Chapter 187: Schemes and A Backup Plan

Charles was angry and dumbfounded.It was clear that he was the victim.

Melody already admitted that she hit him, it was only right to punish her.

But Charles didn't understand why these people were not doing anything.He clenched his fists and was
about to yell again.

When Elizabeth saw what Charles was about to do, she quickly grabbed Charles’ sleeves secretly,
making him stop.

Charles looked at her and pulled his arm away from Elizabeth.He looked at Gwendolyn, expecting her
to punish Melody.

Gwendolyn was calm, instead, she looked at Melody and asked in a stern voice, "You admit that you hit
Charles even though he didn't do anything to offend you? Isn't that too harsh considering he's your
brother? Why would you do that?"

Gwendolyn stared at Melody coldly as if she was nothing but a pest in her eyes.

"Alas, who can blame you? You grew up in the countryside with no one to teach you manners and the
rules of the elite.You only came back recently because your Grandpa missed you.I heard that in order
to compensate you for all these years, he gave you a big share of the company and his inheritance."
Melody remained silent as she stared blankly at the old lady.

Meanwhile, Gwendolyn continued to speak.

"I know that your Grandpa adores you but the rest of the Sullivan family also welcomed you with open
arms, and this is how you repay us?" Gwendolyn said, accusingly at Melody.

Melody fought the urge to roll her eyes at the old lady's ridiculous comments.



They thought just because Melody grew up in the countryside, she didn't know any manners or proper
etiquette.

They thought that she didn't know how the world worked in the city, that was why they were all
confident in slandering her.

When Sarah heard her grandmother's words, she couldn't help but speak up, "Grandma, please..."

When Elizabeth heard her, she immediately gave Sarah a cold and stern glance, prompting the latter to
stop talking.

"Sarah, I heard you haven't been staying in the main house for the past two years.Have you forgotten
the rules after being out for two years?"

Sarah's body stiffened and all the colors in her face immediately drained out.She never thought that her
maternal grandmother would tell everyone that she was driven out of the Sullivan family.

Sarah didn't know what to say nor did she dare to move.She bit her lip and lowered her head in shame.

As everyone was fixated on Sarah, they didn't notice that Melody’s nonchalant expression earlier
darkened.

Melody reached out her hand to grab Sarah's and pulled her so she was in front of the cowering girl.

Gwendolyn caught sight of Melody’s actions to protect Sarah but she didn't bat an eye.She used to be
a teacher and she knew full well how to deal with two naughty children.

Nevertheless, she didn't understand how these two girls defeated her smart daughter and even came
to her and the Callahan family for help.

Elizabeth even encouraged her husband to find her second son to deal with Melody.



Elizabeth might still be a bit immature but that was okay because Gwendolyn was here to take care of
all their problems.

Gwendolyn smiled gently but her eyes were emotionless.

"Quince, come here.As your mother-in-law, I have something to discuss with you."

Everyone dispersed to let Quince through.

He was respectful as he spoke, "What is it, Mother?"

Quince had always been obedient to the wishes of the rich and prestigious Callahan family.She silently
nodded in approval.

"Quince, I know that you're busy with work and hardly have the time to look after your family.And you're
surprisingly filial, always listening to your father's instructions.But I couldn't help but think you're like
that because you want to compensate for Melody's mistakes.This child is still young and suddenly
giving her wealth might make her very arrogant.Just look at what happened, she hit her brother without
remorse.If this keeps up, who knows what will happen in the future?"

"I'm ready to be the villain for today." Gwendolyn sighed.

"Let Melody's shares be transferred in your name.Besides, she is your daughter and undoubtedly still a
member of the Sullivan family.It's still guaranteed that she will have a bright future ahead of her.She
doesn't need that amount of money, it will just burden her."

Gwendolyn continued, and as she finished, she turned to Quince.

"So, what do you think, Quince?" Quince looked conflicted and reluctant to answer.



"I understand, Mother.I will take full responsibility since I haven't been properly taking care of my
family.I will do as you say."

"Very good." Gwendolyn smiled in satisfaction.

She enjoyed being the head of the family and being in control.

Since she was done talking to Quince, she looked at Melody again.Her previously gentle and calm
gaze was replaced with a sinister and mocking look.

"Melody, do you agree with my suggestion? But don't worry, you won't lack money.As part of the
Sullivan family, wealth itself chases you.But remember that the Sullivan Corporation is a big company
and you don't know anything about the business world.That's why it's better to return your shares to
your father and follow him.He will guarantee that you and your sister will live a comfortable life."

"Do you understand? Be good and be obedient.Grandma only wants the best for you." Melody finally
understood why she was here.

They wanted her to agree to give up her shares to the Sullivan Family.

Hmph! What a joke! This senile old woman was seriously treating her like a child who knew nothing of
the world! Even when she first arrived at the Sullivan Family, Quince had already started his schemes.

Now that their main goal was in motion, they wanted to use other ways to drive Melody out.

Melody looked at Gwendolyn coldly and brushed past her as she found a couch to sit on.

She gracefully sat down on the sofa and crossed her legs, her posture exuding elegance but at the
same time, full of arrogance and dominance.She raised her head slightly and arched an eyebrow at
Gwendolyn.



Her cold stare pierced through and everyone shivered at the sight.

"Never."

"Who gave you the right to decide for me and take what's mine?"

Melody smirked as she glanced at everyone who was all currently too stunned to speak.

Even Gwendolyn couldn't speak for a moment, shocked at Melody’s sudden change.She didn't expect
her to be bold enough to argue with her.

When she came back to her senses, she frowned and flashed Melody a dark glare.

"You!" Gwendolyn seethed with anger.

"Your grandfather is no longer with us, how can I ask him?"

Melody nodded in agreement, "That's correct, Grandma.Since Grandfather is no longer here, no one
can take my shares from me!"

"You ungrateful child...!" Gwendolyn roared in anger.

She was so furious that she stood up and glared at Melody.

"Everyone, look at her! My granddaughter who just came back from the countryside.Look at how she
treats her elders! She doesn't know respect!"

The people around them were filled with murmurs and whispers as they pointed at Melody.

In an instant, Melody became the focus of criticism.

Everyone was disappointed in her as if she committed a grave sin.



But Gwendolyn wasn't satisfied, she wanted to punish Melody further.She turned her head to Quince
and shouted, angrily.

"You witnessed it, too! This child is very disrespectful.I'm afraid that she would only bring trouble for our
family.We can't control her, especially when her attitude is garbage! No wonder she didn't hesitate to
hurt Charlie!"

"If this goes on, I'm afraid she will also ruin the entire Sullivan family!"

Quince revealed an ugly when he heard Gwendolyn’s words.

Truthfully, he never cared about trivial matters concerning the children.

But now that it might affect the whole Sullivan family, he had to take matters into his own hands.

Melody continued to sit comfortably, looking bored.She wasn't bothered by what was happening around
her.

In her opinion, if they thought that she was so easily bullied by the people who practically begged her to
come over for the party, then...

Didn't that mean that the Callahan family was composed of members that were too dumb and petty?
Therefore, she surmised that these people must still be hiding something from her.

A backup plan, so to speak.

And before she could think further, the Sullivan family's "backup plan" came.


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