Chapter 318

Hearing this, Francine raised her eyebrows, put down the glass in her hand and said slowly, “If that’s the case, then I’ll be honest. The reason I’m here is to bring my daughter-in-law back.”

Instantly, everyone became tense and their faces darkened.

■ Renee grew up in Beach City,” Francine said confidently. ‘The economy there is flourishing and everything is perfect. Sutton, on the other hand, is impoverished, inconvenient, and has terrible transportation. I can’t watch her stay here and suffer.”

The Baldwin family’s expressions were thunderous, and nobody said a word, but the atmosphere was dangerously tense.

Renee became even more scared, and she tugged on Francine’s arm and whispered, “Miss Milford, I advise you to stop talking. Why are you insulting this city?”

Francine was a really brave woman!

“I’m not insulting it, I’m just stating facts. If you look at the annual global wealth list, Beach City far outranks Sutton. The numbers are practically on opposite ends of the list. Am I wrong for merely stating the obvious?”

Francine grabbed Renee’s hand and stood up. “Anyway, enough about the past. I can tell that Stefan really likes you. Come back with me, and the two of you can have a fresh start!”

“Miss Milford, don’t do this.” Renee flatly refused her request, saying firmly, ’Didn’t Stefan tell you? At the airport, I told him clearly that I chose Justin over him. Otherwise, I would not have come to Sutton with Justin. Since my relationship with Stefan has already ended, we should be giving each other space. You can’t keep bothering me like this.”

“It’s impossible. I don’t believe you!” Francine was like a stubborn child trying to fight for a toy. “You loved Stefan so much before this, there’s no way you can let him go just like that. I know you’re angry that Stefan did you wrong and the Hunt family didn’t appreciate you and treated you badly, but you shouldn’t make the wrong choices just because you’re angry. The Baldwin family are like a pack of wolves – none of them are good people. You’ll only suffer if you marry into their family!”

“Francine, shut up! I’ve had enough of you.” Sophia snarled, and turned to the door as she ordered, ‘This woman is mad. She dared to cause a scene at the Baldwin family’s banquet! Lock her up and let her think about her mistakes.”

Soon after, two armed men in black uniforms entered through the front door, and forcibly dragged Francine out.

Seeing this, Renee panicked and immediately stepped forward to stop them. “Hold on, let’s talk it out.

There’s no need for violence.”

Sophia smiled at her and said gently, “Renee, it’s best you don’t get involved in this. Since she’s in Sutton, she has to abide by our rules.

Anyone who dares to insult the Baldwin family will be held inside the confession room. People will think we’re afraid of the Hunts if we exempt Francine from punishment!”

“But…” Renee turned to look at Austin and Jack who were now calmly sipping wine and eating their food. It was obvious that they were the ones who intended it, but Sophia was the one to execute the plan.

It was just as the rumors said – the Baldwins were pretty much the Sutton royal family, and the power they wielded was far greater than Renee could have imagined.

Justin saw her concerned expression and said reassuringly, “Don’t worry. Miss Francine is too arrogant, so we’re just teaching her a lesson. Nothing bad will happen.”

“That’s right.” Austin smiled and said, “We know our boundaries. Please continue your meal and treat the scene earlier as entertainment, don’t let it ruin your mood.”

Renee finished her meal warily. She felt as if she had voluntarily walked into the lion’s den.