The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 306 Thick-skinned

Nelson’s expression darkened gradually with Wynter’s every word.

She might as well have mentioned the Shepherds by name if she was going to be that obvious with her retort.

Anyone who heard her immediately understood what Wynter was

implying. The contemptuous looks they cast Nelson cut him open like

daggers.

Nelson didn’t expect Wynter to be so sharp-tongued. She had put down the Shepherds in public without even breaking a sweat.

At first, he thought she would be easily manipulated given her history with Charlie. According to Charlie, Wynter was still pining over him,

and her indifference back at the manor had been a mere act.

With all this in mind, Nelson had approached Wynter to let everyone

see that the Shepherds and Jackson’s favorite mentee were on friendly terms. He never expected to be humiliated by her.

To add salt to injury, Wynter pointed out dryly, “May I remind you, Mr. Shepherd, that it was Charlie who wanted to kick me out of this ceremony? You tried to pass that off as a misunderstanding, but it does make me wonder about Shepherds’ arrogance.

“Did you assume I was playing hard-to-get when I said I had not

interest in Charlie whatsoever? Did you also assume that I turned up

today just so I could beg Charlie to take me back?

“Well, pardon me, but I can’t even stand looking at Charlie’s face. And

I have nothing else to say about his bad grades, terrible personality,

and untrustworthiness.”

After all, what would a commoner like me know about the

way out of my league?

merely stating my opinions. I had to be

my annoyance.”

that had gathered to listen

among themselves.

from the last. It was public, for starters, and Wynter’s newfound status as a hero gave her an

more Nelson felt like he was being publicly ostracized.

she added, “I wonder where you got the nerve to come

open up and swallow

blatant insult. As for

their faces on the

this humiliation.

as a family who had been publicly put in their place by a

lady.

they sowed. Anyone in their right mind would see that the Shepherds were delusional

Such st*pid arrogance was

indeed.

the bystanders’ mocking grins, Nelson blanched and anxiously sought out Roland to speak with him. However, Roland

ways apart from the crowd,

thought Wynter was head over heels for Charlie. Why is she

it just

snapped.

pompous brat who doesn’t deserve Wynter. You must

only quoting what Yvette said. She also told me she felt bad for dating Charlie because of

asked sharply, his expression grave. “Haven’t I told you befo You know where our family stands

friends, and if you think otherwise, then maybe Grandpa’s sheltered you too much. Snap out

costs us.”

but Quinton could