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 spiteful sorcery was this?!

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well?! Winnie was being utterly

demand an apology from Winnie on his behalf!

across Hobson.

Bryant family, sensing his intention to complain to

target a family member, Winnie’s

steered clear of trouble with Winnie, the spell was as good as nonexistent.

for them to persist in holding Winnie

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

didn’t like the idea of

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

had every right to reject whatever and

ahead, with many people to meet. She couldn’t exclude everyone she disliked in such a manner. Doing so would only make her more

him and looked towards Clifford, touched. Leonie’s eyes also brimmed

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

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

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

lesson, she’d find

what Winnie was

felt a chill run down his spine as he met Winnie’s gaze, genuinely

deliberately avoided

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fresh in mind, even without the spell, Hobson had learned to hold

the spell would last only three days, Clifford was no longer in a hurry to have Winnie litt

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

at a

being so blatantly biased towards Winnie

be fair and

shift in Bacchus‘ attitude had something to do with the Henderson family

knew that Bacchus and Clifford had been behind it. But this change in demeanor made it hard not to suspect there was

unexpectedly

sorting out the issues with Hobson and Cutler, the family members scattered to attend to

others had to head off to work.

their pride had taken a hit, retreated to their rooms right after

also wanted to return to her room to craft some charms, but as she approached the