The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1371

In that moment, Nicole’s face was filled with resentment. “Why are you calling Neera?”

Leopold’s brows furrowed even tighter. “Were you eavesdropping here?”

“Yes, so what if I eavesdropped? If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have known about your hidden intentions! To think you’d use your own sister to gain favor!” Nicole’s anger did not subside but intensified. Her words were extremely sharp. “What a pity. She’s not interested in you at all! No matter how much you try to discredit me in front of her, or how much you act obsequiously, she’s too conceited to ever like you!”

The expression on Leopold’s face changed subtly several times, the muscles in his cheeks twitching slightly. “Nicole, stop trying to guess what I’m thinking. What you should be doing now is going back to your room and reflecting on your actions. Isn’t the mess you’ve created big enough? You’ve even managed to upset Grandpa to the point of illness, yet you show no signs of remorse. Look at yourself now. Where is the demeanor of a proper lady?”

Unsure whether it was out of grievance or anger, Nicole’s eyes were rimmed with red as she glared at him unblinkingly. “Self-reflection? How else should I reflect? Isn’t kneeling for three hours enough? What kind of spell has Neera cast on all of you? You all only just met her, yet you all seem to be bending over backward for her! What am I in your eyes?”

Leopold increasingly found her to be unreasonable. “What kind of tantrum are you throwing? When were you ever not the one being unreasonable first, whether it was before or now? Ms. Garcia let this incident slide out of respect for the Meyer family. You should be grateful. If it wasn’t for me pleading with Grandpa, do you think kneeling for three hours would have settled the matter?”

He didn’t want to waste words on her. Impatiently, he sternly reprimanded, “Enough. Grandpa is resting, so don’t disturb him. Go back to your room.”

Nicole was punished and didn’t even receive a shred of comfort. She was so angry she felt like she could explode.

Suddenly, she sidestepped him and stormed off downstairs in a huff.

“What are you going to do?” Leopold asked as he turned around.

Nicole descended to the first floor, replying with a sneer, “You don’t need to worry about me. No matter what I say or do in this house, it’s always wrong. Since you’re all so keen on helping that outsider, then do as you please. Just leave me alone.”

out of spite and planning

Nicole didn’t respond.

Leopold was

raised his voice and called for his assistant, ordering, “Take her back to her room. Without

always been gentle, seldom showing anger, and rarely imposing anything.

a thing. She stopped in

are you doing? Are you trying to imprison me?” She questioned

unchanged, completely unfazed. “It seems you

your actions. You are not allowed to step out of the room. Only when you realize

at his assistant, his gaze cold and detached.

the upstairs. “Ms. Meyer, I suggest you go up by yourself. Otherwise, I’ll have no choice but to carry you up. If that

face paled and flushed.

usually appeared gentle and refined, had a good

angry, his word was final and he would allow no further discussion.

leave. Stomping her foot in frustration, she reluctantly

with her shoulder, not even turning her head

Bang!

door was slammed shut forcefully by Nicole, the impact so great that it seemed to shake

his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose,

his mind, Nicole’s recent mocking suddenly echoed, causing his heart to sink gradually.

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