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Chapter 154 A Backbone–1
Shirley’s heart quaked under Sawyers intense gaze. “…”
Her hesitation confirmed to Sawyer the truth behind Malcolm’s insistence on reviewing the footage. Shirley had orchestrated her own misfortune, a plan meant to entrap Reese, and now she found herself the victim of her own plot.
In a fit of anger, Sawyer slapped Shirley across the face, prompting a sharp scream from her.
“Ah…”
“I can’t believe it; you’ve always been so sweet a
and sensible. How could you resort to such cunning maneuvers and despicable
tactics?!
Shirley had never been struck by Sawyer before, let alone in front of others. She was raised like a treasured jewel by her parents, never once having faced such humiliation, and tears cascaded down her cheeks like pearls off a string.
“Dad, I know I was wrong. It was just a moment of confusion, please forgive me, Dad…”
Sawyer pulled his hand away as Shirley reached out to him.
“Go apologize to Malcolm and Reese, and don’t you dare plead with me! You’ve nearly destroyed my reputation.”
He had been so confident earlier, expecting Malcolm to apologize to his daughter, which would have brought him great honor, An apology from the esteemed Mr. King of Atlanta was a rare privilege no one had earned before. But now… his own daughter had not only ruined their plan but also stripped him of his dignity,
Worried that Sawyer would blame her, Shirley braced herself and went to find Malcolm.
Stumbling towards Malcolm, she began, “Malcolm, 1-
a
“Just call me by my name, no need for that sibling affection. My wife might get the wrong idea,” Malcolm interrupted coldly, a stern look in his eyes.
Shirley bit her lip, her tears streaming down unbidden. She hoped that if Malcolm saw her in such a pitiable state, he might soften. and let her off from apologizing.
After all, if he insisted, wouldn’t it look like he was bullying her?
Her lips pouting, tears on her cheeks like pearls on a petal.
“Mr. Flynn, I just—*
“Apologize to my wife. You framed her, not me.”
Malcolm cut her off again, then took Reese by the shoulders and gently pushed her toward Shirley.
Shirley looked at Reese, her heart filled with reluctance. Even if she was the one who framed Reese, what right did she have to apologize to someone so beneath her status?
don’t want to apologize to her. She doesn’t deserve it!”
Facing away with an air of haughty pride, Shirley held her stance.
Malcolm’s gaze was icy, his arms forcefully encircling Reese.
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“So, Miss Shirley, please enlighten me, why isn’t my wife, Reese, deserving? Are you implying that my family, the Flynns, isn t worthy of an apology from the Sues? Besides, it was you who erred first. Reese is being generous and not pursuing your responsibility further; she’s merely asking for an apology, and you’re putting on airs. Isn’t that rather ungracious?”
Shirley was stunned by Malcolm’s chilling tone and menacing expression.
Sawyer, sensing Malcolm’s fury, quickly grasped Shirley’s hand, anxious not to invoke the wrath of this powerful man.
“What are you waiting for? Apologize to Reese now!”
“Dad…”
“If you don’t apologize today, I’ll disown you!”
In an effort to appease Malcolm, Sawyer resorted to his last argument. It was clear to him that Reese held a special place in Malcolm’s heart. Indeed, it was true what they say: A man would brave any storm for his beloved.
at her fathe
In disbelief, Shirley stared determined expression.
“Daddy…”
Sawyer was on the verge of losing it. “Hurry up!”
It felt to Shirley like a knife was against
against her neck as she was co
coerced into apologizing to Reese,
“Miss Reese, I’m sorry.”
A
smirk lifted the corners of Reese’s lips, but her smile was cold as ice.
“It’s fine, but please, call me Reese.”
Shirley clenched her fists, grinding her teeth as she spoke. “Reese, Im sorry!”
Reese shrugged, letting out a mocking laugh. “Is this how the heiress of Sue Enterprises apologizes? It’s like you’re about to bite my
head off.”
Shirley tilted her head back, unable to contain her rage any longer, and bellowed at Reese. “Don’t push me! The only reason I’m apologizing is out of respect for… Mr. Flynn. You think if it weren’t for him, you’d deserve my apology? I’m being generous not demanding you to beg!”
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Sawyer was nearly pulling his hair out. This is madness, total madness!”
Reese raised an eyebrow amusedly. “Is that so? But here and now, 1, Feese, am t
the one
demanding an apology. Do you dare not to?”
You…
Malcolm cast a cold glance at Sawyer, whose expression was growing uglier by the moment.
“Uncle Sawyer, is this the kind of behavior expected from Sue’s finest? I’ve always believed Sue Enterprises prided itself on proper conduct. When you make a mistake, you must pay the price, regardless of who you are or your status. Don’t you agree, Uncle?”
His voice was calm, but his presence roared like the aftermath of a tempest.
nd to stand on. A simple apology from Shirley
Sawyer, reprimanded like this, struggled to save face. Yet they clearly had no ground
should have sufficed.
Instead, she clung to her Sue Enterprises heiress pride. He’d always taught her to uphold their dignity and not to grovel, but he hadn’t taught her that in the presence of the powerful, sometimes you must show humility.
to Reese himself. “Reese, it seems I have failed
With no other choice, Sawyer took Shirley’s hand and set his pride aside to apologize to Re in disciplining Shirley properly. I apologize on her behalf.”
“Dad…”
“silence!”
Sawyer managed a strained smile. “I hope you can overlook her naivety and forgive her.”
or relentless. It was Shirley, after 1, who started the trouble and was rude.”
ted the trouble
being unreasonable or
Reese wasn’t
She was no saint nor one to hold a grudge w
while forcing herself to maintain a facade of altruism.
A mistake warranted an apology; it didn’t matter who it came from.
She
had decided to let it go, especially since Mr. Sawyer, an elder, had already apologized to her, a junior.
“Since Mr. Sawyer said so, let’s not dwell on it. Hopefully, Shirley will find her place and stop pursuing pointless endeavors,” they agreed.
Glancing at his watch, Malcolm mentioned, “It’s getting late. Uncle Sawyer, Reese and I should head out.”
Sawyer nodded in acknowledgment, “We’ll catch up another time.”
Holding Reese’s hand, Malcolm left the hotel amid the stares of the crowd, while Alyssa watched the drama unfold from behind a bush. She had almost burst out applauding: the scene was that enthralling. Now more than ever, she was convinced Reese and Malcolm were a perfect match.
Together, they were simply unbeatable.
Alyssa had clashed with Shirley before. And although victorious every time, she never felt fully satisfied–until now. Bringing Reese
been the right call; wherever there was trouble, Reese was the solution.
Once in the car, Reese turned and asked,
were bluffing just now, weren’t you?”
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She vividly remembered the hotel had no surveillance. They had fallen for it due to Malcolm’s convincing bluff, believing there were cameras because they were unfamiliar with the hotel’s actual setup.
Shirley didn’t possess
the cunning–it was effortless to snare her in their trap.
Malcolm’s eyes twinkled with mischief. “All I can say is she’s too mentally fragile. A couple of words and she was all shaken up. mistakes were made.”
Reese thought about how Malcolm had stood by her, despite the potential fallout with Sue’s family, and felt a tightness in her chest. Her eyes dropped slightly as she said softly, “You know, you didn’t have to go head–to–head with Sue’s family for my sake. Even if you hadn’t stepped in, I wouldn’t have let Shirley slander me. And if handled it, it would have been a personal issue with Suel family. They wouldn’t blame the Flynns. But in doing what you did, you kind of set the Flynns against them.”
That deal was far from worth it.
Malcolm gave a sideways glance and chuckled, “Silly, haven’t you realized? If anyone hurts you, you’re not only backed by me but by the entire Flynn family. We’ve got your back.
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