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Chapter 179 James had been released from prison just a few days ago..
He looked at Maeve, attempting to conceal the resentment in his eyes. However, his acting skills were lacking, and people could see through him at a glance.
âCome in quickly. Aunt Sharon has been looking forward to seeing you. She made a table full of dishes today. Come on in!â
Philip ushered Maeve to the dining table.
Maeve glanced at the empty living room and asked, âWhere are the others? Havenât they arrived?â
âTheyâll be here soon! Maeve, the way youâve managed Scott Media is impressive. That Bryce, where did you sign him from?
Heâs brought a lot of benefits to the Scott family. Many other projects of ours have also made a lot of money!â
Philip couldnât stop smiling.
On the other hand, James just sneered and said, âItâs just luck. Itâs all thanks to that Bryce. What does it have to do with her?â
âYou little brat! Shut your mouth!â
Philip glared at James, and James didnât say another word.
Maeve thought James would become more restrained after spending so much time in prison. She hadnât expected him to be the same as before.
âMaeve, Iâve decided to hand over the management of the other companies in the Scott family to you.
be good practice for you.â
Sharon, who had just returned from the kitchen with dishes, overheard Philipâs words.
Sharonâs expression shifted. âHoney, what are you talking about? How can we hand over the familyâs companies to an outsi...â
Before she could finish saying the word âoutsider,â Sharon realized she had misspoken.
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They were outsiders compared to Maeve. After all, Maeveâs father alone expanded those companies in the Scott family.
Maeve raised an eyebrow and said, âAunt Sharon, itâs been so long since we last met. I didnât expect you to remain the same.â
âI... Sharon knew she was in the wrong, so she simply placed the dishes on the table.
Maeve thought Sharon would cause a scene, but to her surprise, Sharon restrained herself and smiled. âIt was my fault before. I apologize, Maeve. Today is a family banquet. Letâs all be happy.â
Maeve frowned.
Chapter 179 22 Todayâs Sharon was different from before.
In the evening, more and more people from the Scott family arrived. This time, in addition to the Scott family, Maeve also saw people from the Quill family.
Sharon called out to Gordon. âGordon, come here.â
A middleâaged man in his 40s walked over, looking sleazy at first glance.
Maeve remembered him as Sharonâs younger brother, about three or four years younger than Sharon.
He was currently the chairman of Quill Corporation, but it was just a nominal title. Everyone knew about. Sharonâs notorious reputation in the industry.
Not many companies were willing to cooperate with her. Without the support of the Scott family, Quill Corporation would have gone bankrupt long ago.
âQuick, say hello to the Scott familyâs heiress.â Sharon enthusiastically pulled Gordon over.
Gordon saw Maeve and immediately became entranced. His eyes lit up, and he hurriedly extended his hand, saying, âMs. Scott, Iâm Gordon, the chairman of Quill Corporationâ
Maeve merely glanced at Gordonâs hand. She coldly remarked, âAunt Sharon, whatâs the meaning of this? Today is the Scott familyâs family banquet, yet youâve brought the Quill family members over.â
Maeve didnât show any respect, and Sharonâs expression immediately soured.
Gordon interjected, âSharon married into the Scott family. Naturally, I also have connections with the Scott family. Ms. Scott, thereâs no need to consider me an outsider. Sooner or later, weâll all be...â
Before Gordon could finish his sentence, Sharon quickly spoke up, âOh dear, itâs all my fault. Gordon said he wanted to come and take a look today, so I thought Iâd bring him along since weâre family. Letâs go eat first.â
As Sharon spoke, she grabbed Maeveâs a Maeveâs intuition told her that there was something fishy going on.
At that moment, a household staff carrying red wine approached the table and accidentally bumped into Maeve.
Maeve tried to dodge, but Sharon pulled on her arm, so the wine spilled directly onto her.
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