The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 127

“Yes, yes, Mr. Perry is currently in Acocester Charles, unaware of Sharon’s identity, nodded eagerly. “What a fortunate coincidence, right?”

Madeline glanced over at the Larson family. Winslet was spaced out, worried that Madeline would steal the spotlight and she’d become just a side character Layla looked torn, not sure which side to take. Thomas was full of regret. Harley looked indifferent, but there was a hint of conflict in his expression

Sharon smiled with confidence and sighed, “Mr. Perry is really impressive. Under his keen eye, any fake jewels would be exposed for what they are. If he examines this sapphire, ius real value will be clear.”

Sharon looked at Madeline. “Are you sure you want it to be examined? Knowing it’s a fake, do you

to figure it out?”

still want to

“Let’s make a bet, then,” Madeline said with her eyelashes lowered. “I have complete trust in Cavin. Since you’re so sure it’s fake, let’s make a bet”

Sharon’s smile disappeared, replaced by a proud and distant look, as if she had just heard the biggest joke ever. “Why would I bet with a junior like you! That would just bring the down. I’m not that childish. She added with a smirk, “You’re from a small place, so it’s normal for you to be a bit immature.”

Sharon’s words dripped with disdain. “But if I actually argue with you and it gets back to Japrium, it would damage my reputation. Besides, she knew the sapphire was fake. She had absolutely no time to waste on Madeline’s nonsense.

Sharon withdrew all her previous compliments to Madeline. She thought, ‘Madeline is really foolish. To put it bluntly, it is stupid for Madeline to compare herself to me. Where did she get the confidence to challenge me! If it weren’t for the meeting about the arranged marriage, Madeline would never have had a chance to speak to me in this lifetime.

Winslet couldn’t help feeling happy inside. Madeline really didn’t understand her place. “Maddie, Aunt Sharon is still your elder. Talking like that is disrespectful. You should be polite and show your respect to your elders”

nodded with satisfaction, emphasizing the generational difference

want to bet, then let’s drop it. Madeline leaned forward, meeting Sharon’s gaze. Her long hair cascaded down her back over a black dress, making her

superior? I really dislike that arrogant expression of yours. In the Larson family, you’re just a fringe character. You can merely show off in front of Thomas and the others. Sometimes, when you keep fooling yourself,

dignity. It was like a slap in Sharon’s face, leaving her shocked and unable

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so quiet, almost never speaking, like a mute. This time, she said a lot, and it

his arm around Madeline’s shoulder, burying his head in her neck. His shoulders

pushed

had no bones, laughing continuously in

bold manner.

mind buzzing and still not over the anger. Her lips quivered slightly. “Have

and saying things you can’t back up, you should really consider what consequences

wasn’t wrong. Sharon was just Ruth’s assistant, so she had some status in the Larson family. Truly powerful people wouldn’t take her seriously. Even if they were polite,

then it’s surely reliable.”

right. Depending on a man might not be reliable, but if Maddie is counting on m Charles and Brunswick realized from Thomas’s words that one side was Gavin and the other was

“Miss, what you said is quite biased. Whether someone is trustworthy or not mainly depends on their capabilities. Given Mr. Newton’s abilities, he is reliable not just in Acocester, but in

flatteringly. If Mr. Newton wants to protect someone, that person can practically do whatever she wants in

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Chapter 127

thoughtfully. “You’ve got quite an

we’ve heard of