The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 211

Since the senior president of the Carter Enterprise, Richard, rarely showed up in public, it was Marilyn who often socialized with the elites of Riverdale. This was the reason why Sue and Amber only knew her and not her husband.

“What do you mean that she is your goddaughter?” Sue was in disbelief. “How did Rachel become your goddaughter?”

“What’s so surprising about it? She and my daughter have been best friends for many years. Why would I need the Burton Family’s permission to acknowledge her as my goddaughter?”

Goddaughter? Sue quickly explained, “That’s not what I meant.”

“I’m not interested in what you’re trying to say.” Marilyn wasn’t in the mood to explain to Sue. Instead, Marilyn turned toward Rachel and held her hand. “I’m sorry for what you had to experience. Don’t worry. With me here, I don’t believe that these two outsiders are qualified to stop us from joining the Burton Family’s banquet.”

Rachel softly replied, “I’m fine, Mrs. Carter.”

“What do you mean that you’re fine? This isn’t the first time that Amber has insulted you with her vicious tongue. Aren’t you disgusted that she is spreading nonsense about you and my dad?” Jolly growled.

Immediately, Marilyn and Richard’s expressions darkened as they showed their displeasure.

However, Sue quickly read the situation and smiled apologetically. “Mr. and Mrs. Carter, this is all just a misunderstanding. Amber is still young, so she always speaks without thinking about it.”

“Does that give her an excuse to slander other people? If this spreads to the public, it will affect our families’ business. Can she afford to make such a mistake? Or, will you be responsible for it?”

Amber’s face paled as she didn’t know what else to say.

“We want an apology!” Jolly stared at her. “You must apologize to Rachel.”

“An apology?” Amber gritted her teeth. She wants me to apologize to Rachel? Never!

Then, Justin emerged from the hall when he heard the commotion outside. As his imposing figure stood tall among the crowd, he furrowed his brows and walked straight out.

Since they had not seen each other for a week, Rachel’s gaze was calm when she saw him. Let’s see what he is going to do about this.

“Justin.” As soon as Amber saw him, she immediately wore a weak facade and hid behind him with an aggrieved face. “They are bullying me.”

While he furrowed his brows, he exchanged glances with Rachel for a second, but she looked so calm that it felt like nothing had transpired between them. “What happened?”

“Why don’t you ask your Aunt Sue?” Rachel gently asked as her gaze landed on Sue. “President Burton, your fiancee was speaking without using her brain earlier. I believe your Aunt Sue clearly heard it all.”

It would have been easy for Sue to direct the blame at Rachel if it was just her alone, but now that Rachel had the entire Carter Family backing her, Sue quickly explained with a tense expression, “Justin, this is Amber’s fault. She has crossed the line with her words and offended Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Luckily, they’re generous enough to forgive her. Tell her to quickly apologize.”

Meanwhile, Amber glared at Sue in disbelief while she clenched both her fists. After five years, she was already used to Sue always prioritizing her own interest above everything else.

“What is it, President Burton? Are you planning to protect your woman?” Jolly sneered.

Before he could speak, Amber grabbed his arm and she stood up while gritting her teeth. “I’ll apologize, so please stop troubling Justin since this is my fault. I’m sorry.”

However, just as Jolly was about to say something, she was halted by Rachel, who then responded, “Since she has apologized, we should just forget about it. I hope that you can be careful with your words in the future. Otherwise, you’ll only embarrass both the Burton and Hudson Families again.”