit with Mr Mecks, begging him to have access to her grandfather’s will, so that liis desire can be
fulfilled.
Adrop of tear slowly rolle from her night eye and into the corner of her mouth when the memory of her
father’s devastating expression when Mr Mreks denied his request surfaced in her mind, causing her to
cholo an her sob, not wanting to cry in front of all these people Noticing, her pain, Elijah held in his
desire la cantort her as he knew the last thing Peach needed right now was to leel vulnerable before
strangers, and if he pushed her right now, her fragile mental state would most likely shalter
So tie stoved both hands into his pockets, watching the scene unfold with interest as he wondered whal
Madan lewel had planned next.
Within a couple of minutes of silent observation, he had learned way more about the layes than his
years of marriage with Melina had given him the people that were involved with them, memonzing the
quest’s faces with each dart his eyes maxle around the room
Since he was about to enter the business world, he needed to know who to rust and whom tu Trgate so
that he wouldn’t make mistakes and reveal himself to people with ulterior notives
-Stop the inusic!” Madam sewel ordered loudly to which the musicians halted and turned their
attentions toward the direction where Madam Jewel was standing immediately, she had everyone stop
talking and listen carefully, curious about what she Wanted to STY
“I know, after everything that has happened the fall apart with your father and us, you will mal believe a
word that I way, so I brought someone that your grandfather trusted wohartedly with every piece of
information about hus leg.ky and his plans for hisnovelbinIrundhililren to tell you this,’ Madam Towel said firmly for everyone to hear while her stare Sty r d on
Peach who looked shocked and upset Shipping her brows together, Peach looke the lawyer dead in his
ryes, angry and hostile as tus expression grow numb and she stared unblinkingly Nerv Lrwyer
Meeksclared his throul, planding toward Madam Jewel belore saying with thak, volte, Your wine is in
your grandfather’s will, but the reason I couldn’t disclose it was that you were young at the time he
pued.”
Von Wil could have been prandfather’s so-called wish that you couldn’t even teil mny
latter when he was berging on his knees for it. Teaches eyes narrowed furiously as thoucht, and it took
ler all she had to control herself Ironi noi uttering those words harshly
Eyeing Madam Jewel, Lawyer Meeks shifted his gaze between the two ladies and said softly.” To keep
this confidential, I couldn’t divulge the information regarding his will in the past However, I can provide
you with this now. Your grandfather’s wedding gift to you is one of his comples.”
Damn, grandma’ Tyson thought, scoffing at the words Meeks had said, and then shook his
Mumbling aroused among the guests, many of them whispering amongst themselves while the rest of
them started looking at Peach, wondering what her reaktion would be Atense expression settin on
Melina’s face as she grabbed a glass of red wine from the tray of a servant, drinking it in one go as
though she needed its calming effeci, unable to take her cold
“Is your rrandmother being Triolis, right now?” Tracy, her other friend, whispered in disbelich
Frowning slightly, Jessica Sheered, crossing her arm over her chest and looking directly al Madam
Jercbefore Tumbling, “Wat does your grandma think she’s doing, Melina?
Il lowing in her eyes as she glared at Peach, Melina growled, “She’s nol going to survive a day in that
hall dead company Dyway, so I don’t care or give a damn what she thinks she’sT word Marriage” caused Elijal to flinci in shock, and he clanded over to see Peach’s
expression clarkaning as she clenched her in tightly and then shot aglare at Madam level
Your prandfather warned one that only when you were mature crough and married that I could discuss
this with you and turn over the company in your hand,” Mr Merks explained slowly his eyes flickering
from the left to ilien
Tieteexion hardened as Peach glared ulim. gritting her teeth tightly, her lists clenching
durclenching uncontrollably as she struggled to contain liersell and said, “I am not Ihred now, am 1?!
So why are you here, lelling me this?!”
**Thul stie problem, Peacli. You are a twenty-four years old man and unwn. Touary is your
grandfather’s terith death anniversary, and when how your other cousins 11. Surrated and you have
not, I feel guilly and couldn’t jusi sit back anymore,” Madam Jewel uud quietly vertinter fazelirtefly, and
then inting her licated state again
Awoff left Peach’s lips at the audacity of Madam lewc’s statement, feeling disgusted with hier kriowing
that is is because of her children that ileir motel Isn’i successful as it should be
Weluvir your prandlather down a Int over the past years, and I don’t want that to cutlinu prially with the
rumors spreading around aboul you, I think it’s time we put an
to this churade.” Macam Jewel told Peach calmly “Get nurried, take over your iruntatuts Noss, and
restore the dignity to his last name
‘Elijaliihought, narrowthis p suspiciously as the comer of his mouth twitched ‘Why would they want
Peach to get married so suddenly! His brown lowered as his eyes Traveled between M an fwel andPeach, studying het idee INetoupure out what she was planning, and theile blurted out. “Where in the
di ultiiii!
of this will that states this was what Mr. Hates wanted of Peach?”
His words drew everyone’s attention as he gazed directly at Madam Jewel, a frown marring his
forehead, and Peach’s gaze softened as she turned her gaze away, biting her lower lip. “This ass!’
Dean inwardly muttered angrily, glaring hard at Elijah. Focusing on him, Madam Jewel pursed her lips
and looked hesitant as she scowled at Elijah before asking, “What’s your deal with my
granddaughter?!” The mumbling around them caught Peach’s ears and she pouted when she heard
someone say, “Don’t he have any shame… forcing himself to stay connected with the Hayes, even
after Melina dumped his ass.” “I now believe what they say about him… that he is just a lowlife who
takes advantage of women and gets what he wants,” someone else’s whisper got her attention. “If I
was him, I would just hide in a rock and never show my face in public.” Gently Peach bit the inside of
her cheek and tried to calm herself down as the comments made her seethie in anger, feeling sad for
Elijah, that he was the victim of so much gossip when they didn’t know his true character. “I am sure
you have the will that states this fact, huh, lawyer Meeks?” Elijah questioned him, raising his brows,
challenging him to deny him answers as he ignored Madam Jewel’s question. “Where is the will?”
All members of the Hayes family had a look of anger and frustration written all over their laces as they
glared at Elijah, except Peach.
“Who does this fool think he is?! Trying to intimidate us all?” Rebecca whispered to her sister, Causing
Josh to tighten his sist, and he glared at Elijah in a warning Smirking, Jessica looked away from Peach
and Elijah and said, “Well Melina, I guess your made -up story is coming to life Your ex seems clearly
interested in your cousin.” When a laugh slipped from Jessica’s lips, anger instantly lared inside
Melina’s body, and she said nothing, but her expression darkened as she glared at Elijah “I don’t
answer you?!” Lawyer Meeks exclaimed, clearly offended. “But if you want me to believe the words thatcame out of your mouth, that it’s true, then you answer to him.” Peach replied in an equally annoyed
tone of voice