Chapter 1656: Chapter 1656

Chapter 1656

“We’re decent folks, not some street performers,” Jillian said, releasing Skyler’s hand and giving her waist a pat. “You’ve got a good waist, girl.”

Her hand wandered lower, giving Skyler’s bottom a slap. “And this bottom is so firm and perky. It’s a real piece of work.”

As she spoke and felt Skyler up like a prized piece of merchandise, Skyler’s cheeks flushed with humiliation under the watchful eyes of the onlookers. She cast a pleading glance at Zavier, who was also watching her. But he had no intention of coming to her aid. He was just enjoying the show.

Skyler had always known that no one would help her, that she could only rely on herself. “Jillian, I…

“Darling, they say hands are a woman’s second face,” Jillian interrupted, lowering her voice. “A pretty face and a seductive figure aren’t enough. You’ve gc to take care of those hands. You need to think about what men like.”

Skyler yanked her hand away, protesting in a whisper, “Jillian, I’m not like that.”

“Not like that? Then what are you like?” Jillian sneered. “Sweetheart, you’re nothing but a plaything the Blue family sent over to Zavier. Don’t play the sain

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Skyler’s face turned deathly pale, words failing her. She didn’t want to admit it, but Jillian’s harsh words were undeniably true.

Zavier remained unbothered by the prolonged humiliation of Skyler, which helped Jillian understand her place in his heart. Why would anyone care for something Zavier himself disregarded?

She released Skyler with a smile and said, “Well, look who finally decided to show up. Us Riveras, we pride ourselves on punctuality. It’s only you folks who are late. If it were my son who was late, I bet no one would’ve waited.”

Jillian was just stirring trouble, and Zavier wasn’t having any of it. “Jillian, no one asked you to wait.”

She knew exactly what Zavier’s temper was like. She was deliberately provoking Zavier, hoping to tarnish his reputation in front of Hudson. “Samuel, Zavier and Brodie are both your flesh and blood. How come their temperaments are so different?”

By mentioning the late Brodie, she subtly jabbed at Zavier, angering their father Samuel, whose health had deteriorated since his son’s passing. Samuel coughed violently, unable to utter a word.

Zavier strode over to Samuel, patting his back soothingly, “Jillian, I’ve been patient with you because you’re my elder. But if you insist on causing trouble,

won’t be so courteous.”

“What are you going to do?” Hudson entered, supported by the family butler, just in time to catch Zavier’s words. “Let’s hear you say that again.”

And Zavier did. “I said if Jillian keeps this up and it worsens my dad’s condition, I won’t forgive her.”

Jillian quickly shot a look at her son Joshua. Joshua immediately stepped forward to support Hudson. “Grandpa, Zavier’s always been hot-headed. He means no harm. Don’t take it to heart.”

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“You’re the sensible one,” Hudson said, patting Joshua’s hand, clearly pleased with his grandson’s understanding.

He turned to Zavier. “Look at you, not nearly as sensible as your cousin.”

One grandson was vengeful, while the other was kind, generous, and dutiful. Compared side by side, any ordinary grandfather would favor the kind and dutiful one without hesitation.

But he was Hudson. He controlled the entire Rivera Inc. The stronger they were, the more enemies they had.

The future leader of Rivera Inc. couldn’t afford to be overly kind, otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to protect the company. Someone ruthless like Zavier was more suited to take over Rivera Inc.

Hudson had already made his choice, but the time wasn’t right to reveal it just yet, especially not to the family.