"Son-in-law, you promised... just for Raina..." Gideon North pleaded mournfully, nearly on his knees.
Elias Hawthorne finally turned to look at Brolin.
Brolin responded respectfully and immediately led a group of bodyguards forward.
Elias Hawthorne didn’t do this out of sympathy for Claire North, but because he felt the reporters had taken enough shots. Continuing further would just waste time; it was better to quickly send out the press release.
As for Claire North, even though she bore his firstborn son, that absolutely didn’t give her the right to plot against Raina North.
She should indeed be grateful that Raina North was unharmed. If they really hurt Raina North today, not just Claire North but the entire North Family would have to be buried along with her!
Brolin acted swiftly.
Soon, the group of reporters were escorted out, obediently standing in the backyard.
Claire North clutched tightly at the coat, her eyes bloodshot as she said, "It was Raina! Raina directed Baby to harm me!" She choked, her voice hoarse, "Daddy, you have to stand up for me!"
Brenda Adler also said resentfully, "Where is Raina? Butler, go find Raina for me immediately. I want to see how heartless that little tramp is, to ruin my daughter !"
The butler was about to turn when Gideon North called him back, "Come back to me!"
Claire North couldn’t believe it, "Daddy!"
Brenda Adler couldn’t contain herself either, "Old North, are you still going to protect Raina at this point?! She ruined our daughter, my Claire!"
Gideon North said nothing.
Brenda Adler became even angrier, "You may be unwilling to let go of your daughter, but I won’t stand for it! I’ll definitely seek justice for my daughter!"
As she spoke, she rose abruptly and headed outside.
Gideon North strided forward, pulling Brenda Adler back, and shouted sternly, "It’s chaotic enough as it is! Stop creating more trouble!" Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by novel[f]ire.net
"Gideon North!" Brenda Adler exploded, grappling with her husband, "Are you even human?"
Gideon North fiercely pushed Brenda Adler away, watching his wife slam heavily against the wall without a hint of distress. His face darkened, eyes seething with fiery anger, "Did you really think I wouldn’t know this is your doing?"
Although he hadn’t fully investigated the matter yet, simply observing the scene allowed him to surmise most of it.
Clearly, Brenda Adler and Claire North plotted against Raina North, but unexpectedly, they were played by Raina, leading to the situation today.
Brenda Adler’s fury was instantly suppressed, but upon seeing her daughter’s miserable state, she stood her ground, "Yes, we did set up Raina, but wasn’t that because Raina bullied us too much? She even instigated Baby against Claire, and drove Claire out of the Hawthorne Family. Such ruthless behavior, no wonder Claire couldn’t swallow her anger!
Gideon North furrowed his brows, "But you shouldn’t use such cruel tactics!"
"We know we’re wrong." Brenda Adler signaled to her daughter with her eyes.
Claire North struggled, kneeling on the bed, covering her face, crying aloud, "Daddy, I truly know I’ve done wrong. I’m willing to apologize sincerely to my sister. Please save me; I can’t just be ruined !"
Brenda Adler: "Old North, please help our daughter. Are we really going to watch Claire be ruined ? After all, we truly let our daughter down back then."
Gideon North’s expression softened.
The butler also spoke up timely, "Sir, no matter what, this matter cannot get out. Otherwise, the reputation of our North Family will be ruined."
Gideon North felt a chilling realization.
Indeed, this matter absolutely cannot be exposed! The discord between the sisters must be kept tightly sealed.
Otherwise, what would the world think of the North Family? How would others view the North Family?