She Got A Better Man

Chapter 175

Samuel raised his voice and said, "Mom!"

"Grandma, even if that's the case, why can an outsider come in while Dad and I, who both carry the Gilbert name, have to leave?" Mandy said, glaring at the old lady with clear dissatisfaction.

Tracy replied in a calm and firm tone, "You're wrong. Outsiders are those I don't see as family. Skylar is the daughter-in-law I acknowledge, the mother of my legitimate grandson, and the maternal grandmother of my great-grandchild. She will always be a part of the Gilbert family. As for you and your father? I don't recognize either of you and never will."

Tracy's response wasn't out of anger. It was to make her stance clear once and for all. She wanted Samuel and Mandy to understand there was absolutely no chance of them being welcomed back into the family.

Elvira sighed inwardly. She felt Tracy was wasting her breath. People like them would never give up, not out of the love for the Gilbert family but because of the enormous wealth at stake.

Elvira was sure they weren't incapable of understanding Tracy's words, but they simply chose to ignore them, hoping that if they persisted, they could eventually claim their share of the fortune.

"Mom, do you have to do this? I'm your son, after all. Skylar, do you really want to see our family fall apart because of you?" Samuel turned to Skylar and questioned her.

Skylar said in disdain, "Hold it right there. The Gilbert family isn't falling apart. Everyone who matters is still here. You're the one who should get lost, and you brought that on yourself."

"Ms. Hughes, you already divorced my dad. Why are you still clinging to our family? Don't you feel ashamed?" Mandy sneered, glaring at Skylar with contempt.

Elvira was infuriated by Mandy's expression and words. She wanted to march over and slap the smugness off her face, but Skylar held her back, signaling her to stay calm.

"Get out! All of you, get out! Must I call someone to throw you out before you get the message? Fine! Someone, bring the bodyguards in and throw these two out of my house right now! Tracy lost her temper instantly after hearing Mandy's words. Realizing that reasoning with them was useless, she decided to stop talking and kick them out instead.

Anna gave a slight nod, and someone immediately went to fetch the bodyguards. Samuel's face turned sour, while Mandy was startled by her grandmother's sudden outburst. She clung pitifully to her father's sleeve, playing victim.

"Dad, why is Grandma being so harsh to me? I'm her granddaughter, after all. Those people are the real outsiders," Mandy whimpered, tears streaming down her face.

Samuel was equally frustrated, but he didn't dare argue with Tracy. Instead, he pleaded, "Mom, I know I was wrong, and I'm willing to apologize. But can't you stop punishing Mandy and Leonard? They're your bloodline. It's not right to chase them

out."

"Bloodline?" Tracy scoffed. "They're nothing but the filthy spawn of a mistress! The Gilbert family wants nothing to do with them!" The old lady had always prided herself on her calm temperament and dedication to maintaining her health. But dealing with those two was enough to break her composure.

Skylar had kindly come to visit her, only to be insulted by the two shameless people. So Tracy couldn't tolerate anymore.

In the end, Samuel and Mandy were both thrown out under Tracy's orders. Mandy's venomous glare as she was dragged away made Elvira frown in concern. She glanced uneasily at Tracy, worried about what might come next.

When Zach returned home, the troublesome father and daughter were already gone. He hadn't witnessed the scene, but he could tell from the tense atmosphere in the house that something unpleasant had happened.

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Before dinner, Elvira pulled Anna aside and instructed her, "The people taking care of Tracy must be reliable. If there's even a hint of something questionable in their background, they cannot be kept."

"I understand, Mrs. Gilbert," Anna nodded earnestly.

"I'll be blunt, Anna. You've probably noticed that Mandy resents Tracy. And as for that other woman, who has never been accepted by Tracy, her hatred runs even deeper.

"I'm worried that if they're pushed too far, they might do something bad to Tracy. So, don't think I'm nagging, but you need to be extra cautious." Elvira, having grown up in a complicated family, knew all too well the lengths people like Mandy and her mother could go to when their interests were threatened. "Yes, Mrs. Gilbert, I understand." Anna's heart sank. If it weren't for Elvira's reminder, she might have assumed those people still needed Tracy's support to come back to the Gilbert family and wouldn't dare harm her. But now it seemed otherwise.

Getting Tracy's forgiveness wasn't the only way returning to the family, and Anna agreed with Elvira that people could do anything when cornered.

The Gilbert family had a warm and enjoyable dinner. Tracy said with a sigh, "If only Grace were here too. That heartless girl hasn't come back and visited me for so many years."

Grace regularly video-called Tracy and sent gifts to her almost every month, but it still didn't stop the old lady from missing her dearly.

"Tracy, I'll urge her to visit. You've spoiled her too much. Look at how well you've taken care of her daughter, solving all her worries. Of course, she won't come back. If you ask me, just toss Alice out onto the streets. Grace would be back right away," Skylar huffed in frustration. It had been a long time since she had seen her daughter, too. Everyone sniggered and thought that was certainly something only a mother could say.

After dinner, Zach and Elvira prepared to leave. Skylar decided to stay behind to spend time with Alice, as she couldn't bear to part with the little one.

In the car, Zach wrapped his arms around Elvira and asked, "What happened before I got there?"

Elvira said, "What else? Your scumbag dad brought his illegitimate daughter over to stir up trouble, and Tracy kicked them out. Honey, I'm really worried about Tracy.

Mandy and Helen must hate her even more now, especially Helen. She's been waiting over 20 years, and Tracy still won't let her into the family. She's definitely filled with hatred. I'm afraid they might try to harm Tracy. Can you find some trustworthy people to replace everyone in the old house?"

Having seen too much of this kind of scheming growing up, Elvira understood how dangerous a woman's hatred could be. It could destroy everything, and she believed it was better to be cautious.

Zach hadn't thought of it before. He assumed they wouldn't dare. But then again, he couldn't ignore the fact that people would do anything in desperation. Tracy was their shortcut back into the family, but not their only way.

"Alright, I'll go out of town and find a group of people who have nothing to do with Jersten to replace everyone at the old house," Zach agreed.

"This has to be done quietly, without a single leak. When you replace the servants, do it all at once. Don't give them the chance to lash out," Elvira warned in a hushed voice. It was best if no one other than the two of them knew about it.

Zach looked at Elvira, who was carefully planning for the safety of his family. His heart warmed. Suddenly, he pulled her close and kissed her fiercely, silencing her endlessly worried lips

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