Chapter 86
The meeting was set in a quiet, classical estate with meticulously trimmed gardens that created an elegant atmosphere.
When Sharon stepped into the place, she was immediately drawn to the fountains and gazebos scattered throughout the grounds from a distance za lett like walking into an aristocratic estate.
“Shari, do you like this architectural style?” Richard asked, noticing her admiration.
“Yeah, I do. It’s authentic classical design after all.” Sharon nodded, though she regretted wearing a modern dress today. A vintage gown would matc this atmosphere perfectly,’ she thought.
Patrick walked over to join them. “I’m starting work on a period drama next week. If you’re interested, you could visit the set with me: Someone as cute and pretty as you would look amazing in those vintage dresses.”
“I’d love that,” Sharon said with a sweet smile that brought out the dimples at the corners of her mouth.
“Hmph, you’re all in the mood for sightseeing now, but you’ll be crying soon enough,” said a woman.
A large group of people entered through the main gate. Leading them was Roxanne, with Nolan and Johnson right behind her.
Sharon narrowed her eyes. ‘Well, well, all my enemies have arrived,‘ she thought.
When the two groups met in the garden, the atmosphere instantly turned cold.
ane
Roxanne let out a dismissive snort and headed straight for the main hall, completely ignoring the eight Vance brothers. ‘These people are just here to collect debts, just like their mother!‘ she thought.
The Vance family had fallen to the bottom of the Four Great Families because of them.
Roxanne had left, but some people stayed behind.
Karen remained where she was and suddenly spoke up, “Shari, we’ve had our fair share of conflicts lately, but we’re still family. Are you really trying to push us toward destruction?
“If it weren’t for the help from Nolan and Johnson, who knows how many more people would have died at the Vance Mansion by now.”
“How is that Shari’s fault? Karen, watch your mouth. You people abducted the Crawfords first, and now you’re blaming her?” Richard snapped back.
Karen’s face crumpled with hurt. “Grandma didn’t abduct them. She just invited them over as guests.”
“Just guests? If that’s what you call being a guest, then the people I put bounties on were just coming to the Vance Mansion as guests too. What are you all so afraid of?” Sharon shot back, leaving Karen speechless.
Seeing Karen at a disadvantage, Nolan couldn’t stand by anymore. He stepped forward to defend her. “Karen, don’t waste your time arguing with this kind of woman,” Nolan scoffed. “You’re trying to reason with her nicely, but she won’t listen. They’ll get what’s coming to them soon enough.”
“Nolan, I don’t even know how we all ended up like this. This isn’t what I wanted either,” Karen said, her eyes welling with tears, looking as pitiful as a
little deer.
Nolan’s protective instincts immediately went into overdrive. He turned to face Sharon. “Aren’t you going to apologize to your sister right now?”
‘Apologize?‘ Sharon thought. She looked at Nolan like he was completely brain–dead. ‘Every manipulative bitch
has some idiot backing her up.
“Apologize for what?” Marvin said with a casual shrug. “Karen’s the one who just scared Shari. If anyone should apologize, it’s her.” No way was he letting them get away with this nonsense.
“Marvin, are you asking for trouble?” Nolan stepped forward, his fists clenched.
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“Bring it on, I’m not afraid of you.” Marvin rolled up his sleeves. Who does this guy think he is, trying to bully Shan in front of the bron have a death wish?‘ he thought.
“Enough!” Johnson emerged from the hall and shot Nolan a warning look. “This isn’t the place. If you want to fight, take it outside;
Nolan immediately backed down, looking awkward as he stood to the side.
Karen’s eyes flashed with something strange as she turned to Sharon. “Shari, everything I said cancel that bounty before this gets really messy.”
was
‘These people still think the Baxter family is behind this?‘ Sharon thought. ‘What a bunch of idiots!
for your own good. Just get the Baxter family to
“That’s not quite right. The bounty has nothing to do with the Baxter family.” Nicholas appeared alongside the Dolan family,
He wore a crisp white shirt and black pants, his features as elegant as a painting. His presence seemed to make the garden even more beautiful
