Isabe was taken aback by Charlie’s assertiveness.


    At the same time, she understood that Charlie couldn’t be doing this just for her benefit.


    With a look of regret, she turned to Leann and said, “I’m really sorry, auntie. There’s nothing I can do…”


    Leann never anticipated that her supposed lifeline would be of no help at all. Turning to Steve, she pleaded through tears, “Steve, you have to help your mom! You know how hard I worked to raise you, right?”


    Steve felt a wave of difort wash over him. After all, Leann was his mother, and the thought of her being forced to divorce his father and potentially being kicked out of Aurous Hill was unbearable.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    He also dreaded the possibility of his father remarrying someone who was nearly his own age, turning his life upside down.


    In a moment of desperation, Steve knelt before Charlie and implored, “Charlie, Master Wade, please give my mother another chance. I promise she’ll improve!”


    Charlie responded coldly, “I’ve made it clear that this situation is between me, your father, your mother, and Mr. Ward. These people have shown me nothing but disrespect, mocking and threatening me repeatedly. Do you really think that kneeling will resolve this? We are only meeting for the first time today. Did you genuinely believe I would be swayed?”


    At that moment, Gary rushed to pull Steve up, eximing, “Are you out of your mind, Steve? You dare defy Master Wade now? You need to be quiet!”


    Inside, Gary harbored a mix of glee and fear. He was secretly pleased because he had long been annoyed with Leann, who often belittled him due to her family’s wealth. To him, her current predicament felt almost deserved.


    Yet, he was also apprehensive. He was concerned that Steve’s family would continue to challenge Master Wade, which could lead to dire consequences for them all. If Master Wade chose to retaliate against the Carson family, Gary knew he could be caught in the crossfire.


    Ultimately, Gary wanted to watch the unfolding drama without getting entangled in it.


    To him, Steve was ying with fire, and he feared being dragged down with him.


    As reality sank in, Steve realized his pleas were meaningless in front of Charlie.


    Charlie’s presence here was solely out of respect for his wife, ire.


    ire had brought Charlie along because she was a high school ssmate of Isabe’s.


    If Charlie was unwilling to extend any courtesy to Isabe, why would he feel inclined to show any to Steve?


    Seeing that no one wasing to her aid, Leann felt as if she were on the brink of copse.


    Regret flooded her mind, and she wished she could p herself for her past actions.


    Ironically, in her attempts to prevent Isabe from joining the Carson family, she had insulted, ridiculed, and humiliated her. Yet, she now found herself on the verge of being ousted from that very family.


    If only she had known this would be the oue, she would have acted differently, even if it cost her dearly.


    She couldn’t help but reflect, Leann, oh Leann, why did you have to confront Isabe? Look where that has led you—deep in trouble. If you divorce David and get expelled from Aurous Hill, how will you manage your life going forward?


    Charlie nced at the time and said impatiently, “If we keep stalling, it will be eleven o’clock. Is this wedding going to happen or not?”<fn3d7e> This content belongs to find~novel</fn3d7e>


    Upon hearing this, Don Albert coldly ordered Leann, “Get to the Civil Affairs Bureau and start the divorce process now. If you keep dragging this out, I’ll have your entire family thrown out of Aurous Hill!”


    Leann trembled in fear at his words and sobbed, “I’ll go, I’ll go. I’ll go right now…”


    Finally satisfied, Don Albert turned to Grant and said, “Go fetch your daughter. We’re leaving now!”