Chapter 1555

“Shut up!” Phoebe’s words were met with an indignant roar from Cole.

“Do you even realize where you are? How dare you make a scene like this!”

Phoebe dropped the hem of her dress that she was holding in her hand, straightened her posture, tilted her chin up, and gave Cole a cold and disdainful chuckle. “Making a scene? What did I do wrong?”

By this time, Grace had abandoned her conversation with a group of socialites and made her way towards them. Seeing Phoebe’s defiance, she quickly stepped in front of Cole. She looked somewhat troubled, but still spoke softly and gently. “Phoebe, if you have any issues, can’t we discuss them later? Do you have to air them out here, in front of all these guests? Isn’t that embarrassing?”

“Is this what you call embarrassing? More than what Wendy did to the Alonso family? Besides…“c2

She paused and took two steps closer to Cole and the others, her beautiful face filled with defiant sarcasm. “When do you think is the right time for me to voice out? In private? Will you even listen to me then? I am afraid you might silence me permanently in that case.”

As Phoebe’s words echoed around them, the surrounding crowd erupted in low murmurs.

“What’s going on? Are they gonna kill her?”

“Isn’t that the Alonso family’s second daughter? I never thought she’d be mistreated by her stepmother.”

“Well, without her real mother around, living under her stepmother’s watchful eye must be tough.”

own flesh and blood. Shouldn’t her father protect her?”

even bold enough to expose him in public. Anger flared in his eyes, and Grace was also also visibly shaking with rage. “Phoebe, you must speak with conscience. Have I ever laid a hand

call you back here to upset me. Can’t

off Cole, “I know exactly why you called me back here. When the plan with Abelard failed who have you picked

showed waves of embarrassment. The whispers

enjoy the spectacle, especially seeing how Phoebe had grown more assertive. Turning to Damon, she gave him a teasing look, “Seems like sending someone to the hospital once has really emboldened

drew a small smile from the usually stoic Damon. He glanced at her,

chuckled, appreciating his

at

about it? I’m warning you, don’t push your luck. If you really have something against me, you can say whatever you want after the

well speak my mind now, otherwise, I probably

“You…”

don’t I take a guess? What’s the purpose of calling

half–finished glass of milk, resting her chin on her hands, keenly- watching the unfolding drama.

stuck to her lips, and when he saw

bring someone home tonight, but judging from your past actions, it simply means that if i can’t find a husband who can benefit the family, my future will be in your hands,

doesn’t matter if this person is smart or silly, ugly or handsome, or if they have any bad habits. As long as they have money and power, that’s

right?

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