Chapter 279: Doltons in Chaos–This Drama is Too Good!
Christine’s legs gave out, and she collapsed onto the floor.
Tears streamed down her face.
Flashbulbs popped in her direction.
The reporters swarmed, relentless.
They were practically foaming at the mouth, ready to dig up every skeleton in her family tree.
She had no way out.
Meanwhile, the Doltons stood on edge, afraid she might drag them down with her. They took a few steps back, desperate to distance themselves.
Gemma? She was just enjoying the show.
After w
Mabel’s theatrics one too many times, she could spot bad acting a mile away. Christine was definitely putting on a performance.
step in–just sit back and watch.
Instead of answering the reporters, Christine played the helpless victim.
“If you want to kill someone, kill me! Why go after my child?”
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“He’s just a kid! What did he do wrong?”
The questions turned nastier.
“You had a kid out of wedlock gel zallard
“Wow, that desperate?”
“Can’t live without a man, is that it?”
Christine didn’t fight back.
She just sat there, taking the insults.
Her tear–filled eyes stayed locked on Ashton.
Jarrett had him by the arm, trying to hold him back.
Ashton was burning with anxiety.
Seeing Christine on the ground, surrounded by the press, pushed him over the edge.
He shoved Jarrett aside and rushed forward.
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Jarrett’s face darkened, but he could only sigh.
His little brother had guts, at least.
The moment Christine saw Ashton charging over, she knew she’d won.
Before he could say anything, she threw herself into his arms.
“You shouldn’t be here! If they catch you on camera, you-
Too late. The cameras had already clicked a hundred times.
“Well, weli, look who it is–Ashton Dolton.”
“No wonder the Doltons were so on edge.”
“I thought this was just some distant cousin’s kid.”
“So Ashton let a woman take the fall for him, huh?”
‘Doltons were just tearing her apart a minute ago.”
‘Classic lovesick fool.”
‘Or maybe she’s in it for the money?”
“If she wanted money, wouldn’t she have just exposed them to the media?”
“Calling them out publicly would force Doltons to acknowledge her.”
A moment ago, everyone had despised Christine. Now, they sympathized.
A woman willing to sacrifice everything for love?
That took guts.
Ashton always acted like he was untouchable.
But in reality? A spineless coward.
Only stepped in when his woman was already at rock bottom.
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Doltons wasn’t as noble as it seemed.
“I’m the father. Satisfied?”
“Now get lost.”
Ashton helped Christine to her feet.
This woman had given up so much for him. He couldn’t stand by any longer.
If he didn’t step up now, he didn’t deserve to be a husband, or a father.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Doltons‘ security rushed in, blocking the media.
But the reporters had already gotten what they came for–front–page material.
They backed off, cameras still clicking.
Doltons‘ reputation? About to go up in flames.
The chaos finally settled.
The only sound left was Christine’s quiet sobs.
Madeline and Jonathan were so furious they nearly passed out.
Luckily, they were in a hospital, and someone had already prepared medication for them.
Abigail broke the silence.
“Mom, Dad, it’s done. Why not just throw Ashton a wedding?”
“Ridiculous!”
Jonathan’s face darkened.
His glare at Christine was sharp as a blade.
Christine flinched.
“You know exactly who she is.”
“If she were just a widow, maybe I could turn a blind eye.”
“But she’s the woman who cursed her last husband to death.”
*Someone that unlucky will never step foot into the Doltons family!”
Ashton pulled Christine behind him.
If he was going to take a stand, he’d go all the way.
‘I know you’ll never accept Christine.”
“But we’ve been together for years. We have a child. I’ve been doing just fine all these years–no bad luck, no misfortune.”
“Isn’t that proof enough?”
Madeline clenched her teeth.
“That’s because she never lived under our roof”
*Ash, I can accept the child.
She pointed at the baby, now being carried away for care.
‘He’s Doltons blood.”
“But this woman? Over my dead body!”
Christine’s voice trembled.
‘Madeline, Jonathan… I know you don’t like me. I never expected to be part of Doltons.”
‘But this child–he’s my flesh and blood. You can’t take him away from me!”
She moved to kneel, but Ashton caught her.
‘Don’t kneel,
“I’ll handle it.”
He shielded her again.
“After today, our situation will be all over town,”
Il release a statement–Christine and I have nothing to do with Doltons anymore.”
“We’ve been living separately.
This has nothing to do with the family.”
Jonathan’s expression twisted.
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“What the hell are you saying?”
“You’re cutting ties with Doltons?”
His chest tightened, his breath turning ragged. He looked ready to keel over.
Abigail, on the other hand, was practically glowing inside.
Christine had actually pulled it off.
If Ashton cut ties, that was one less heir in the running.
More for her.
And she knew one thing for sure–Jonathan and Madeline still held a lot of power.
Originally, they’d planned to split their wealth among their three sons.
But with Ashton out of the picture?
His share was up for grabs.
She quickly stepped in, helping Jonathan sit down.
“Dad, Ashton’s just being impulsive. Don’t take it to heart.”
Then she shot Ashton a look.
“Hurry up and apologize!”
Ashton didn’t move.
Jonathan’s rage flared.
Madeline jabbed a finger at Christine.
“I knew it! That woman ruined us!”
Ashton exhaled slowly. There was no point arguing anymore.
He cut straight to the point.
“Give me my child. We’ll leave. You won’t have to see us again.”
Madeline immediately blocked the way.
“No. He’s a Doltons. He stays.”
jonathan snapped back to his senses.
A family only survived if it had heirs.
Right now, Ashton was the only one with a child.
If they let him go, the Doltons legacy would be up for grabs.
‘Nobody moves! You’re not going anywhere!”
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