Chapter 25 Not My Brother”
Melody gazed coldly at the disheveled Carson, who was glaring at her in stupefaction.
She felt a sense of inexplicable joy.
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When she was young, Martin protected her well and taught her martial arts from the age of ten so that she wouldn’t be bullied by outsiders.
Upon returning to the Shield family, she was expected to be a kind and refined lady.
She made an effort to suppress her true nature and conform to the role of a gentle and dependent daughter to the Shield family.
However, she had now embraced her true self and refused to compromise to please others.
“Mel, Carson didn’t mean any harm. Why are you treating him this way? He’s our brother…”
After being pushed aside, Suzanna quickly went back to Carson and pleaded tearfully, but she didn’t notice that Gary was standing behind her.
The rebellious young man’s scrutinizing gaze fell upon Suzanna, who remained spirited as she returned to Carson despite being pushed away.
Gary’s expression darkened as he stood there in a state of perplexity.
He didn’t dare to meet Melody’s gaze.
Melody arched her brows and remarked aloofly, “Suzanna, you are mistaken. He’s your brother but not mine.”
To Melody, a brother was someone akin to Martin.
When she was humiliated or bullied, he would stand by her side and protect her against anyone who attacked her rather than subjecting her to public embarrassment!
Suzanna was helping Carson to his feet when the latter heard Melody’s hostile, icy statement. At once, Carson’s face darkened.
“Melody, remember what you just said. You may not acknowledge me, but I hold even less regard for a sister like you who is rude and overbearing! Don’t regret it.”
“Suzie, Gary, let’s go.”
Despite being provoked, Carson retained the sense not to create a scene at the auction.
As a prominent singer, causing a scene wouldn’t do him any good.
Moreover, it was his fault for inadvertently tossing the bank card and cutting Melody’s face.
Just as Carson was about to leave, he caught sight of Gary standing still, gazing vacantly at Melody as if he had lost his soul
Suzanna’s eyes reddened slightly. She grasped Gary’s hand and asked, “Gary, what’s the matter?”
“Both Carson and Lana are injured; let’s take them to the hospital first.”
Looking dazed, Gary suddenly turned to Suzanna and said, “You seem spirited today. Go ahead and bring them to the hospital on your own.”
Suzanna’s countenance turned pale instantly.
With trembling lips and reddened eyes, she muttered, “Gary, I’m just worried about Carson and Lana…”
Frowning, Carson could not tolerate Gary’s aggressive stance towards Suzanna. He sternly remarked, “Gary, are you picking
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Chapter 25 Not My Brother
“If you have any sense, you should know who deserves your kindness!”
After reprimanding Gary, Carson turned and left
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Despite having two teeth knocked out, he endured the pain and brought Elana to the temporary medical room at the banquet.
He didn’t want to miss the auction that evening.
After Carson left, Gary quickly approached Melody, removed his suit jacket, and courteously handed it to her.
“Mel, you might catch a cold if your dress gets wet. Please wear my jacket.”
Melody glanced at him and replied, “No thanks. I find it filthy.”
The members of the Shield family had a special fondness for Suzanna, and they often carried her around as if her heart. condition would be triggered if she walked on the ground.
They also allowed Suzanna to act spoiled in their arms.
Gary came with Suzanna, so his suit smelled like Suzanna’s unique and faint perfume….
With that, Melody left for the auction hall with Andrew.
Their seats were toward the back.
From the h
the back row, Melody could see Suzanna sitting next to Carson like a star.
The two sat side by side in the third row.
There was an empty seat next to Suzanna, presumably for Gary, who hadn’t taken his seat yet.
Many big shots attended the auction that night, so Carson must have made some arrangements to be able to sit in the third
row.
“Melody, keep this card. You gained a million in investment just by putting up an act. I have to admit that you and Martin are really good at doing business.”
Andrew handed Melody Carson’s card, which he had picked up from the ground just now.
When he first saw Melody, he thought that such a beautiful and sophisticated woman couldn’t handle YM Capital.
But it turned out that Melody’s ability was beyond his imagination.
“I just held an olive branch – it was all up to Suzanna whether to accept or not.”
Melody took the card coldly but didn’t feel happy about the money.
Instead, she felt sorry for the stained Chanel red dress, which was a gift from Edward.
She should have cherished it, but she had to use it as a bargaining chip for cash.
For a moment, she missed Edward a little.
climax.
Finally, the auction officially began. As more exquisite collections were presented, the atmosphere in the venue reached its
