Chapter 210 Dinner Didn’t End Well

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Willard had completely overlooked the fact that Charmaine possessed a talent for design. With just a single sketch sold to a studio, she could make a considerable sum.

What he wanted to say would be a slap in his face.

Zayn studied Charmaine’s calm expression, taking in how effortlessly she had just silenced the entire family with a single remark.

His tone was neutral as he finally broke the tension. “Thank you for the gift.”

Dinner was nearly over, and Milo, who had been waiting all evening, was growing impatient.

He leaned in and spoke in a hushed voice. “Dad, isn’t it time to get to the main topic?”

You brat, what’s the

rush?” Willard shot him a glare before schooling his expression into something more composed. For the first ume, he actually looked at Charmaine properly.

Then, he began speaking with the tone of an elder, “We heard from Milo about what Bennett and Sophie did to frame you the other day. You weren’t hurt, were you?”

Charmaine’s lips twitched before she replied, ‘It’s been so long that I almost forgot about it.”

making you the largest shareholder of

lips. “If that’s the case, then why is Mr. Nelson pretending to care? Isn’t that a bit

face darkened instantly.

to show her concern, yet she rejected it so

quiet warning from Milp held

deep breath, Willard regarded Charmaine with an expression that could only be described as patronizing pity.

fit in there. They didn’t care for you properly, and they certainly didn’t raise you well. Now that you’ve severed ties with them, there’s no reason to stay in contact.

are inevitable. But we’re willing to overlook your past mistakes. As long as

disgraceful entanglements you had in the Reads‘ house old must come to an end, And those seductive tricks and whatever schernes you used to charm Mr. Eyr–you’d better forget them ali! Once you return home, your mother will personally teach you how to conduct yourself as a proper matriarch of a wealthy family. When you eventually marry into the Crosses, you need to bring honor to both yourself and the Nelsons

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actually spoken to her at length. Charmaine

nearly laughed out

had been too naive. She had thought Willard was just pretending to care, but in

believed that Bennett and Sophie

to survive outside of the Nelsons‘ grasp–let alone remain in the Cross residence–was through selling

anymore. Resting an elbow on the table, she tilted her head back and

time, she had thought Bennett and Sophie were the most shameless parents

But now

and Olympia had them

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