Chapter 143

Amber watched with narrowed eyes as Cutler admitted his mistake, cursing him internally for his stupidity. Yet, to maintain a good rapport, she found herself speaking up on his behalf.

“Look, Cutler might have gone a bit overboard, but his heart was in the right place,” Amber said, turning to Winnie. “He’s just worried about you. The glitz and glamour of showbiz can be blinding, especially at your age. Cutler is just looking out for you.

Can’t you cut him some slack?”

Sure, the moment Amber spoke up, Cutler brimmed his eyes with gratitude and regarded her as his confidant.

Asoft chime echoed in Amber’s mind, with the system whispering: Two more affinities from Cutler.

“Yup, it worked.” Amber thought. With a slight curve of her lips and an unwavering sincerity in her gaze, she looked back at Winnie.

Winnie was unreadable as she faced Amber and said, “So far, the biggest malice I’ve faced on the show has been from his online trolls.”

Her remark was so sharp that it silenced both Amber and Terrell, who had been trying to make excuses for Cutler.

Winnie didn’t bother arguing with Cutler anymore. She turned to Bacchus and Clifford, her tone neither warm nor cold, but her stance was firm, “I don’t take the mystical lightly and | don’t use it on those close to me. I'll let Cutler off this time, but | hope this is the last. If not, I'll settle it my way.”

With that, she turned to Terrell and Janet, her voice softer, “And when that time comes, Lhope you won't blame me.”

Terrell and Janet were speechless.

“Don't worry, Winnie. If he dares to pull something like this again, I'll break his legs myself!” Terrell said, glaring at Cutler with a face like thunder.

Cutler had always been the sensible one, allowing Terrell to focus on the hot-headed Springer. But now, Springer seemed to be getting along just fine with Winnie, while usually responsible Cutler had caused such a stir without a peep.

Terrell clearly declared his stance. Though his words were harsh, it was clear he preferred to handle the punishment himself rather than delve into any mystical methods.

With Terrell taking such a stand, Clifford had to be firmly on Winnie's side as well.

“Regardless of the intention, a mistake is still a mistake,” Clifford said, pausing to give Cutler, whose face was tense, a meaningful look before adding, “I recall Cutler mentioning starting his venture with a new logistics company. It’s a good idea, but starting a business isn’t something you just jump into. Here’s what we'll do. I’ll put your venture on hold. I’m giving you the 11:45 opportunity to manage a logistics branch in Nystone City. Remember to learn the ropes there. If you do well, then we can talk about your new company.”

Clifford’s casual tone belied the weight of his decision to send Cutler to Nystone City.

Cutler went pale because his company was already in the works!

Because of this petty issue, Clifford was ready to slash his entrepreneurial plans!

No matter how nicely put, it couldn’t hide the fact that Clifford was punishing on Cutler for Winnie.

“Uncle Clifford!” Cutler protested, filled with resentment, but he knew all too well that once Clifford made a decision, it was final.

So, he turned to Bacchus, seeking support, “Grandpa...”

He didn’t appeal to Terrell, knowing his father would always side with Clifford, especially since Terrell also agreed with Clifford’s arrangement. Terrell had been worried about Cutler’s new logistics venture, considering the saturated market.

Terrell thought to let Cutler give it a try. Even if he failed, it would only be a financial loss.

But now, sending him to Nystone City seemed more fitting for Cutler to gain experience. Plus, it might help shift Cutler’s attitude toward Winnie, keeping him busy with legitimate work instead of finding ways to trouble Winnie.

With this in mind, Terrell found Clifford’s arrangement to be perfect.

Terrell was a tapestry of agreement, even as he stayed silent.

Cutler placed all his hope on Bacchus.

Bacchus looked kindly at his grandson, saying, “Do as Clifford said. Head to Nystone City and learn how to run a company properly. After all, the future of the Bryant family lies with your youngsters.”

Cutler sank his heart, not expecting even his grandfather to endorse Clifford’s decision to send him away. A bitter resentment grew within him.

Why Nystone City? Even though it wasn’t far, it felt like exile to Cutler. But he dared not voice these thoughts.

The Bright Group, on the surface managed by Terrell and Clifford, had a clear hierarchy. Terrell was devoted to supporting Clifford in running the conglomerate.

Suggesting that Cutler learn management at the Bright Terrell’s support but might also trigger Clifford’s waring up headquarters would not only lack Cutler had ambition, but now was not the time to reveal it.

With a clenched fist at his side, Cutler silently agreed to Clifford’s arrangement, hiding his emotions well. However, Bacchus easily saw the discontent and reluctance in his eyes.

11:46 Bacchus chuckled inwardly. Despite Cutler's intelligence, he lacked the composure of Horace.

Bacchus commanded, “Alright then, it’s settled. You're off to Nystone City. But don’t think you're off the hook for plotting against Winnie: there’s still a price to pay. Starting now, consider your allowance revoked for the next six months and your bank account administered by my assistant. Your spending will be restricted to a specified limit. And lastly, you'll make a public apology to Winnie. Once done, we'll consider the score settled.”

There was no denying that Bacchus was crafty.

As soon as he laid down the law, Cutler who had just begun to relax, was overcome with mixed emotions.

His entrepreneurial plans were squashed, his monthly pocket money vanished and his account access was restricted... And now he had to apologize to Winnie!

Cutler truly felt that Bacchus and Clifford were being unfairly biased at that moment.

With all this over a little misunderstanding, they were taking it too far.

If he had known Bacchus and Clifford would be this harsh, he wouldn’t have bothered with Winnie’s silly dramas!

He didn’t need to babysit her attempts to tarnish the Bryant family’s good name. If she wanted to embarrass herself, that was her problem, not his.

Cutler was overwhelmed with regret.

After all this commotion, Winnie came out unscathed, even gaining a bunch of new fans.Meanwhile, he was exiled and put on a spending leash.

He was the one who ended up miserable.

Oh no!