Triumph Above All Novel

Chapter 217

boxes by Langston’s side.“Hey, isn’t this the drugstore brand that was running a Buy One Free One promotion?” Naomi asked out loud.Laurel’s initial embarrassment turned to anger. “Father knows about our financial situation, it’s no secret. We can’t afford to gift something beyond our ability, but you live in an expensive mansion and wear fancy jewelry. I don’t think we should be measured based on the same yardstick.”“Well, before Skylar came home, my father gifted Grandpa two bottles of 18-year-old single malt scotch whisky for Christmas!” Naomi countered. “And what did you get? If my memory serves me right, you brought a box of chocolate and some figs. I don’t think it’s nice of you to insult my parents when you’re not exactly a stellar daughter yourself, Aunt Laurel.” Perhaps it was because Nathaniel and Winona were peaceful mild-mannered individuals, their daughter Naomi grew up to be the exact opposite of them. She was vocal and outspoken against anything that irked her, including her relatives who had a bone to pick with her parents.“You little brat! You’re completely out of line right now!” Laurel shrieked.Suddenly, a thunderous voice boomed through the living hall. “All of you, stop this nonsensical fighting right now! Leave the gifts here and get out of the hall now,” the family patriarch ordered.Langston Fuller had favorites among his children. He doted on his second and third sons, for they had worked hard to bring the family name and empire to where it was today. He thought of his other children as good-for-nothing brats who did not contribute to the family. Therefore, the squabble between Naomi and Laurel was of no interest to him. In fact, it was disrupting his peace and quiet.Upon hearing the patriarch’s orders, the rest of the Fullers stopped their quarrel and left the living hall hastily. As Skylar and his family carried their luggage toward the guest rooms, a suave

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