# Chapter 406: The Turning Tide – A Betrothal Arrives
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing today? I hope you're ready for another thrilling chapter because we are about to dive deep into the high-stakes drama of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews." Chapter 406 brings us to a tense family banquet where old wounds are reopened, and new power dynamics emerge. Let's step right in.
Ellis appeared outwardly unbothered by the whispers and gossip swirling around the banquet hall. But Mary, sharp-eyed as ever, noticed the subtle tightening of his grip on his chopsticks. She knew him too well. Since childhood, Ellis had been a troublemaker, the infamous Demon of Clance. His reputation was never pristine, and he never cared what others thought. But now? Those words stung, not because they were new, but because they were spoken in front of the woman he loved. He felt embarrassed, humiliated even, by his own family's loose tongues.
A bitter smile tugged at Mary's lips. She clenched her fists, feeling the anger rise within her. Then, with a sudden resolve, she turned her gaze toward the third table and spoke in a voice sharp as a blade: "Is the food the Olsen family prepared for you all not to your taste?"
The chatter at that table died instantly. The women who had been whispering about her and Keira now looked at Mary with wide, frightened eyes. Mary held their gaze, unflinching. "If it's not to your liking, you may choose not to eat. Or you may leave. The door is right there. I won't be seeing you out."
Victoria, quick to intervene, tried to smooth things over. "Mary, what's wrong? These ladies are relatives of our family... distant, yes, but we share the Olsen name..."
Mary turned on her instantly. "Are you deaf? They were just bad-mouthing me over there – did you not hear it? Is this how you protect the Olsen family's reputation?" Victoria was stunned, her face paling as Mary's harsh words cut through the air like a slap.
Victoria, ever the manipulator, looked to Ellis with a pitiful expression. "Ellis, did I make Mary angry? I really didn't mean to..."
Ellis slowly raised his head. Those usually commanding, condescending eyes now held an unusual depth. He spoke lowly, "Continue." Victoria was taken aback, not knowing what to say.
Then, Ellis turned coldly toward the third table. "Since my wife has issued an eviction order, we won't keep you." He spoke deliberately, methodically, but then his voice suddenly rose, thundering across the hall: "Why are you not leaving?!"
The women at the table jumped, trembling all over. One girl, who had been on particularly friendly terms with Victoria, was a distant relative of the Olsen family. Her father was a trusted subordinate of Uncle Olsen, which gave them status within the household. Under Ellis's piercing gaze, she sheepishly stood up. "Ellis, my cousin, I was... I was just kidding... Dad, I really didn't say anything!"
Her last words were directed at the main table. Her father was Joseph Olsen, a collateral branch member who had risen high by serving Uncle Olsen. He now held a lofty position in the family. Upon hearing this, Joseph looked pleadingly at Uncle Olsen. "Mr. Olsen, my daughter has said some nonsense. I'll teach her a lesson when we return home! She didn't have any bad intentions; she just has a loose tongue..."
Uncle Olsen said nothing. But Keira, sitting beside him, spoke with ice in her voice. "Really? It seemed that your daughter was mocking me just a moment ago. Yes, that's right. She also called me an illegitimate daughter, asking if I was from the first branch or the second."
Those words made Uncle Olsen's face turn cold instantly. Joseph's face went pale. Having followed Uncle Olsen for years, he knew exactly where the man's bottom line lay. That man was fiercely protective of his own! Ellis might be a junior, but Keira was Uncle Olsen's own flesh and blood. Joseph swallowed nervously, sweat beading on his forehead.
Uncle Olsen looked at him. "I need you to give me an explanation."
Without hesitation, Joseph rushed to his daughter and slapped her across the face. *Slap!* The harsh sound echoed through the banquet hall. It wasn't just a slap – it was a message for everyone present. After the blow, Joseph glanced secretly at Uncle Olsen, whose expressionless eyes remained fixed on his meal. Clearly, that wasn't enough.
Joseph raised his hand again and delivered another harsh slap. The girl's cheeks swelled on both sides. She cried inconsolably, looking at her father with disbelief. "Dad, why won't you stand up for me? Why are you helping them?!"
Slap! Joseph didn't wait for Uncle Olsen's approval this time. He struck her again, harder. She was spoiled to the point of being uncontrollable. He pointed angrily at her. "Why are you involved in idle chit-chat?! Why did you gossip about Miss Olsen?! You're so stupid!" He moved forward and kicked her, sending her to the ground in pain.
The entire banquet hall fell into stunned silence. Everyone watched in disbelief. Nobody spoke, but everyone understood: this was Uncle Olsen establishing authority for his daughter. The girl, however, was consumed with rage. Arrogant and domineering, she broke into a torrent of abuse. "Dad, what are you doing?! If you want to be Uncle Olsen's dog, do you expect me to be that illegitimate daughter's lapdog too? I'm telling you – she's not worthy!!"
She looked at Keira, tears and fury mixing in her eyes. "That woman is already married once and even has a child. Later, when her husband abandoned her, what's the use of her returning to the Olsen family? She's nothing but a pretty object and an empty head! A second-hand woman with a child like her will never find a respectable family in the future! What does it matter if she's Uncle Olsen's biological daughter?!"
The words hung in the air like poison. But before anyone could react, the Olsen family butler suddenly rushed in, breathless. "Uncle Olsen! The Horton family has sent someone to propose a betrothal!!"
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
Wow. This chapter was an emotional rollercoaster! The tension at the banquet was palpable, and Mary's fierce protection of Keira and Ellis was incredible to witness. The scene where Joseph slapped his own daughter multiple times showed the brutal consequences of crossing Uncle Olsen. And then that cliffhanger at the end – the Horton family sending a betrothal proposal at the exact moment Keira was being insulted as a "second-hand woman"? That's poetic justice waiting to happen! I loved every moment of this power play.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
I predict the betrothal will be for Keira! The Horton family, likely the same family connected to Ellis or perhaps a new powerful family, is sending a proposal that will completely shatter the insults thrown at Keira. This will either be a major redemption for her, or it will trigger a huge conflict between Ellis and whoever is trying to take her away. Either way, the next chapter is going to be explosive!
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