Chapter 80

Chapter 80

“All I care about is the future of the Martinez family,” said Julia while shooting Liam a cold look.

“If only you had been of more use, I wouldn’t need to work this hard for the family. The only thing you’ve done right was to give birth to Jason and Shannon. Without them, you wouldn’t have a say in the family. You’re not even half as good as your older brother!”

“Fine! If Lionel is much better than me, why didn’t you force his kids into an arranged marriage with the Laurier family?” Liam finally exploded in anger. He bellowed at Julia, “Are your sons and grandchildren to be sacrificed at your expense? If so, why did you even give birth to me in the first place?”

After that, Liam stormed away in fury.

Susan stared at Liam’s angry figure and clenched her fists. A brief look of resentment flashed across her face. She had always known that Julia looked down on their family, but she was aghast to learn that Julia perceived Liam as worthless compared to Lionel.

She wondered how much better was Lionel’s family faring compared to hers.

At Ember Creek High School, Lily didn’t feel like staying in class for the last two lessons as it was a self- study session. Instead, she planned to take a nap somewhere by the field.

When she arrived at the bottom of the stairs, she found Emma and Anya surrounded by Shelby and her gang from Class 1.

Shelby yelled in a mocking tone, “Are you guys delusional? Attending Lucas Garcia’s concert? What a joke! Can you afford the tickets in the first place? Even if you can afford the tickets, can you get your hands on them?”

The students in Class 1 to Class 3 on the first floor poked their heads out to watch the drama while laughing sarcastically at the victims.

Head hung low, Anya held Emma’s arm and took a step backward. She hissed, “That’s none of your business.”

Ever since Anya got acquainted with Lily, she seemed bolder, to the point she could openly talk back to Shelby. In the past, she had always tried to stay out of Shelby’s lane.

Shelby folded her arms and snorted. “Look at you, acting all arrogant after becoming Lily’s lapdog. Anya Mosley, you shouldn’t think that you’re invincible with Lily Brooks‘ support. She isn’t the queen of Ember Creek yet, and she can’t be of much help to you.”

“Shelby, what has Lily done to you? Why would you speak of her in that manner?” Anya might be rather timid, but she’d never allow anyone to speak ill of Lily.

Shelby smirked. “Are you having too much fun being her lackey? Since you’re so cozy with her, why don’t you ask her for a concert ticket? What’s the point of yapping about attending the concert when you know you can’t make it at the end of the day?”

“I never said I’d go!” Anya blushed in anger. “We’re all students. Even if you can afford the tickets, you’re buying them with your family’s money!”

“You-” Seeing red, Shelby tried to hit Anya, but her friends held her back. They reminded her, “Don’t you remember what happened to Jack? Lily clearly said that she has Anya’s back. What will you do if Lily gets back at you for hurting Anya?”

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“All! care about is the future of the Martinez family,” said Julia while shooting Liam a cold look.

“If only you had been of more use, I wouldn’t need to work this hard for the family. The only thing you’ve done right was to give birth to Jason and Shannon. Without them, you wouldn’t have a say in the family. You’re not even half as good as your older brother!”

“Fine! If Lionel is much better than me, why didn’t you force his kids into an arranged marriage with the Laurier family?” Liam finally exploded in anger. He bellowed at Julia, “Are your sons and grandchildren to be sacrificed at your expense? If so, why did you even give birth to me in the first place?”

After that, Liam stormed away in fury.

Susan stared at Liam’s angry figure and clenched her fists. A brief look of resentment flashed across her face. She had always known that Julia looked down on their family, but she was aghast to learn that Julia perceived Liam as worthless compared to Lionel.

She wondered how much better was Lionel’s family faring compared to hers.

At Ember Creek High School, Lily didn’t feel like staying in class for the last two lessons as it was a self- study session. Instead, she planned to take a nap somewhere by the field.

When she arrived at the bottom of the stairs, she found Emma and Anya surrounded by Shelby and her gang from Class 1.

Shelby yelled in a mocking tone, “Are you guys delusional? Attending Lucas Garcia’s concert? What a joke! Can you afford the tickets in the first place? Even if you can afford the tickets, can you get your

hands on them?”

The students in Class 1 to Class 3 on the first floor poked their heads out to watch the drama while laughing sarcastically at the victims.

Head hung low, Anya held Emma’s arm and took a step backward. She hissed, “That’s none of your business.”

Ever since Anya got acquainted with Lily, she seemed bolder, to the point she could openly talk back to Shelby. In the past, she had always tried to stay out of Shelby’s lane.

Shelby folded her arms and snorted. “Look at you, acting all arrogant after becoming Lily’s lapdog. Anya Mosley, you shouldn’t think that you’re invincible with Lily Brooks‘ support. She isn’t the queen of Ember Creek yet, and she can’t be of much help to you.”

“Shelby, what has Lily done to you? Why would you speak of her in that manner?” Anya might be rather timid, but she’d never allow anyone to speak ill of Lily.

Shelby smirked. “Are you having too much fun being her lackey? Since you’re so cozy with her, why don’t you ask her for a concert ticket? What’s the point of yapping about attending the concert when you know you can’t make it at the end of the day?”

“I never said I’d go!” Anya blushed in anger. “We’re all students. Even if you can afford the tickets, you’re buying them with your family’s money!”

“You-” Seeing red, Shelby tried to hit Anya, but her friends held her back. They reminded her, “Don’t you remember what happened to Jack? Lily clearly said that she has Anya’s back. What will you do if Lily gets back at you for hurting Anya?”

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“Lily Brooks is just a country bumpkin. I’m not scared of her.” Despite saying that, Shelby ultimately did not lay a hand on Anya.

After witnessing the confrontation, Lily coldly marched over to the group. Upon seeing Lily, the other students panicked and stumbled backward. Similarly, Shelby looked uneasy and taken aback by Lily’s appearance. She tried to avoid Lily’s gaze.

Soon, she realized that her uneasiness would only embolden Lily. With that in mind, she straightened her back and confronted Lily. “You’re quite powerful, aren’t you? Why don’t you get two concert tickets for Anya and Emma each? If you can’t do that, you should tone down your arrogance.”