SWNOVELS Chapter 1459
Chapter 1459 Disrespectful Youngster
Ophelia's tone was noticeably getting sharper.
Only then did Wynter respond as she casually played with a dagger she had somehow acquired.
Her voice was casual. "I heard you, Aunt Ophelia. With all this talk, are you trying to get me to give part of the land to the Montclair family? Or are you looking to secure a spot for the Montclair family in the project bidding?"
Ophelia was taken aback by how quickly Wynter understood her intentions. She was more clever than she had anticipated.
This reminded Ophelia of the first time she met Wynter. She was lying in a crib with a tiger hat on, smiling at everyone. But she was the only one Wynter would refuse to be held by.
At that time, she had just married into the Whitman family and had already given birth to Cyrus. Seeing a child so deliberately reject her was a blow to her ego.
Nevertheless, she knew Noah held a great affection for his niece due to his love for Marie. Hence, all the best things he could get were sent to Kingbourne.
Reuben and Isabella also doted on Wynter as if she were a precious gem. They would call her a lucky star who was always cheerful and delightfully bossy.
And she was indeed bossy in the sense of not allowing anyone to take what was hers. When Cyrus wanted her toy, Wynter would slap his hand away with her own tiny one.
She couldn't argue with a baby who hadn't even been weaned yet. But now that Wynter had grown up, Ophelia expected her to understand how to speak respectfully to her elders!
Since Wynter was already being straightforward, Ophelia figured she could be clear with her intentions as well. Her tone shifted from malicious to bright. "I knew you'd understand my intentions, Wynter.
"I'm sure you won't let Cyrus' efforts go to waste. It's up to you how much land you want to give us. After all, Cyrus is the Whitman family's eldest grandson. His involvement in this land will benefit your future development in Hawford.
"As for the subsequent development, the Montclair family does have the connections and capability. I'm not going to be polite about this.
"Wynter, this isn't Kingbourne. There will be times when you need family connections. It's better to use your own people rather than outsiders. It's more reassuring, wouldn't you agree?"
Ophelia considered her arguments flawless, using both kindness and coercion. She believed it was more than sufficient to handle a young lady like Wynter. Surely, Wynter would consider the Whitman family.
However, her smiling face immediately froze as Wynter's next words hit her.
"The Montclairs harmed my grandfather. The butler helping the Wray family is also a Montclair." Wynter's voice was light and mocking, as if she was ridiculing Ophelia's naive ambitions.
Wynter continued with a calm, even tone, "Aunt Ophelia, I suppose Cyrus forgot to tell you how I dealt with that butler. Otherwise, you wouldn't be calling me about this.
"Since you've reached out, it's clear you've talked things over with the Montclairs. Please let them know that I will visit Mrs. Montclair Senior once I deal with Kenton.
"After all, I'm quite curious about her thoughts and objectives, given how Cyrus turned out under her care." Each word from Wynter seemed to hit Ophelia's nerves. She hadn't expected Wynter to have such audacity!
"Wynter! Do you still have any respect for me? I'm your aunt! I've been married to your uncle for so many years, and you can't even show me basic respect!"*
Wynter casually responded as if she was a carefree scion who never learned to respect her elders, "You literally just said you married my uncle, not me. I have no obligation to indulge you."
"You! Fine! Very well!" Ophelia exclaimed.