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Chapter 709
The DNA paternity report confirmed that Jessica was indeed Horace and Brittany’s biological daughter .
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Brittany was stunned . Deep down , she had already convinced herself that Jessica wasn’t her child , an instinct every mother knew all too well .
But now , with the DNA test right before her eyes that showed Jessica as her daughter , she had no choice but to accept the facts and trust the science .
Jessica looked at Horace and Brittany . “ What are you doing ? ”
Horace quickly put the DNA report away . Since Jessica was their daughter , they couldn’t let her know they had been testing her DNA . “ Your mother and I were just going over some documents . ”
Jessica nodded , then stepped forward to link her arm with Brittany’s , acting playful . “ Mom , your receptionist stopped me from coming in . Do I really need an appointment just to see you ? ”
Brittany glanced at her receptionist . “ Next time Jessica comes , just let her in . ”
“ Alright , Ms. Brewer , ” the receptionist replied .
Jessica smiled , satisfied . “ Mom , you haven’t forgotten what we talked about yesterday , right ? Now that I’ve joined the company , where will you put me ? ”
Brittany answered , “ You can start by interning in the marketing department . ”
What ? Marketing internship ? Working as a regular employee ?
Jessica felt a sharp sting of disappointment . She had hoped Brittany would hand her the reins to their top luxury jewelry brand and groom her into the new CEO .
“ You want me to work in marketing ? I don’t want to ! ”
“ Then where do you want to go ? ”
“ I want to run the jewelry brand under Brewer Enterprise . ”
Brittany exchanged a glance with Horace , who furrowed his brows “ That jewelry brand is worth billions , and you have no experience in jewelry at all . She can’t just hand it over to you . ”
Brittany added , “ You have to be grounded . You’re my daughter , and one day , everything I have will be yours . But right now , you’re not ready . You have to start at the bottom . If you work hard , you’ll rise quickly . ”
Jessica’s anger flared . She pulled her arm free from Brittany’s grasp . “ I don’t want to work in marketing ! ”
Brittany stood her ground . “ This isn’t a game . I can’t risk the futures of so many employees or the fate of the jewelry brand in your hands . ”
“ You don’t care about me at all ! Hmph ! ” Jessica spun on her heel and ran off .
Brittany tried to call after her . “ Jessica ! ”
But then everything went dark for Brittany , and she collapsed to the floor .
Horace reacted instantly , his arm reaching out to catch her waist and pull her gently into his arms . “ Brittany ? What’s wrong ? ”
Brittany’s face was pale as paper . Leaning weakly against Horace , she whispered , “ My head hurts . ”
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Horace asked , “ Is the toxin in your body still affecting you ? ”
She nodded faintly .
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Without hesitation , Horace lifted her in his arms and carried her to the private lounge . He laid Brittany carefully on the bed . Her whole body trembled , chilled by a sudden cold .
Horace immediately turned on the air conditioner , quickly switching it to heat . He grabbed a blanket and covered her . “ Feeling better ? ”
Brittany was shivering , but Horace’s body radiated a strong , healthy warmth . She reached out and wrapped her arms around him . “ Hold me . ”
Horace hesitated , then lay down on the bed beside her .
Brittany instinctively curled into his embrace , her hands wandering restlessly under his shirt .
He gently held her hands down . “ Hey , behaye yourself . ”