Chapter 198 You Need to Put Yourself First
Chapter 198 You Need to Put Yourself First
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“At first, I believed my tea–making skills were adequate and it was merely the gust of wind that caused my tea froth to disperse, leading to some misunderstandings with Ms. Tucker,” Amanda began, her fone calm and composed.
“Now that everything has been clarified and it turns out my skills fall short, I’ll apologize to Ms. Tucker on behalf of my grandfather.”
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With that, Amanda turned gracefully and elegantly, offering a respectful bow to Melody, maintaining the poise of a well–bred lady.
In doing so, she subtly brushed aside her earlier aggressive attitude.
Percy’s expression grew darker by the moment, his disbelief evident as he stared at Amanda.
Then he turned sharply to Melody, glaring as he questioned her, “You said you learned from me, yet you used Matthew’s ‘Seven Tea Pouring Method‘ to make me look bad. Were your earlier compliments just flattery?”
Melody chuckled softly, her face relaxed as she replied, “Of course not.”
“Your expertise in tea–making is undeniable, Old Mr. Jenson, but this was a tea competition.
“Naturally, one should use the methods that best showcase their skills.”
Her words were beyond reproach.
She deftly balanced respect for Percy while justifying her competitive choices.
Percy’s expression soured, realizing this young lady from the Moore family was sharper than he had anticipated.
She never gave him an opening to criticize her.
No wonder Truman protected her so fiercely–who would not value someone as clever and faultless as Melody?
He glanced at Amanda, who had stirred up trouble only to later shift the blame. His heart sank further.
Turning back to Melody, Percy respectfully bowed, saying, “Ms. Tucker, I apologize for covering up my granddaughter’s mistakes earlier.
“And I’m willing to offer you compensation.
“You may request anything–if it’s within my power or my family’s, we’ll honor it.”
He then offered genuine praise, adding, “You’re incredibly talented, Ms. Tucker.
Chapter 198 You Need to Put Yourself First
She saw no reason to refuse his offer.
The young girl nodded and smiled, returning the bow. You’re too kind, Old Mr. Jenson,” she said.
“I accept your apology.”
Melody’s response was gracious and fitting, very much line with the style of the Moore family.
However, Truman’s stern expression showed his displeasure.
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As much as he admired Melody for being intelligent, humble, and considerate, he could not shake his frustration–she did not seem to stand up for herself enough.
She had clearly been wronged, yet here she was, forgiving Percy after carefully weighing the situation.
It bothered him more and more.
Narrowing his eyes, Truman suddenly stood up, his tall figure commanding attention. “Melody, if you’ve been wronged, they should be offering you a proper apology!” he declared.
“My family doesn’t need you compromising yourself or calculating for the sake of so–called benefits.
You are the Moore family’s daughter–in–law now! You don’t need to spare anyone’s feelings.
Turning to Percy and his family, Truman’s tone sharpened.
“Out of respect, I’ve acknowledged your elegance and refinement.
“But to put it bluntly, if you target my daughter–in–law on my grounds, I can have you kicked out of the Regal Glade in a minute!”
Truman was not holding back.
From the moment he first met Melody, he admired her sharp mind, recognizing that she preferred subtle, calculated moves for handling conflicts.
He was not sure what kind of family had shaped her into such a reserved and strategic person, but at this moment, he wanted to teach her something different.
You need to put yourself first.
