Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1144

"Mrs. Madden, you're here."

She hurried over to greet them. Conrad West, who had been sitting quietly but was among the first to raise his hand during the vote, frowned. He quickly grabbed Eartha Porter Madden's arm and stood up to welcome her.

"Mom, what are you doing here? You're unwell. You shouldn't be in such a chaotic place."

Conrad stepped forward, reaching out to support the elderly woman's other arm.

Eartha followed closely behind, her tone laced with disapproval. "Jerome, I know you're ambitious and hate playing second fiddle, but you shouldn't have tricked her into coming. She's ill. Even when Dad was running things, she never had to worry about corporate matters. Now that he's sick, dragging her into this mess is highly inappropriate."

She reached out as if to take over. "Godmother, let me take you back to rest. Or maybe you're missing Godfather? How about I take you to the hospital to see him?"

Eartha knew perfectly well that Bernice was deeply dependent on Nelson.

She was deliberately using his name to trigger the elderly woman.

Her ultimate goal was to make Bernice throw a public, hysterical fit.

However, Bernice had been video-calling Nelson every day.

Eartha's malicious hopes were dashed. Instead of breaking down, Bernice stared coldly at the approaching couple and snapped.

"You two have some nerve. I don't know you. Get out of my way!"

She turned to Jerome, her voice shifting to a confused murmur. "Jerome, who are these people? Why are they pointing fingers? This is my family's company. Am I not allowed here?"

Conrad and Eartha froze in humiliation.

Chairman Porter quickly stood up and walked over to intervene.

"Sister-in-law, no one is saying you can't be here. It's just that we have a crucial meeting today. Why don't I have someone take you to Nelson's office for some tea? There are plenty of lovely photos of the two of you in there."

At the mention of the photos, Bernice's eyes lit up.

She was tempted to agree, but she remembered a strict warning.

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