Chapter 48

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With Ulric taking the lead, the others also started to criticize Melody.

As she listened to everyone’s disgust and reprimand of Melody, a hint of smugness flashed across Mabel’s eyes. However, she immediately turned around and tugged at Melody’s sleeve, revealing an even more forbearing expression. “Melody, I know you’re dissatisfied with me in many ways. You even sent Mom to prison because you hate me and Mom. But I don’t want to see you walk down a path of no return. Apologize to Mr. Chapman and Mr. Warner now!”

Nickolas’s eyelids twitched violently, and his expression turned cold. “You sent your mother to prison with your own hands?”

Melody straightened her back and said indifferently, “If you want to frame someone, you can always find excuses. Moreover, a person who relied on being a mistress to become my stepmother is not worthy of me calling her mother.”

‘A mistress!’ Mabel’s face turned pale as she tried hard not to flare up.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Melody, how can you turn black into white? You disappoint me.”

With that, Mabel stopped bowing and pretended to be sad as she returned to Ulric’s side.

Nickolas could not help but fall into thought when he saw this scene.

He wasn’t sure which of them was telling the truth. However, Nickolas was a sober person. He would not confirm something he did not know just because of a few words from others.

Nickolas was silent for a moment. He frowned and said, “I can’t interfere in your family matters. It doesn’t matter what the truth is. But the fact that you deceived my grandson of 2 million dollars and impersonated Morin is a certainty. I don’t need you to apologize, nor will I accept your apology. Since Mabel pleaded for you, you can take the 2 million dollars. Think of it as the Chapman family’s poverty relief fund for you. Leave immediately, or I will immediately hold you accountable.”

Warner’s expression also darkened as he said, “Melody, my family doesn’t welcome liars like you. Please leave immediately.”

This was the second time Warner tried to chase Melody away.

However, Melody knew that Warner was a soft-hearted person. She looked at Warner with a burning gaze and said, “I’m not lying to you. If I’m a liar, I would have taken your 2 million dollars and left. Why would I come to the Naymar Manor?”

As expected, a wavering expression appeared in Warner’s eyes.

“Warner,” Nickolas said, his expression dark. “Don’t listen to her lies. With Morin’s painting skills, it will take at least 30 to 50 years to master it. And Melody is only in her early twenties. She can’t be Morin.”

“That’s right.” The guests chimed in one after another. “She only dared to come because she wanted more than 2 million dollars. Mr. Warner, don’t be cheated by her again.”

Warner gritted his teeth and looked at Melody coldly. “I’ll say it one last time. Leave immediately! Otherwise, you won’t be able to leave even if you want to.”

“Stop talking nonsense with her.” Nickolas waved his hand and ordered, “Throw her out of the manor.”

Melody frowned deeply. If the Warner family did not even give her a chance to draw, she would not be able to prove her identity.

However, Yannick, who knew her identity as Morin, had yet to arrive.

The only thing she could do was stall for time. Therefore, she didn’t stop Mabel when she knew Mabel would discredit her after walking out of the crowd just now.

But now, it seemed that she could not delay much longer. In the crowd, Mabel’s eyes were filled with anticipation when she heard this. ‘The people present today are all dignitaries among dignitaries. I heard Ramon and Astrid were originally going to come, but because they were busy, they did not have time to come, so they sent Ulric over. What a pity. How good it would be if Ramon and Astrid could see Melody being thrown out. They will divorce Ken and Melody immediately.’

On the other hand, Ulric seized the opportunity and stepped forward. He said, “Mr. Chapman, please don’t throw her out for the sake of my brother. Let her go out by herself.”

“Your brother? Ken?” Nickolas asked in confusion, “What does this have to do with Ken?”

Melody looked at Ulric coldly, but Ulric did not even look at her. He told Nickolas, “It seems you don’t know that my brother and Miss Melody have already registered their marriage. Logically speaking, I have to call her sister-in-law.”

“What?” Nickolas asked in shock, “Ken married such a woman?”

He had never believed those rumors in Silverlake about Ken.

However, now that he heard that Ken had married a swindler, he could not help but start to suspect that those rumors might be true.

Thinking of this, Nickolas could not help but feel regretful. ‘I had always thought that Ken would have a bright future. It seems like I had misjudged him. But no matter what, since Melody is the Swanson family’s daughter-in-law, it is inappropriate for me to ask the servants to throw her out directly.’

In the entirety of Silverlake, he could ignore everyone’s feelings, but he had to show some respect to the Swanson Group, the business leader of Halcyon.

At the thought of this, Nickolas frowned and looked at Melody. “Although I don’t know why Ken would marry a liar, I won’t throw you out on his account. You can leave by yourself.” Nickolas was starting to get impatient.

Melody clenched her fists tightly and glanced coldly at Ulric.

‘If Ulric had not revealed that I’m Ken’s wife, I would not have cared if I exposed my identity as “Morin” today. But Ulric said it. In that case, what happens to me will affect Ken’s reputation. I have to prove that I’m Morin. Otherwise, Ken’s reputation will be implicated.’ With this thought in mind, Melody retracted her gaze and looked at Samuel, standing not far away. She wanted to use her eyes to seek help.

Ulric noticed Melody’s pleading gaze and sneered in his heart. ‘I had already checked. No one present today knows Melody. No one will speak up for a “liar.” She has nowhere to turn for help.’

In the crowd, Samuel had long wanted to speak up for Melody. He also thought that Melody would have a backup plan. Who would have thought that the incident would develop into this?

When he saw Melody looking at him for help, he stopped being a spectator and immediately strode forward. Nickolas, Melody is my teacher. Her chess skills are superb. Perhaps her painting skills are also superb. In short, I believe that she is not a liar.”

Nickolas was surprised. “Samuel, you said she’s your teacher?”

‘Exactly. Not only that, she saved my life, and if it hadn’t been for her, I’m afraid you’d have had to attend my funeral, said Samuel.

Nickolas could not help but fall silent. He couldn’t believe Morin, his idol, was a young girl. According to his previous guess, Morin should be a man about his age. However, now that his old comrade, Samuel, had said so, he could not help but waver.