Chapter 323: Chapter 335

Chapter 335 Alice watched Mary, calm and composed at the microphone, and relaxed. Mary had cried the night before, but she’d pulled herself together. Seeing Alice in the audience calmed her nerves. Mary, a lifelong follower of her aunt’s wishes, had thought changing boyfriends would be easy. Instead, she’d been berated. She realized her aunt hadn’t been kind; any deviation from her aunt’s plans brought a swift change in attitude. She wasn’t playing puppet anymore. The festive atmosphere cooled. Everyone knew Ethan was supposed to be Mary’s fiancé, introduced by Mrs. Parker. Now, Mary was claiming they were just friends?

Mrs. Parker’s smile faltered. She whispered, “What are you doing?

Mary ignored her, speaking confidently into the microphone. “Thank you all for coming to my birthday party. Enjoy yourselves!”

She left the stage. Mrs. Parker followed, catching up to her.

Mrs. Parker turned her around.“You’ve gotten bold, haven’t you? What’s wrong with Ethan? Weren’t you two doing well?”

“I told you I don’t like him anymore. You were the one who disapproved,” Mary retorted.

Mrs. Parker was furious.“Did Alice say something to you? Why do you believe her and not your boyfriend, Ethan?”

“Aunt, I have my own eyes. And if I marry him, he’ll manage the company’s shares – I don’t want – that.” Mary knew her aunt wanted the shares; Ethan was just a pawn. She’d been busy investigating.

Mrs. Parker tried to argue, but Mary pushed past her and left. No one dared stop her Alice approached Mary, who was surrounded by well–wishers.“Congratulations.”

“Thanks.”

Ethan quickly arrived.“Mary, is there a misunderstanding between us?” He’d waited a long time for this moment. He’d endured ridicule, but Mary had slapped him in the face!

Chloe worriedly intervened.“Miss Parker, did Brother do something wrong?” “You seem to know yourself pretty well, I dislike you.”

Mary was equally blunt with Chloe.

Chloe’s eyes welled up. Finn jumped in.“What does Chloe have to do with this?”

Mary was direct,“Because I dislike your family’s atmosphere.” They were all so biased.

Mrs. Parker arrived.“Mary, you should go to your room and change.” They couldn’t cause a scene.

Alice took Mary’s arm.“Let’s go.” Mrs. Parker didn’t say anything.

In the restroom, Mary changed her outfit and hairstyle, undisturbed.

When she reappeared, everyone parted to let Ethan approach with a large cake, surrounded by people singing.

Alice felt a chill. Ethan hadn’t come in earlier because he was preparing this. The Windhams always thought they knew best.

Ethan presented the cake to Mary. Mrs. Parker smiled.“Whatever your problems, work it out. Look how sincere Mr. Windham is!

He prepared this surprise.”

Mary felt morally blackmailed. Mrs. Parker handed her the cake knife, whispering, “You can be Chaper 335 selfish, but what about your mother and brother overseas? Your brother needs money for Ke treatment.”

Mary’s face paled; her aunt was blackmailing her. The main branch of the Parker family woode broke, but no one would help, The second branch controlled everything, Alice, standing beside Mary, heard everything and felt furious. They were dearly bullying, Mary Mary took the knife, cutting into the cake to reveal a red box. Ethan opened it, presenting a fing, He knelt “Mary, I know I’m not perfect, but please give me a chance, I’ll give you a happy home Mrs. Parker urged, “He’s 60 sincere! He prepared this for you, Sveg Say yout Everyone chanted, “Say yes!” Ethan looked at Mary with feyped uncerry, Alice found it repulsive. In her past life, Ethan and Mary had gotten engaged, and he’d used the Parkers to gain a foothold in California. She shuddered thinking about Mary’s fate after the was used. Her brother, so concerned with appearances, would never tolerate a wife with a dubey, Alice glanced at a certain spot. A video appeared on a large screen. A couple was passionaly kissing, almost undressed. It was Chloe, her skirt hiked up by Garrett Yates, her legs spread as she moved on his lap.

The video captivated everyone. Ethan’s face turned livid. He called Chloe, but got no answer. She was clearly caught up in the moment.

Ethan wanted to kill Chloe, that slut! His carefully laid plans were ruined Mrs. Parker’s face paled.“Turn off the screen!” The screen went black, but the video was already the talk of the party, Mrs. Parker glared at Ethan.“What a wonderful family you have!”

Ethan was furious, turning to Finn.“Where’s Chloe? Wasn’t she with you?”

“She said she was going to the restroom. How could this happen?” Finn’s eyes were red with anger.“Brother, we need to find them! I’ll kill that bastard!”

Chloe, blushing, appeared, her voice Ethan slapped her.

soft.“Brother, why are you calling?