Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 295

“Mrs. Walton, you did yell for somebody to stop, but you did not mention anybody’s name. Besides, it didn’t sound like how an elder would behave toward the younger generation. Well, excuse me, I wasn’t aware that you were asking me to hold up, Mrs. Walton,” Myra retorted calmly without backing down.

Shelly was rendered speechless by Maya’s response and her chest started to heave in anger.

“Well, don’t you have a smart mouth? However, I heard that your mother passed away early in life, so I suppose this is expected since she couldn’t educate you well. In any case, as this is a banquet by the Hart Family, you should take note of your behavior, Miss Stark. Please know your place because things will turn ugly if you were to stir up trouble.”

Myra hated it whenever others mentioned her mother in such a condescending tone. Hence, her expression darkened immediately. She had been in a foul mood from the beginning and her mind was now in a mess, so she answered harshly, “My mother passed away when I was young, but you are still alive, Mrs. Walton. Therefore, you should keep an eye on your own daughter. Even if I were to cause trouble, what does it have anything to do with you, Mrs. Walton?”

“How dare you!” Shelly held a significantly superior position among the wealthy ladies. Hence, she was used to others surrendering to her; nobody ever had the guts to openly challenge her, forget about a young woman in her twenties. Her expression twisted in anger. “Miss Stark, I am merely reminding you out of the kindness of my heart. Is this how you speak with me in return? The Walton Family is connected with the Hart Family. Miss Stark, you should not embarrass yourself!”

Myra lost the last shred of patience she had to talk with Shelly, so she answered indifferently, “Whatever.” Then, she walked past Shelly to leave the place.

Shelly’s expression fell and she viciously grabbed onto Myra’s arm. “You better stand right there! I am not done speaking with you!”

“I don’t think we have anything else to chat about, Mrs. Walton.” Myra scowled at the spot where Shelly had grabbed her.

Myra had already sensed Shelly’s animosity from the start. I am generous enough toward the Waltons by not digging up what Gemma did to me in the past. However, it is obvious that Mrs. Walton isn’t here to speak nicely with me.

“Miss Stark, I know that you are a woman from an average family, so it is your utmost honor to have associated yourself with the Hart Family. Under these conditions, you will not let go of Tony, but you should think hard and long about it!” Shelly did not release Myra’s arm; instead, she increased the force of her grip as she glared at Myra sharply. “You have to think hard and long about it! How could you possibly nail a man like Tony? Forget about the vast differences between your families; I bet you have no idea what a good family can bring to the table for the Hart Family! Tony might find you refreshing now, but what happens after the novelty wears off? There are numerous abandoned women among the wealthy families. Miss Stark, are you prepared to join the crowd of abandoned women?! Well, if you know what’s best for you, Miss Stark, I can agree to one of our terms. Be it money or career—take your pick. Your younger sister is with my son now, so I will support the Stark Family with all that I have.” Shelly sounded full of herself.

Myra was at a loss for words when she heard that. First Gemma, and now Mrs. Walton. I finally understand where Gemma’s personality comes from. Hence, she gazed mockingly at the wealthy lady in front of her. “Mrs. Walton, do you have anything else to say?”

Shelly was stunned into silence and she frowned slightly. “Miss Stark, what do you mean by that?”

“Mrs. Walton, if that is all, please release my hand. I am not related to you, Mrs. Walton, and we can’t even call ourselves friends. I suggest you spend your kindness on others.” Myra coldly stared.

“Myra, I am advising you out of the goodness of my heart, but you do not appreciate it. I am more well-versed with issues within this social circle than you are. You will have nowhere else to vent your despair when the time comes!” Shelly’s tone took a sharp turn and her already shrill voice sounded awful, causing Myra to scowl in response.

“I’ll look into it when the time comes.” Myra brushed Shelly off while trying her best to pry away Shelly’s fingers off her hand.

A nearby Gideon led Kris toward them. He had an unreadable facial expression whereas she noticed that Shelly seemed to be in an argument with Myra. Hence, she spoke to him, “Gideon, it seems like Myra is bullying Mrs. Walton.”