Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 10 Darn It

The Quirk family seems to have no clue about safeguarding their interests. Aren’t wealthy and influential families supposed to be shrewd and cunning? Yet here they are, naive and gullible, easily manipulated by a cocky man.

Members of the Quirk family felt attacked by Isabella’s thoughts.Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

I am particularly disappointed with Alexander. Shouldn’t a tycoon like him have been able to strategize? He seemed so astute before!

Alexander was rendered speechless. How could he have discerned another person’s most deep thoughts? Only Isabella could have done so with the system.

He had always thought that Jasper was nothing special, but his older sister liked him. They might not have been a loving couple, but Jasper never really did anything to harm his sister, except for today’s incident. He never interfered in his siblings’ lives, at most offering a word or two of advice. Little did he know that there were so many hidden troubles within.

Isabella had indulged in too much gossip that she felt sick. Finally, she put down the utensils.

No way, this is too infuriating, I should step in and ‘turn a blind eye’ this time. Though I can’t reveal the secret I’ve discovered, I can stir things up a bit. Watch me find a way to disrupt this ill-fated relationship.

Alexander watched the ‘troublemaker’ deep in thought, a twitch playing at the corner of his mouth. I should let her be.

Alexander composed himself and said outright, “Evie, our family’s stance remains the same—we hope for you to get a divorce. If you choose not to, it will be a disgrace for us. Consequently, we will sever all ties with the Lawson family in all future matters.”

The Quirk family soon grasped that Alexander was essentially setting a trap to test, aiming to see if Jasper was truly after power and influence.

Even though Alexander had complete faith in Isabella’s words, others remained somewhat skeptical, after all, the original intentions of Jasper were no longer verifiable. This could be seen as Alexander helping Isabella to prove to everyone.

It also urged Sienna to keep her eyes wide open.

“What are you implying!” Paula was immediately frantic, quickly turning her gaze toward David and Selena.

David stated bluntly, “In the Quirk family, Alexander is now the head. Whatever he decides, goes.”

Jasper’s expression shifted dramatically, his face quickly filling with a mix of embarrassment and anger, as if he’d been humiliated. the Quirk family members initially thought that Isabella had made an incorrect assumption. However, they soon sensed that something was subtly amiss.

Only Paula was in a state of utmost distress. She pleaded with Evian, “Listen to what your brother is saying. He doesn’t even consider you as family! And what you’re doing is forcing our family into a dead end, with no descendants to carry on our lineage! If you can give birth to a child, then we wouldn’t have to be in this situation!”

These words were hard to swallow. Selena’s face darkened instantly. Without any hesitation, she stepped forward, pulling her daughter back to sit by her side.

“So now, you can just have your son find another wife. No one’s stopping him from having as many kids as he wants. He could even bring back the mother of this child. What’s the matter? Are you all so opposed to divorcing my daughter?”

Quickly, Paula pulled her son, Jasper, to her side. As Jasper looked at Alexander, a frown creased his forehead, just as he was about to speak.

Alexander coldly chuckled. “If you’re so concerned about your reputation, rest assured. If you really get a divorce, you can just say that our family couldn’t tolerate an illegitimate child, and that’s why we forced my sister to divorce. It wouldn’t affect you in the slightest. After all the support our family has given to the Lawson family over the years, you surely wouldn’t think that my sister still owes you anything, would you?”

With a single sentence, all the false excuses were shut down instantly, leaving Jasper’s face pale.

Oh wow, what a game-changer! The Quirk family has finally made their move! Looks like I won’t be needed after all.

Listening to Isabella’s cheerful voice, a slow smile formed on Alexander’s lips.

Naturally, the Quirk family didn’t want an innocent child to be left homeless, but they also couldn’t bear to see their beloved daughter upset every day.

Having one indifferent husband was enough. Just look at what Evian had become. If they added a child to the mix, she would surely fall ill from the stress.

Therefore, divorce was the best option.

A flash of harshness crossed Jasper’s eyes, his tone carrying a hint of a threat as he said, “Evian, since your family is saying this, should I take it that you feel the same way?”

In the past, whenever Jasper was upset, Evian would always immediately try to cheer him up, catering to his every whim.

By now, pleas should have been made to the Quirk family, all in an effort to protect Jasper’s dignity and the interests of the Lawson family.

However, this time, Evian finally fell silent. She hadn’t yet recovered from the shock that Isabella had brought her.

For a fleeting moment, Jasper’s aloof expression faltered.

But immediately, Paula protested, “No, you can’t divorce! Evie, you can’t have children, so who else would want you?”

“Hmph! There are plenty of suitors for the eldest daughter of the Quirk family!” David said coldly.

“But… she can’t bear children… Surely others would look down on her. Those who would want to marry her would only be with ulterior motives.”

“She doesn’t need to marry again. The Quirk family will take care of our daughter ourselves,” Selena said. “If she wants a child, we can adopt an orphan. As long as my daughter is happy, that’s all that matters!”

Isn’t inability to have children an issue that concerns both parties? Perhaps it was Jasper’s inferior genes that weren’t compatible with Evian’s. After their divorce, if she finds a better match, and her mood improves, she could have as many children as she wishes!

Isabella offered a new perspective.

The Quirk family had started to look forward to life after the divorce.

Even Evian’s thoughts, engrossed as they were, were led astray.

Could she have had her own children if she were with someone else?

Right, I can help to check on Evian! Doctors aren’t necessarily more accurate than me.

The Quirk family wondered if it was even possible.

Let’s see. Hmm, it’s true that Evian’s health isn’t in the best condition, making fertility a challenge. But it doesn’t mean there’s no chance at all.

The Quirk family was disappointed. Evian’s situation was almost as the doctor had described.

Nine years had already passed. It could only be said that the doctor was unwilling to completely rule out any possibilities.

However, Isabella suddenly gasped.

D*mn, no wonder she can’t have a child! She and Jasper must share this responsibility equally!

The Quirks were flabbergasted.

Nine years… That guy, Jasper, only managed to come home a few days each month. God knows how many times they were intimate in a year. With such low odds, how could they possibly conceive? If they really did, he would have to question if he had been cuckolded.

It was a breaking news to the Quirks.

Everyone in the Quirk family turned, astonished, to look at Evian.

Evian’s face turned red instantly. How could Isabella know about this?

Confronted with such a situation, she was naturally shy. How could a woman muster the courage to voice it out? Moreover, she initially believed that it must be an issue with her own body, so she didn’t give much thought to anything else.

The Quirk family was seething with anger. How dare Jasper blame Evian for not being able to have children, when he himself hadn’t even tried!

However, they found it inappropriate to confront him about such matters, and they unanimously felt there was no longer a need to question him.

This marriage must end! Jasper was too much.

If Evian remained stubbornly infatuated, then a forced separation would be necessary.

However, Isabella’s train of thought had once again gone off track.

It really is puzzling, isn’t it? Even if he didn’t have feelings for Evian and didn’t want to share a room with her, where else could he have gone if not home? Could he have stayed at the hospital? Was he truly so busy that he couldn’t make it home? He was the hospital director, wasn’t he? But surely things are not like what I think…

A sense of unease suddenly struck the hearts of the Quirk family members, an ominous feeling looming over them.

Isabella didn’t let her preconceived notions of Jasper’s noble persona dominate her thoughts. As this idea came to her, she followed her gut feeling, which was telling her that perhaps this guy was secretly raising a child elsewhere.

She could boldly hypothesize, but she should verify with caution, as one must not make accusations lightly.

F*ck! Darn it!

Listening to Isabella’s string of curses, the Quirks knew the matter was not to be taken lightly.

The people of the Quirk family were on edge, holding their breath in anticipation of Isabella’s revelation.

Even Evian found herself zoning out, her emotions stagnant.

On the eighteenth floor of the upscale apartment next to the hospital, for the past nine years… Jasper and Sienna have been living there as a married couple!