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Chapter 286 Philip spoke up, âMaeve is right. Mr. Brooks, I donât think you need to bother coming to our house anymore. Maeve wonât be going back with you!â
âPhilâ s Sharon tugged at Philipâs sleeve and said, âLet the couple s esort out their own matters. Why are you meddling with their affairs?â Then, Sharon turned to Sergio with a smile. âWell, Mr.
Brooks, picking up Ms. Scott at this hour? Seems like y donât be upset, just head back with Mr. Brooksâ
you really care for her. Ms. Scott, Sharon desperately signaled to Maeve, but Maeve seemed oblivious.
Sergio approached Maeve and bent down beside her. His gaze prison.â
filled with affection as he looked at her seated on the sola. âIâve sent her to Maeve responded calmly, âIs there a point in telling me all this, Mr. Brooks?â
âI know everything sheâs done, how she killed her friend to take her identit never cheat on you. It was Clara who drugged me that night, and I mistook her for you Clara and I were a mistake from the beginning. Maeve, I could âThatâs enough,â Maeveâs voice was cold as she interrupted him.
âIâm not interested in whatever happened between the both of you. You donât need to confess anything to me. After all, weâve already discussed everything. You and I are in a business marriage. Youâre free to have as many women as you please, I donât care.â
Upon hearing this, Sergio choked on the words he had intended to say.
Maeve had never cared from the start.
Sensing the tension between Sergio and Maeve, Sharon hurriedly stepped forward, nudging Maeve gently.
âMs. Scott, arenât you being unreasonable right now? Mr. Brooks has already ended things with the other woman. Why are you still upset? Listen to me, just go back with Mr. Brooks, and donât make him angry.â
Maeve remained indifferent, while Sharon watched her nervously.
She immediately tumed to Sergio and said, âMr. Brooks, Ms. Scott has a bad temper, but donât worry, leave it to me. Ms. Scott will go back with you tonight!â
In an unexpected turn, Maeve abruptly slammed her hand on the back of the sofa. Her piercing gaze swept over Sharon, rendering her speechless with fear.
âYouâre calling the shots? Since when do you have the authority to decide for the family?â
Sharon shut her mouth and stepped back hesitantly, her confidence dwindling âWell, Iâm your aunt, after all, Iâm your elder. Iâm only concerned about your happiness. Offending Mr. Brooks wouldnât benefit you, Ms. Scott...â
âI respect your seniority by addressing you as Aunt Sharon. But that doesnât mean you get to make decisions for me. Do you get it?â âYes, I understand,â Sharon stammered in response.
Despite Sharonâs reluctance, she had to give in.
Marve was the eldest daughter of the Scott family and was from the main branch of the Scott family, so she had the most authority in the household by Maeveâs side.
The Scott family had strict rules. Sharon, as a remarried wife with a lower status, could only stand silently by âIt is what it is, Mr Brooks. As you can see, the Scott family is not inferior to the Brooks family in any way. entertain your visit once youâve signed the divorce papers.â
Iâm comfortable here, and Iâll only Marve stood up, intending to retreat upstairs and end the confrontation with Sergio.
However, Sergio reached out and grabbed her arm, his eyes pleading. âDonât go, Maeve.â Philip, upon witnessing the exchange, furned âSergio! Do you really think the Scott family is powerless?â Maeve glanced down at Sergioâs grip on her arm and chuckled. âWhatâs this? Mr. Brook Manor?â
Brooks, are you trying to drag me away fr from the Scott Sergio fell silent before replying, âDonât force me to.â
âMr. Brooks, youâve got some serious power, but itâs quite bold of you to assert dominance in the Scott family.â âYou should be aware that I can shake things up in the Scott family,â Sergio said, squeezing Maeveâs tighter. âIf you still make sure you leave with some dignity