Chapter 172 Are You Jealous Of Me
"Soph, I didn't do it on purpose. I really didn't see you.â Willow feigned remorse. âAnyway, you can
stop worrying about me fighting with you over Mason. Since you like him, you can go ahead and
have him.â"Willow, you disgust me.â Sophie's eyes were piercingly cold. âHaven't you fallen head
over heels in love with him? What's wrong? Have you changed your target?" Willow was
outraged.âWhat are you trying to say? I just realized that some things couldn't be forced. Since
Mason has no feelings for me, there's no point in me losing my dignity over him.â So what if I have
really changed my target? Since Mason doesnât want me as his girlfriend, there's no point in me
throwing myself at him. Besides, isn't Clayton a hundred times better than he is?"Have you heard of
the Zales family?â Willow gloated all of a sudden. âIt's only now that I discovered I like ambitious
men like Clayton.â"How the f*ck is that my business?â Sophie didn't mince her words. âWillow, let
me warn you. I don't care what you want to do. However, if your actions harm the Tanner family's
interest, I'll definitely make you pay.âIs she not taking me seriously because I have yet to hold her
accountable for the incident with the picture?Due to Josiah's condition, Sophie had no time to deal
with Willow. But now, the latter was getting increasingly on her nerves. Willow broke into a
smirk.âSophie, I knew you have always been jealous of me. What's wrong? Are you also going to
seduce Clayton just to spite me?"Sophieâs eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint in them.If they
weren't in a ward and Josiah wasn't already sleeping, Sophie would definitely have taught Willow a
lesson.âWilla, that's enough.â Charmaine was also worried that their exchange would escalate into
an argument in the ward.âI'm not trying to meddle in your affairs, but you had better not get
yourself so deep into trouble that you have to beg me for help."Does she even know what kind of
person Clayton is? She must be deluded to think that she can manipulate him. That aside, am I his
target, or is Tristan?âLet me tell you; you're obviously jealous of me. There's no doubt about it.â
Willow was extremely full of herself."Take her away.â Sophie had lost her patience for further
conversation, as she felt like she was speaking to a fool.Sensing Sophie's exasperation, Charmaine
grabbed Willow and walked away.Upon leaving the ward, she remarked, âWilla, there's still a long
way to go before you and Clayton are together, and yetâ""Mom, I'm confident that Clayton will
definitely fall into my grasp. How can you not trust me?â Willow was upset by her motherâs lack of
faith.Charmaineâs concern intensified upon hearing her daughter's words.âCan it be that Clayton is
trying to use you?â With tons of girls clamoring to be with him, why would he give Willow special
treatment?Charmaineâs doubt struck a nerve with Willow."Mom, what's that supposed to mean? Am
I not worthy of someone's love?â How can she think that of me?Charmaine held Willow's hand
gently and comforted her, âWilla, that's not what I meant. I'm just worried about you due to
Clayton's bad reputation.âl don't doubt the influence of the Zales family in Jipsdale, but Clayton is
an infamous playboy who is surrounded by girls everywhere he goes. Thus, are his feelings for
Willow true?âl know everyone has a bad impression of him, but it doesnât matter, for I'll be the one
whom he settles down with.â Willow knew she had no control over the past. All that mattered was
that he would change for the better once both of them were together.âAll right now, you should go.
If you have time, get yourself some new clothes. You don't want to be outshone by the girls who are
throwing themselves at Clayton.â Charmaine had barely spoken when she handed Willow a
card."There's five hundred thousand in here. Buy whatever you fancy. If there's a need, get Clayton a
present too."Willow took the card gleefully.When she was together with Mason, her mother didn't
pay much attention to her.In contrast to then, Charmaine had now given her a card with five
hundred thousand inside."That's all, run along now. I'll keep an eye on things here. There's no need
for you to be around.â All you'll end up doing is getting into an argument with Sophie.âFine, I'm off
then. When Grandpa awakes, tell him that I dropped by. Otherwise, he will think that Sophie is the
only one who's concerned about him.â I care about him too, all right?Charmaine furrowed her brows
as she watched Willow leave in delight. Deep down, she prayed that her daughter would succeed
this time.Given what happened to Mason, she no longer has any chance with him.In fact, Constance
had even given Charmaine a call. It was just that the latter didn't dare pick up.Now that Willow had
a new target, Charmaine stopped planning for her and Mason to get back together even if his leg
recovered.Upon returning to the ward, Charmaine saw Sophie chatting with Josiah, who looked to
have recovered a lot."Dad, Willa came to see you just now. Since you were sleeping, I took the
liberty to tell her to leave."Worried that Josiahâs resentment for Willow would grow, Charmaine
quickly made an excuse on the latter's behalf.âAs the university entrance exam is approaching, you
had better remind her to focus on her studies and not go gallivanting around.â Even though he
wasn't at home, Josiah was kept informed of Willow's affairs by Morgan.âDad, how can you say that
about Willa? She has always been a good girl. You shouldn't accuse her of gallivanting
outside.â That's not an appropriate statement to make."It's true that sheâs a good girl but
unfortunate that both of you have spoilt her.â Ever since she was young, all she cared about was
fawning upon the powerful instead of learning a proper skill. Moreover, it will only get worse when
she grows up.Even though Charmaine was upset with Josiah's comment, there was nothing she
could do about it.âAll right now. You should head home too. As Morgan is here, there's no need for
you to stay.â Over the years, Charmaine had done a lot for the family. However, it was just a shame
that she was too narrow-minded.Although she wasnât oblivious to Josiah's resentment of her,
Charmaine was still disturbed by how he reprimanded her.âDad, I know you have never liked me,
but I have already done my best. There's nothing more I can do to change your mind.â Just as
Charmaine spoke, she left with a pitiful silhouette Josiah let out a sigh."Grandpa, what's wrong?â
Sophie asked attentively."Oh, Sophie! Do I really demand too much of your mom?â Josiah began to
grow unsure of himself.Sophie didn't know what to say."There, there. Let's not talk about that.
Anyway, why didn't I see Tanny today? Is he busy?â One didn't need to be a genius to know how
occupied Tristan was. After spending the last few days focused on Josiah, there was a huge backlog
of work at Lombard Group that needed his attention.âMm-hmm, he will be busy for the next few
days.â Lombard Group had recently made an investment worth a few billion.
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