Chapter 52:
The more Samira spoke, the more her anger flared. “You came back from Foiclens without any refinement, and everyone tolerated it. But now you’re crossing the line, becoming even more disrespectful!”
“That’s enough, Samira!” Jolie’s brows furrowed, her patience wearing thin. “When has Elena ever mistreated Elyse? I was there when they picked out the dresses, and so was Alexander. Elyse chose that gown herself, and Elena let her have it.”
There was no attempt to disgrace her! Jolie and Samira had always maintained a polite relationship.
Jolie, with her well-bred upbringing, was gracious and composed, rarely engaging in conflicts.
Samira, on the other hand, was skilled at maintaining a polished image.
Even when Jolie disagreed with her, she typically avoided confrontation.
But today, Jolie was genuinely upset.
Elena was her daughter, and she already felt guilty about the misunderstanding over the dress. She never expected others to twist the situation into an accusation against Elena.
Alexander chimed in, “That’s true. Elyse, didn’t you say you liked that dress?”
All eyes turned to Elyse.
Her chest tightened as she cast her gaze downward, appearing delicate and vulnerable.
She couldn’t bring herself to meet Alexander’s stare and murmured softly, “Y-Yes, I did. Samira, it was my decision. Elena had nothing to do with it.”
With her head bowed, she looked as if she was too intimidated to say more.
Samira, assuming Elyse was too scared to voice her grievances, immediately jumped to conclusions. “Then what about the five percent shares? Elena demanded them, didn’t she?”
“My shares belong to my daughter. No one else has the right to question that,” Alexander shot back.
“That’s unfair, Alexander. Elyse has no parents to support her. How can you distribute assets to Elena while leaving Elyse with nothing?” Samira frowned.
Alexander’s sharp gaze landed on Elyse as he asked, “Elyse, do you want shares as well?”
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Faced with his direct question, Elyse didn’t dare respond.
She couldn’t nod, but she also wasn’t willing to shake her head. She remained frozen, unable to decide.
Seeing this, Jolie felt a wave of disappointment wash over her.
For years, she had treated Elyse like her own child, ensuring she had everything she needed, no different from what she provided for Jeffry. Yet now, Elyse seemed to believe they had been unfair to her…
Jolie shook her head, her voice laced with dismay. “Elyse, you think we’ve treated you unfairly, but have you ever thought about everything Elena has endured over the past two decades? I believed you would understand, but now… I’m deeply disappointed.”
“Jolie, I…” Elyse hesitated, knowing that saying the wrong thing in front of Samira could cause more problems.
She had no choice but to act helpless, her eyes turning misty as she whispered, “I know you and Alexander have always been kind to me. I see you both as my parents.”
