The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47 Play The Sympathy Card

“Hey, just be quiet, Harriet hastily interjected.

Once Raylee had left. Harriet called for the housekeeper to clean up the porcelain debris on the floor.

Samuel stared at the vase Raylee had smashed and the famous painting she had torn, seething with frustration.

“Samuel, could you keep your temper in check from now on? You’re constantly clashing with Ray–Ray, even resorting to hitting her. You’ve gone too far!” Harriet reprimanded.

Waverly mindlessly chimed in. “Mom, Samuel hit Raylee only because she pushed you. No matter what, you’re her elder. How could Raylee lay a hand on you? Seeing how she treats you, I also wish to hit her, not to mention Samuel. You’re my most cherished mom, and I won’t allow anyone to disrespect you!”

Hearing her daughter express such heartfelt love for her, Harriet couldn’t help but tear up.

Affection–wise. I’ve given more to Raylee, having raised her from a child. But why did the daughter I’d raised so many years end up treating me like an enemy? Yet, Wavy’s love for me is profound despite only returning to my side for over four years. “At the end of the day. Raylee is not my flesh and blood. She’s nothing more than an ungrateful wretch.

“No matter the reason, such an incident must not happen again today. Samuel, do you understand?” Alaric said sternly. “She’s now the future lady of the Lorimer family. Once she’s married, her status is immediately elevated! Goodridge Group might have to rely heavily on her for many of its business dealings in the future. No matter the extent of our grudges, as long as she was married off from the Goodridge family, we’d stand to gain something, however small,”

Samuel remarked disdainfully. “Isn’t she marrying an illegitimate child? What’s there for her to be smug about? Who needs to rely on her for benefits? Our esteemed Goodridge Group, dependent on an adopted daughter? How ridiculous! What does

she even amount to

The thought of her assuming unwarranted authority and acting high and mighty earlier, even daring to smash things in the house, enraged him.

“Dad, Mom just look at her today, being insufferably arrogant. She even dared to wreck the house! If she ends up marrying into the Lorimer family, wouldn’t she wreck us too? Yet, you still expect her to do favors for Goodridge Group? We’re lucky if she doesn’t ruin us!”

A flicker of worry flashed in Harrier’s eyes, followed by a deep sigh. “I could tell Ray–Ray was also quite upset. After all, we’ve raised her for eighteen years. She couldn’t be so heartless and ungrateful to this extent, could she?”

Alaric nodded, commenting solemnly, “Regardless, we can’t let our relationship deteriorate further. Honey, try to invite her over for dinner more often and play the sympathy card. When necessary, invite Mom over for a meal too. Ray–Ray may not be fond of us, but she greatly respects her grandma.”

“Yes, you’re right. Considering her respect for Mom, Ray–Ray wouldn’t cause trouble for the Goodridge family, She’ll do it out of consideration for Mom,” Harriet agreed wholeheartedly.

Waverly came forward and suggested, “Let’s do it tomorrow then. Mom and I will make some dishes that Raylee and. Grandina love. I’ll go inform them now.”

“My good Wavy, such a thoughtful girl. Why doesn’t Ray–Ray like her?” Harriet lamented with affection

However, Samuel didn’t see it that way. With my understanding of Raylee, she won’t easily swallow her anger. Allowing her to marry into the Lorimer family will be like nourishing a viper in one’s boson! I must nip this disaster in the bud!

Upon returning to Goodridge Manor, Raylee immediately handed the ring to Vera.

The latter looked at the returned ring and noticed the pile of betrothal gifts, feeling quite contented. “Ray–Ray, the Lorimer family will be your strong support in the future. Seeing you married into such a good family, I can finally put my mind at case. Even if I were to die now, I would do so in peace.”“”

“Grandma, don’t just say anything!” Kaylee quickly covered Vera’s mouth before clinging to her arm, saying sweetly, “You’ll surely live to a ripe old age. I’d willingly trade thirty years of my life to ensure you live to a hundred!”

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Chapter 47 Play The Sympathy Card

Vera chuckled. “My Ray–Ray is the best. She t

truly cares for

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unlike that girl”

“Which girl?” Raylee asked, surprised.