Hunter, a grown man in his thirties, was still seeking his father’s protection when faced with trouble. If outsiders were to see this,
they would have a good laugh!
“Amelia and | genuinely love each other. What you said is utter nonsense and slander!” Steven's eyes were full of indignation, but
his words were righteous and forceful. It was as if they were fiercely debating back in court. “Everything | did was of my own free
will. No one forced or coerced me!”
“| support Ms. Bella and Mr. Salvador because they speak for the underprivileged in society. Their hearts are pure, and they follow
the righteous path! Unlike you, who help the wicked and seek only profit! You deserve your downfall today. It’s a result of your evil
deeds that are coming back to haunt you!”
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“Dad! Mom! Do you hear what he is saying?!” Hunter's arrogance disappeared abruptly in front of Steven. He began to act pitifully
in front of their parents, trying to clear his nand pressure Steven. “I am a lawyer. A lawyer's duty is to win cases for their
clients! Just because my client opposes you, does that mean that you are the good guy and | am the villain?
“Even without me, the Salvador family would have hired someone else to represent Shannon. Does that make everyone who
defends them evil? | think Bella has brainwashed you! You are just a puppet, following their commands!”
Amelia stood outside and listened to the unrestrained argument unfolding. She felt as if her entire body was frozen, a chilling cold
spreading throughout her.
Chelsea was overwhelmed when she heard terms like brainwashing and puppet. Her face turned pale as she clutched her chest,
struggling to breathe. “What kind of sin has our Lovett family committed? Why must our family be tormented like this?”
Hunter continued to sow discord while comforting his mother, acting like a two-faced hypocrite. “Steve, | know you want to please
your girlfriend, and | understand you want to curry favor with the Thompson family. But you cannot turn against your own family! |
am your elder brother. How can you forsake our bond for a woman?”
Steven's chest burned with anger, crackling like a fire. Just as he was about to speak, Neil, who had remained silent, suddenly said,
“Steve, is Ms. Amelia outside? She is Chairman Thompson's daughter, which makes her an honored guest. It is not proper to leave
a guest standing outside. Please invite her in.”
“Neil, you...!” Chelsea's brows furrowed, her displeasure evident.
Steven knew well that his parents did not like Amelia. Despite their long relationship, his parents had never once mentioned
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Steven immediately ran outside, taking Amelia's shivering hand, his eyes filled with happiness. He brought her in with a beaming
smile.
Neil stared intently at Steven, his brow furrowing deeper. His son was clearly head-over-heels in love with Amelia. As a man
himself, he could see the intense, overflowing love in his son's eyes.
“Hello, Uncle Neil, Aunt Chelsea.” Amelia released Steven's hand and gracefully bowed to his parents. Her demeanor was elegant
and respectful, clearly indicating her well-bred upbringing by Wyatt and Celeste.
The carefully prepared words Neil had in mind suddenly becunspeakable the moment he saw Amelia. No matter what he said,
it would seem too cruel for this beautiful, doll-like girl.
“Aunt Chelsea, how are you feeling?”