Chapter 296

“Ouch, my back, it’s killing me…” Shelly glared at Myra, who was in Tony’s arms. “All thanks to that woman! I wouldn’t have fallen if it weren’t for her! Her acting is rather convincing now! Did you fall and hurt yourself? Why are you kicking up a fuss after your fall since you are so young?! I have never seen a more pretentious woman than you!”

“Mrs. Walton, did you hear what the madam said just now? Myra wouldn’t have fallen if you hadn’t dragged her down with you. How could you possibly blame her for your fall?” Upon hearing Shelly’s accusation, Elliot, who was right behind Tony, sneered. He was looking at her in disdain.

Gideon scowled at Elliot. “Young Master Elliot, my mom did not do it on purpose. The lights are dim and there are many people around us. She must have been mistaken.”

Elliot was about to refute him when Tony interrupted in a deep, stern voice, “Elliot, get Philip to the second floor.”

Tony had a grave expression as there was worry in his eyes while he focused on Myra.

Hence, everybody shifted their focus onto Myra and they were shocked at what they saw.

She had not made a sound, so nobody was paying much attention to her. However, at a quick glance, the crowd noticed that she seemed as pale as a white sheet in his arms. Her cheeks were covered with a shin of cold sweat and she seemed terribly weak to make a sound. Her lips were trembling slightly too.

Tony wasn’t in the mood to handle what happened earlier. Instead, he immediately carried Myra up the stairs.

“Tsk! Oh, my! Is she addicted to acting?! She merely fell onto the ground, but she’s acting as if she has just gotten into a car crash! Who would have expected such a questionable moral standing from such a pretty woman?! What now? Is she planning to frame me for this?!” Shelly was shocked when she saw Myra’s condition earlier. However, she immediately frowned as she mumbled audibly. She merely fell, but it is obvious that Myra is a conniving woman. Aside from blaming me for the entire situation, she’s planning to kick up a big fuss! No wonder Gemma keeps running into problems with her! Well, too bad she has bumped into me now! I will reveal her true colors!

Shelly was just about to tag along, but Elliot immediately stopped her. He spoke steadily, “Mrs. Walton, are you still unsure of Myra’s status? She is the future daughter-in-law of the Hart Family. Forget the part where you refused to apologize to her after knocking her down, Mrs. Walton; you have made some harsh comments after Myra has suffered such a severe fall. Don’t you think you have been rather unkind?”

With that, he walked past her while glancing at Gideon. “Director Walton, Tony has just forgiven your sister today. Is it Mrs. Walton’s turn now?”

“Young Master Elliot! You better clarify the situation! What do you mean by me not apologizing to Myra after knocking her down?!” Shelly’s face turned red after listening to Elliot’s statement. She stomped her feet while glaring at Elliot standing in front of her. Myra, that b*tch, what has she done to bewitch these men? She has Tony wrapped around her finger, whereas Elliot is taking her side too!

“She fell herself, but she’s blaming me! I am fine despite my old age. So, why is she acting like she is about to die?!” Her expression contorted with fury. “I need to clarify the situation with her!”

“Everybody witnessed it just now. Myra did not say anything. You were the one speaking the whole time, Mrs. Walton,” Elliot commented casually without the fear of offending her. He was not associated with the Walton Family, so he had no qualms in being direct with his comments. “Mrs. Walton, you can’t be thinking that you are still in the United States where the Walton Family has the final say?!”

“Young Master Elliot!” Gideon’s expression fell. He marched forward to separate the two of them. “My mom indeed went overboard with her comments earlier. Why don’t you search for Young Master Philip first since we should prioritize Miss Stark’s health now?”

“Since when did I go overboard?!” Shelly yelled stubbornly and she tried to shove Gideon away.

“Gideon, it’s fine that you refuse to help your little sister, but how could you not take your mom’s side too?! Are you trying to p*ss me off?!”

“Mom!” He scowled deeper when he caught sight of Elliot’s mocking gaze. Initially, he wanted to embarrass Myra through her, but things had clearly taken an unexpected turn. “You have to calm down since this is the Hart Family’s banquet. We do not want to anger Grandpa.”

At the mention of Edward, Shelly’s demeanour drastically changed. She glared at Gideon and Elliot before marching away into the crowd with the clacking of her high heels.

Gideon was just about to make small talk with Elliot, but Elliot had already turned to leave without even bidding him farewell.

As a result, Gideon’s expression turned grave and gloomy.

“Gideon, should we chase after Mrs. Walton? She seems to be in a foul mood…” Kris asked gently.

After witnessing the entire drama, she was obviously the most delighted of them all. I hate Myra, but hate the self-righteous Waltons even more, especially Mrs. Walton. After all, I stepped on the woman’s skirt on purpose.

“Kris, do you know what type of woman I hate the most?” Gideon suddenly turned to narrow his eyes at her.

Kris was stumped, but she subconsciously asked, “What type?”

He twirled a lock of hair that was by her ear. His eyes twinkled with a smile, but she felt a chill running down her spine. Then, he spoke calmly, “Presumptuous women.”

With that, Gideon released Kris to make his way into the crowd. “Do not assume that I am oblivious to what you did. If it happens again, Kris, I will get upset.”

Kris stood rooted to the spot and she felt an odd chill spread all over her body.

…

“For the past two years, weren’t you telling me to return to your side, judging by how you treated her?

Upon my return, you acted as if you had never forgotten our love and made the decision to be with me!

However, you are now looking for an excuse to make me leave you! Are you doing all that so that Myra will return to you?!”

Sean’s body stiffened when he heard Lyla’s observation and he clenched his fists.

That’s true; when the Chase Group was previously experiencing an internal economic crisis, the company would have been in deep trouble if it weren’t for Lyla. The video clip at that time did prove that Myra is the suspect for stealing the trade secret of Chase Group’s Hilliville project! But, this is different… Lyla should not have… She should not have used this as an excuse to force Myra to leave me!

Sean’s facial expression contorted as various things flashed through his mind. He suddenly raised his hand to slap Lyla across her face.

Smack! Time seemed like it was at a standstill.

She wasn’t the only shocked one because he was staring in surprise at his extended palm.

I cannot believe that… I have just… slapped Lyla… I hit the woman whom I have loved all along. She is the woman whom I haven’t been able to forget ever since she left me…

A surge of emotion stirred up in Sean’s chest and he seemed to have a better grasp of his true feelings.

For the past two years, I might have been missing Lyla. However, the feeling of being unreconciled is much stronger than any feelings I have for her because she has hurt me once, after all. No matter how much I resent Myra for the past two years, she has managed to make a mark in my heart gradually. In any case, I have just realized the truth now…

“Sean, I cannot believe you hit me…” Lyla covered her face with her hand while staring at the man in front of her. I have done so much for him and the Chase Family. How dare he hit me!

Sean’s gaze reflected his exhaustion. He stared at the woman, who had unknowingly become a stranger to him, in front of him. “Lyla, let’s divorce,” he stated calmly.