Chapter 350


    Maria saw Avery the moment she came in.


    Holding on to Dn''s arm tightly, she snorted. “Gosh, why does this woman keep showing up


    everywhere? Just my luck!”


    Last time, not only did Maria fail to frame Avery in the luxury store, she ended up losing a diamond ring


    worth millions. To add insult to injury, Maria was scolded when she returned home, and her elder


    brother deducted more than a month of her pocket money.


    The thought of that incident irritated Maria to no end.


    At the same time, Avery naturally did not have a good impression of Maria, who was spoilt and unruly.


    When Avery was about to leave the ce with the two children and Cayden, Zachary suddenly looked


    up and blinked innocently. His eyes sparkled with rity.


    He gently tugged at Avery''s clothes and uttered in his childish voice, ”Mommy, I''ve seen thisdy


    before.”


    Avery stared at Zachary with a puzzled look on her face. How did this little guy know Maria?


    Curious, Avery inquired, “Zach, where have you seen her before?”


    Maria was also dumbfounded as she stared at the adorable Zachary.


    s, no matter how hard she racked her brain, she could not think of where she hade across such


    a good-looking young boy.


    Zachary replied sweetly, “Mommy, have you forgotten? Thisdy looks exactly like the evil witch from


    the movie. Great-grandpa said the witch is a cruel and vindictive person!”


    Then, he turned his gaze to Maria. “Miss, you really resemble that evil witch. But I guess that''s fine


    since your family won''t have to waste money on going to the cinema to see the witch.”


    At his snarky remark, the onlookers burst outughing. How could this adorable child possess such a


    serpent''s tongue?


    Realization dawned upon Avery at that moment. Ah! Zach must be talking about the Evil Queen from


    Snow White.


    Although Maria was not a stunning woman, she did not look bad either. She was certainly nowhere


    near the hideous-looking evil witch.


    Zach has quite a sharp tongue, hasn''t he? He was rather merciless with his insult just now. Did he take


    after Cayden''s personality?


    Avery cast a nce at Cayden. As if he knew what was on her mind, he shrugged innocently, indicating


    that he had nothing to do with it.


    In Cayden''s opinion, he did not have a sharp tongue despite his poor personality. Zachary''s gene


    probably mutated on its own. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Even if Maria was a slow-witted person, she came to her senses rather quickly this time. With her face


    flushing red with fury, she pointed at Zachary. ”You little uncultured brat! Who taught you to speak like


    that? Are you asking for a beating?”


    Getting riled up, Maria seemed to have forgotten about Cayden''s identity. She went forward wanting to


    teach Zachary a lesson but was held back by Dn forcefully.


    This d*mned woman is so unruly! She has no idea how terrifying Cayden is! If she dares toy a finger


    on his son today, I''m sure the Reid family will make the news tomorrow because of bankruptcy. The


    Musk family might be dragged into this mess too.


    Cayden stared at Maria with his chilling gaze, exuding a powerful murderous aura.


    Felicia, who was in charge of the entertainment center, rushed to the side. She witnessed the


    commotion before she could even greet Cayden.


    This woman is asking for it! How dare she insult Mr. Moore''s son in public like a rabid dog!


    Despite the tense atmosphere, Maria pointed at Avery as a vicious expression crept over her face.


    ”Dn, stop pulling me back! This woman stole my diamond ring. Give it back to me!” she fumed.


    “Miss, please leave if you''re not in your right mind. Not only did you insult my guest, but you also


    ndered her for stealing your ring. Do you have any proof to back up your im that thisdy stole


    your possession?” Felicia asked sternly, narrowing her eyes menacingly.


    “Who the h*ll are you? You''d better mind your own business! This has nothing to do with you!” Even


    though Maria was intimidated by the bone-chilling aura emanating out of Cayden, her rationale had


    gone out of the window.


    Despite being warned not to mess with Caydenst time by her elder brother and Dn, Maria had


    always been a spoiled brat who had no respect for anyone.


    When Maria was abroad, everything was smooth sailing for her. She continued to behave in an


    unrestrained manner when she returned home. Therefore, it was no wonder that she did not remember


    their warnings.


    Dn grabbed Maria by the cor and warned her again, “Maria, stop embarrassing me! Are you trying


    tond yourself in trouble?”


    Maria thought the reason why Dn did not help her was because of his lingering feeling for Avery.


    Suppressed by Dn, she could not move at all.


    Maria saw a glint of amusement flickering across Avery''s eyes. Her temper red as she saw the


    latter''s yful and contemptuous smile and Dn''s longing gaze on his ex-wife.


    No wonder Dn is so heartless toward me. This is all this woman''s fault!


    That realization felt like a sharp sword piercing through Maria''s heart.


    She was so livid that her chest heaved violently. Huffing and puffing, she yelled, “Dn, we''re family.


    So why don''t you help me? Avery was the one who stole my ring. That guy over there was obviously


    her aplice. And that little brat! What a horrible family...”


    At her remark, the furrow of Cayden''s brows deepened. The murderous intent deep within his icy gaze


    intensified.


    He eyed Maria as if she was a dead person.


    Pushed over the edge, Dn shoved Maria off and thundered, ”Get lost! You''re being so immature!”


    His furious roar caught the attention of the people in the entertainment center.


    Maria''s face was as pale as a sheet. Today is my birthday. I finally managed to convince Dn toe


    and celebrate with me, but I didn''t expect him to humiliate me in front of so many guests and friends.


    Meanwhile, even the group of giggling friends who had always followed around Maria began to whisper


    among themselves.


    Maria''s face contorted with rage. “Dn, today is my birthday. How could you treat me like this? Avery


    is a shameless thief! You''ve seen the receipt and knew that my diamond ring is worth more than five


    million. That''s quite a massive amount... That day, she stole my ring while I was changing. Yasmin, you


    were also there at the time, weren''t you?”


    Maria stared at Avery furiously, hoping she could direct all the usations and insults her way.


    Yasmin, Maria''s tall and strong-built sidekick, immediately came forward and vouched for her.


    The surrounding guests started murmuring among themselves, criticizing Avery.


    Just as Avery was about to speak, a loud p rang out. Everyone froze at that sound.


    Staring at Maria angrily, Dn eximed, “Maria Reid, are you done? Avery is the only person who


    wouldn''t steal other''s possessions!”


    He knew better than anyone what kind of woman Avery was. Knowing how strong her self-esteem is,


    she would never steal from anyone. She can''t be bothered!


    Maria covered her throbbing cheek in disbelief. ”Dn, did you p me because of this thief? You hit


    me for a shameless b*tch like her?”