Semua Bab Too Late to Regret: Bab 371 - Bab 380

He pressed his lips together.This woman’s tongue was sharp enough to cut glass.Candice shot him a look that said: Go on, bully your brother again, I dare you.She knew perfectly well that Charlie would always cover for his younger siblings—but honestly, did they have to keep making his life harder just because of it?Ever since she’d heard that story from Jim, she couldn’t help feeling sorry for Charlie. What kind of siblings were these? One called him brother while trying to date him, and another—his actual brother—treated him like an enemy. And all because he was the eldest, so everything had to fall on his shoulders.But back then, he hadn’t even been that old himself.If it were her, she’d let them fend for themselves.Now that Jessica Barnes had already let go of the past, why was Charlie still holding a grudge? Wasn’t that a little too much?Charlie faltered under he

She was turning over plans in her mind.With her grandmother’s stubborn temper, if she asked Charlie to call the bodyguards and send them back, the old lady would probably blurt out the real reason for their trip right there on the phone.No, no, no!What if she called them and tried to persuade them not to recognize James? Yeah right—if they were going to give up, they would’ve done it long ago.There was only one solution left: tomorrow, when they met, even if they wanted to trick her into going to the Lawrence family, she could just knock them out and drag them back to the fishing village instead.As for what came after… she’d figure it out later.Once she made up her mind, she put her phone away and walked out.Sophia had just changed into a black evening gown. “How’s this one?”Candice said weakly, “Looks good.”Meanwhile, at the hotel—Mary w

Meanwhile—At the Lawrence residence, the banquet hall was glittering with light and laughter. Nearly every powerful family in Shandor had arrived. Even the newly rich, celebrities, and socialites—who normally drew headlines—were only background decorations tonight.Receiving an invitation from the Lawrence family was itself a badge of honor. It meant your family still had influence and power. The ones who’d fallen from grace weren’t even qualified to send gifts anymore, let alone be invited to attend.However—Half an hour into the banquet, every guest had arrived, yet the star of the night—Old Mrs. Lawrence—was nowhere to be seen.James, as the head of the family, was busy greeting guests with the other Lawrence elders. Denise, standing proudly like a queen, was running the show—directing her sisters-in-law like servants. None of them dared object.She’d even invited her own side

Charlie wished he could reach through the phone and grab someone by the collar.“Which courtyard are you taking a walk in?” His voice turned cold and sharp as shattered ice. “The clinic or the hotel? Did your Candice teach you to call those places courtyards now?”“...”Rex’s face was pure despair.He turned toward his sister, silently screaming, Didn’t you say he didn’t have x-ray vision?!Right now, he looked like a poor soul who’d been tricked into jumping off a cliff—his sister told him, Don’t worry, the rope’s secure! He believed her completely, jumped without hesitation… only to realize she hadn’t even tied the rope to him.Candice felt equally hopeless.She’d lied to Charlie precisely so he wouldn’t find out her family had come to Shandor—and now all her effort had gone up in smoke.She pressed a hand over her eye

Nicole nudged her mother.Beatrice turned and saw Caroline, feeling a touch of awkwardness.The two women stood facing each other for a moment. Since Caroline had approached first, she took the initiative to speak.“Our Jackson family owes Candice an apology. What happened is in the past now. It’s good that Mrs. Lawrence doesn’t mind her background and is willing to accept her.”Beatrice smiled gently.“One must have a conscience in life. She once saved me—someone she barely knew—and asked for nothing in return. If I still held a prejudice against such a kind girl, I’d be truly heartless.”“I’ll admit I once cared too much about social standing, and I did mind her having been married before. But later I thought it through—apart from those things, she’s outstanding in every way. She more than makes up for her family background. Besides, none of that was ever her fau