Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 286

“How dare you?” Eve seethed, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Sean had made it very evident that he was swaying toward Myra, and he disregarded his mother’s warnings along the way.

She grew indignant at the thought. When she stormed into the building earlier, she hadn’t expected Myra to be so unkind and dismiss her like she was nothing. This girl is acting high and mighty now that she has the Hart Family to back her up! “You’d better watch your manners, Myra! Don’t forget that I used to be your mother-in-law!” Eve snapped angrily.

“Thank you for the reminder but as my former mother-in-law, have you forgotten what you did to me at the time of the divorce?” Myra asked and there was a glint of dark amusement in her eyes as she assessed the woman.

She had long since understood how despicable Eve could be, and there was no point in trying to keep up the niceties under such ugly circumstances. With that in mind, she turned around and strode toward the exit, then bit out tersely, “I’m afraid you’re not welcome here in the Stark Group, Madam Chase. Please stay away from our premises and avoid causing a scene; otherwise, I won’t hesitate to look into the Marina Bay Bridge incident once more.”

Eve blanched at the warning, though Myra had brought it up without implication. The Chase Group had, indeed, been involved in the Marina Bay Bridge incident. As much as Eve wanted to retaliate, she thought better of it. She clenched her jaw and did not take another step to barricade Myra, then watched darkly as the latter brushed past her.

“One day, the Hart Family will finally see you for who you really are, Myra! Let’s see if they’ll still want you then!” Eve cursed.

However, Myra didn’t even bother with a response and she walked out of the company building, leaving the furious woman high and dry in the lobby.

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It didn’t take long for Gemma to speed over to the Hart Group but upon her arrival, she was barred from going past the front desk. The receptionist thereafter informed her that Tony was too busy to meet her.

Gemma obstinately lingered around the lobby, but grew frustrated when it became clear that she would not be able to meet Tony today. Fuming, she got into her car and decidedly drove over to the Hart Residence instead.

She refused to believe that Sebastian and Lisa had so easily forgiven Myra. Surely they couldn’t have been so persuaded by her lies that they would allow Tony to marry her.

Unbeknown to her, the truth was that Sebastian had been incensed after news of his grandson’s alleged plans to marry Myra broke out. He was outraged that Tony had given him no notice, and had instead acted on his own accord.

However, his resentment didn’t last long. As soon as he had calmed down, he had the kitchen prepare lunch for Myra. After all, she was going to be married soon and a baby could be well within their plans. He had to make sure that she was building up enough strength to carry a child.

Having arrived at the Hart Residence, Gemma knocked on the door and asked to see the elderly couple, only to be turned away by the housekeeper. “Old Master Hart is resting in his bedroom. He has a terrible headache and he said he won’t be meeting any guests today.”

“How about Old Madam Hart?” Gemma pressed.

“She’s currently taking care of Old Master Hart so she won’t be meeting any guests either,” the housekeeper answered placidly.

Gemma understood the implication immediately. It’s not that they are not seeing guests; rather, they do not want to see me.

She gritted her teeth at the thought and she pleaded, “Could you pass them a message? Tell them that I know I made a mistake and I was too impulsive yesterday. I only posted that video because I was so worried that they would be manipulated by Myra’s lies; I never meant to hurt the Hart Family’s reputation.”

Gemma was well aware that while the video had been posted to expose and humiliate Myra, the Hart Family had undoubtedly been embarrassed in the process.

Knowing that she was presently asking for a favor, she tried her best to come off as pleasant as she kept her temper in check.

Alas, the housekeeper simply offered her an apologetic smile as she kept the girl firmly on the other side of the door. “I’m sorry, miss, but perhaps you should come back next time.”

With that, the housekeeper closed the door between them, leaving Gemma standing outside the threshold.

Her face darkened considerably at the exchange that had taken place.

It was clear to see that the Hart Family was still enamored with Myra despite the video, and it made Gemma bewildered by how things had turned out. That video is real so why are they siding her instead of me? Why are they still letting her marry into the family after seeing her true colors?

However, Gideon had warned Gemma to keep away from trouble; hence, she repressed the urge to barge through the front door to demand the elderly couple’s attention. Her fists clenched on either side of her and she thought grimly, Fine, then. I’ll just wait until Gideon and Grandpa come back to Bradfort City.

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