Chapter 290 She Is the Heir

Chapter 290 She Is the Heir

Third-personal perspective.

Alan's mocking expression made Aurora purse her lips in annoyance.

She gently squeezed Alex's fingers, prompting him to lean down closer.

Aurora shielded her lips with her hand and whispered to him, ensuring Alan couldn't hear.

"I've got some hidden assets. If he tries to mess with us, I can take care of you."

Her parents could also retire comfortably.

The profits from Future City and her jewelry designs were enough to support her entire family.

Alex raised an eyebrow.

He hadn't known about Aurora's hidden assets.

But she also seemed unaware that he had enough money to last several lifetimes, even without his organization or company.

Moreover, his holdings extended far beyond the Phillips Group.

Seeing Aurora's slightly smug expression, he chuckled softly.

"So, I'll be living off you then? You won't think I'm useless, will you?"

Aurora pretended to consider it. "That depends on how well you perform."

Alex grinned. "Then I'll make sure to take good care of you."

Looking at Alex's handsome, charming face, Aurora realized for the first time how satisfying it felt to be the one providing.

She lifted her chin proudly. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you live well."

Alex nodded. "Alright."

Aurora nodded in satisfaction and turned her gaze back to the crowd, her demeanor icy once more. She instinctively stood in front of Alex, shielding him from the surrounding hostility.

Watching her back, Alex felt his heart enveloped in a soft cloud.

Despite her slender shoulders and average height, she effortlessly shielded him from the chaotic environment and greedy stares, leaving only her figure in his view.

Aurora, standing ahead, was unaware of Alex's thoughts at that moment.

Since the situation was already settled, there was no point in causing a scene, which wasn't what Alex wanted.

Aurora spoke coldly, "Let's read the will."

The crowd's expressions instantly turned excited, like beasts waiting to feast on their prey.

Harry's documents held full legal authority, along with the testimony of witnesses and evidence.

The Phillips family members' disbelief in Alex's documents only made them trust Harry's more.

After all, as long as the benefits weren't monopolized by Alex, they were satisfied.

So they loudly supported and celebrated.

Harry was a bit nervous. "This will has been sealed since the head of the family signed it. Apart from the bodyguards and lawyers present at the time, even I haven't seen it."

He had watched Eder sign the contract but hadn't seen its contents.

Eder had sealed it immediately and had his attorney place it in his private vault.

After his death, the lawyer handed the document to Harry.

So, who would inherit the Phillips family's assets remained unknown.

As the sealed document was slowly opened, the air around them grew tense.

"Testator: Eder Phillips..."

Aurora looked at the greedy faces around her, feeling utterly bored.

Listening to the seemingly endless list of assets, she turned to Alex and smiled gently. "Shall we go home?"

Alex nodded. "Yeah, let's go."

Back to their home.

They didn't care about the assets or the company.

Alex had worked so hard just to gain the strength and status to be with Aurora.

And now, the most precious person was already by his side.

Alex held Aurora's hand tightly, feeling completely relaxed.

They turned simultaneously, while Harry continued reading Eder's will.

"...Aurora Ross will be my heir..."

"After my death, all my assets will be inherited solely by her, not considered marital property. If she marries, her husband will not have sharing rights."

Alex froze, then quickly turned back.

Everyone was stunned, including Harry, who soon recovered and sped up his reading.

"If the aforementioned assets no longer exist or cannot be inherited, the proceeds from their sale will be handed to Aurora Ross by the executor, Harry, not divided by statutory inheritance."

Aurora's information was clearly detailed in the will.

The lengthy document conveyed one thing.

None of the assets belonged to Alex.

Nor to Alan.

Nor to his daughter or his relatives.

But to this woman outside the Phillips family—Aurora Ross.

The organization was hers, and the company was hers.

She was about to become the controlling shareholder of the Phillips Group.

Aurora took a deep breath.

Her first thought was that Alan's forged will was even more outrageous than hers.

But then she realized, what was the point of Alan forging her as the heir?

It was too absurd.

It was so absurd that no one could speak.

Until Alex, in a good mood, patted her head.

"Good people always get rewarded."

Harry looked at Aurora with a complex expression but finally relaxed, handing her the document and a letter.

"The head of the family said... no... Mr. Eder Phillips said this letter should be given to the next head of the family."

"Please accept it."

He bowed respectfully, and Aurora took the letter in a daze.

Then she slowly opened it.

Familiar handwriting appeared, with only a few brief sentences, making Aurora's emotions complicated.

The letter was written alongside the will.

At that time, he didn't know she had discovered his affair with Winslow.

The writer was in the final stages of life, making the letter's content simple.

"I give you everything, hoping you'll agree to a few requests."

"Have someone take care of my flowers."

"Don't let anyone enter the locked villa."

"Find my lost gem and restore it to the greenhouse wall."

That was it? Just that?

Aurora incredulously checked the back of the letter and held it up to the light, finding only those few lines.

He exchanged everything he had protected for a lifetime for these three conditions?

"Is it really that simple?"

Behind her, Alex's voice was ambiguous. "Simple?"

Alex didn't think these three requests were simple.

Alex continued, "Look at the people in front of you. Who among them could fulfill these conditions?"

The estate would likely be demolished and rebuilt as soon as it fell into their hands.