Her Silent Revenge novel Chapter 5

A brief silence settled over the room. The man did have a point. Winning the beautiful lady and the son, and leaving with wealth certainly sounded like a victory.

I couldn't help but laugh.

It had been ages since I felt this happy.

All eyes swung back to me, and everyone was stunned. They guessed that I was crazy.

Just then, another woman's laughter erupted from across the hall.

It was Lexie.

She walked over to Philip, gently touched his face, and said proudly, "So this is the surprise you were talking about. I already have a grandson. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"I used to misunderstand you. This is what it means to be filial. You're truly a wonderful son."

Everyone was astonished by the scene.

"Does Lexie even have a conscience? Can't she think about her daughter-in-law's feelings?"

"Like mother, like son."

"To act this way at her age is just sad."

After speaking to her son, Lexie's gaze landed on Molly.

She nodded satisfyingly. "Look at my grandson's mom. She's got the looks and the figure. My son's got great taste."

Realizing I was standing nearby, Lexie caught herself, quickly adding, "Salem, I said I wouldn't let you suffer after the divorce. We'll give you more of the family assets and some extra cash."

"And then what?" I asked.

"And then?" Lexie seemed thrown off by my calmness. "Well, my son and his family will be reunited. For the sake of my grandson, you won't disagree with the divorce, right?"

"I agree to the divorce, but..."

I suddenly paused, a small smile forming on my lips.

Everyone was taken aback by my unusual calmness, holding their breath as if anticipating a reveal.

I spoke slowly, my tone light but firm, "But unfortunately, Ryan is not your grandson. He has no blood relation to the Hanson family."

"What do you mean Ryan isn't my biological grandson?" Lexie was stunned and turned to Philip, demanding, "What's going on?"

Philip chuckled. "Mom, can't you see she's doing this on purpose?"

Philip thought I'd intimidated her and hurried to console, "Molly, don't be afraid. I'm here."

"I know you want to take Ryan from me, but you have no chance."

"I'm the biological mother; we have a blood bond, you don't."

"At best, you're just the nanny."

"Now that my child has graduated with a PhD, your duty as a nanny is over. Take your money and get lost. Don't interfere with our happy family life." 

Her words seemed to awaken the realization in many present.

"I get it now. Salem was trying to use this scheme to get the child."

"It's quite the revenge tactic too, but it all depends on whether the kid recognizes their birth mother."

"The price is just too high. After all, there's no blood relation."

"Women can be so naive. This is just pure wishful thinking."

Philip firmly said to Molly, "Don't worry, she can't take the child away. With me as the real dad here, nobody can take the kid."