Chapter 126
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 126 Over on the sofa, Layla looked confused as she watched Thomas whispering to Charles. She didnât understand why Charles came with Brunswick Thomas was just letting the two sit there without inviting the two to join them She couldnât really say anything. But she thought today was really a great day. Not only did Sharon come, but Brunswick, the chairman, way 100. It seemed the Larson family was finally having some good luck.
here Layla couldnât help but smile a little and said to Sharon. âThis is the chairman of the chamber of commerce in Acocester, who kindly stopped by for Sharon was indifferent, not even considering a chairman from Acocester worth noticing. She felt a bit disdainful inside, thinking Layla had really been away from Japrium for too long. Her perspective had become so narrowâminded. They treated a random person here as a big shot.
Charles patted Thomas on the arm. Thomas, my friend, itâs the perfect occasion since itâs your daughterâs birthday today, a good sign. Saying some nice things now might change their minds and get them to forgive me. Donât worry. I promise Iâll remember your help, and afterward, all the resources from our collaboration will be shared with the Larson familyâ
This was a massive temptation. But some temptations werenât easy to seize just because he wanted them.
âMr. Lane.â Thomas suddenly grabbed Charlesâs arm, his face showing concern. âThis isnât really the time for talkâ
âWhatâs wrong!â Charles frowned, thinking Thomas was trying to stir up trouble on purpose. He glanced at Brunswick, considering that there was the chairman of the chamber of commerce to back him up today. He thought, âIs Thomas really bold enough to not give Mr. Lowe any respect! Has he really become that arrogant!
with the fake sapphire. âThis really isnât the right time.
âItâs not that I donât want to help you,â Thomas explained, describing the issue with Charles didnât know what to say. He looked at Thomas thinking. This guy is such a fool. Gavin comes from an extremely influential background. and he is actually questioning if Gavinâs gift is fake? The sapphire doesnât matter at all. Even if Gavin gives him a simple stone from the street he should still appreciate it like a valuable treasureâ
Thomas you...â Brunswick couldnât help but frown from the side. He had seen the Larson familyâs foolishness before. It seemed they never learned.
Bryan hesitated. âDad. Mr. Lowe, what should we do now?
Brunswick sighed, âIt was your fault. You all will just have to face it and go apologize Charles took a deep breath, gathered his courage, and headed over with a bax.
Layla saw Brunswick finally come over. She quickly nudged Winslet. âWinnie, they are Mr. Lane, Bryan, and Mr. Lowe. The Labiche family, remember? Iâve told you about them. The one with the publicly traded companyâ
As Bryan approached, Winslet quickly put on a sweet smile. âMr. Labiche, Iâm so glad to meet you. Youâre even more...â Bryan couldnât be bothered with Winslet, his eyes focused on Madeline and Gavin. âMr. Newton, Ms. Larson, nice to Winsletâs smile froze. She thought. Seriously! He is here for Madeline again! Not this again...
to see you again.â
Madeline tilted her head, touching her chin with her finger. âOh, Mr. Labiche.â She remarked with a gaze that was both amused and a bit distant, her lips curling into a faintly cool smile.
Bryan swallowed nervously, still feeling the faint soreness from the lesson he had that day. âMs. Larson, I heard itâs your birthday today, so I came with my father to congratulate you. Look, this is a small gift we prepared.
carefully placed a set of jewelry on the table and opened it. It was a collection of precious emeralds, and they were beautiful.
âNot bad.â Madeline picked up the bracelet from the set and examined it closely. âBut... I donât know if you have any bad intentions or Br not Bryanâs smile was awkward as he rubbed his hands, bending over slightly. âI wouldnât dare! Last time, I was foolish and offended you by accident. I wonât ever do it again. After I went home that day, I reflected on myself and my parents gave me a stern lecture. After days of thinking it over, Iâve completely changed. Please, give me another chance.â
Charles, standing to the side, also chuckled along, occasionally joining in with apologies However, Gavin didnât have much of a reaction. He didnât even bother to give Bryan a glance.
Bryan turned to Harley for help, looking almost desperate. âHarley, youâre not mad at me, right? Weâve been classmates, so please donât hold it against me. I was always jealous of how you were better at everything. That was why I acted so foolishly before and offended you. I was just so messed up inside and so racious of you 337 PM Chapter 126 Harleyâs expression was cold as he looked at Bryan. He then turned away. He didnât think for a moment that Bryan was apologizing to him. Clearly, the apology was directed at Madeline and Gavin. âItâs useless to say this to me.â
Layla seemed a bit flustered and asked Thomas, âHoney, whatâs happening here? Did Mr. Lane and Mr. Lowe come specifically to apologize? What is Gavinâs real capability?â
Thomas didnât look happy as he glanced at Layla, feeling frustrated inside but unable to say anything in public. He thought, Why does Layla always start causing trouble? Now I am really in a tight spot Madeline sat on the couch. looking at the young man beside her. âCavin, did you do something to the Labiche family!â
âNo,â Gavin said, looking innocent and frowning a bit. âI donât even get what theyâre talking about. Iâm just a regular college student. How can I have that much influence?â
He took the sapphire from Madelineâs hand and sighed, âEven the sapphire is a knockâoff, not worth much. For someone like me who just pretends to be more impressive, how could I actually take on a publicly traded company?â
family for being such fools. Running At that moment, Charles was really swallowing his anger. He was extremely resentful toward Thomas and his fa into them felt like it was his bad luck.
He frowned but gave a cheerful smile of disagreement. âNo, I think this sapphire is obviously very valuable. Honestly, I also buy sapphires for my family, but compared to yours, theyâre really inexpensive. This has to be worth millions, definitely.â
Brunswick chimed in to support his friend, I think so too. Do you mind if I take a look?â
Gavin put down the sapphire, Brunswick carefully held the box, examined it closely, and suddenly realized. This sapphire is definitely of heirloom quality. Mr.
Newton, thereâs no way this was bought here. It must have been brought from Japrium, rightâ
Gavin slightly y curled his lips. âOf course.â
Brunswick nodded and laughed âOh, thatâs easy enough Charles, always the smart one, immediately took out his phone. âTil call the jewelry expert, Dillon Perry, to check it out. One look and heâll know if itâs a genuine millionâdollar sapphire. Iâm sure it is. I donât know why Mr. Newton would say itâs a fake. You must be joking.â
Sharon initially regarded them as a bunch of bumpkins. She thought, âCan the business circle in Acocester compare to Japriumâs? It is like watching country folks play pretend. When my brothers make a move, they deal in 30 million dollars at least.
It wasnât until she heard Dillonâs name that her eyes brightened. âIs Mr. Perry also in Acocester?â