Chapter 36
Rhea stood there, too afraid to deny anything, and Aileen seized the moment, rushing to Maybelle’s side like she’d found a lifeline.
“Mabel, you heard her, right? Matthew didnt betray you on purpose! It’s all that bitch’s doing. Without her, you and Matthew wouldn’t have this mess! She leaked that video to drive you two apart! Don’t let her fool yout
“You should blame your wicked sister! If you end things with my son over this, aren’t you playing into her hands? Matthew’s crazy about You can’t give up on him…..
“Trust me. You’re the only daughter–in–law I’d ever accept, and I won’t have that sort in the Preston family!”
Dale and Beatrice were disgusted by Aileci’s word. They got her sucking up to the Barrett family, but how dare the call their girl a slut and see their daughter as a buss?
But with everyone attacking their character, they were in a tough spot themselves, so they didn’t dare to stand up for Rhea. They could only let
the take the heat for wow
The eighteen–year–old Maybelle was stunning, with a glint of resolve in her eyes.
Aileen, always the snob, treated Maybelle like dirt. But never had she groveled like this.
Maybelle curled he
her lips into a umile
She was well aware that Alleen’s sudden fawn wasn’t a change of heart but a shift in power. The Preston family needed her now, so they couldn’t bear to give up her identity and status in the future.
Aileen’s pleas fell on deaf ears.
Maybelle stood tall, her stunning yet innocent face etched with contempt for Aileen. Her eyes were slitted as she fixed her gaze.
With a sharp and steady voice, she said, “Mrs. Preston, you change your attitude so fast. Are you losing your memory in your old age? Or did you forget the nasty things you just spat at me!
“How did you treat me before! Need a refresh‘
“You said I was after Matthew to climb into the Preston family. You called me shameless and said I’d never be one of you.
“Oh, by die way, you said there were plenty of ladies who’d love to marry your son. In that case, could you please count me out? I’m not really into your son to be honest
“Hut I thank my sister and your son would make a great couple, a match made in heaven.
“Dadot you always hate me as the Harper family’s adopted daughter! Now the real daughter is right here, and she loves your son. How could you slapcher” Arent you afraid your son will end up alone?”
Aileen was left aperclidess
background wou
of those remarks was something she’d said herself. Back when she was snubbing Maybelle, be so impressive
she new
never dreamed that
ven if he was the real daughter of the Harper family, who cared? The Harper family was no match for the Harrett Lamily. It was an insult to even
ad them in the same breath
The Harper family was drowning in dela, on the link of ruin. Rhea was no catch.
top wealthy family like the Batırit family was worthy of being her future in–law!
Tizona around Maybrile admired her clarity Everyour knew how much she liked Matthew, but she got over him and didn’t falter with Alleen’s
Maybelle sparked a smile and confronted Adeen, “Mis Prestou, now that you k
know my truc
true alentity, you think this marriage will benefit
moon famaly That’s why you’re trying to lure me into your family, i
r true identity? What kind of true identity does she have? Wasid’t she just an orphan my parents.
eigh, Aileeni’s acheinar was transparent, bring exposed
um Me avoides Maybelle’s gaze. “No, of coure not, I’ve always likely
you.
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“Is that so!” Maybelle scoffed, unmasking Aileen’s hypocrisy. “But you just tried to pair my sister with Matthew when you saw her just now. How many daughters–in–law does the Preston family need!”
Aileen placed Rhea’s hand in Matthew’s and hinted that they should interact more often. It was a move witnessed by many. They couldn’t deny it at all. Seeing her two–faced attitude, the crowd joined Maybelle in calling her out
That’s right. Mrs. Preston. Our country has a monogamous system. Your idea is downright dangerous!”
“Are you so worried that Mr. Preston won’t be able to find a wife?”
“Everyone knows you’ve been complaining that Maybelle is pestering your son, trying to marry into the Preston family at such a young age.” “Now you know she’s the golden goose. It’s too late to regret it!”
Aileen was mortified, almost furious. These people would never have dared speak to her this way. But to impress Maybelle, they were p Worst of all, her own son, Matthew, blained her with a resentful stare, as if he was saying. “You ruined my perfect marriage.
She had always put Matthew first, but in the end, he still blamed her.
With even his mother’s intervention failing, Matthew could no longer remain calm.
He feared that if he missed his chance to win Maybelle back tonight, they would only
ly drift apart in the future
piling on.
