Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Righteousness Deplores Kinship
"Madam."
Mr. Garrett rushed in hurriedly, seeing Sophie Allen there, he slightly bowed his head, "Miss."
"Garrett, what’s the matter?" Jasmine Clarkson asked seeing his hasty demeanor.
Mr. Garrett glanced at Sophie Allen once more and reported to Jasmine, "It’s Miss’ stepmother and sister. They want to see you."
"Oh? They have the audacity to come here?" Jasmine put down the spoon and scoffed.
Sophie Allen looked at Jasmine and noticed a look of contempt on her face.
"Let them in. I want to see what tricks they’re trying to pull now." Jasmine’s kind countenance turned serious, and was no longer easy-going, on the contrary, it was full of authority.
Such a shift in attitude caused Sophie Allen to regard her with admiration.
Indeed, as the head of Stardust Garden, she might seem benevolent, but she actually holds great authority.
"Yes, Madame." Mr. Garrett nodded and immediately left the dining room.
Turning her head to look at Sophie Allen, Jasmine’s face softened again, placing her hand on Sophie’s, patting it gently. "Good girl, you’ve had a tough time."
"Madam, you knew all along..." Sophie Allen guessed what Jasmine meant.
"Of course I know. Despite my age, my mind is still clear."
Jasmine laughed teasingly, "I should really thank your stepmother. Through her deceit, I met a wonderful granddaughter-in-law like you."
Sophie Allen flashed a subtle smile. "Madam, you knew everything."
The original marriage was set up for the Allen family’s eldest daughter. Emily Allen, as her sister, should have been the bride.
But Emily didn’t want to marry a sickly man, hence this arranged substitute occurred.
At that moment, the sound of high heels tapped loudly, growing closer.
"Madam, we finally meet~" Mia Stewart rushed in excitedly.
However, seeing Sophie Allen there, she halted her steps and glared fiercely.
Emily Allen followed closely behind. Seeing Sophie Allen in perfect harmony with the old lady, her eyes brimmed with jealousy.
It was her first visit to the Stardust Garden, and she was astounded by its grandeur.
Mother and daughter glared maliciously at Sophie Allen. She calmly remained seated at the dining table, her face tranquil.
"Mrs. Allen, Miss Allen, please have a seat." Jasmine didn’t rise, only giving a polite remark.
Mia Stewart, pulling Emily alongside, sat opposite Sophie Allen, a round table separating them.
"Charlotte, how can you be so ill-mannered in front of the old lady? Can’t you greet your elders? How did the Allen family raise a child like you?" Mia Stewart, after sitting down immediately started picking on Sophie Allen’s flaws.
And then, she turned to Jasmine sycophantically, "Madam, is Charlotte always this unruly in the Stardust Garden? You’re an elder, so if she does anything wrong, feel free to reprimand her!"
"Charlotte is a very well-behaved child and I’m quite satisfied with her. I don’t have the heart to scold such a good child." Jasmine replied with a smile and her voice soft.
But her words were sharp and pointed.
Mia Stewart’s smile froze on her face, feeling a stinging sensation.
She was startled. Was the old lady fooled by that brat?
Seeing Jasmine defending Sophie, jealousy gnawed Emily, she gritted her teeth and spoke out, "Madam, my sister is not well-behaved at all. She’s playing false in the outside world with your sickly grandson."
"We came here for this. My sister is a member of the Allen family, and if she does something wrong, it’s our Allen family’s shame. We absolutely cannot tolerate it."
"That’s why we came here, ready to forsake our own kin for the sake of righteousness."