the two-faced Adopted Girl Who Melted CEO's Ice-Cold Heart-Chapter 1021: The First Wave of Condemnation
"That’s only appropriate." Old Li and Old Liang thought it was just a small matter, yet the old lady of the Shaw Family wanted them to stay for lunch. Such an opportunity wasn’t available to everyone, so they cheerfully left the remaining matters to others and shamelessly stayed to enjoy a free meal.
Over the years, while Major General Shaw served abroad, the old lady seldom ventured out, and the Shaw Family grew increasingly low-key, yet their power and influence continued to rise.
Old Li and Old Liang, both worldly and slick, thought even if their house were on fire today, they’d still stay at the Shaw Family. For a while, they smiled and chatted with the old lady.
Occasionally, Richard Shaw would drop a hint or two, which felt like sudden enlightenment to the two of them. After all, in terms of power and influence, the Shaw Family had been at the core of power for many years, possessing intelligence and resources beyond their wildest dreams. A casual piece of advice could significantly smooth their future career paths.
For a moment, they both felt they had gained tremendously from this visit, smiling so widely that their eyes nearly closed.
After talking for a while, the old lady said, "Richard, call Crystal to come out and eat."
Richard Shaw nodded and called the young lady to join them for the meal.
Old Li and Old Liang saw the handsome yet indifferent young Major General call an attractive young girl out. The two stood together, speaking softly, creating a serene and beautiful scene. Witnessing it, they couldn’t help but think to themselves that this young girl was really fortunate. To be so valued by the old lady, if she were to marry into the Shaw Family in the future, she would enjoy immense wealth and prosperity.
The two had a simple meal at the Shaw Family, and saw that the old lady, Major General Shaw, and the young girl all had excellent manners, treating others with warm hospitality, making them feel relaxed. After the meal, they took their leave, fearing to disturb the old lady’s rest.
Crystal had been doing exams in the morning, and it was rare to see guests at the Shaw Family. Once they left, she couldn’t help but ask, "Grandma, I haven’t seen those two before. What did they come for?"
The old lady patted her hand and said, "You’ll find out in the afternoon. Wait until someone from the Landon Family arrives and you can hear for yourself."
Crystal nodded, feeling a bit down, as she could already guess what the people from the Landon Family would say.
The Landon parents brought Pearl and dragged their feet until the afternoon to arrive. They had discussed beforehand that since Crystal was now in their name, she was their daughter, and whatever the old lady wanted to interfere with, she would need their consent.
Anyway, the old lady wouldn’t dare to disclose that matter, thinking of this made them feel more confident.
Upon reaching the Shaw Mansion, Mrs. Landon saw the old lady, Richard Shaw, and Crystal all present, and immediately smiled, "Old lady, did you call us here for something?"
The old lady of the Shaw Family looked at the Landon couple, as well as Pearl behind them, placed her teacup heavily on the table, and said with a stern face, "Pearl, how do you explain falsely accusing Crystal?" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
The old lady, usually kind and gentle, suddenly erupted with such force that it stunned the Landon parents, while Pearl’s face turned pale, lips tightly pressed, she said, "The old lady has always favored Crystal, whatever she says goes. I have nothing more to say about this matter."
"Old lady, it was Pearl who nearly died from the poisoning, and she’s the one who suffered. Now the child hasn’t fully recovered his health, and you’re here to settle scores, don’t you think that’s excessive?" Mrs. Landon retorted bluntly.
The old lady let out a cold laugh, turned to Madam Zhao, and instructed her to bring someone in.
Richard Shaw stood by, his handsome face calm and silent. This matter was to be handled personally by the old lady, so he handed over the two socialites who witnessed last night’s events to her, without further involvement in other matters.
