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.”

apology. “Ah, perhaps I’ve gone too far. After

family who are way

opinions. I had to be crude, you see, or the Shepherds

my annoyance.”

the crowd that had gathered to listen began to whisper

among themselves.

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

bystanders whispered, the more Nelson felt like he

“I wonder where you got the nerve to come up to

would open up and swallow him whole.

for the rest of

faces on the streets again after

this humiliation.

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

lady.

again, Charlie and Nelson reaped what they sowed. Anyone in their

Wynter. Such

indeed.

out

the crowd, Quinton asked his

was head over heels for Charlie. Why is

have a brain in that head of yours or is it just a bunch of loose screws? Stop bothering me with st*pid

snapped.

who doesn’t deserve Wynter. You must be an idiot

“I was only quoting what Yvette said. She also told

you ever get sick of hearing that pretentious wannabe ta Abel asked sharply, his expression grave. “Haven’t I told you befo You

friends, and if you think otherwise, then maybe Grandpa’s sheltered

costs us.”

got angry, but Quinton could tell that he was furious