True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 144

When two of the most influential people in the Bryant family spoke up, there was no more debate

The matter concerning Cutler was decided.

None of the others in the Bryant family dared to object, and Hobson, the one who had started. the whole mess, was left dumbfounded.

He’d even forgotten about the spell Winnie had slapped on him.

For the first time, there was a glimmer of relief, a kind of guilty pleasure in his heart. Compared. to Cutler, his spell was insignificant, a stroke of luck really.

But this latest episode with Winnie’s outburst, along with the clear stances taken by Clifford and Bacchus, had driven home the point that Winnie was not to be trifled with. And if anyone did fancy stirring the pot. they’d better weigh the cost they’d have to bear.

Hobson wasn’t sure what the others thought, but as for himself, he was thoroughly wilted.

From this point on, he wouldn’t dare cross Winnie. He wouldn’t even dare to make any snide

remarks.

After all, Hobson couldn’t even speak to Winnie now.

With his head hung low, Hobson had never been so miserable.

Perhaps his dejected look elicited some sympathy, for the others finally shifted their attention back to Hobson, especially Leonie.

“Winnie, I know you’ve been wronged, but Hobson meant no harm. Maybe you could…” she ventured.

“Don’t worry.” Winnie interrupted, her gaze flicking coolly towards Hobson. “As long as he doesn’t even think about speaking to me, he’ll be able to talk just fine.”

Skeptical, but unable to believe Winnie would lie in front of so many, Hobson tried to talk to Amber, who was sitting across from him.

He opened his mouth cautiously, “Amber?”

To his astonishment, words came out. He touched his mouth in surprise, then turned to Leonie. “Mom! I’m cured!”

Then, he spun towards Bacchus, “Bacchus!… Uh…”

His voice faltered again, and his eyes widened in frustration.

Before he could protest, Winnie coolly added, “Speaking about me to others is also off–limits.”

of

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well?!

Bacchus to demand an apology from Winnie on his

across

Bryant family, sensing his intention to complain to Bacchus

wasn’t right to target a family member, Winnie’s so–called

trouble with Winnie,

made it difficult for them to persist in holding Winnie

but then Clifford spoke up. “Hobson definitely needs to watch his mouth, but after all, we’re family. Winnie, you can’t just ignore

but he didn’t like the idea of her silencing someone as a

to be more reserved and detached than other girls her age, partly due

she had every right to reject whatever and whoever she didn’t like, given her position as

way. She had a long road ahead, with many people to meet. She couldn’t exclude everyone she disliked

and looked towards Clifford, touched. Leonie’s eyes also brimmed with gratitude as

more concern for her well–being in Clifford’s words than anything else, didn’t want him to worry.

she assured, “This spell is new to me too, it’ll last for three

rare moment of filial obedience, “Don’t worry, I won’t use this kind of spell on family members

his lesson, she’d find another way to deal with him.

what Winnie was

spine

deliberately avoided her

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without the spell, Hobson had learned to

was

“Three days is good. It gives Hobson a chance to adjust his attitude.”

a loss

blatantly

to be fair and

attitude had something to do with the Henderson family being

and Clifford had been behind it. But this change in demeanor made it

unexpectedly turned into a family council

sorting out the issues with Hobson and Cutler, the family members

others had to head off to work.

hit,

room to craft some charms, but as she approached