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?”

couldn’t help but let out a chuckle, her eyes arching with a smile that

sarcasm.

clenched her fists, her teeth grinding

gleeful anticipation she’d felt moments before. It was as if she’d been the one thrown down the stairs, trampled upon, and

said, her voice shaky.

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

image of her earlier fall only made her

she straightened her back and spoke with unwavering determination, insisting that she would repay the 300 million

irritated now softened, pity

child they had protected, loved, and spoiled from the

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

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

comforting her daughter right away, for

wiping away Leah’s tears, Olympia spoke softly, her tone full of affection. “Silly child, how could we ever blame our little princess? The ones at fault are the con artists. Don’t worry

tears as 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 I left… I

into a hug, her

and the younger generation displayed filial piety, Charmaine’s expression grew colder, her features impassive. Even the small red mole beneath

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

scammed? Let me tell you something, Leah’s intentions were for Zayn’s sake, unlike

dripped with dissatisfaction, clearly convinced that Charmaine had been plotting

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