Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 171

to purchase hers because I don’t have that much money…”Despite knowing that his explanation was very crappy, he had to find himself an excuse, somehow.Then, his gaze fell on Callum and lit up expectantly. “Besides, he’s my brother. Why would I fight with him? I swear I only wanted to negotiate with Miss Lynwood, not rob her.”At the sudden mention of his name, Callum ignored his plea for help and retorted nonchalantly, “You’ve already broken all ties with the Winthrop Family. Why are you still using this family name when you’re outside?”Arthur’s face went stiff. He didn’t expect that a person as aloof as Callum would shoot him down so directly. There were also some socialites around them, and they agreed with Callum after he said that. “That’s true. Last month, Arthur Winthrop announced on his own that he’s cutting off all ties with the Winthrop Family, making Mr. Theodore Winthrop so mad that he’s still feeling unwell in the hospital now.”All of a sudden, Arthur became the topic of criticism as the audience started pointing their fingers and looking down at him while Callum and Elspeth stood silently at the side and watched him getting scorned.Embarrassment washed over him, but he still held his head high despite the people around him jeering at him. He channeled all of his hate on Callum.Meanwhile, Elspeth didn’t want to push Arthur to a corner and smiled at Irving. “Forget it. We were friends in the past, after all. Let’s not make things too ugly.”Irving nodded in agreement. “You’re considerate and gentle. Okay, we’ll let Mr. Winthrop go, then.” Right after he said that, something popped up in