Chapter 596
Simone only then noticed Jason, freezing at the sight
Bennett and Carmella froze as well, not expecting Jason to come with Estelle
Carmella’s face was even paler, anxious and angry How could Jason know that Estelle was the real daughter of the Macclain family? It must’ve been Estelle who told him That bitch Estellet
She hated her so much, her body tense and her fists clenched
Simone knew Jason and knew he was Old Mr. Quintin’s favored student. But being accused by someone younger was embarrassing, so she coldly said, “Oh, it’s Mr. Gilder. You came at the right time. You can give Carmella justice in person!”
Jason entered the living room, his gaze icy as he scanned Carmella, and inquired, “What kind of justice are you seeking? What did Carmella tell you?”
Bennett motioned for the maid to prepare coffee and offered a polite smile, saying, “Please have a seat, Mr. Gilder”
Jason’s expression darkened, his voice filled with frustration, “You should be taking care of your own daughter, not relying on mer
Bennett’s face displayed an uncomfortable expression as he hastily directed Estelle, “Estelle, please take a seat as well!”
Estelle sat beside Jason and spoke up. “I invited Mr. Gilder here. If there are any issues, let’s confront them directly”
Simone sneered, “Alnght, did you plagiarize Carmella’s design and then frame her to get her fired from the company?”
Jason’s brow furrowed as he asked, ‘Is that what Carmella told you?”
Carmella avoided eye contact and remained silent, her head lowered.
Simone shielded Carmella, “Carmella is always honest and kind. She won’t argue. Mr. Gilder, you can’t be fooled by just one side’s story and be deceived by certain people!”
Jason’s face darkened, and he coldly said, “Is ‘certain people’ referring to Estelle? As a mother, I can’t understand how you could say this about your own child! You said not to be fooled by one side’s story, but did you listen to Carmella and believe Estelle was the villain? Did you listen to Estelle’s explanation? Did you give her a chance?”
Jason was furious, “As a mother, you don’t understand or care about Estelle. Isn’t she your daughter? You raised Carmella, but Estelle was born from you, and your blood runs through her veins!”
Jason’s words not only stunned the Macclain family but also Estelle. She turned to look at Jason.
Estelle had never felt motherly love before, having been abused by her adoptive mother and then spent time with her grandfather and
brother.
A long time ago, she had saved a kidnapped girl. Afterward, the girl’s mother hugged her and cried until she almost collapsed. Estelle had been curious about her own mother for the first time.
When she was brought back by the Macclain family, she wondered what her mother would be like. Would she cry and hold her like that other mother?
But she didn’t. The next day, when she saw Simone, all she saw was calmness and indifference.
At that moment, she had been quite disappointed and even saw a shadow of her adoptive mother in Simone. She wanted to run away. Over the years, she had stopped expecting anything from Simone and no longer held any grudges against her.
Today, Jason’s words made her think of her younger self who had once longed for motherly love.
Did her body really carry Simone’s blood?
No, Simone wasn’t cold. She loved Carmella, just not her.
Simone’s face turned pale and angry, and she coldly said, “This is a family matter, it has nothing to do with you!”
“Fine!” Jason smirked, “Today we’re not talking about the Macclain family’s matters. We’re talking about Estelle and Carmella at work. Carmella claims Estelle plagiarized her work, well, let me tell you clearly, she is lying. Not only is she lying to you, but she’s also lying at the company. Our studio won’t tolerate someone who tells lies and has such low morals. Firing her was my idea, if you have any objections, you can ask me!”
