NovelEnglishChapter 428 Falling Out
Archibald really didn't want Dean getting mixed up in this mess.
But the truth was, Dean wouldn't change his stubborn ways unless he learned the hard way!
Dean couldn't stop grumbling, "Archibald, | know you think I'm a screw-up, whatever. If you won't lendthe
money, I'll figure it out myself. I'm opening this stuno matter what!
"I'm sick of people looking down on me. Why do they always callyour brother when I'm out? | have my own
name, and | can make a lot of money too!
"Besides, Mom's skills weren't just passed down to you. We're both her kids, both Dad's sons, both Lancasters..."
Dean realized he had said too much when he felt Archibald's intense gaze on him.
Sure enough, it was too late to take back his words.
Archibald quickly retorted, "If you want to open a stuto prove your worth, fine. But | won't let you misuse
Mom's name! Got it?"
Archibald's warning was firm, and his face showed a dark expression.
Seeing this, Dean didn't dare say more. He silently took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, put one in his
mouth, and was about to light it when Archibald's words stopped him.
"Get out! Don't smoke in my car."
The car door slammed shut with force, and the cold wind blew on Dean, leaving him stunned.
"Why? You used to letsmoke!"
Archibald heard Dean's complaint but ignored it. The car started and sped into the driveway, disappearing from
sight.
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For sreason, seeing that cigarette made Archibald thought of Emily, and her unborn child.
Archibald suddenly felt strongly that Emily, being pregnant, couldn't stand the smell of smoke.
But what puzzled Archibald was why he was so sure Emily would ride in his car again. Michael returned to the
Smith Mansion in a sorry state.
Veda had arrived earlier and was rummaging through things upstairs.
Michael, barely containing his anger, went upstairs to check. Veda had locked the door, and the noise inside
grew louder, making Michael even angrier.
"Veda, what are you doing?"
"None of your business!" Veda's response cquickly from the room.
Her anger didn't subside, and she showed no respect for her once-admired brother, Michael.
Michael wasn't going to tolerate this. He barged in, breaking the door.
Michael's face was dark, startling Veda. She was rummaging through things, having just found the VIP card Emily
had given her.
Emily had once "pitied" her and given her a VIP card so she wouldn't go hungry.
At the time, Veda had carelessly tossed the card aside, thinking she didn't need Emily's pity. But now, she felt
she had been wronged by everyone in the house. If she didn't find a way to fend for herself, she might starve on
the streets of Emerald City!
As Michael burst in, he clearly saw the VIP card.
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He had given that card to Emily; how could he not recognize it?
"Veda!" With a shout, Michael stepped forward and snatched the VIP card from Veda's hand.
With her last hope taken away, Veda's eyes turned fierce. She lunged at Michael, trying to get the card back, her
words cutting deep.
"Michael! Am | not your sister? Are you trying to starve me?"
Michael had just been hurt by Emily, and Veda was the cause of it.
He was looking for an outlet for his anger, and now Veda had presented herself. The VIP card he had given Emily
was inexplicably in Veda's possession, and he needed
answers.
"What's going on? This VIP card was a gift to your sister-in-law. How did you get it? Did you steal it? Veda, how
long are you going to torment Emily? Haven't we had enough misunderstandings?"
Michael felt like he was falling apart.
He didn't know how to win Emily back, so he took out his frustration on those closest to him.
Veda, with her upbringing and temper, couldn't stand being misunderstood by Michael.
She shouted back in anger, "She gave it to me! Michael, why are you misunderstanding your own sister for an
outsider?
"And Emily isn't my sister-in-law anymore. You two are divorced. Face the facts! Was it
Her words were like knives, stabbing into Michael's heart.
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With things spiraling out of control, Veda had nothing more to fear. She went on to speak her mind with utter
disregard for the consequences.
"When you were having fun with Sophia, did you think about Emily waiting at home? When you bought Sophia
bags and jewelry, did you think about Emily struggling to pay her mother's medical bills, begging like a dog?
"And... do you think you can compare to that man today? Michael, face the facts. Emily
will never cback to this house! She's had enough!"
As soon as Veda finished, a slap landed on her face.
A clear handprint appeared on her face.
But it wasn't Michael who slapped her; it was Mason. He had been listening for who knows how long. The slap
silenced the room, and Veda stopped talking.
At first, her expression was fierce, unafraid.
But now, after the slap, her face twisted with anger, becoming even more defiant.
She was furious not only at Michael but also at Mason, whom she had always respected.
But facing the head of the Smith family, she had nothing to say and turned to leave. Michael wanted to stop her,
but Mason held him back.
Though Mason was old, he was still strong. He held Michael tightly, leaving him no choice but to stand still and
listen to Mason speak slowly.
"Let her go. | failed to discipline Veda; it's my fault. | owe your father an apology.
"But she was right about one thing... Michael, you wronged Emily. Ssins you have to bear, and some
mistakes you have to admit."
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