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.”

she’s still his own flesh and blood. Shouldn’t her father protect

his eyes,

didn’t call you back here to upset me. Can’t we talk about whatever issues you have

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

Cole’s expression showed waves of embarrassment. The whispers around

enjoy the spectacle, especially seeing how Phoebe had grown more assertive. Turning to Damon, she gave him a teasing look, “Seems

stoic Damon. He glanced at her, “Well, she’s been through

appreciating his wit.

too far!” Cole said, pointing at Phoebe with a

arrange anyone for you today, but even if I did, what can you do about it? I’m warning you, don’t push your luck. If you

I probably won’t be able to handle the backlash from your family.”

“You…”

guess? What’s the purpose of calling me

successfully silenced Cole. Even Chloe put down her cutlery and half–finished glass of milk, resting her

stood by and wiped away the milk stuck to her lips, and when he saw the stars in her eyes; he smiled and shook his head helplessly.

sure what you meant by asking me to 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

ugly or handsome, or if they have any bad habits. As long as they have

right?

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