My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 127

"Yes, yes, Mr. Perry is currently in Acocester Charles, unaware of Sharon's identity, nodded eagerly. "What a fortunate coincidence, right?"

Madeline glanced over at the Larson family. Winslet was spaced out, worried that Madeline would steal the spotlight and she'd become just a side character Layla looked torn, not sure which side to take. Thomas was full of regret. Harley looked indifferent, but there was a hint of conflict in his expression Sharon smiled with confidence and sighed, "Mr. Perry is really impressive. Under his keen eye, any fake jewels would be exposed for what they are. If he examines this sapphire, ius real value will be clear."

Sharon looked at Madeline. "Are you sure you want it to be examined? Knowing it's a fake, do you

to figure it out?"

still want to

"Let's make a bet, then," Madeline said with her eyelashes lowered. "I have complete trust in Cavin. Since you're so sure it's fake, let's make a bet"

Sharon's smile disappeared, replaced by a proud and distant look, as if she had just heard the biggest joke ever. "Why would I bet with a junior like you! That would just bring the down. I'm not that childish. She added with a smirk, "You're from a small place, so it's normal for you to be a bit immature."

Sharon's words dripped with disdain. "But if I actually argue with you and it gets back to Japrium, it would damage my reputation. Besides, she knew the sapphire was fake. She had absolutely no time to waste on Madeline's nonsense.

Sharon withdrew all her previous compliments to Madeline. She thought, 'Madeline is really foolish. To put it bluntly, it is stupid for Madeline to compare herself to me. Where did she get the confidence to challenge me! If it weren't for the meeting about the arranged marriage, Madeline would never have had a chance to speak to me in this lifetime.

Winslet couldn't help feeling happy inside. Madeline really didn't understand her place. "Maddie, Aunt Sharon is still your elder. Talking like that is disrespectful. You should be polite and show your respect to your elders"

emphasizing the generational difference between her and

want to bet, then let's drop it. Madeline leaned forward, meeting Sharon's gaze. Her long hair cascaded down her back over a black dress, making her look like an elegant

mischief. "Do you think just because you're from Japriüm, you're sornehow superior? I really dislike that arrogant expression of yours. In the Larson family, you're just a fringe character. You can merely show off in front of Thomas and the others. Sometimes, when you keep fooling yourself, you might actually start to believe you're an important figure" Madeline smiled sweetly, her eyes forming crescents. "It's best not to

dignity. It was

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almost never speaking, like a mute. This time, she said a lot, and it was

family was certainly going to bear the brunt. Gavin wrapped his arm around Madeline's shoulder, burying his head in her neck. His shoulders were shaking with soft laughter. He patted her shoulder repeatedly, implying that what she said was

neck felt achy, so she pushed him away. Yet,

no bones, laughing

bold manner.

was so furious that she laughed, her mind buzzing and still not over the anger. Her lips quivered slightly. "Have you ever been

you should really consider what consequences you'll face. Do you think..

take her seriously. Even if they were polite, it was just an act. But Sharon didn't see it that

was Gavin and the other was Sharon, a socialite from the Larson family un Japrium. Charles

chuckled flatteringly. If Mr. Newton wants to protect someone, that person can

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Chapter 127

thoughtfully. "You've got quite