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Chapter 511

Jim had worked and sacrificed much for Bonnie-that was the least she could do for him. However, Keenan suddenly shouted, "You can't do that! It's too dangerous!" Bonnie patted Keenan's shoulder and said, "It's okay. You're here with me. I believe in your skills." Keenan thought, 'There she goes again.' Bonnie entered the store and started picking things, "This pearl necklace isn't half bad. That one over there looks good, too. Jim's grandma might like it." Ultimately, she chose a high-gloss pearl necklace. Each pearl was smooth, flawless, and gleaming. She told the saleswoman, "I'll take this necklace, please." The saleswoman rolled her eyes and insulted Bonnie, "Have you looked at the price? It's forty grand. Are you sure you can afford it?" Bonnie frowned in response.

'This lady has been givingdirty looks since I entered the store. From the looks of it now, it doesn't seem like she's underestimating me. There's something else to it.' "Do you knowenough to assI can't afford this necklace? How dare you look atas if I'm a piece of trash? What's with the mocking tone? You have such a poor character." The saleswoman looked at Bonnie disdainfully, arms akimbo as the former said, "Hmph! Did you just say I have a poor character? I can't be sure if you can afford this necklace. For all I know, you shamelessly got your money." "It looks like you're itching for a beating!" Keenan was about to reprimand the saleswoman when Bonnie stopped him.

Bonnie asked, "I'm curious. Why did you say all those things, miss?" Someone outside the door answered, "That's bold of you to ask. Everyone knows you earned your money by blackmailing Orpheus et You stote him from Sienna-now you're public enemy number one. I can't believe you dare to shop here. Your courage is commendable." Bonnie turned and saw a lady who was not particularly beautiful but carried a costly handbag. Then, the former noticed the lady's dress. If Bonnie was not mistaken, the lady wore an outfit from Bohemian Boutique, which Tang Fusion Studios owned.

Bonnie asked, "Who are you?" The young lady looked at Bonnie condescendingly and said, "I'm one of the Shermans." After sthought, Bonnie questioned, "Which Sherman are you talking about?" "Seriously?! You don't know that we're one of the wealthiest families in Pyralis? It looks like you only know how to seduce and steal other people's boyfriends." "You said it," the saleswoman added.

'I think I know why this saleswoman is so harsh towarddnow: She's! one of those brain-dead fans of either Orpheus or Sienna.' Bonnie remarked, "If my memory servesright, Thaddeus is the only child the Shermans had. Of

course, they did reconcile with their younger, long-lost, son son have a daughter Whendid they daughter?" Website

Kara Sherman stared at Bonnie in bewilderment and thought, "I can't believe she knows about one of the deepest family secrets! Orpheus must've told her about it!'

 

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"Well, I'm not one of the main family members." "Oh, I see." Bonnie nodded lightly. "So, you're just one of those insignificant branch family members." "Ugh, what makes you think you have the right to look down on me? They're not going to sell you that pearl necklace, so scram! Find your necklace elsewhere!" Kara raised her voice so the onlookers could join in on humiliating Bonnie.

The latter looked at Kara indifferently and said, "Who do you think you are to call the shots around here? Does your family own the mall or something? You can't chaseout." Immediately after, she saw Kara and the saleswoman smiling weirdly. Kara lifted her chin and looked at the saleswoman, saying, "Go on and tell her if I have the right to do it." "My pleasure," the saleswoman replied flatteringly before telling Bonnie, "The Sherman Group appointed the branch family Ms. Kara comes from as the top management of this fine establishment. "Are you seriously questioning if Ms. Kara can chase you out? If you continue disrespecting her, she can kick you out of the store or call security to kick you out of the mall." Bonnie finally understood what was happening. She thought, 'That explains why Kara and the saleswoman have been so cocky toward me.' "It looks like you're reluctant to leave. Fine, don't say I didn't warn you. Guards!" Kara called for at least a dozen security guards. "Kick this woman out of the mall! She's a shameless homewrecker who seduced Orpheus and even picked on my best friend, Sienna.

"My poor friend has a nasty bruise on her face because of this woman. Since the law can't prove you guilty, they can't do anything to you. If so, I'll punish you in the nof justice!" Many people gathered at the store and heard Kara's claims. Spaid close attention to scandalous news and realized what was happening. They pointed at Bonnie and started muttering amongst each other.

Everyone else was clueless about the situation and beccurious. Hence, they asked those who were up to date about it.

"Excuse me, what is going on here? Did that pretty girl do something wrong? Why's everyone scolding her?" "How do you not know what's happening? Don't you check your phone? That pretty lady is the good-for-nothing that the Shepards disowned. They said she had a sugar daddy, who's supposedly an old rich man.

"Now, that young lady has blackmailed Orpheus and even caused him and Sienna to break up.

That's not all. Sienna has a big bruise on her face because of that lady The more this woman talked, the more she wanted to punch Bonnie. Soon after, everyone reprimanded Bonnie.

Kara glanced at the onlookers and was satisfied with how things had turned out. She addressed the guards, "What are you guys waiting for? Kick her out of my mall!" "Yes, ma'am!" The guards approached Bonnie, intending to remove her from the mall.

Bonnie squinted at them menacingly while Keenan prepared to fight them off. He faced the guards at the front and charged at them. Before the onlookers realized what had happened, the guards had already fallen.

A thud echoed as they hit the ground, followed by grunts.

The remaining guards were shocked, wondering how Keenan was so good at fighting. They even suspected he was a professional fighter.

Kara and the onlookers were just as shocked as Keenan gazed at the other guards.

"Keenan, don't waste your twith them," Bonnie said, causing Keenan to stop.

He looked at her in puzzlement and asked, "Are you sure you wantto stop? They're " "It's okay. We'll just leave the mall and wait by the entrance. They'll beg us to shop here again in less than et

thirty minutes, especially that woman from the Sherman family," The m content is on ! Bonnie said as she glanced at Kara cofely.

Find"Huh?" Keenan was clueless as to what Bonnie meant.

Kara crossed her arms and smirked at Bonnie. "Hahaha! Less than thirty ༣-ཎྜss minutes huh? I be waiting. Let's see En. if your claims are true." Since the onlookers had nothing

better to do, they lingered for a while.

Seven took their phones to m livestream everything. After all the NO incident concerned Orpheus, Sienna, and Kara. Of course, many people would want to watch the livestream.

When Bonnie exited the mall, she called Thaddeus.

 

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"I need a favor, Thaddeus." "Con, Ms. Bonnie! There's no need to call it favor or anything like that. Just give it tostraight. What do you need?" "Does your family own Grand Meadow Mall?" Bonnie asked.

"We do. What's wrong?" After Bonnie told him about everything that had happened, he said, "Kara has done it now. I'll make her pay! Givea minute, and I'll be right there." "You don't have to chere. A phone call will suffice." Bonnie did not want to trouble him too much.

Still, Thaddeus insisted, "That won't do! Not only are you my mentor, but you also found my long-lost brother. I can't stand idly by while someone from the branch family picks on you, on my territory, no less." "Okay, then. If you insist." Twenty-odd minutes later, Kara swaggered over and told Bonnie, "You have three minutes left. Things aren't looking good for you. Everyone's recording this with their phones, y'know. Sare even livestreaming it.

"I thought you said we'd beg you to shop in our mall in less than thirty minutes. I'm standing here, yet you can do nothing to me." Although Bonnie ignored Kara, the latter showed Bonnie her phone and said, "There are a lot of viewers waiting for your little show. Seven say you're bluffing to keep your pride and that you'll probably run with your tail between your legs when no one's watching.

"Look, people are even reminding you there are only a minute and forty-three seconds remaining. Hmm, here are sinteresting results. Someone said your shamelessness knows no bounds. It's no wonder you seduced Orpheus." As she read the harsh comments aloud, a sudden, furious voice echoed behind her, "Kara! How dare you kick my mentor out of my mall and humiliate her! I'll make you pay!" The familiar voice made Kara turn around. Immediately after, Thaddeus slapped her so hard that she stumbled to the floor.

The sudden turn of events shocked everyone, even the livestream In viewers. Meanwhile, Kara sat on the floor and held her cheek as she asked, "D-Did you just call her your mentor? What does that mean, Thaddeus?" "You don't have the right to know what happens betweenand her. Who gave you the right to kick out of my mall? Our family is indebted to her, you idiot!" veln? Thaddeus's roar showed just how furious he was.

FindHe was enraged by what happened to Bonnie and because Ivor saw the livestream. Ivor even called Thaddeus and asked for an explanation while the latter was going to the mall.

"What do you mean indebted?" At that moment, Kara saw her family car stopping at the mall entrance. Her parents darted out of the car and slapped her countless times, scolding her in the process. Website

"You fucking idiot! How dare you do something so stupid to Bonnie?! You must have a death wish. If so jump off a bridge instead of dragging us into your idiocy!" "Vince would still be homeless if Bonnie hadn't found him! The head of the family has decreed that they'll shun us from the family if we don't explain this mess to them." Kara finally understood the truth, and an intense fear rose within her chest. Then, she recalled what happened earlier.

'That explains why Bonnie was so confident and unfazed the whole time. She even said we'd apologize to her and beg her to shop at our mall again.'

Kara's father, Stanley Sherman, looked at Bonnie miserably and asked, "How would you like us to handle it? My daughter was wrong, so you can criticize or even hit her however you want."

Bonnie glanced at Kara. "That's not how civilized people behave. I only want her to uphold Kekend of the NO deal She and that cocky saleswoman will begto shop at your mall."

 

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Stanley stomped on Kara and questioned, "Are you deaf? Hurry up and beg her to return to the mall now!" "I-I'll do it now." Kara scrambled to her feet and groveled to Bonnie. "I-I didn't know any better. I should rip my tongue out for speaking to you that way." She slapped herself and added, "You're the most esteemed guest at our mall. Please grace us with your presence." All the resentment she had for Bonnie had disappeared.

'It's not like I don't want to resent her, but I simply can't! My family owes Bonnie a considerable debt because she found the head of the family's younger son. I might drag my family down withif I rebel.' The saleswoman almost pissed herself as she watched. She approached Bonnie tremblingly and mimicked Kara. The saleswoman slapped herself hard, causing her cheeks to swell instantly.

"Please forgive me, Ms. Bonnie! I didn't mean what I said. I was just " Bonnie interjected, "Are you a fan of Orpheus or Sienna?" The saleswoman stuttered, "Orpheus, ma'am." "Are you his friend or something?" She asked again.

elThe saleswoman shook her head, not understanding why Bonnie would ask her that. The latter continued, "Why were you so confident that I seduced and blackmailed him if you're not his friend and know nothing about his private life? Do you have proof?" The saleswoman uttered, "E-Everyone was accusing you, so I—" "So, you blindly believed what people said about me?" Bonnie glared at the saleswoman, causing the latter to shiver.

Bonnie turned and gazed across the onlookers with their phones held up. She said, "Since so many people are watching, I'll reveal the unadulterated truth." The onlookers exchanged glances, and the livestream viewers simmered down, waiting for Bonnie to speak. "You're all slanderingbecause of the picture Sienna tweeted. I'm part of the reason for the bruise on her face." Website

Her words shocked everyone. They thought Bonnie would deny everything and shift the blNo blNo one thought she would a admit it. The onlookers and livestream viewers were puzzled. Sienna was also watching the stream. She was so nervous that her palms began to sweat.

Bonnie continued, "I was minding my business several days ago, and, Sienna brought a group of people to surround me. She then slashed her knife at me, and I hurt one of her arms in self-defense." Website

Everyone was even more shocked. They did not know that Bonnie had hurt one of Sienna's arms and why EIT! Bonnie would openly admit it. "Do you know why I can still stand here and talk to you guys after I hurt her?" Bonnie's question piqued everyone's curiosity.

 

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"It's because Sienna mobilized the army without authority. She did it to get back at me, a normal citizen. Her grandfather is a retired general. Once he heard about it, he punished her severely. If you don't believe me, I can always ask him to make an official announcement." Bonnie's explanation was so earth-shattering that everyone's jaws hit the ground. The onlookers and livestream viewers broke into intense discussions about the revelation.

"S-Sienna mobilized an army without proper authority? How dare she do something like that, not to mention she did it to deal with an ordinary citizen!" "Frankly, it doesn't matter if Bonnie's at fault. Sienna should've never done something like that." "Sienna's grandfather even punished her. Who's the idiot that made us believe she slapped Sienna?" "Wait a minute! Can't you guys see that Bonnie is tricking us? That's just her version of the story. She didn't back it up with any evidence. Will you guys just believe everything she said?" A moment later, the former general, Leo, made an official announcement online, "I apologize for using the public resources. However, I feel the need to clarify something. I punished my granddaughter, Sienna. The fault is hers alone." The onlookers could not believe what they saw.

"The former general represents our nation. If he's making a statement, that proves Bonnie wasn't lying. She's telling the truth." "Although that's possible, we can't be sure. Perhaps Sienna tweeted her picture because she knew she'd been missing for a few days and wanted to tell us she was safe. Didn't she wear a mask and a bucket hat to hide the bruises? If she wanted to set Bonnie up, why would she try so hard to cover it up?" As Sienna read the comments, she was glad Adele reminded her to cover sof her bruises. Otherwise, it would have been too obvious, and the public would have called her out immediately.

As the onlookers discussed the situation, a Maybach quietly stopped at the mall entrance. However, the car was so luxurious that it attracted much attention. Once the handsand irresistible Ivor emerged from the vehicle, the crowd could not look away.

"Who's that? Is he skind of big shot? Hey, I think his car is a limited edition Maybach!" "Con, pals that the point here? The man is a big deal. Just look at his elegance. He can wipe the floor with all the young men in the entertainment industry. Only yel.n someone like Orpheus can match that guy's charisma." Website "That man's drop-dead gorgeous! I think I have a nosebleed. Ah, I want to have his babies!" "Save your breath, little lady. He's so elegant and dashing that he must already have a girlfriend. Why would you think you stand a chance with someone like him?" "I guess you're right. I wonder what kind of girl can match his gorgeous looks." Ivor strode over to Bonnie. Then, he removed his coat and put it on her, saying, "We're heading into autumn. You should wear thicker clothes, or you'll catch a cold." Bonnie accepted his affectionate gesture because she knew he was trying to help her out of this mess by debunking the false interumors. Since that was the case, Bonnie decided to lean into Ivor and say, "All right, thank you." "You don't have to thank me. Con, let's go home," Ivor said as he extended his arm.

Bonnie raised her brow and smirked.

Then, she took his arm and walked armar arm and toward the car with him. "Oh, they're together! What a perfect match! I finally believe Bonnie is innocent. Why would she ever leave ul

someone like him for Orpheus? From now on, I'll fight anyone who claims Bonnie seduced and blackmailed Orpheus." "Hey, do you think that gorgeous man is Orpheus's nephew?"

"Now that you've mentioned it, their brows do look alike. Orpheus's eldest nephew drives a limited edition Maybach, too. Does anyone know who that man is? Anyone?" At that moment, one of the Pyralis University students stepped forward.

 

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"That reminds me. That man was the representative of the Knight Group at Pyralis University's Scientific Research Competition." It was a brief answer, but it was enough to cause a big reaction from everyone at the mall entrance and those watching the livestream. The discussion about Ivor's identity gripped everyone.

"Orpheus's last nis McKay. Going by that logic, his eldest nephew should also be a McKay. He's not a Knight family member, and there's no way he is one. Perhaps he's one of the top management staff in the Knight Group and is there to represent his company." "You make sfine points. Also, that man could've driven his CEO's car here. After all, you guys are forgetting something. Orpheus found success in the entertainment industry all on his own. He would've had strong backing if he were part of the family. Why did he go it alone instead?" Sometimes, there was a genius among the ordinary citizens. Someone would always speak the truth unintentionally.

"Is it possible that Orpheus took his mother's last ninstead? That explains why his eldest nephew didn't share his last name." The next moment, everyone searched for the Knight family tree diagram on the internet.

'Um... Orpheus's mom is a McKay...' The general public, who had no idea about the truth behind the curtains, just like that, went into another heated discussion about the Knight family.

"Tee-hee..." Bonnie couldn't help but giggle.

"What are you giggling at?" Ivor turned and looked at him, intrigued.

She showed him her phone and said, "Look, these people are something. They managed to find out that your grandma's surnis McKay. Seven say that you're the CEO of the Knight Group." She was grinning from ear to ear. Looking at her, Ivor couldn't help but feel a warm, fuzzy feeling rising within him.

"I didn't know that you're into gossip." "Are you going to tellyou don't love gossip?" She asked.

"No. I love you and nothing else." She didn't have a good comeback for that.

"Buzz buzz buzz..." Her phone vibrated.

Ivor frowned, displeased.

'Who in the world is calling at a tlike this?' Fixing his gaze on the phone, he saw that it was Leo.

"How do you have his phone number?" Bonnie knew he was probing her. "I saved his number after the whole incident with Sienna." "Oh. So, that's why." 'I urge her to take her phone and check what big shots are in her Vcontact list. As for Leo... She's not being serious. I'm pretty sure they've long known each other.' S "Hello?" She answered the call.

"Hey, there, Ms. Bonita. I gave Sienna hell for what happened earlier. I hope you won't hold a grudge against her."

"She's just a child throwing a tantrum. I'm not going to be bothered into by it." et

'That reminds me. Bonnie is just twenty years old, while my granddaughter is five years older ris e than he if anyone else had heard what she said, they would've found her, disdainful. However, I know how right she is.

'After all, Sienna might be older than Bonnie, but her achievements and status weren't near Bonnie's. The weren't near content is on ! "That's great, then. Here's the thing Her twenty-fifth birthday is this ? weekend. I'd like to invite you n the party I'll ask her to apologize to you formally in front of everyone."

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Bonnie didn't like attending such occasions. Just as she was about to reject Leo, he continued.

"I've only invited young people from high society to the birthday party. I also sent an invitation to Benedict. I gathered that he wasn't just interested in fashion designs. He was also fascinated with rifles and armaments.

"That's why I'm going to have my men prepare sactivities for everyone to have their fill of holding a rifle and shooting stargets." Leo was prepared before he made this call. She couldn't help but waiver a little.

"Also, there's another important reason I'm asking you over." "What is it?" "The International Scientific Research Conference at Motrus is next month. I'm in charge of your safety on that whole trip. I need to discuss and firm up ssecurity matters and deployment issues with you." She was startled at what he said. "Are you going to lead the team yourself? Is that even necessary?" Then, it occurred to her that the SR League received a quest from someone to assassinate her. "Alright. I'll be there." When she hung up the phone, Ivor asked, "Where are you going?" "It's Leo. He wanted to make up for Sienna's mistake. So, he invitedto her birthday party this weekend. Do you want to cwith me?" His lips curled into a smile. Then, he took her hands and said, "I wouldn't be interested in it if it's someone else's birthday, but you did ask nicely. So, yeah, I'm coming with you." 'Uh... Forget it. I'm not bothered to explain it. It's pointless, anyway.

'What's more, I'm not ready to deal with it now. How the heck am I supposed to explain Motrus to him? 'It's the International Scientific Research Conference, and I represent Arvandor. That means I have to go. Furthermore, it had always taken between ten and fourteen days.' She was having a massive headache when Ivor's brow knitted tightly. He remained quiet for a long tbefore he said, "After Monday, I'll have to travel overseas on a work trip next month." Her eyes sparkled at his words. "You're going on a work trip next month? When are you going?" "I'm going on the eighth of next month." She was overjoyed because she was also going overseas on the eighth of next month.

"I'm not sure how long I'll be away, but it will be between ten and fourteen days." He couldn't bear the thought of being apart from her for that long. He wished so badly that he could take her with him.

However, he's the sponsor the nation appointed to go to Motrus with Bonita to attend the International Scientific Researchet Conference together. He couldn't afford to leak this sensitive information, so he hasn't told her anything since he was appointed.

"This is fantastic!" She couldn't hold down the thrill. She didn't notice how bitter Ivor looked until after she yelled gleefully.

"Do you wantto leave you alone so bad? You do know that I'll be gone for a long time. Don't you?" "That's not it. You're overthinking it.

It's just that the timing couldn't have been better. One of my friend's m grandparents is having a birthday party it's kind of far. So, I was going to tell you we must be apart for a period." Find The fact was that Jim's grandparents were having their birthday party on the second of next month. The dates didn't clash at all.

"Are you tellingyou would've left even if I was not on a work trip?" At the thought of this, his face wasing longer filled with sombernessg Instead, he was happy. "It looks like we're truly a match made in heaven. We're both occupied on the sday." FindHer lips twitched a little. 'Fine. It doesn't matter what he says. All I have to do is ignore him. What matters is that it solves all of my problems.' There was an art exhibition featuring Orson's paintings exclusively. It was held in Pyralis on Friday night.

Bonnie was invited to it. She had just arrived at the entrance when she saw someone familiar. She might've seen the man before.

"Huh? Isn't that Bonnie?" Sguy standing next to the man looked at her and said.

The man's nwas Rhys Richards.

When he heard Bonnie's name, he turned around and saw that it was her. At the next moment, his eyes sparkled. "You're right. It's her."

 

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Titus Quinn mocked Rhys and said, "She's staring at you. Do you think she regretted turning you down when you confessed your love to her back then? Perhaps she wanted to be your girlfriend now." Rhys smacked the Land Rover next to him. "I didn't tell her I cfrom a wealthy family when I confessed to her. I think this car of mine must've caught her attention now." "Isn't that commonplace, though? Every lady loved a wealthy man. You were too naive when we were in high school. You used to think you could win a lady's heart just by being pure.

"I don't want to say this, but you should've given her a pigeon egg diamond ring, and you would've had her in your arms now." "I guess you're right." Rhys nodded in agreement.

"Con. Let's go over there." Rhys walked over to Bonnie and greeted her. "It's been a long time, Bonnie." She still couldn't recall who he was. "Who are you? Have we seen each other?" He swapped glances with Titus.

'No way in hell she forgot about us. She's doing this on purpose and playing hard to get. Then again, she is a beautiful lady. It stands to reason that she'd want to play it off cool. I get it. I'll play along, then.' "Have you forgotten about us, Bonnie? We studied in the shigh school. Your classroom was right next to mine. My name's Rhys, and he's my friend, Titus." "Rhys..." She mumbled. Then, it hit her.

'It's him. The guy from the next classroom confessed to me. I don't remember a thing about Titus at all, though.' "Are you guys also here for Master Orson's art exhibition?" She asked.

"That's right! My dad is a big fan of Master Orson's paintings but couldn't ctoday. So, he askedto chere on his behalf and take spictures instead." He thought she posed the question because she, too, wanted to get in. After all, it wasn't like anybody could just waltz in. "I'll bet you don't have an invitation." "You're right. I don't," she said truthfully. That was because Kamet overhet had said she'd welcher personally once she arrived. However, she still had yet to see Kay.

'I knew it. Bonnie is kissing up to me.' Rhys thought to himself.

"Well, then. You're welcto cinside with us. They'll admit two guests with one invitation." "Is it a bother?" She asked.

"Of course, it's not. Con, let's go." Bonnie had just followed him inside when Kay cout of the restroom and ran toward the entrance.

"What's taking Master so long?" 'I guess I'll call her.' However, nobody answered her after a long time.

'I guess I'll have to wait for her a little longer.'

Rhys kept rambling on while he took Bonnie inside. "Have you e been to somewhere this upscale before?"

"There are fruit and beverages over there. All of them are imported and you expensive. It will cost you a lot to buy and eat these outside. Do you want some? I'll get them for you." However, his friendliness rubbed her the wrong way.

"It's okay. I'm not thirsty or hungry."

"So am I. Let's admire the paintings, then. Look at this piece. It's so nicely done. heard that it costs millions of dollars. That's almost as as my family makes." Contents to FindAt the next moment, Titus gave him a big thumbs up.

 

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Rhys revealed his family's wealth to Bonnie roundaboutly. In short, he was a millionaire! It would've been earth- shattering news if the school had known about it. "Hmm. Not bad, indeed." Bonnie nodded. "However, it's not as good as the painting Orson gaveback then." 'Look at the way she bluffed. What am I supposed to say now?' Rhys thought to himself.

Titus chuckled. "It's been a long time, Bonnie. It seems like you've learned how to make jokes now!" She responded solemnly, "I'm telling you the truth. I didn't want it, but he insisted on giving it toback then." 'Truth be told, I would've rejected Orson outright if it wasn't for the fact that he was old. After all, I can make my paintings if I wanted to.' "Uh..." Titus pulled Rhys aside and said softly, "Don't getwrong, Bonnie is beautiful but a loudmouth. Perhaps you should forget about hitting on her, Rhys." Rhys, however, didn't falter. "The way I see it, she's doing it on purpose. She wanted to get my attention, after all." "I guess you could be right." She noticed both of them muttering with each other and got bored. So, she headed toward the fruit and beverages section.

"What are you doing here?" Harold looked at her displeasingly.

She turned around impatiently and said coldly, "I'm no longer a part of the Shepard family. Like I said, if one of you harasses me, help me. I'm going to get Trina expelled from Pyralis University. I don't care which one of you does the harassing." "Why, you..." He was so mad that his face and neck turned red.

Worried that her husband would be overly upset, Yolanda gently patted his back. "Is that how you talk to people, Bonnie? He's an elderly man, for Heaven's sake!" She cast a cold gaze at the old lady. It was so petrifying that Yolanda's back was covered with sweat.

"I don't intend to waste my ton both of you. Let's just say Trina will be completely ruined if she's Velexpelled from Pyralis University three times. On top of that, the entire Shepards will becthe city's-no, the country's laughingstock." Both Yolanda and Harold were beside themselves with rage. They were about to say something, but she cut them off and spoke first.

"Make one noise, and I'm going to tear down the entire Shepard family." Both of them zipped it immediately. They could only stare at her viciously, and it took them a long tto calm down.

"Forget about her. Master Orson is going to make an appearance soon." As soon as Harold said it, Orson cdownstairs, and the crowd huddled around him immediately.

"Con. Let's go." "Okay." Then, Harold and Yolanda went before Orson with a big smile.

"It's been a long time, Master Orson. You still look as vibrant as ever!"

Orson ignored them and walked past them instead.

both of them becJust like thac вдо them beca laughingstock. "Master Orson doesn't know them at

all, but they thought so highly of themselves that they went before him and tried to kiss up to him. Good on them. All they've achieved was embarrassing themselves."

"I'd say that they brought it on themselves. After all, theyoverestimated the yes on this.

Everyone wants to kiss up to Master Orson. "Who do they think they are? I'm not trying to be mean here, but they don't even have the right to do this when there's a long line of people waiting to get close to Master Orson." "Exactly. They might've ruined Master Orson's day with their actions."

 

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Everyone berated Harold and Yolanda, who blushed.

Then, he gritted his teeth and stubbornly walked over to Orson.

"I guess you're so busy that you forgot about us, Master Orson. I'm the former head of the Shepard family. My name's Harold. You came to my birthday party. You greeted me, and we chatted a lot. Have you forgotten about that?"

"Hmph!" Orson grunted coldly. "I didn't want to start anything with you. That's why I ignored you and walked past you earlier. I didn't bet on you being so shameless that you even tried to converse with me!" "Well. I..." He was about to say something, but Orson cut him off.

"You Shepards have disowned Master Bonnie. What makes you think you can pretend to be my friend?"

Orson has seen many winters. He is usually mature, friendly, and understanding. He wouldn't have spoken so aggressively if he wasn't severely infuriated.

Harold was slack-jawed. His ears were ringing as well.

'Bonnie? Is that why Orson is treating me this coldly?'

"B-Bonnie has got you fooled, Master Orson. She only knows run-of-the-mill shadowboxing skills. She's far from being a master!"

"That's right!" Yolanda went along with her husband. "She has stayed in our villa for several years now. Don't you think we know better than anyone about her capabilities?

"If her shadowboxing skills were so immaculate and worthy of becoming a master, then why wouldn't she have boasted about it to us much earlier?"

Orson continued to speak coldly. "She didn't boast about it because she prefers to keep a low profile. Do you think all youngsters are that superficial? Let me tell you guys something about geniuses and highly gifted people. They have every right to show off their capabilities but ultimately choose to maintain a low profile.

"If you aren't happy about what I said, look no further than Ms. Bonita. She's young, too, but she has never shown her true face in public or the media. Why do you think that is? It's because she's modest!" "U-Um... Bonnie is good for nothing. How could you compare her with Ms. Bonita, who's brimming with exceptional talents, Master Orson? Do you realize you're humiliating Ms. Bonita?" "Say what now?" Orson laughed heartily. "If Ms. Bonita is here and sees Bonnie's shadowboxing skill today, I'm sure she'll give her a big thumbs up and compliment her!"

They made such a big commotion that Bonnie was already monitoring their exchange from much earlier.

'Gee. I'd never give myself a thumbs up and pat myself on the back.'

Harold and Yolanda never counted on Orson having such a high opinion of Bonnie. However, they were very sure that Bonnie had little medical knowledge. For crying out loud, she even acquired it by dumb luck. She honestly couldn't do anything else!

"A word of advice, Shepards. Stay the heck away from me and disturb me no more. Otherwise, I'll forego courtesy and have both of you kicked out!" He said harshly. Then, he left with a cold, angry expression. Both Harold and Yolanda's brows knitted tightly. They turned and looked at Bonnie curiously.

At the same time, they heard the onlookers muttering about them. Quite a number of them exclaimed that they would do Orson a favor and find someone to kick the couple out of the exhibition. They might have thick skins but could not withstand this many people slandering them. Ultimately, they could no longer stand it and fled.

"What are you doing here?" Rhys rushed over to Bonnie's side.

"I'm just grabbing some bites." She said, poured herself a glass of juice.

Both Rhys and Titus pursed their lips at that.

'She said she didn't want it earlier. Gee. She could've just come clean and told us she had never been to such an occasion and tasted nice food and drinks. We wouldn't have made fun of her.'

Titus muttered to Rhys again. "Bonnie is such a glory hound, and she refuses to lose face, ever. I don't mean to be nasty, but you're a great man, Rhys. You can get any kind of lady you want. I think you have better give on her."

"It's true. I can have any kind of lady, but this is my first time seeing someone this beautiful. Have you ever seen someone as glorious and curvaceous as her?"

That stumped Titus.

'Now that I think about it, I've seen a lot of pretty ladies in my time. However, I've never seen one as exquisite as Bonnie.'

Bonnie was sipping the fruit juice when she saw Orson walking toward her from the corner of her eyes.