CHAPTER 394: CHAPTER 394: SLAPPING FACES

Aunt Lee saw that President Kane’s mother was infuriated. She hurriedly supported her, speaking with the concern of a loyal dog: "Madam, please calm down! You’ve just been discharged from the hospital, and the doctors repeatedly emphasized that you shouldn’t get upset, otherwise it could greatly affect your health."

President Kane’s mother, with trembling fingers, pointed at Aunt Golding: "She...isn’t worthy...to call Ian."

Auntie Chamberlain, fueled by this, sneered: "Did you hear that? You aren’t worthy to call Ian. If I hear you calling him Ian again, I’ll tear your mouth apart."

Upon seeing President Kane’s mother gasping with anger, Ivana Monroe initially felt a hint of sympathy, but hearing the words of President Kane’s mother and Auntie Chamberlain, she couldn’t muster any sympathy.

Auntie Chamberlain then turned to Ivana Monroe: "Keep your old dog in line. Don’t let her think she can stand on equal footing with the master."

In the Kane family, the word "equality" never existed in front of President Kane’s mother.

Yet why could Aunt Golding be treated equally in front of Ivana Monroe?

This was what irked Auntie Chamberlain the most.

As a housekeeper who suffered unequal treatment, she wanted Aunt Golding to suffer the same.

That would be fair.

Ivana Monroe’s expression darkened, her voice cold as she said: "If you see yourself as a dog, no one will stop you. Aunt Golding, in my eyes, is like an elder. I respect her, and so do Timmy and Ian. You don’t have the right to deprive others of their respect."

Auntie Chamberlain was stunned, as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke: a housekeeper deserving the respect of the masters?

Auntie Chamberlain felt a sharp pain in her heart, like a dull knife cutting her flesh. After being the "dog" for President Kane’s mother and Ian for so many years, is Ivana Monroe suddenly telling her that a "dog" can be respected too?

Auntie Chamberlain once longed for such respect, and now the stark contrast intensifies her resentment towards Ivana Monroe, causing her much shame.

President Kane’s mother was almost exploding with anger. That wretched girl Ivana Monroe said Ian wasn’t here? Now she’s slipped and revealed it, hasn’t she? And even more vile, she demands Ian continue to respect the housekeeper in the ward.

President Kane’s mother would never think Ivana Monroe capable of any "respectful heart"; she believed Ivana Monroe was opposing her. Whatever she disliked, Ivana Monroe insisted on doing the opposite.

President Kane’s mother pushed Aunt Lee aside, angrily rushing over and pulling at Ivana Monroe on the hospital bed: "Give me Ian back, give me Ian back, you wretched girl, you’ve taken my son, and now you won’t even spare my only grandson?"

President Kane’s mother, not knowing where the strength came from, managed to budge Ivana Monroe. She was about to pull Ivana Monroe off the bed; Ivana’s face turned pale. Her foot was still healing; if she fell again, then...

"Stop pulling, let go of me."

Ivana Monroe grasped the bedhead tightly with one hand and tried to shake off President Kane’s mother with the other. But President Kane’s mother was strong; it seemed she had poured all her weight onto her arm, determined to drag Ivana Monroe off the bed.

"Let go of the young madam."

Seeing this, Aunt Golding hurriedly rushed over, grabbed President Kane’s mother’s hand, and forcefully pried her fingers apart, pushing her to the ground with an "ah" sound.

Aunt Lee was frightened, exclaiming, "Madam..."

Auntie Chamberlain, seeing Aunt Lee trying to claim credit again, was seething inside. It was impossible to push Aunt Lee aside now; she suddenly focused her gaze on Aunt Golding.

Glaring, she angrily rushed over: "You old hag, how dare you lay hands on our madam?"

Smack, smack, smack~

Auntie Chamberlain raised her large hand and gave Aunt Golding a series of resounding slaps on her face.

Aunt Golding, dazed, her eyes spinning, didn’t fight back but instead used her body to shield Ivana Monroe on the bed, fearing that President Kane’s mother and Aunt Lee would pull Ivana off it.

Otherwise, the young madam’s foot injury would be hard to heal.

Ivana Monroe saw the blood at the corner of Aunt Golding’s mouth and her instantly red face. Her heart ached, and she was furious, glaring coldly at Auntie Chamberlain, who was about to strike again.

Ivana Monroe coldly said, "Try hitting her again."

Auntie Chamberlain was shaken by Ivana Monroe’s terrifying gaze, her hand froze mid-air.

Aunt Lee egged her on angrily: "Hit her, go ahead, don’t fear her. What does she amount to? Daring to have a servant lay hands on the madam, such a person deserves to be beaten."

Auntie Chamberlain definitely wouldn’t heed Aunt Lee’s words.

At this moment, President Kane’s mother suddenly cried out: "Oh my aching bones! She wants to kill me! Continue hitting her for me..."

Auntie Chamberlain, wanting the year-end bonus from President Kane, naturally listened to her.

She moved her fingers, ready to strike again, but was stopped by the icy voice of Ivana Monroe.

"If you dare hit her again, I will break your hand."

Auntie Chamberlain drew a deep breath, intimidated...

"Don’t listen to her; I doubt she can break your hand from the bed." Aunt Lee was eager to prove herself, how could she stay silent at a crucial moment?

These words pleased President Kane’s mother.

Unable to deal with Ivana Monroe, she could definitely take on a housekeeper who dared to push her. Even if Leon Keane came, he wouldn’t say a thing.

President Kane’s mother’s mind was abuzz with her own calculations.

Auntie Chamberlain wanted to retort to Aunt Lee: Why don’t you hit her, and I’ll support President Kane’s mother?

Auntie Chamberlain couldn’t express her thoughts; she was truly afraid of Ivana Monroe’s terrifying gaze, so she turned to President Kane’s mother and whispered, "President Keane will be back soon. We should... leave!"

Auntie Chamberlain’s voice was small, but Ivana Monroe heard it.

Ivana Monroe was so furious tears nearly came out; as she suspected, President Kane’s mother had calculated the timing, bringing the two maids to cause an uproar on purpose.

Even going as far as hitting innocent Aunt Golding like this.

Ivana Monroe’s fingers clenched; if her foot were able to stand, she wouldn’t let the abusive Auntie Chamberlain off so easily today.

Aunt Lee, incredulous, whispered: "Are you mad? Aren’t you afraid she’ll...hear?"

The "she" referred to Ivana Monroe.

President Kane’s mother shot a vicious glare at Auntie Chamberlain. That look could kill; if she had known, she wouldn’t have brought her along. If Ivana Monroe heard this, and Leon Keane was informed, what would Leon think?

Regret! Regret!

Auntie Chamberlain was displeased with Aunt Lee: "You talk too much."

Aunt Lee internally scoffed; Auntie Chamberlain was clearly jealous of her.

Aunt Lee, eager to prove herself, told Auntie Chamberlain: "You support the madam, and I’ll deal with that old woman who almost caused the madam to stumble. She won’t get off easy."

Auntie Chamberlain’s eyes flickered, and she sneered internally. Aunt Lee was eager to offend Ivana Monroe, which was just what she wanted.

Ivana Monroe’s gaze had scared her to death earlier.

Auntie Chamberlain determined that Ivana Monroe was tough and not someone to be trifled with.