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Chapter 298 âMaeve! How dare you speak to my mom like that?â James rose from his chair as if he was ready for a fight.
Maeve cast a glance at the both of them. âI have every right to question her, James. As the head of the Scott family, itâs within my authority to do so. It would still be my right even if I were to send her to prison.â
The Scott familyâs traditions were deeply rooted, and Jamesâ expression changed immediately upon hearing Maeveâs words.
Sharon hurriedly intervened, âItâs... Itâs all a misunderstanding, Ms. Scott...â
âA misunderstanding? Aunt Sharon, wasnât it your intention to send me to Sergio?â Maeveâs words left Sharon speechless.
Sharon had indeed intended to do so, but Maeveâs unexpected return had thwarted her plans.
Maeve said icily, âIâve been kind enough to forgive you time and time again. But this time, I wonât show any mercy.â With thes With that, she pulled out her phone. James immediately rushed forward and said, âWhat are you doing?â
âCalling the police,â Maeve replied coldly. âWhat you did today is considered kidnapping. And letâs not forget about your previous attempt on my life. I forgave you back then because you were young, but it doesnât mean that Iâm weak or easily intimidated.â
âJames, you canât let her call the police! If she does, weâre finished!â Sharon pleaded as her eyes darted anxiously between James and Maeve.
James, who was now an adult and physically stronger than Maeve, acted swiftly. He snatched the phone from her grasp as soon as he heard Sharonâs plea.
At that moment, Philip heard the commotion and walked down from upstairs. He looked bewildered when he saw the scene before him.â Whatâs going on? Why are you arguing?â
âPhil... L..â Sharon stammered. She was unsure of how to explain the situation.
Suddenly, James grabbed the ashtray from the table and smashed it against Maeveâs head without hesitation.
Maeve froze as she was caught off guard by Jamesâ vicious attack. When she turned to face him, she was met with his twisted, malevolent expression.
âJames! What do you think youâre doing?â
Upon witnessing the scene, Philip rushed down from upstairs and headed toward Maeve. Sharon was taken aback and asked, âJames... What are you..
âMavy!â Philim âMavy!â Philip hurried over to help Maeve up from the floor, then turned to glare angrily at James. âHurry, call 911!â
Jamesâ eyes flashed with hostility as he aimed another blow, this time at Philipâs forehead.
Instantly, blood trickled down Philipâs brow.
Sharonâs face was filled with disbelief. âJames Scott! Do you realize what youâre doing? How could you hit your father?â
âHe told me to call 911! It means that he wants me dead! You have no idea what I went through in prison, Mom! You donât understand! I finally got out of prison, but this old fart has given everything to Maeve and left me with nothing!â
Jamesâ voice dripped with malice. âDo you think the Brooks family will forgive us if we donât send Maeve to him? Who do you think she is? Do you think she can fight against Mr. Brooks? Itâs better to do this right now!â
Sharon couldnât believe that her son, James, whom she had raised, could stoop to such levels.
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