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?”

arching

sarcasm.

her teeth grinding

a stark contrast to the gleeful anticipation she’d felt moments before. It was as if she’d been the one thrown down the

said, her voice

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

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

back and spoke with unwavering determination,

had earlier felt frustrated or irritated now softened, pity rising in their hearts once

child they had protected, loved, and spoiled

it’s no surprise you don’t know the ways of the world. It’s not your fault that someone took

is an outstanding prosecutor. He’ll make sure the scammers face justice. You don’t need to worry about this anymore.”

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

affection. “Silly child, how could we ever blame our little

she choked out, “Thank you, Grandma… Thank you, Dad… Thank you, Mom. If you hadn’t forgiven me, I really don’t know what I would have done. I care about all of you so much. I just wanted to make everyone happy before

said, pulling her into a hug, her

Charmaine’s expression grew colder, her features

of Charmaine, standing off to the side, looking at them as if she were merely a spectator. That look of

because she was scammed? Let me tell you

voice dripped with dissatisfaction, clearly convinced that Charmaine had