Novel Square
Chapter 156
"Selena, get yourself back here right now! Or I'm storming over to Bennett Corporation!" Claire's voice was like thunder, practically shaking Selena's eardrums. The call ended with a harsh click before Selena could even say a word. Setting her phone down, Selena glanced at the wall clock and realized it was already past three in the afternoon. She'd been out cold, totally oblivious to whatever chaos had erupted. But knowing her aunt, it probably had something to do with Lydia. Everett was known for his no-nonsense attitude, so Lydia was likely in for it.
The memory of Everett's relentless antics the day before still had Selena feeling beat up and slow.
Selena knew her aunt all too well-she was a firecracker with a knack for causing a scene. If she made good on her threat to show up at Bennett Corporation, it would be a disaster. And if Everett got ticked off, it could drag her uncle into the mess, too. Everett had never been fond of him and held some leverage over him.
Despite feeling lousy, Selena dragged herself up, got dressed, and caught a cab back to the Brook's house.
The living room was packed. Besides Claire, Lydia's dad Bryan looked tough and intimidating. Lydia's mother Kaylee sat with her icy stare, and a bunch of other relatives, including three burly guys and a hefty woman, were present. Brook and Ricky were nowhere to be seen.
As soon as Claire saw Selena, her anger flared up. Skipping any niceties, she pointed at Selena and barked, "Selena, get Mr. Everett to release Lydia. She's not like you. Lydia is delicate and precious. She can't be in jail!" Selena had heard it all before, so she stayed calm and replied, "If she was bold enough to plot, she should be ready to face the music." In other words, she wasn't about to plead for Lydia.
Claire's eyes hardened, and in a flash, she slapped Selena across the face. Normally, Selena would have dodged, but she was too slow today and took the hit straight on. Her cheek burned, and her head spun a little.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
Claire's face turned a stormy blue as she spat out You ungrateful brat. You're acting all high and mighty because you married into the Bennett family and forgot where you came from. If it weren't for me feeding you all these years, you'd be starving on the streets, not living in luxury!"
"If you had managed to have a kid after three years of marriage, I wouldn't have had to plot for you. Lydia is beautiful and has the right curves even a fortune teller said she's super fertile. That's why sent her to Bennett Corporation Your płace would be secure once she gives Mr. Bennett a kid!
"But you're so narrow-minded and ungrateful, wasting all my effort. Let me tell you, Selena, if you don't agree to let Lydia go today, this isn't over!"
Once the dizziness faded, Selena stood tall, her answer firm. "Everett will handle it as he sees fit!"
The others started throwing insults
at her, calling her heartless and ungrateful. Bryan rolled up his sleeves, fists clenched, and charged at her. "You little brat, looks like you've had enough of living! Today, I'll teach you to respect your elders!"
Selena's face remained calm as she smirked coldly, raising her phone to start recording, pointing it straight at him. "This is a society of laws, and I'm still Everett's wife. Try laying a finger on me and see what happens!"