Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 247: Watts family 1

With the night already spent, Davis didn’t linger and didn’t bother wasting time, he pressed a soft kiss on her

forehead and stood up.

Taking a deep breath, he stepped into the bathroom, shedding his exhaustion with every article of clothing as he

prepared for a hot bath. The trials and tribulations of relaunching the company had finally cto an end and

the weight of relaunching had finally lifted.

As he sank into the hot water, Davis let out a deep sigh, the warmth soothing the aches in his body and

predominantly his legs. The strain had beca quiet but constant companion constantly bothering him lately—

so much so that he sometimes wondered if he was pushing too hard, just like she always warned..

The hot water worked its magic, soothing both the numbness and the lingering ache. By the tDavis stepped

out and dried off, he felt the edge of fatigue dulling. Dressed in comfortable pajamas, he returned to the

bedroom and slipped beneath the sheets.

As though she sensed him in her sleep, Jessica stirred and instinctively rolled into his arms, her body curling into

his.

A soft smile tugged at Davis's lips. Holding her in moments like this reassured him. She was his wife—his to

protect, his to keep and no one could take that from him. With that comforting thought and a content sigh, Davis

closed his eyes and let sleep pull him under, peace settling over their home.

~Watts Family House~

The scene and atmosphere in the Watts household couldn’t be more different. A complete opposite of Davis's

peaceful hand every other hin Noveira.

In the grand dining hall, key members of the family were seated around a long, polished table, their expressions

stern and focused.

At the head of the table sat Elder Watts. Years of experience in the business world had etched deep lines into his

face.

Before each of them lay an open file, and a projector cast figures and charts onto the screen at the end of the

wall as their gazes were locked on it.

Before the projector, Tricia stood confidently, presenting a detailed report on the upcoming launch. She spoke

with clarity and poise. Outlining the vision for the launch,its scope, its market impact, projected impact, and

long-term benefits.

Elder Watts, seated at the head of the table, listened intently. Years of leadership had carved stern wisdom into

his face.

"Tricia," he said finally, "progress is good, growth is necessary. But remember, we must never lose sight of our

core values—fair judgment and trustworthiness."

"This family built its non these values and had always tried to maintain them. We cannot abandon that

now." he concluded in a firm voice.

Tricia nodded respectfully "Grandfather, | agree. But as | mentioned, J&D is merely a spark in the wind—new,

noisy, and untested. The market will correct them in time."

"You cannot underestimate your opponent." Another voice chimed.

"I understand, uncle. As | mentioned earlier, J&D is a fledgling company that’s just making a temporary splash.

It's uncertain how long they can stay relevant."

Charles, her father, leaned forward. "Still... | agree with your grandfather, perhaps it’s wise to postpone the

launch. Once the hype and noise around J&D dies down which shouldn't take long, you can proceed without the

unnecessary heat."

Tricia drew in a slow breath maintaining her composure.. "With all due respect, Dad, | understand your concerns,

but all arrangements have already been finalized. The hall is booked, invitations confirmed. Canceling now....

Canceling now would be more than an embarrassment—it would be a reputational blow and would cause

unnecessary losses."

There were murmurs of agreement around the table.

"Why not seek partnership with the newly launched company?" a voice asked.

"They are not suitable for the Watts group and until then it remains in the background." Tricia responded

immediately.

She dare not accept such an option and no matter what, her company already had a long standing presence in

Noveira and she is quite confident of the outcome.

Then, from the far end, a voice cut through the room.

"Sis," Daniel said evenly, his voice calm yet cutting, "this may sound strange but did you have anything to do

with that... little ‘incident’ and disruption during J&D’s launch tonight?"

Silence fell like a curtain.

Tricia’s grip on her pen tightened, her knuckles paling. She met his gaze coldly. "Daniel, are you seriously

suggesting | would stoop to sabotage over a simple product launch?"

Daniel's lips curled into a small, icy smile. "I didn’t say you did. | just happened to cacross something...

interesting. Thought you might want to know."

Tricia’s face flushed with rage, her jaw clenched. She wanted nothing more than to slap him, to lash out, to

remind him of his place but with the rest of the family present, she held back.

Instead, she turned to the head of the table. "Grandpa, don’t you think backing out now would hurt the family’s

image?"

Elder Watts let out a tired breath. He glanced from Tricia to Daniel, aware of the cold war and ongoing rivalry

brewing between them. He stayed neutral, especially since Charles had remained silent.

"Tricia wouldn't resort to underhanded tactics," Charles said finally, his voice steady. "What would she even gain

from it?"

Daniel gave a half-hearted nod, his tone dipped in sarcasm and laced with venom. "Of course. She wouldn't.

Sister cannot do that. She’s a good girl."

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Elder Watts cleared his throat, redirecting the family’s attention. "Let's stay focused. The launch proceeds as

planned. No further delays."

He stood, his chair scraping softly against the floor. "Tricia. Charles. Meetin the study."

As he exited, quiet murmurs resumed. Though no one addressed Daniel's parting words directly, the weight of

them lingered in the air.

Despite being denied a rightful position, Daniel had made a nfor himself beyond the Watts family—a name

that held power in Noveira’s elite circles.

By the end of the meeting, a cautious resolution was made by sof the family members, a proactive decision

depending on Daniel's words.

To quietly sell off a portion of the family’s shares at an enticing price—should any major anomaly arise.