Chapter 255 Joining Forces Again

Scarlett was caught off guard by Veda's sudden outburst.

Lately, Veda had been more obedient and sensible, so this was a real curveball for Scarlett.

But then it clicked for her. Veda was her daughter, after all, and she had inherited her fiery spirit.

She'd only been playing nice because of the situation, but deep down, she was still the same strong-willed, stubborn girl. Being overlooked in the Smith family made her competitive, especially for things that weren't hers to begin with.

Scarlett said, "When did I ever say men are more reliable than daughters?"

Veda shot back, "Don't twist my words. I'm talking about Michael. You think my brother is more reliable than me."

Scarlett replied, "That's nonsense. It's your grandfather who thinks that way. In old- school families, men are the heirs, and women are just for marriage, managing the house, and raising kids. Those are outdated ideas, Veda, you can't..."

"Mom." Veda cut her off before she could finish.

Her expression was sour, and her tone was dripping with sarcasm. "Michael and I are grown-ups now. We're not as gullible as before. You don't need to try so hard to shut me up. I know Grandpa wants Michael to be the heir."

"But I heard that you're still looking for a marriage partner for me, and you even went to the company to tell my brother to stop finding teachers for me, so I can't study for an MBA."

Scarlett was momentarily speechless, unable to deny it.

Seeing this, Veda smirked, put down her wine glass, and looked at Scarlett again. "Mom, everyone in this family knows what you're up to. You're our mom, and of course, we'll support and take care of you. But if you want to mess with our lives, sorry, you don't have that right."

had always thought Michael was the tough

just as sharp-tongued and defiant. Not only that, but she seemed to be against

"Is this how a daughter should talk? Veda, I carried you for ten months and gave birth to you, and this

me too? Sometimes I wonder if we're really

Veda! I'm doing this for your own good! What do you understand? What's

your husband. But if you and your brother both work for

believe what

someone

mom really believe Michael couldn't handle Smith Corporation?

role was to marry well to help the

clear to Veda that Scarlett still underestimated

was just scared of ending up poor and didn't want to

this made Veda

more determined she was to prove

Michael drove fast.

took ten minutes to

that time, Emily was making milk. She didn't have the energy to cook for Michael, so she focused on making milk

she was thinking, the door sounded, and Ava went to

actions, only hearing the footsteps behind her getting closer until they stopped behind

said, "You're back?

amusing to hear Emily speaking to

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