She Got A Better Man

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Elvira couldn't hold back a bitter laugh. "Really? Have you never heard of questioning the evidence? You're the one who made the accusation, so it's on you to prove it. If you can't do that today, just get ready for a prison sentence." She wasn't about to let anyone slander Zach without consequences. This was one of those things that could easily spiral if left unresolved, and Elvira wasn't going to let that happen.

She had always known that Zach's position made him vulnerable. Being at the top was a lonely place, and with his complicated family background, it made everything even more difficult. That's why she felt it was her duty to protect him, no questions asked.. Mandy's voice was laced with venom. "Elvira Willis, are you out of your mind? My uncle's family has already fallen apart. They've been arrested, my cousin's life is ruined, and now my aunt is left to hold everything together. Are you seriously going to arrest her too? Who's going to take care of my cousin if you do? Are you going to bring her home with you?"novelbin

The police are the ones making the arrests, not me," Elvin shot back, her tone icy. "If you can't get your head around that, maybe you should see a psychiatrist. Next."

She sat back in her chair, poised and elegant, but her words werd sharp as knives.

"Elvira Willis... you." Helen was so enraged, she could hardly find words. She didn't dare insult her openly, fearing a public humiliation, but her frustration was palpable.

Elvira simply smiled, unfazed. "Since you all have nothing to say we can just wait for the police. You came barging into my home to slander someone, and you think I'll let this slide? Every word you've said has been recorded, and when the police arrive, you'll have plenty to explain. Grandma and Zach are too kind to argue with you, but I'm not. I may be small-minded, but I don't tolerate anyone messing with my family. Even if Zach were willing to forgive you, I wouldn't,"

Her words made the others squirm. They were here to make Zach take responsibility for Nina, but now it was Elvira who had them on the ropes.

"Mom, aren't you going to do something about this?" Helen demanded, her voice growing shrill. She nudged Samuel, hoping he would step in. It was supposed to be their chance to force Zach into a corner, but now it seemed like they were the ones at a disadvantage. "Elvira, cancel the police call, or else... Samuel tried to use his position to intimidate her, but Elvira wasn't one to be cowed, easily.

Before he could finish his sentence, a loud slam echoed from the dining room. Skylar had hit the table with such force that it startled everyone in the room. She stood up, coldly glaring at Samuel. "What do you think you're saying?" she asked.

Samuel froze, his mind flashing back to the time Skylar had chased him with a knife. His face paled. He had no intention of saying anything more now. If he spoke again and provoked her, he might end up in the same situation as before, chased. around with a blade in front of everyone.

"Mom, we're family Samuel tried to appeal to his mother, hoping she would step in

"We're family?" "Tracy snapped, her voice cold as ice. "You've turned your back on your own-flesh and blood, siding with outsiders and bringing them here to slander your son. I don't need a family like that? Tracy's disappointment was palpable, and she had long since given up on him.

"Mom, you can't blame us," Samuel tried again, though his voice was weak. "Zach's actions... they don't inspire trust. How could we not suspect him?"

Tracy's eyes narrowed. "Who are you to suspect him? You, his own father, have no right to accuse him. You brought your third uncle here, and I only allowed you in out of respect for hi But if you're done, take your family and leave. I have things to handle here. The tension in the room thickened as Tracy delivered her final verdict, making it clear she was done with the situation.

10:07

She thought, 'What are those Gilliert relatives scheming this time I know exactly what they're after. With a fortune this vast, who among themis doesn't want a piece of it? If it weren't for my re hushand's iron will and his foresight in grooming at capable successor, the family would've been picked clean by these vultures ages ago. And still, they never stop causing trouble, year after year.

And my foolish son... inviting the fox into the henhouse! It only proves my husband was right. He always said our son wasn't cut out for this, and he didn't waste time on him. Instead, he put everything into raising our grandson.

"If he hadn't, the Gilbert family's legacy would've fallen apart long ago

Cabe was eager to stay and watch the drama unfold, but as he thought about how his sons and grandsons were soon to join the Gilbert Group, he decided that for the time being, it was best to keep the peace. He stood up with a smile and said. "Tracy, I bring the children to visit you soon. After all, we're all part of the Gilbert family. We should make an effort to stay connected. I'll take my leave now, but there's something I'd like to remind you, Samuel is your own son. The others are, after all, just distant relatives. When it comes down to it, you can only truly rely on your own flesh and blood."

Tracy's expression darkened at his words. "Gabe," she said, her tone blunt, "I can take care of my own matters, thank you."

Gabe saw the situation and his frustration grew. I was just trying to be helpful, and yet she couldn't appreciate my good intentions," he thought up himself. He left with his children and grandchildren, and as he stepped outside, he muttered under his breath. "This luxurious estate... it should belong to the entire Gilbert family, but now it's in the hands of an old widow. What a curse.

Samuel saw the situation was deteriorating quickly and didn't want to stick around any longer. He'd realized that the Gilbert family was tightly united internally and would stand together against anyone from outside. If they stayed, things would likely take a worse turn. "Mom, we're leaving too. Let's forget about Nina for now. Come on, let's go!" Samuel quickly waved his wife and daughter toward the exit.

Though none of them were happy to leave empty-handed, they realized that with Elvira's stubbornness, convincing Zach to acknowledge the issue would be near impossible. So, they decided to leave, at least for now.

Danni, however, wasn't ready to let them go so easily. Furious, she blocked the trio's way. "You're not going anywhere! Not until this matter is resolved! You owe my daughter an explanation today!"

"Of course, there will be an explanation, Elvira said coolly, "but it won't be from us. It will come from the police."

As soon as she finished speaking, a bodyguard entered with a group of police officers. The bodyguard bowed to Elvira, then tuhied to the officers. "Officers, Ms. Willis has called the police. These people have slandered Mr. Gilbert. Please take them in for questioning and conduct a thorough investigation to ensure justice for our Young Master. These slander and defamation charges are sure to stick. We ask that you deal with them according to the law."

Danni, her face reddening with anger, turned to the officers. "You're just in time! How's the investigation coming? Is Zach Gilbert the one who did this to my daughter?"