Chapter 157

Jane gazed at Vivian and spoke in a frigid tone, "I recall you stating that I do not belong to your family, and therefore, I am not entitled to your family's prestige. I am not worthy of residing with you, and even my mother is not deserving of being buried in your family's ancestral tomb."

Vivian's countenance altered slightly, and she hastily uttered, "Jane, I was momentarily confused at that time, please do not take it to heart..."

"But I have taken it to heart," Jane interjected.

She glanced at the other three individuals and declared, "I am aware of the reason for your visit, but allow me to clarify that no matter how affluent I become, it has no connection to you. Do not harbor any thoughts about me!"

"Jane, what are you saying? Without this family, would you be where you are today?" Diego expressed his displeasure.

Jane replied coldly, "I should express gratitude to Joe's father for where I am today, not you."

"Joe's father is no longer with us. We are his elder brother and sis