My Reborn Story Is Insane (Back to My Worst Birthday and Starting Anew)

Chapter 13 Our Little Princess

The room fell silent.

Was this really something to be happy about?

Leah, the one supposedly deserving of thanks, couldn’t feel a shred of joy.

Willard’s face darkened. “For something so expensive, why didn’t you get an expert to appraise it before making the deal?”

Valda’s voice shook as she gripped the railing. “Think of the shame! If news spreads that we were foolish enough to be swindled out of such a sum, we’ll become the laughingstock of the other families!”

Olympia’s lips trembled, too shocked to speak. She could already picture the scene–attending social gatherings with other wealthy wives, hearing thent whisper behind her back…

Having the bowl break at home was one thing; being scammed was a public humiliation!

Alec, his face stiff, stepped in to assure everyone. “I’ll handle this.”

Leah’s face flushed bright red with shame. “I’m sorry…

Even Milo hadn’t anticipated this dramatic turn of events. Trying to smooth things over, he added, “Leah only did this for the sake of Zayn. She’s still young and inexperienced, this was a costly lesson, but she’ll be more careful in the future.”

“Well, the Nelsons really is swimming in money, huh? Three hundred million dollars and a simple apology just makes it all go away?”

chuckle, her eyes arching with a smile

sarcasm.

grinding together so hard

she’d felt moments before. It was as if she’d been the one thrown down the

said, her voice

isn’t enough. It’s my carelessness that led to this embarrassing mix–up, nearly causing a disaster. When Zayn returns, I’ll personally apologize to him. After that, I’ll work hard to earn back the money and pay him back every

thin shoulders trembled, and the image of her earlier fall only

her distress, she straightened her back and spoke with unwavering determination, insisting that she

frustrated or irritated now

loved, and spoiled from

it’s no surprise you don’t know the ways of the world. It’s

outstanding prosecutor. He’ll make sure the scammers face justice. You

Leah’s hand in hers. She felt guilty for not comforting her daughter right away, for letting her mind wander and nearly hurting

tears, Olympia spoke softly, her tone full of affection. “Silly child, how could we ever blame our little princess? The

really don’t know what I would

about it, no more tears,” Olympia said, pulling her into a hug,

filial piety, Charmaine’s expression grew colder, her features

the side, looking at them as if she were

are you disappointed?” Milo sneered. “Did you think we’d turn on Leah because she was scammed? Let

dissatisfaction, clearly convinced that