Chapter 41
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Norman replied plainly, “I invited Sophie. She is Roger’s wife now and should follow Roger to meet the elders at my birthday banquet.”
Jasmine expressed her dissatisfaction and cried, “But Sophie is cripple. She can’t can’t stand up. Are we going to push the wheelchair for her to the banquet? We’ll be a joke before others!” She became more and more agitated as she spoke.
Jasmine shouted inside, I am not going to attend the banquet with a cripple! She will embarrass
me!”
Unexpectedly, just as Jasmine finished speaking, a voice came from the hall entrance.
Sophie said, “Jasmine, I appreciate your concern. You don’t have to worry about my legs from today. on because I’ve completely recovered!”
Accompanied by her bright voice, Sophie walked in her gorgeous gown toward the hall of the Nicholls family’s villa.
Sophie’s pink gown shone brightly under the light. The gown’s perfect shoulder–revealing design, Sophie’s charming waist curve, and the stunning diamond–studded dress turned Sophie into a dazzling star.
Ronald’s eyes widened in disbelief when he saw Sophie. He murmured, “Holy crap. Is she the Sophie I know?”
Ronald knew Sophie was a beauty, but he had never seen Sophie show up as a shining star like this. It was because Sophie usually dressed modestly when she was at home, and she always sat in a wheelchair. Those factors covered up Sophie’s radiance.
Ronald could not look away once he looked at Sophie when he found her skin was as fair as snow, and her eyes were like the galaxy.
He thought, I used to be relieved that I didn’t marry Sophie because of her condition. But now, I can’t believe I’m regretting it!
‘If I didn’t cancel the engagement, wouldn’t I have married a stunning beauty?”
Emily mocked Ronald coldly, “Ronald, control your expression, please. You’re drooling.”
Ronald quickly wiped his mouth and retracted his gaze out of embarrassment.
However, when Ronald turned around, he discovered Thomas was also staring at Sophie. Thus, Ronald said sarcastically, “I’m not the only one who’s drooling. Look at Thomas. His eyes are also fixed on Sophie.”
Hearing Ronald suddenly mention Thomas, everyone couldn’t help but look at Thomas. They realized that Thomas was dumbfounded.
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Realizing people’s gazes, Thomas instelt embarrassed. He hurriedly lowered his head and
coughed, explaining, “Uh, I just didn’t realize it was Sophie.”
Thomas thought, I’ve only glimpsed Sophie a few times during meals over the past few days. The rest of the time, I barely paid her any attention.
‘I didn’t expect that Sophie would be so stunning after she dresses up.
Seeing this, Jasmine was instantly furious and questioned Sophie, “Where did you get this gown?”
Jasmine thought, ‘Sophie’s gorgeous gown looks expensive. I can’t even afford such a beautiful dress. Where did she get it?”
Roger said coldly. “I bought it for my wife. Jasmine, do you have any objections?”
Jasmine was shocked. She hadn’t expected Roger to be the one buying the gown for Sophie. Therefore, Jasmine fought back her anger. Then, she continued to shout, “Roger, today is your grandfather’s birthday banquet! Sophie is a guest. Why does she have to dress so gorgeously? Don’t you think she’s trying to steal the spotlight from your grandfather?”
Although Jasmine seemed considerate of Norman, she was furious at Sophie. She shouted inside, I’ve spent so much effort on my dress. It took me over half a month to decide which dress to wear. I even bought a seven–figure gown! It turned out the adopted daughter from the Bourn family stole my spotlight?”
Daisy saw through Jasmine’s thoughts. She could not take it anymore and said, “Grandpa is the star of this banquet. How can he be afraid of someone stealing his limelight? By the way, Jasmine, everyone can tell you spent lots of effort on your dress and makeup today. I prefer to believe that you’re afraid of Sophie stealing your limelight.”
Sophie was surprised to hear Daisy’s argument as it was the first time she had witnessed Daisy criticizing someone.
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Sophie murmured inside, ‘Good to see Daisy is learning how to express her anger.”
Jasmine was annoyed by Daisy’s words and screamed, “Daisy! What are you talking about?”
Daisy took a deep breath and continued, “Can’t you hear what I’m talking about? Anyone can comment on Sophie’s extravagant dressing, but I won’t allow you to do so. Jasmine, I remember. you are always the one who dresses the most ostentatiously at Norman’s birthday party every year. I let it slide last year. However, things are different this year. The Nicholls family has a daughter–in- law now. We should showcase that every man in the Nicholls family can marry a good wife. We should step aside for the younger generation and let the guests focus more on the Nicholls family’s young individuals, not us!”
Daisy glared at Jasmine when she finished her last sentence.
Upon realizing that her timidity would only subject her son and daughter–in–law to bullying, Daisy decided to risk her life to protect them. She swore inside, ‘I will never be afraid of Jasmine in the future!”
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Jasmine cried, “You! What did you say?” Her face turned pale after receiving Daisy’s critique.
Jasmine would never have thought that the timid Daisy dared to scold her.
“You! You!” Jasmine wanted to retort, but she was so angry that she almost failed to catch her breath.
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Roger did not expect Daisy to scold Jasmine today. Therefore, he smirked and said to his grandfather, “Grandpa, it’s time. We should set off.”
Roger knew his grandfather, thinking, ‘My mother’s words made sense. So, Grandpa won’t blame my mother.
‘However, I believe Grandpa won’t give Jasmine a chance to fight back.
As Roger expected, Norman scolded Jasmine, “Alright! Enough shouting. Jasmine, didn’t you want us to get going quickly? Now that everyone’s here, let’s go!”
“Norman, you heard her insulting me! Aren’t you going to say something to help me out?” Jasmine was so furious that her face turned red.
She cried inside, “What’s going on?
“Why does Norman scold me every time I retort?
‘Daisy has said so much, but Norman did not even speak a word!”
Norman argued, “Who insulted you? Daisy didn’t say a single dirty word! What she said makes. sense. If I were you, I’d find a hole in the ground and hide in it fast!”
“I…” Norman’s words were like a slap in Jasmine’s face. She felt that all her dignity was gone.
Norman asked, “What are you waiting for? If you don’t want to attend the banquet, stay at home.
Others follow me!”
With that, Norman stood up and left with his walking stick.
“Dad!” Seeing that Norman was angry, Damian quickly followed up. Before Damian left, he glared at Jasmine to warn her.
He thought, Jasmine is such a stupid woman. Why does she always make my father angry?”
“Thomas?” Jasmine tried to pull her son to her side.
Thomas replied helplessly, “Mom, let’s go. What if Grandpa gets angry and doesn’t let the banquet?”
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Jasmine did not dare to say another word.
Jasmine glared at Daisy and warned, “Daisy, how dare you make things difficult for me! Just you wait!”
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With that, she followed Thomas out angrily.
As Jasmine walked past Sophie, she couldn’t resist a cutting remark, “And you! It’s not so easy to be in the limelight. Be carefull