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Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1071-Mia felt there was a motive behind Sharon's action.

"There must be some perks involved," Jasmine said. "Those nouveau riche are quite generous, and Mrs. Barrett is desperate for money. I heard it took a lot to bail out Ralph."

Sharon wasn't just short on cash. The Bowen family was also demanding hefty compensation from her, and she was already caught up in legal issues. Plus, she couldn't stay long in Nord City.

Mia had thought Sharon was in a tough spot, but now she had managed to bail Ralph out. How did Sharon get the Bowens to agree?

"Yeah, I was curious too," Jasmine stated. "I thought the Barrett family might have given it to her, but I had someone confirm, and that wasn't the case."

"Then, where did she get all this money from?" Mia asked.

Mia knew Sharon wanted to bail Ralph, but it seemed unlikely she would be willing to give up her entire fortune for him. Sharon cared too much about her image, and without money, how could she keep up her status in Bern City?

Plus, liquidating her assets wouldn't happen quickly. And Mia doubted Timothy would allow his mother to sell off all their property just to bail out his incompetent uncle.

So, she wondered where Sharon got this large sum of money and how she managed to persuade the Bowen family.

Jasmine whispered, "I heard Sharon has been associating with people from Yellow Island recently."

"She has been associating with people from Yellow Island? Are you sure?" Mia frowned.

After all, there had just been a conflict between the research institute and the so-called heiress of Yellow Island, Louisa, who was detained in Nord City and couldn't leave the country.

Yellow Island had negotiated with Raymond and submitted documents. Despite their desire to expedite the process, Louisa's arrogant remarks had drawn significant attention to the matter.

Because of this scrutiny, Yellow Island couldn't openly use backdoor channels and Raymond couldn't afford to show them leniency at this critical moment. The situation would only be manageable once public attention died down. Content belongs to FindNovel.net For now, the arrogant Louisa had to stay in Nord City. She was constantly monitored and couldn't go anywhere. It wasn't jail, but being under constant surveillance was still quite uncomfortable. Still, Mia hadn't expected Sharon to associate with the people from Yellow Island.

Mia was puzzled. "Who exactly is this person from Yellow Island that Mrs.

Barrett is involved with?"

"I'm still investigating this matter," Jasmine said.

She added, "Their identity is quite mysterious, and they've never really shown themselves. But from what I've heard, it might be the island governor, who is the current prime minister's granddaughter."

"The prime minister's granddaughter of Yellow Island? But his daughter died many years ago. How could he suddenly have a granddaughter?" Mia remarked.

Jasmine said, "I'm not sure. This matter involves the prime minister's private family affairs, and he's very protective of his privacy. It's tough to find out the exact details.

"But if she truly is the prime minister's granddaughter and she's closely connected to Mrs. Barrett, there shouldn't be too much of an issue with her lending a hand. But, why would she help yrs. Barrett?"

"That's what I'm wondering as well," Mia replied.

Given Sharon's love for showing off, she would have boasted about any cannections to Fellow Island a long time ago.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1072-Mia suddenly remembered Timothy's background and found herself at a loss for words.

She had always found it strange how Sharon's behavior caused so many embarrassing situations without anyone daring to criticize her. It dawned on Mia that this was due to the Barrett family's elite status in Bern City.

Despite Sharon's lack of competence befitting her status, the Barretts seemed unusually accepting of her. However, Mia had recently uncovered the reason, which was tied to Timothy's background. Sharon and Timothy seemed to carry a sense of obligation from their past, which explained the Barretts' tolerance toward Sharon.

Mia frowned as she thought about the conflict between the research institute and Yellow Island, which made her wary of anyone associated with Yellow Island.

Now, Sharon's sudden bond with the granddaughter of Yellow Island's prime minister seemed suspicious to her.

She suspected that Sharon's calling for Shelly to Nord City and her matchmaking efforts might be related to the prime minister's granddaughter.

Jasmine said, "I'll have someone follow up on this issue. But my assistant just called to inform me that my dad has arrived. I invited him specifically to the investment banquet today as a show of support." "You didn't have to do that, especially considering everything happening on your end."

"Mia, I know there's been some tension between our families lately, and I want to smooth things over. Let's not let Luna's antics drive a wedge between us.

That's just giving her what she wants." Mia sighed, and she understood Jasmine's intention.

With Luna now at Raymond's side and ties to the Barrett family, Jasmine needed new allies. So, the Lane family was an obvious choice.

Seeing Jasmine's cautious expression, Mia reassured her, "Come on. Let's go greet your father."

After all, Raymond's presence at the event was a courtesy. No matter what was going on behind the scenes, putting on a good front was essential.

As Mia observed Jasmine's expression, memories of her own past within the Barrett family five years ago flooded back.

As Mia and Jasmine approached the entrance, they noticed Raymond's car pulling up. However, when be stepped out, he was accompanied by an unexpected companion.

Mia wasn't surprised to see Luna, but she couldn't ignore the sour expression on Jasmine's face? She comforted Jasmine by giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder and said, "Keep your cool."

"But I didn't invite Luna, and I'm sure you didh't, either. That shamelessl woman, how darelshe come here with my dad? What if my mother finds out?" Jasmine fretted

"Don't worry, I'll handle the press. They won't make this public or let any photos reach your mother."

Jasmine expressed, "Thank you. I've already discussed it with my grandparents, but they haven't agreed yet."

"You're too naïve. Sometimes, a false promise is all it takes," Mia advised.

At the moment, Luna only had Asher as leverage. If Jasmine could m swallow her pride, she would undoubtedly emerge as the ultimate winner.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1073-"But my grandparents were honorable people. They wouldn't tolerate such wrongdoing or let me suffer like this," Jasmine said.

Mia smiled. "If your grandparents care for you that much, then you should find ways to protect them.

"Sometimes, you can't play fair when dealing with people who use dirty tactics.

Fighting fire with fire can be effective. It's like giving them a taste of their own medicine." "You're right." Jasmine sighed.

Dressed in a designer gown, Luna walked beside Raymond as she relished the attention of the crowd. The gazes of admiration she received made her feel like a celebrity, and she couldn't resist putting on a smug smile.

This was her first public appearance with him, and she knew everyone was speculating about her identity. She knew soon that she would be able to reveal her actual identity.

As his daughter and a wealthy heiress, she aimed to make those who had once looked down on her regret their judgment.

Seeing Mia and Jasmine nearby, Luna's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.

Luna had finally reached this milestone, and she was determined not to let those who had once belittled her off the hook.

Jasmine approached Raymond. "Dad, I'm glad you're here. I thought you were busy today."

"How could I say no to my daughter's request?" His expression was conflicted.

He hadn't planned on attending, but Luna had persuaded him.

Jasmine pretended not to notice Luna and said, "Dad, what do you think of the theme of today's event? Mom's birthday is approaching, and I was thinking of booking this theme for her. What's your opinion?" "I think it's great. Your mother is going to love it."

She added, "But I haven't made any arrangements yet. You know she isn't keen on celebrating birthdays heard you had a reservation at Aide Castle Hotel for a business event. Could we use it for her birthday instead?"

"Sure," Raymond agreed without hesitation.

Ever since Luna came into the picture, his relationship with Jasmine had become strained. Now that she was reaching out to him, he wasn't going to turn her away.

Luna's expression froze. "Dad, didn't you promise to host Asher's birthday bash here at Aide Castle Hotel and introduce him to our relatives and friends?"

The idea of Alison snagging that reservation made Luna uneasy. She wondered what would happen to Asher's big day.

Luna knew how difficult it was to score a reservation at Aide Castle Hotel. If they missed out, her son's birthday bash might be postponed or held somewhere else.

When Jasmine heard that, she clenched her fists tightly as she felt the pain ripple through her bogy, She the pain ripple through her bogy, she couldn't believed una, that conniving woman, was trying to compete with her mother for Asher's sake.

Though Jasmine wanted to lash out, she knew she had to remain calm!

She,wast't her father's only understood she had to play ninet daughter anymore, and she to reclaim what was rightfully hers and mother's.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1074-Raymond was momentarily taken aback. "Well, I've been quite busy lately, so this slipped my mind."

Jasmine looked at her father. "Dad, you know mom's health is declining. So, I thought we could throw her a party to lift her spirits. We can invite Grandma and Grandpa too and have a joyful family gathering." Raymond nodded. "You're right. Let me check if we can still make the arrangements."

Luna saw her chance and piped up, "Dad, why don't you help Jasmine out and ask Aide Castle Hotel? They'd probably accommodate us for another event."

Jasmine's expression darkened. She couldn't believe Luna would say something like that.

Just then, someone approached Raymond to greet him, and he walked over to the group.

Jasmine and Luna remained standing at where they were, and the atmosphere grew tense.

Luna adjusted her designer bag with a smile. "Jasmine, I understand your mom's birthday is a big deal. But I did talk to Dad first, you know. There's an order to these things, right?"

She believed it was essential for Asher to make his first public appearance with Raymond at Aide Castle Hotel. This would show Raymond's regard for Asher and ensure that people took them seriously. Jasmine scoffed. "If we're really talking about order, then you shouldn't be here at all."

"Oh, please. I'm older than you. If we're talking about order, it's my mom and I first, then you and yours."

"A mistress like you, who's been kept

in the shadows and can't be acknowledged publicly, talking about order? This sounds just like a former maid trying to play the role of the lady of the house!" Jasmine quipped.

Luna's expression changed. "Let me make it clear that this party is for my son. Your mother can forget about having it for herself. You know how much Dad has been wishing for a son to carry on the family name.

"Plus, your mother has been sick for years. It wouldn't hurt to postpone her celebration until next year. Or are you worried she won't be around anymore?" Jasmine was livid upon hearing that. "Luna, I dare you to say that again."

"What? Did I say something wrong?"

Just as Jasmine was about to lunge at Luna, Mia stepped in and grabbed her arm. "What's going on? This drink is surprisingly good. Try it."

Mia handed Jasmine a cocktail, and she subtly reminded Jasmine not to act impulsively.

With many guests present today, and knowing how much Raymond cared about his reputation, Jasmine realized that causing a scene here would only give Luna more leverage. So, she grabbed the cocktail and downed it while swallowing her anger in the process. Content

Disappointment flickered in Luna's eyes. She had hoped to provoke Jasmine into acting out but she was stopped by Mia.

Luna smirked and turned around, walking toward Raymond. She knew her only support was her father.

After Luna left, Jasmine wanted to smash her glass in frustration. "Mia, did you hear what that bitch just said? I wanted to throw a party for my mom, and she's trying to steal it for her son.

"And my dad's being all vague, talking about contacting Aide Castle Hotel. Doesn't he know about their reservation system..." She let her words trail off.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1075-When Mia heard that, she knew what Jasmine wanted to say.

After a moment of silence, Mia said, "You're aware of the policies at Aide Castle Hotel. Besides, all the reservations for this year are full. Unless there's a cancellation or a transfer, we won't be able to secure a spot for your banquet."

"Mia, don't worry. I won't let you down. And I won't let Luna have her way. My dad already made the reservation, and there's no way I'm giving it to Asher." Jasmine would never let this matter slide.

But at the moment, the most pressing issue wasn't just finding a way to host a banquet at Aide Castle Hotel. It was about securing her father's reservation and using it for her mother's birthday instead of wasting it on a welcome party for Asher.

"So, have you thought about how you're going to persuade your father to change his mind? Luna isn't going to give up this opportunity easily. For her, hosting the event at Aide Castle Hotel is the ultimate move to flaunt her new status," Mia remarked.

"I know, but I won't let that bitch succeed."

Seeing Jasmine's determined expression, Mia figured she had a plan and didn't press further.

It wasn't easy to change Raymond's mind, but if Jasmine accepted Mia's advice to welcome Asher, Luna would undoubtedly be at a position of advantage. It depended on how Jasmine handled the situation herself, as she had her own obstacles to overcome.

Jasmine strode confidently toward her father and stood proudly by his side. Her upbringing and education set her apart from Luna. Even though Luna had been trying to change the way she carried herself recently, it was just a facade and she was easily seen through.

Soon, all attention turned to Jasmine, who effortlessly commanded the room and drew smiles from everyone. Meanwhile, Luna looked like a mere bystander and was left on the sidelines. Luna felt embarrassed, but she still forced a smile. Despite her internal anger, she couldn't let it show. This was her first public appearance, and she couldn't afford to make a bad impression.

Mia was relieved when she observed Jasmine regain her composure. She approached Raymond with a cocktail in hand and greeted him warmly, "Mr. Shelbert, thank you for making time to attend this event despite your busy schedule."

He accepted the drink and gave her a courteous nod. "Since you're so close to my daughter, I had to come and show my support."

Mia smiled and was about to toast him when suddenly, Luna stopped him. "Remember, your health comes first. The doctor advised against alcohol. Have you forgotten?" she reminded him. "Oh, I almost forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder. But I'll just have a sip. It should be fine."

Luna took the glass from his hand and said, "Considering your age and health, the doctor's orders are clear. Not even a drop of alcohol. Let's opt for tea instead. I'm sure everyone will understand." After Luna's tactful intervention, the crowd exchanged puzzled glances. They were intrigued by her identity and unexpected appearance beside Raymond.

 

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1076-At first, some speculated that Luna was Raymond's mistress, but that seemed unlikely, given his clean record in recent years. However, they still couldn't help but wonder about the young woman by his side. Then, someone standing nearby asked curiously, "Mr. Shelbert, who is this young lady? I don't believe we've met her before."

Upon hearing that, Luna breathed a sigh of relief. She had attended the banquet today with one purpose, and that was to announce to everyone that she was Raymond's daughter.

She looked at Jasmine smugly and thought, "No matter how hard you try, you can't stop this."

Raymond was surprised by the question.

Just as he was about to explain, Jasmine promptly chimed in, "This is Ms. Maynard. She is the daughter of one of my dad's old acquaintances. After her mother passed away, there were some family issues, so my father graciously took her in."

Upon hearing that, Luna's expression instantly changed.

Just as she was about to explain, Raymond nodded and said, "That's right. Ms. Maynard is the daughter of an old friend. Being a young girl, she's been through a lot, and it's the least we could do to help." Jasmine smiled and added, "Dad, you're always so kind and ready to help others."

Mia said, "Yes. As the mayor of Nord City, helping a friend's daughter is nothing out of the ordinary for Mr. Shelbert. He's setting a great example for all of us. Let's give him a round of applause."

The room erupted in enthusiastic applause and the guests showered Raymond with praise. He looked visibly relieved.

But amidst the celebration, Luna couldn't hide her discontent. Struggling to maintain her

composure, Luna clenched her fists as she tried to contain her emotions. This was her one chance to reveal her identity to everyone.

By then, she wouldn't just be an illegitimate daughter without a solid status.

However, Jasmine's unexpected assertion that she was merely an old friend's daughter threw Luna off guard.

She thought her father would correct Jasmine, but to her surprise, he agreed. What did that make her now?

Her mind raced with conflicting thoughts. She couldn't let this opportunity slip away. If she didn't assert her identity now, she might never get another chance.

Luna knew she had to seize the moment and declare her true identity. Once this opportunity passed, it would be lost forever.

At that moment, Luna made up her mind and turned to Raymond. "Dad, what about Asher if I'm just considered an old friend's daughter?"

She wanted to remind him about his intentions to adopt Asher into the family formally. If she were only seen as an acquaintance's daughter, that bond wouldn't exist.

Luna calling Raymond "Dad" instantly caught everyone's attention. They quickly exchanged glances with one another.

After all, just a moment ago, they had speculated that if Luna wasn't Raymond's mistress, she might be his illegitimate daughter. Such things weren't uncommon in elite circles.

Raymond felt a mix of emotions at that instant. He hadn't anticipated Luna openly referring to him as "Dad".

Jasmine smiled and linked arms

with her father. "Why are you all so surprised? Didn't my dad mention earlier that he brought a friend's daughter to live with us? Of course he has thought about adopting her."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1077-After Mia heard Jasmine's words, she immediately fixed her gaze on Jasmine.

She had a strong feeling that Jasmine had made a decision.

Luna attended this banquet with Raymond today with the sole purpose of unveiling her true identity. Jasmine's recent words have effectively thwarted all of Luna's intended plans and left her feeling trapped.

Raymond had recently confessed that Luna was the daughter of his old friend, and he took her under his wing out of friendship. Although there might be a hint of skepticism regarding her status as an illegitimate child, no one would dare to voice such doubts in public.

Ultimately, the attendees were all highly respected and sensible individuals who would never publicly humiliate Raymond.

Raymond had revealed Luna's true identity as a friend's daughter when she made her first public appearance. From that moment on, it would prove challenging to alter her identity later. Luna was undoubtedly furious as her flawless plan had been thwarted by Jasmine.

Mia couldn't help but notice Luna's expression, which was one of pure distress. At that moment, Luna's anger was so intense that it seemed as if she was on the verge of exploding. She had never expected Jasmine to react so quickly this time.

She believed that once she revealed this information, Jasmine would not be able to tolerate it and would immediately expose her illegitimate daughter's identity or yell at her. If Jasmine had done so, she could have had a chance to explain or control the situation.

However, Luna was taken by surprise when Jasmine chose to remain silent instead of making a scene. Even more unexpectedly, Jasmine claimed that Luna was the daughter of Raymond's old friend. She even stated that Raymond would acknowledge her as his goddaughter.

Jasmine's sudden change made Luna instantly wary. This time, she had underestimated her enemy.

She wondered whether Jasmine had followed someone's advice to do this. Luna suspected that this was the case and looked at Mia who was sitting next to Jasmine.

It was clear that Mia had been her rival from the start.

As long as Mia was present, nothing would go smoothly for her. This was evident when she returned to the Barrett family and relied on Dana's assistance to get rid of Mia, allowing her to live a comfortable life for five years.

Luna believed she could secure her place in the Barrett family through Asher's identity, but Mia's return shattered her plans. She was not only expelled from the Barrett family, but she also ended up in jail.

Despite thinking that she could easily handle Jasmine, she was blindsided by Mia once more, derailing her scheme.

Luna glanced at Raymond with grievance in her eyes and exclaimed, "Dad, aren't you going to say anything?"

At the moment, Luna's sole hope

rested on Raymond. According to Raymond's earlier statement, he

would acknowledge her identity at

long as she agreed to have Asher adopted into the Shelbert family. She spent a lot of time persuading Raymond to let her come to this banquet with him today.

After all, Asher would make his first public appearance at the Aide Castle Hotel later So, Luna attending this banquet today could be seen as a sign of what was to come. Nevertheless, she never expected her plans to be thwarted. S

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Raymond's expression momentarily froze, leaving him feeling trapped. Truth be told, Raymond was unwilling to reveal Luna's true identity as his illegitimate daughter. Such revelation would greatly tarnish his esteemed reputation.

However, for Asher's sake, he still decided to bring Luna to the banquet. Little did he know that Luna would audaciously choose to reveal her true identity herself.

It became evident that Luna truly belonged to a modest family and lacked sophisticated manners like Jasmine.

Jasmine had effortlessly handled the situation and earned him praise for assisting his old friend's daughter.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1078-Raymond cleared his throat and replied quickly, "Don't worry, Luna. Once you become part of our Shelbert family, you'll be my daughter, and I'll treat you as my own. No one will ever look down on you. Trust me, there's nothing to worry about."

As long as Luna returned to his side and received proper care, it made no difference whether he acknowledged her as his daughter or not. It was a win-win situation for him.

Jasmine smiled and replied, "Indeed. My dad has always been supportive and kind to others. With Luna now here in our home, we're truly becoming a family. Luna, please know that you don't need to worry about these events. If you ever have any doubts or need assistance in the future, I'll be here to guide you and teach you."

Raymond nodded to Jasmine with deep satisfaction and remarked, "You've truly matured. Luna has endured so much since childhood and is quite inexperienced in these matters. You should guide her to socialize more and teach her your ways. As Asher's mother, she can't be ignorant."

Jasmine felt bitter, yet she still managed to force a smile as she responded, "Don't worry, Dad. I'll definitely teach Luna properly."

It was difficult to make that decision. However, seeing Luna's frustration, anger, and powerlessness, she felt that she made the right choice. Ultimately, there was nothing wrong with beating someone at their own game.

Luna tried her best to maintain control over her expression. Any display of anger at this critical moment would render all her previous attempts pointless. She also worried that if she made any wrong move, Raymond would not recognize her or bring her out to events again.

Luna took a deep breath and said, "I still have a lot of things I don't understand. I'm afraid of inadvertently making a mistake in front of everyone in the future. I need your help to prevent that from happening. We're going to be a family, and I don't want to be the one to embarrass our Shelbert name with a joke that falls flat."

Jasmine's eyes grew cold as she pondered whether Luna's words meant something more was she threatening them?

Jasmine said with a half-smile, "Don't worry. I'll try my best. After all, teachers can only guide us, but learning ultimately depends on ourselves. Luna, you'll have to work harder in the future."

Luna glared at Jasmine with an expression of reluctance. She couldn't believe that this bitch dared to speak to her in such a way.

Mia witnessed Luna's defeat and locked eyes with Jasmine. Without uttering a single word, they communicated through the unspoken language of their shared gaze.

Someone nearby quickly intervened to smooth things over. "Mr. Shelbert, your daughter is remarkably well-educated. She's incredibly kind and generous. You're truly fortunate to have her, unlike the brat in our family. He always disappoints everyone."

"That's right. What are the advantages of having a son nowadays? You still have to clean up his mess. It's far more advantageous to have a daughter. A daughter is thoughtful, diligent, ambitious, and compassionate."

"I agree. When I was sick before, only my daughter was there to take care of me, and my son was nowhere to be found. What's the point of having a son?"

Luna's expression froze as she pondered why having a son would be considered useless.

The only reason she was able to return to Raymond's side was because he valued sons more than daughters. Raymond desired to have his own son to inherit the family business, and that was her ticket back to him.

Jasmine's eyes turned cold as she said loudly, "Indeed, Dad has consistently displayed a preference for girls over boys. He instilled in me the belief that there is no distinction between genders, raising me to be his rightful heir."

Luna's expression suddenly changed upon hearing that.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1079-Mia was surprised and glanced at Jasmine, who had truly come into her own today. It was clear that Raymond's efforts in investing years in educating her had not been in vain. Despite his preference for sons, premium education always paid off. With Jasmine overcoming this obstacle, Luna's only bargaining chip would no longer hold any advantage. Raymond gazed deeply at Jasmine and said, "Yes, I've always preferred to have a daughter, and Jasmine has always been exceptional."

"Indeed, it has been widely known that Mr. Shelbert has always been an adoring father to his daughter."

"I truly admire Mr. Shelbert for having such an exceptional daughter."

Jasmine glanced at Raymond, who stood beside her. She had heard these words repeated countless times before. She used to believe that what Raymond said was true.

However, as she grew older, she realized that the invisible preference for boys over girls truly existed.

It was evident in the words of those two women who were seemingly belittling their son, when in fact they were showing off.

For instance, Mrs. Jonas, the first to speak, always claimed that her son was incompetent and that she would give her daughter anything she desired. However, when her husband retired, the inheritance rights went directly to her incompetent son. Despite her daughter graduating as an executive with outstanding abilities, she was only able to serve as a deputy general manager in the company, with no real authority over the group.

Those who were accustomed to treating their daughters well and their sons poorly would reveal their clear biases when it came time to divide the family inheritance. In those days, all the property was inherited by the sons, while the daughters were married off and received only a small share. However, their daughters would come in handy when they needed someone to take care of them.

After thinking about this, Jasmine instantly felt nauseous. She couldn't help but wonder how parents could be so vicious to their own children.

Mia noticed that everything was almost ready, so she quickly announced, "Dinner is about to be served. Please go over and grab a bite. Let's not linger here."

Once she finished speaking, everyone scattered. Raymond also departed alongside the elders.

Luna glared at Mia with a

discontented expression. "This is a banquet at Aide Castle Hotel. It's not

hosted by your Lane family. Why are

you acting as if you're the one

charge here, insisting that go and grab a bite? How

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Mia must have been the one who taught Jasmine how to fight back. Otherwise, dealing with a pretentious woman like Jasmine would have been a simple task.

Mia was just a woman who couldn't stand the thought of someone being better than her. She was afraid that one day someone might surpass her so she tried every possible means to stop that from happening.

Mia observed the furious expression on Luna's face. It was clear that Jasmine's counterattack had truly caught her off guard.

Mia smiled confidently, her red lips curving slightly as she declared, "I don't need to pretend to be the owner. I am the owner of Aide Castle Hotel."

"Are you claiming to be the owner of Aide Castle Hotel? Are you kidding me? Do you honestly believe that the owner would maintain a low profile to allow others like you to assume their identity?"

"I don't have to explain to you," Mia said flatly.

Luna sneered "Mia, I've left the

Barrett family, so why do you still insist on targeting me? You were once an orphan yourself before you discovered your own family. You of all people should be able to to o

empathize with my experience."

Mia's eyes widened with surprise as she exclaimed, "How could I possibly understand your situation? I am my parents' biological child!"

Unbeknownst to others, Jasmine discreetly spilled her cocktail onto Luna's dress. Luna immediately screamed, "Do you know how expensive my dress costs? It's a limited edition!"

"I know. I apologize for what just happened. My hand accidentally slipped. You don't mind, right?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1080-Luna glanced at her stained dress and snapped at Jasmine. "You did that deliberately, but let me make one thing clear. Even if my dress is damaged, Dad can easily buy me a new one. You can never stop me from returning to the Shelbert family. Your dirty tricks are utterly disgraceful!"

Jasmine chided, "Didn't I learn all this from you? Although these underhanded tricks are not widely embraced, they're quite straightforward to use. This is why I've started learning from you. Whatever tricks you use, I'll use as well. Does that please you?"

"Jasmine, don't be complacent. I'll deal with you sooner or later when I return to the Shelbert family."

Luna was in no mood to argue. Her dress was stained, and she had to quickly change into a new one. She had to continue her appearance in front of the guests. After all, today was very important to her. Despite her identity now being Raymond's goddaughter and the daughter of his old friend, it was only the beginning. She was determined to personally clarify her identity in the future.

After Luna left, only Mia and Jasmine remained. Mia commented with a smile, "You did an excellent job today. Luna's identity is now entirely established. She's simply the daughter of an old friend and incapable of causing any trouble. Even if anyone questions her identity, they wouldn't dare to do so openly. She's merely an unacknowledged illegitimate daughter, and no one will pay attention to her." In prominent families, such occurrences were not unheard of.

"I know. I should have listened to you earlier. So many things could have been avoided, and my Mom wouldn't have been so upset that she ended up in the hospital." Jasmine now felt a twinge of regret. "It's not too late for you to change now, and you've timed it perfectly," Mia remarked.

Jasmine said, "I have Luna to thank for that. What she did just now has made me determined. I understand now that these people have always favored sons over daughters, but they don't openly show it. They often claim to be good to their daughters, but their true intentions are revealed when it's time to divide interests."

"Actually, this only represents a

portion of the population and they

cannot speak for everyone. For instance, when my parents drafted their will, they evenly distributed all the property among their children, regardless of their gender. S

Jasmine envied Mia and said, "Not everyone has parents like yours, or as many loving brothers as you do."

Mia gently pressed her lips together,

a subtle smile adorning her face. It seemed slightly awkward to boast about her brother in front of Jasmine at this particular moment. Hence she shifted the topic of conversation, suggesting, "The

investment banquet is out to

commence. Why don't we grab a bite first?"

After finishing their meal, the duo made their way towards the banquet venue. Mia glanced up and caught a glimpse of Luna quickly changing into yet another dress before making her way out. Jasmine snorted. "It seems that my Dad has arranged for a lot of people to tend to Luna."

In general, when people like them went out, their assistants usually brought a change of clothes. However, someone like Luna probably only had that one dress.

Jasmine didn't want to see Luna at

the banquet anymore, so she deliberately dirtied Luna's skirt to prompt her to leave. However, she didn't expect Luna to change into another dress and reappear so quickly. It showed that Raymond had arranged for an assistant for Luna.

Luna hadn't even returned to the Shelbert family, and Raymond was already treating her so well. For a while, Jasmine felt utterly disappointed in Raymond. Luna proudly strolled into the banquet venue, casting a provocative glance at Mia and Jasmine.

Shelly walked over directly and asked tentatively, "Are you Luna?"