Female Novel
Chapter 340 A Disgraceful Sight
Chapter 340 A Disgraceful Sight
Natalia brought the soup over. It was Mrs. Dottie's special recipe. She'd busted it out because Natalia
hadn't been feeling too well. What with the cold and how busy Archie was, the soup was to warm them
both up.
Natalia had already had some, so she just sat there keeping Archie company and watching him dig in.
"With old man Kawn in such a state, I'm sure the Kawn family is getting messy!"
At that, Archie sneered.
"Forget messy, it's a disgraceful sight."
Natalia chuckled.
"There are a lot of Kawn family members. The second and first uncles aren't born from the same
mother. Add to that all the branch families, and there has to be plenty of sibling rivalries. Thankfully the
old man was fine this time. He should be preparing for after his passing for the sake of the family's
survival, so it shouldn't get too out of hand."
Archie nodded. "I hope so."
He paused, then thought of something and looked at Natalia.
"What?"
"Nothing."
Archie seemed to find something funny. He chuckled, then said, "The Bissels sent someone over too.
Know who it was?"
"Who?"
"Ontario Bissel."
Natalia froze.
"Seems like the youngest of the Bissels isn't too repulsed by Jessica. In fact, the two seem to be
getting along just fine. If nothing goes wrong, the marriage might be set."
Natalia floundered for a while, not sure what to say.
"Does Ontario... know about Jessica's past?"
Archie nodded. "He knows. But according to him, everyone has a past. So he doesn't mind. He's ready
to look to the future with Jessica, maybe even meaning to find true love."
The phrase "true love" blasted across Natalia's mindscape and she had no idea how to reply.
"A young master of the Bissel family marrying a woman who's already been married once. Fine. But
marrying a woman who's already been married once with a reputation this horrible? And the Bissels
are okay with it?"
Archie scoffed.
"He's not an only son. Besides, old man Kawn is giving up 15% of the company's shares as a dowry.
Forget the Bissels, not a single man in Eqitin wouldn't be tempted."
Natalia shot him a look.
"Oh? Then you're tempted too?"
Archie paused.
He looked up at her seriously.
Then he smiled brightly and took her hand. "I'm only tempted by you."
"..."
She knew this man wouldn't take it seriously!
Rolling her eyes at him, she took her hand back. "Fine, back on track. With what you're saying, the
marriage between the Kawns and the Bissels is guaranteed, then? Old man Kawn was willing to give
up 15% of the shares as a dowry and the rest of the family has nothing to say about it?"
Archie thought about it and shook his head. "They found her back. That 15% was originally Yvonne
Kawn's share. With her gone, those shares would naturally pass to her child. It's a pity that Wilhelm
always thought this was a blood granddaughter when it turns out to be a fake. He's still alive and still
gets his say over what to do with the share, but who knows with whom those shares would end up
when he's gone. A fight will probably break out by that point. In summary, the Kawn family is a mess,
and it might not be a good thing for the Bissels to get involved."
Natalia nodded, agreeing.
The two chatted a while longer until the night dragged on and they went back to their rooms to rest.
Meanwhile, the Kawn household.
With Wilhelm having just been recovered from the edge of death, the family heaved a collective sigh of
relief.
After an intensive checkup by the doctors proved that the old man was really no longer in immediate
danger, they relaxed.
Having endured through the night, everyone was tired. After seeing to the old man, they went back to
rest.
The doctors naturally had to stay and continue tending to the old man. But other than the doctors, by
Wilhelm's order, Jessica stayed too.
"Come here, Jessica. Sit next to your Grandpa."
Wilhelm lay in bed, waving to Jessica. Jessica hurriedly approached.
"How are you doing, Grandpa? Are you still feeling ill?"
The old man shook his hand.
"I'm fine. These old bones won't last much longer no matter how they treat me. I know that much."
Hearing that, Jessica's eyes reddened.
"Don't say that, Grandpa. You're a good person, and you'll live long."
Wilhelm chuckled.
"Silly girl."
Even though the doctors said he was out of danger, old man Kawn's body was still weak. Even his
voice was hollow and forced.
He reached out, patting Jessica's head, saying softly, "Whether I live long or not doesn't matter. What
matters is you, Jessica. What plans do you have for your own future?"novelbin
Jessica heard it and showed a helpless look in her eyes.
"I... I just want to stay with you, Grandpa."
Old man Kawn laughed. "What would you stay with me for? Forget how much longer I can hold on for,
but if I'm not longer around, you need to have your own life."
Hearing that, Jessica teared up again.
Wilhelm held off on the topic immediately while sighing internally.
This child was far too kind. Heaven only knew what she'd suffered to end up so sensitive.
He sighed and changed the subject.
"How do you feel about the young master of the Bissel family who came over tonight, Jessica?"
Jessica started.
She looked at him with watery eyes, not quite taking his meaning.
Wilhelm squinted and smiled kindly. "The Bissels are a top family of Eqitin. Like us Kawns, they're
about a century old. When the old man of the Bissels were still alive, he was great friends with me.
Besides, that Ontario lad has a good personality. Sunny, honest, not like those playboys out there. If
you were to be with him, he should take good care of you. I can rest easy too. What do you think?"
Jessica blushed, lowering her head as if she wanted to bury her head into the ground.
"I-I don't know."
The old man burst out laughing.
"Don't be shy. Men and women all get married when they grow up. It's all quite normal, no!"
Jessica forced a smile.
"Grandpa, I don't want to marry anyone right now."
Wilhelm froze, frowning.
"What is it? Do you not like him? Or do you like someone else?"
Jessica hurriedly shook her hand. "No, no, I-I..."
She bit her lip, looking as if it was tremendously difficult for her to say. Her eyes reddened, her entire
being emanating vulnerability, making onlookers want to protect her at first glance.
Wilhelm couldn't take it and urged, "Do you have some other worries?"