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."

for Nat. I just felt a little

to explain himself. "I'm sorry. It was my mistake. But

had no patience for

for 20 years in the Langley household. Meanwhile, Emma lived a life of luxury in our home for

anything. If Emma is jealous of her and

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

I understand. Please don't be angry, Mother." Sky lowered his head,

now, but

"Nat has 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 mess with her, we fight.

and it took me a long time to bring her home and make her accept me and your father. I refuse to let her feel disappointed

understand, Mother. I'm sorry. I

"Good."

Charlotte said no more.

and sent a message to William. "Honey, Ivan bullied our precious

I'll take care of

and gazed out the car window. Before long, the

bodyguards stepped out first, swiftly opening the door for her. Charlotte emerged in her high heels, radiating authority as she strode

stepped inside, her eyes locked onto Natalie with pinpoint

the sight of her red-rimmed eyes and

dare bully my

a misunderstanding," Ivan said with an awkward smile,

openly, he had no choice

been years since I've seen you this fired up. Hearing you yell like this almost makes me feel like we're back in our

the fake familiarity." Charlotte shot him

want to see exactly what kind of dogs the Sinclairs

now that Sky and your daughter's engagement is off. The Walkers

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

no need to let

have several business partnerships, so it's not worth creating unnecessary