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.”

gone too far. After all, what would a commoner like me

way out of my

I said. I was merely stating my opinions. I had to be crude, you see, or

my annoyance.”

once, the crowd that had gathered to listen began to whisper

among themselves.

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

the bystanders whispered, the more Nelson felt like he

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

open up and

As for the rest of the Shepherds, they

they could ever show their faces on the streets again after

this humiliation.

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

lady.

Charlie and Nelson reaped what they sowed. Anyone in their right mind would see that the Shepherds were

than Wynter. Such st*pid

indeed.

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

some ways apart from the crowd, Quinton asked

over heels for Charlie. Why is she doing this

yours or is it just a bunch of loose screws? Stop bothering me

snapped.

who doesn’t deserve Wynter. You must be

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

ta Abel asked sharply, his expression grave. “Haven’t

aren’t our friends, and if you think otherwise, then maybe Grandpa’s sheltered you

costs us.”

angry, but Quinton could tell that he was