The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 317 A United Front

Charlotte's sharp gaze and icy tone sent a chill down Sky's spine.

His body still ached, and the bruises on his face hadn't faded much. The last thing he wanted was to go out looking like this and face the Sinclairs.

But he didn't dare defy Charlotte. The consequences of her anger were not something he wanted to deal with.

"Mother, I wasn't taking Emma's side. I just wanted peace in our family, for her and Nat to get along."

Sky's expression darkened with disappointment. "I practically raised Emma myself. I can't believe she would say those things, let alone do anything to hurt Nat.

"When Nat first came back, Emma even left on a trip just to give her space. Have you forgotten that, Mother?

"She lived happily under your and Father's care for 20 years, only to suddenly discover she wasn't your real daughter. Of course, she felt lost and afraid.

"She worried you and Father would cast her aside, that we her brothers-would turn our backs on her. Her jealousy of Nat comes from that fear."

"Oh, cut the crap." Charlotte's voice dripped with disdain.

"Sky, stop making excuses for that fake heiress. Tell me, who in this family ever said they didn't want her around? When did Nat ever try to force her out, huh? Nat never demanded she leave just because she came home. The only thing she made clear was that she had no interest in being sisters with her.

"As long as that fake heiress stayed in her place, do you think your father and I would mistreat her?"

"Mother, you won't even call her by her name anymore?" Sky's voice was heavy with hurt. "Your heart... it's cruel."

"I'm the cruel one? No, Sky. You are." Charlotte's gaze turned icy.

"Do you still not understand why we treat Emma this way? Even a dog or a cat raised for years can inspire feelings, let alone a living, breathing person.

"And yet, do you truly not see why we have to be ruthless toward her? I expected better from you. Even now, you're still making excuses for her.

"Emma turned out ungrateful because you spoiled her too much. The only reason I brought you along today is to stand up for your real sister. If you can do that, fine. If not, I'll have the driver pull over right now, and you can get out and go home on your own."

be mad. Of course, I'm here to stand up for Nat. I just

tried to explain himself. "I'm sorry. It was my mistake. But I swear I didn't mean it

shut up." Charlotte had

switched at birth and suffered for 20 years in the Langley household. Meanwhile,

owe Emma anything. If Emma is jealous of her and wants to take her place, then I

me remind you that Nat doesn't owe you anything either. So don't try to use your

Mother." Sky lowered his head, his voice subdued. "It was my fault. Please forgive

for now, but there better not be

been out there getting bullied, so we need to stand together against outsiders. I don't care if it's Ivan or even Marcus; if they

grew up without parents to protect her, and it took me a long time to bring her home and make her accept me and

I'm

"Good."

Charlotte said no more.

bullied our precious Nat.

replied instantly, "Got it. I'll

car window. Before long, the vehicle came

opening the door for her. Charlotte emerged in her high heels, radiating authority as

eyes locked onto Natalie with pinpoint

red-rimmed eyes and pitiful expression,

you old bastard! You dare bully

said with an awkward smile,

so openly, he had no choice but to maintain

since I've seen you this fired up. Hearing you yell like this almost

Charlotte shot him

to bully my daughter. I want to see exactly what

thing, Ivan. I'm telling you now that Sky and your daughter's engagement is off. The Walkers are unilaterally putting a stop to it."

shot up from his seat. "Charlotte, I admit we were in the wrong today. That reckless housekeeper has already been punished, and I've personally apologized to

to

the relationship between our families. We still have several business partnerships, so it's not worth creating