Chapter 9


    Chapter 9 Lack self–appreciation


    The servants feared Michelle. She was not an easy mistress to please.


    But Juliet’s formidable aura was even more intimidating. She exuded a vibe that she could resort to


    violence any second.


    Hearing her words, everyone halted in their tracks despite Michelle’s threats.


    Seeing them stop midway enraged Michelle further. How dare they stand by idly as she was being


    bullied when she paid their sries?


    “If you


    don’te over right now, you’re all fired!” she yelled, “I’ll ensure you never work in this business


    again!”


    Caught between losing their jobs and facing Juliet’s wrath, they made a decision. Work won out and


    they started moving forward again.


    Seeing that, Juliet let out an icyugh before striding over and pping Michelle hard across the


    face, stunning everyone.


    “Oh? And who do you think you are to threaten their jobs?” Juliet sneered, “Speak to me that way


    again and I’ll ensure your family is ruined!” 1


    They were no major empire. If it came to blows, Juliet would show no mercy.


    Seeing Juliet actually strike Michelle left the servants dumbfounded. None expected her to be so


    audacious.


    Michelle was struck speechless by the sudden p, stunned that Juliet dared to hit her.


    Upstairs, Sylvia was oblivious to themotion as she headed straight for the master bedroom


    where Michelle stayed. It was cluttered with many old items.


    Sylvia found a box filled with expensive jewelry. Opening it, she found many pieces she had gifted


    Michelle over the years and promptly removed them. She then went to Bonnie’s room.


    Sylvia had gifted Bonnie even more extravagantly, hoping to build a good rapport with someone her


    own age. But now she realized all her precious gifts had merely gone down the drain.


    With an impassive face, she packed up everything from there as well.


    None of the items were terribly precious to Sylvia but leaving anything behind for these people was


    uneptable. After ensuring she had all her gifts back, she headed downstairs where Juliet had


    already subdued everyone.


    Michelle now sat meekly, not daring to argue against Jullet. Seeing Sylvia, Michelle shot her flery


    res but Sylvia paid her no mind.


    “Got everything?” Juliet asked.


    “Yes, let’s go,” Sylvia replied with a nod.


    Juliet released Michelle and the two walked out freely with their things.


    Seeing that, Michelle started screaming curses at them. “Just you wait, I won’t let you off easy for


    this! I hope you both die getting hit by a car!”


    “And you!” she raged at Sylvia, “So desperate to marry my son. I bet you already have other men


    out there. Yourck of self–respect is appalling if you think my son would still want you. Keep


    dreaming!”


    Michelle’s words grew fouler but Sylvia stayed silent. Arguing with such a person was beneath her


    dignity. Before meeting Cyril, Sylvia never argued with anyone, If truly provoked, she had ways to


    handle things.


    By being too low key over the years, she had let Michelle mistakenly assume Sylvia was a


    pushover. Time to correct that assumption.


    Seeing Sylvia stop in her tracks, Michelle felt an odd chill. Something about Sylvia’s gaze warned


    that she was not one to be trifled with.


    The next instant, Michelle saw Sylvia grabrge gardening shears and hurl them in her direction.


    Screaming in fear, Michelle cowered down, arms over her head. The scissorsnded with a thud,


    sliding to a stop by her feet.


    Still screaming, it took Michelle awhile to realize she was unharmed. Sylvia and Juliet traded


    amused looks before walking away.


    Getting all her things back greatly lifted Sylvia’s mood. As they headed back, her boss Aaron


    suddenly messaged about Caroline again. Opening it, they realized it was about her reputation


    being restored.


    No need to guess who was behind it. Cyril cared too deeply for Caroline to let her suffer such


    injustice. To him, she held a high status. Of course he would try his best to resolve this


    scandal for her. 1


    But Sylvia knew such matters could hardly be smoothed over so easily. His actions now would only


    intensify future bacsh.


    Chapter 9 Lack self–appreciation


    “Why should we care if she behaves or not? It’s his mess to handle. Even if Cyril whitewashes this


    for now, the truth will out eventually,” said Sylvia.


    She understood certain falsehoods would always remain false despite one’s efforts. And some


    truths could never be buried forever, regardless of excuses.


    Sylvia looked forward to the day Caroline’s scandals blew up in Cyril’s face.


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    Hearing Sylvia, Juliet chuckled in agreement. Caroline loved jumping around recklessly. Time for


    consequences to catch up to her.


    “Then allow me to fuel the fire,” Juliet grinned wickedly, “Can’t have it burn out before she gets


    properly incinerated.”