---- Chapter 2540 Melvin finally lost his patience and snapped, "Madeline, are you out of your mind again? Do you even realize how childish you sound at your age? Apologize to Mr. Orben, right now!" Madeline''s tone stayed icy. "Sorry, but that''s not happening." Melvin''s anger red even hotter at being defied in front of everyone. "And what if I insist? If you refuse, then get out of the Webster family!" What was supposed to be a business discussion had now turned into a heated family argument right in front of their guests.
Madeline''s eyes reddened as she stared at her brother stubbornly, refusing to back down. Helda sighed softly but chose to stay silent. Melvin pointed at her furiously. "Do you even know how much shame you''ve brought to this family? You''re old enough to know better, yet you still live at home, unmarried. People think the Websters are so poor we can''t even afford a proper wedding!" He continued, "But I never held that against you. You''ve always been difficult and impulsive, but I let it slide because you''re family. I''ve even taken the me for you countless times.
---- "But look at you now, Maddie! What have you done for this familytely? Instead of helping, you just keep bringing us more trouble. Tell me, have I been too easy on you all these years?" Tears welled up in Madeline''s eyes. "Melvin, you''ve been saying the same thing for decades. If you no longer want me here, that''s fine. I''ll leave." Melvin gave a coldugh. "Oh, so now you''re standing up to me? Go ahead, then. Let''s see how far you make it out there. You''re old, Madeline. The world''s changing every day.<fnb2c5> Find the newest release on FindN0vel</fnb2c5>
If you walk out on this family now, do you really think you can survive on your own?" Helda could not bear it anymore and shouted, "Melvin, that''s enough! No matter what, she''s still your sister!" Melvin''s face darkened. "Exactly. And that''s the only reason she''s still here. If she weren''t my sister, I''d have thrown her out long ago. Madeline, you''re not young anymore. Keep being this stubborn and you''ll ruin yourself." Madeline felt her humiliation burn through her tears. She clenched her fists and turned to leave.
However, before she could step outside, a trembling voice came from the doorway. "Maddie... I''m here." Everyone turned toward the sound. It was Amari, and Andrew ---- stood beside him. Melvin''s fury boiled over. "Who gave you permission toe in? Where are the guards? Someone throw these uninvited guests out immediately!" Theon sneered, his tone dripping with mockery. "Well, well. Andrew, you and your little buddy sure have guts, just barging into someone''s home like this. Ever heard of knocking?" Andrew shot him a cold re. "Shut your mouth, old man.
This doesn''t concem you." He then turned to Melvin and said calmly, "I''m Andrew Lloyd. Amari and I may not have been invited, Mr. Webster, but tell me, is this the royal pce? Don''t tell me we''re not even worthy of setting foot in your home?" Melvin''s expression hardened. He had not expected Andrew to speak so boldly. The nerve of this kiding into his home and talking like that. He shot to his feet, his finger trembling as he pointed at Andrew. "Ignorant brat. I know exactly who you are, the Lloyd family''s Dragon Prince. But don''t think that gives you any special treatment here.
"You barge into my home and insult me in front of everyone, and I''m supposed to let that slide? If I still treat you with respect ---- after this, what would others think of my family?"<style>
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