Chapter 127
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 127 âYes, yes, Mr. Perry is currently in Acocester Charles, unaware of Sharonâs identity, nodded eagerly. âWhat a fortunate coincidence, right?â
Madeline glanced over at the Larson family. Winslet was spaced out, worried that Madeline would steal the spotlight and sheâd become just a side character Layla looked torn, not sure which side to take. Thomas was full of regret. Harley looked indifferent, but there was a hint of conflict in his expression Sharon smiled with confidence and sighed, âMr. Perry is really impressive. Under his keen eye, any fake jewels would be exposed for what they are. If he examines this sapphire, ius real value will be clear.â
Sharon looked at Madeline. âAre you sure you want it to be examined? Knowing itâs a fake, do you to figure it out?â
still want to âLetâs make a bet, then,â Madeline said with her eyelashes lowered. âI have complete trust in Cavin. Since youâre so sure itâs fake, letâs make a betâ
Sharonâs smile disappeared, replaced by a proud and distant look, as if she had just heard the biggest joke ever. âWhy would I bet with a junior like you! That would just bring the down. Iâm not that childish. She added with a smirk, âYouâre from a small place, so itâs normal for you to be a bit immature.â
Sharonâs words dripped with disdain. âBut if I actually argue with you and it gets back to Japrium, it would damage my reputation.
Besides, she knew the sapphire was fake. She had absolutely no time to waste on Madelineâs nonsense.
Sharon withdrew all her previous compliments to Madeline. She thought, âMadeline is really foolish. To put it bluntly, it is stupid for Madeline to compare herself to me. Where did she get the confidence to challenge me! If it werenât for the meeting about the arranged marriage, Madeline would never have had a chance to speak to me in this lifetime.
Winslet couldnât help feeling happy inside. Madeline really didnât understand her place. âMaddie, Aunt Sharon is still your elder.
Talking like that is disrespectful. You should be polite and show your respect to your eldersâ
Sharon nodded with satisfaction, emphasizing the generational difference between her and Madeline.
âIf you donât want to bet, then letâs drop it. Madeline leaned forward, meeting Sharonâs gaze. Her long hair cascaded down her back over a black dress, making her look like an elegant swan. Under Gavinâs protection, she was like a precious and delicate swan Her eyes twinkled with playful mischief. âDo you think just because youâre from Japriüm, youâre sornehow superior? I really dislike that arrogant expression of yours. In the Larson family, youâre just a fringe character. You can merely show off in front of Thomas and the others. Sometimes, when you keep fooling yourself, you might actually start to believe youâre an important figureâ Madeline smiled sweetly, her eyes forming crescents. âItâs best not to brainwash yourself like thatâ
Madelineâs words hit straight to the point, giving Sharon no room for dignity. It was like a slap in Sharonâs face, leaving her shocked and unable to CDCL.
The Larson family was taken aback. Madeline was usually so quiet, almost never speaking, like a mute. This time, she said a lot, and it was all in direct defiance.
Laylaâs face turned pale, realizing it was over, Madeline had completely offended Sharon, and their family was certainly going to bear the brunt. Gavin wrapped his arm around Madelineâs shoulder, burying his head in her neck. His shoulders were shaking with soft laughter. He patted her shoulder repeatedly, implying that what she said was just perfect. âMaddie, you should talk more often. I love hearing it.â
Madelineâs neck felt achy, so she pushed him away. Yet, he clung to to her like he had no bones, laughing continuously in an overly confident and bold manner.
Sharon was so furious that she laughed, her mind buzzing and still not over the anger. Her lips quivered slightly. âHave you ever been to Japrium? Do you even know the circle there!â
Sharon gritted her teeth. âActing impulsively and saying things you canât back up, you should really consider what consequences youâll face. Do you think.. a man can support you? What a narrowâminded view,â
Actually, Madeline wasnât wrong. Sharon was just Ruthâs assistant, so she had some status in the Larson family. Truly powerful people wouldnât take her seriously. Even if they were polite, it was just an act. But Sharon didnât see it that way, then itâs surely reliable.â
Cavin nodded in agreement. âYouâre right. Depending on a man might not be reliable, but if Maddie is counting on m Charles and Brunswick realized from Thomasâs words that one side was Gavin and the other was Sharon, a socialite from the Larson family un Japrium.
Charles didnât hesitate and decisively sided with Gavin: âMiss, what you said is quite biased. Whether someone is trustworthy or not mainly depends on their capabilities. Given Mr. Newtonâs abilities, he is reliable not just in Acocester, but in Japrium tooâ
He chuckled flatteringly. If Mr. Newton wants to protect someone, that person can practically do whatever she wants in Japrium,â
3.39 PM Chapter 127 Gavin stroked his chin thoughtfully. âYouâve got quite an eye.
Charles beamed with excitement. âThatâs because weâve heard of your reputation, Mr. Newton.â
Sharon snorted. What a performance. Perhaps these two might just be hired actors.
Sharon took a sip of water, still feeling her anger simmering. âWhereâs Mr. Perry?â She wanted to see how theyâd wriggle out of this one. âA fake is always a fake, no matter how convincing it seems. An expert will see through it immediately Layla hesitated. âSharon, please donât be the upset. Madelineâs actions have nothing to do with the Larson family.â
Winslet nodded in agreement. âThatâs right, Aunt Sharon Madeline has already been taken off the family register. Legally speaking, sheâs not part of the Larson family anymore.â
âReallyââ Sharon raised an eyebrow. âNo wonder. I wouldnât be upset anyway. Actually, I kind of envy those whose worlds are this small and whose thoughts are this simple. Maybe this makes for a more genuine happiness.â
Winslet couldnât help but laugh, âYes, you are right. Aunt Sharon, youâre absolutely right.â
âI rushed all the way here. Whatâs this about a sapphire?â A middleâaged manâs voice came through. Soon, a man wearing white clothes walked in briskly. He headed straight to Charles and then noticed Sharon. âOh, Ms. Larson, what brings you to Acocester? Youâre a busy person. How did you find the time to relax Surely, Mrs. Larson sent you on a business trip!â
Sharon chuckled, âExactlyâ
The two seemed very familiar with each other. Winslet became even more convinced that Madeline would embarrass herself.
She thought, Aunt Sharon, having such a close relationship with a jewelry expert, couldnât possibly be wrong, could she?â
âAunt Sharon, arenât we supposed to examine the sapphire?â Winslet reminded, eager to see Madeline embarrassed.