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.”

too far. After all, what would a commoner like me know about the prestigious

who are way out

don’t think differently of the Shepherds because of what I said. I was merely stating my opinions. I had to

my annoyance.”

had gathered to listen

among themselves.

It was public, for starters, and Wynter’s newfound status as a

whispered, the more Nelson felt like he was being publicly ostracized.

where you got the nerve to come up to

up

for the rest

ever show their faces on the

this humiliation.

reputable medical family, but rather as a

lady.

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

Wynter. Such st*pid arrogance was

indeed.

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

some ways apart from the crowd,

head over heels

it just a bunch of

snapped.

deserve Wynter. You must be an idiot if you

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

hearing that pretentious wannabe ta Abel asked sharply, his expression grave. “Haven’t I told

otherwise, then maybe Grandpa’s sheltered you too much. Snap out of your idiocy

costs us.”

got angry, but Quinton could tell that he