Chapter 299: Chapter 299

Her own son had already left with Willa Sherman, admitting to their relationship, yet Mrs. Abbott was still here insisting it was all a misunderstanding. How shameless.

"Mrs. Abbott, we all know what needs to be known. What are you still trying to explain? Explaining how you plan to deceive the next family?"

Mrs. Abbott was left speechless.

Mrs. Xavier continued, "Your son and your niece are mutually in love, whether it’s a scandal or not, it’s an issue for your Abbott Family, what does it have to do with our Xavier Family? Why should our family bear the brunt for your son’s irresponsibility and your family’s lack of proper upbringing? You’re trying to orchestrate a marriage fraud so boldly, do you really think the world revolves around the Abbott Family?"

At this point, the situation was beyond salvageable.

Mrs. Abbott had no choice but to withdraw, leaving the Xavier Family’s party amidst a storm of gossip.

Meanwhile, the party at the Xavier’s continued as if nothing had happened.

However, the next day, Mrs. Abbott still sought out Mrs. Xavier.

Now things had reached this point, having offended the Xavier Family, if they turned against the Abbott Family, it would be disastrous for them.

Given the situation, the only option was to find a way to place all the blame on Willa Sherman, to exonerate her son.

"Mrs. Xavier, I assure you, I truly didn’t know about the situation with those two children. I genuinely like Summer and want her to be my daughter-in-law, you know that..."

And, to speak bluntly, every affluent family has a scandal or two, and besides, her son is a man, what’s the harm in having one or two romantic affairs?

Is it necessary for the Xavier Family to blow this matter out of proportion?

Mrs. Abbott now felt that perhaps Mrs. Xavier intentionally escalated the issue, so that once her daughter married into the Abbott Family, she could hold her head high.

If that were the case, she was willing to give the Xavier Family this opportunity.

However, it was impossible for the Xavier Family to use this to gain more benefits.

The Abbott Family also had their limits.

Mrs. Xavier wasn’t foolish, having been a lady of a wealthy household for so many years, she clearly understood Mrs. Abbott’s scheming.

"Mrs. Abbott, have you not understood the situation yet? Do you think with the status of your Abbott Family, with a son like yours, our Xavier Family should still be clinging on?"

Mrs. Xavier let out a cold laugh, "With a son like yours, only you would treasure him. Our Xavier Family is not impressed."

For a moment, Mrs. Xavier felt these words were familiar.

Soon after, she remembered that she once felt the same way, thinking her son was the best man in the world, unmatched by anyone.

However, now someone was treating her daughter the same way, and she realized that the brightest son in a mother’s eyes is not necessarily the best for others.

Mrs. Abbott said, "Mrs. Xavier, I know you’re still upset, but think carefully, we’re not ordinary families. Which man in his youth hasn’t been a bit wild? It just so happened my son’s companion was my niece, but they have no blood relation. Moreover, I don’t acknowledge their relationship, I only recognize Summer as my daughter-in-law..."

As if her approval was something to be honored, Mrs. Abbott spoke with great confidence.

"Ultimately, those women outside are just playthings, what’s most important is the position of the legitimate wife. Mrs. Xavier, I can assure you, as long as I’m around, Summer will always be our Abbott Family’s daughter-in-law. No one can change that..."

All the while, she pushed the blame onto Willa Sherman.

In any case, all the fault lay with Willa Sherman shamelessly seducing her son; her son was blameless.

She even promised Mrs. Xavier that she would not allow Willa Sherman’s child to be born, nor let her stay by Ryan Abbott’s side.

Mrs. Xavier mentally scoffed, looking at Mrs. Abbott as if she were looking at a fool.

It was clear she understood that with a son like hers, finding a better woman in the future would be difficult, hence she was desperately clinging to the Xavier Family.

Did she really think her son was so desirable that everyone wanted him?

Mrs. Xavier coldly said, "Mrs. Abbott, you know what kind of character your son has. My daughter is young, beautiful, and capable; why shouldn’t she marry some promising young man in the future? Is she supposed to covet your son? If you don’t want to make a fool of yourself, you should dismiss those thoughts and stop targeting my daughter. From now on, our Xavier Family and your Abbott Family have nothing to do with each other. Stop spreading rumors and tarnishing my daughter’s reputation."

Mrs. Abbott, seeing that Mrs. Xavier was determined not to relent and her words becoming harsher, looked complicated.

She had already announced the marriage alliance between the Abbott Family and the Xavier Family, but now her son’s reputation was tarnished, and the Abbott Family was subjected to criticism. The Xavier Family was unwilling to marry Summer into their family, so how could the Abbott Family maintain its standing in high society?

Mrs. Abbott felt the Xavier Family had gone too far this time. It was just a small affair, yet it was blown out of proportion, causing significant losses to the Abbott Family. Did the Xavier Family really want to sever all ties with them?

Mrs. Abbott was at a loss for words, not knowing what to say, when the door suddenly opened again.

Ryan Abbott came in hand-in-hand with Willa Sherman.

"Mrs. Xavier! I am responsible for what happened, it has nothing to do with my mother, why are you humiliating her?"

Mrs. Abbott tried to stop Ryan in anger.

However, Ryan spoke rapidly like a machine gun, not giving Mrs. Abbott a chance.

"Mom! Our Abbott Family is also a prominent family, what do we lack compared to the Xavier Family? There’s no need to humble ourselves before them. Their daughter, who they treat as a treasure, is not to my liking. The one I love is Willa, and in this life, I will marry no one but her! Let the Xavier Family give up hope."

The way he said it, one would think it was the Xavier Family clinging to him.

Mrs. Xavier looked terribly grim.

Ryan then added, "Mom, Willa is so gentle and charming, deeply in love with me, and so filial to you. Now she’s even carrying my child. If she marries me, she’ll surely be a good wife, mother, and daughter-in-law. Wouldn’t it be a harmonious family? Must I bring someone like Summer, who would create chaos, into our home, making it unstable?"

Ryan spoke with great righteousness, as if he were the victim. "You see, she hasn’t even married into our Abbott Family yet, and already she’s tarnishing our reputation, causing Willa and me to be criticized. If she truly married in, would she be filial to you? Would she live a good life with me? Would she leave Willa alone? By then the whole Abbott Family would be a mess."

Despite Ryan’s brazen shamelessness, now he was criticizing her daughter. Mrs. Xavier, enraged, pointed at Ryan.

"You shameless creature! How dare you turn the tables!?"

Ryan looked at Mrs. Xavier, "Mrs. Xavier, I’m simply speaking the truth. Even if you want to push your daughter onto me, you should first see if I want her or not."

He wore a look of disdain, "I only like gentle and charming women, as for your daughter, educate her properly at home, I would never be interested in a woman like that in my life."

Mrs. Xavier, her face turning pale green from anger, took several deep breaths to calm down. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽

She sneered, smiling without warmth at Mrs. Abbott.

"Mrs. Abbott, my daughter’s lack of talent and virtue indeed makes her unworthy of your outstanding son. No wonder anyone who can engage in an illicit relationship with his cousin must have such unique values. I’ve been enlightened."

Mrs. Abbott was so ashamed she couldn’t raise her head.

Even Ryan was momentarily speechless, pulling at Mrs. Abbott, "Mom, no need to say more, let’s go, if the Xavier Family wants to target the Abbott Family because of this, bring it on, I, Ryan Abbott, am not afraid."

Mrs. Abbott’s face turned all hues of purple and blue.

Ryan might not be scared, but she certainly was.

Honestly, the current strength of the Abbott Family couldn’t compare to that of the Xavier Family.

Moreover, the Xavier Family had good relations with the Sterling Family, and if they joined forces, how could the Abbott Family have any foothold in the business world?

Her son was gullible in matters of romance, but why was he also so stupid in major family affairs?

Mrs. Abbott wished she could crack open her son’s skull to check if it was filled with... nothing useful!