Stella Grant had been watching the situation unfold, initially planning to feign concern for Ella Grant while she was being scolded. It would show her kindness and give Elle a little lesson at the same time.
However, Dalton Grant's expression changed abruptly after just a few words, and he looked very uncomfortable.
"I..."
Dalton struggled to breathe, his face turning pale and his lips a deep purple. He couldn't even get the words out before he fainted.
Sabrina Anderson gasped in shock and rushed to Dalton's side, while Oliver Grant quickly sent someone to call a doctor.
"Dalton!"
"Honey, what's wrong? Please don't scare me!"
Stella stood frozen in front of her relatives and friends, staring at Dalton lying on the ground, her heart racing with fear.
What would she do if Dalton died? Would she still inherit anything from his estate?
She hadn't even married into the Lee Family yet—what would happen to her dowry?
The thought made her panic even more, and tears flowed uncontrollably as her mind replayed the moments leading up to Dalton's collapse. Finally, she cried out, "It's all Ella Grant's fault!"
"She didn't toast with us earlier, and Dad was furious and said a few words to her. But she didn't repent at all! It's her fault! She's the one who made Dad faint!"
As soon as Stella's words left her mouth, all eyes turned to Ella Grant.
The woman remained completely calm, even under the scrutiny of the crowd. Her expression was serene and composed.
However, to everyone else, it seemed like she was tacitly agreeing with Stella's accusation!
"Ella Grant, do you even have a heart? This is your own father!"
Sabrina Anderson shouted in desperation, but Ella Grant didn't even flinch.
"Goodness, your father is fighting for his life, and you show no concern at all. Is this how a daughter should act?!"
The relatives nearby began to murmur, all pointing fingers at Ella for her lack of empathy.
"If I had a daughter like that, I would have smothered her at birth; otherwise, she'd drive me to an early grave!"
"Exactly! The Dalton family is too kind-hearted, raising a ingrate like her."
In an instant, everyone turned against Ella Grant with harsh words.
Oliver Grant was the first to speak up, unable to tolerate it any longer. "We should find out why Father collapsed before jumping to conclusions. Let's wait for the doctor's report."
Isaac Grant, who usually followed his older brother's lead and didn't harbor much resentment toward Ella, chimed in, "Yeah, you guys are being too harsh. Ella will be really hurt by what you're saying."
"Pfft, hurt? I think she's thrilled! If anything happens to my brother, she'll get a nice chunk of money and be able to leave here to live her own life!"
Megan Lee, Dalton Grant's sister-in-law, remarked.
Stella Grant then quietly asked, "Will Dad's inheritance go to her too? But it was her actions that put Dad in this situation."
Sabrina Anderson immediately raised her head.
"Impossible!"
"Dalton won't be in trouble. Even if he is, you, Ella Grant, won't get a single penny from our family!"
Leo rolled his eyes discreetly. Look at these two, mother and