Joey's head slammed against the deck, sending a jolt of pain through her. Blood trickled down her forehead.
Despite the pain, she understood Scarlett's words. Scarlett declared that Joey would never be the eldest daughter of the Palance family.
'What does the Palance family have to do with me?' Joey's eyes were bloodshot as she glared at Scarlett. "Are you mistaken? I'm Georgette's child. I have nothing to do with the Palance family."
A sinister smile crept across Scarlett's face. "Are they so concerned about the bastard in your belly? Fine, I'll tell you what they're hiding. They're afraid you'll miscarry if you get too emotional. Well, I'm not afraid. I'd be thrilled if that child died inside you. Listen carefully, Joey. You're not Georgette and Nancy's child. You're the Palance fami
