CHAPTER 381: CHAPTER 381 RETURNING TO THE OLD RESIDENCE 9

I’ve never heard of any sister of Aurelia Shaw. Since her debut, she has never mentioned her family. Could there be some secret?

Digging up gossip isn’t exclusively a journalist’s nature; most people possess this sense of curiosity.

Aurelia Shaw’s icy charm had always seemed innate to her, especially given Anne Hart’s tolerance towards her. But now... seeing the girl crying her heart out in front of her, and then looking at Aurelia, who exuded nothing but hostility, people found it difficult to like her anymore.

Aurelia noticed the shift in the crowd’s gaze, but she didn’t care, lifting her eyes with an arrogant coolness, sneering at Jovana Shaw.

People instinctively choose to side with the weaker party, but appearing weak doesn’t equate to truly being weak. More than sympathizing with the weak, people loathe those who wear a false mask.

"Have you so quickly forgotten why Dad grounded you?"

Aurelia didn’t state the reason directly, as people’s curiosity is best piqued bit by bit.

As expected, at these words, everyone’s eyes widened with interest, their focus heightened. Among them was a broadcaster who opened a live streaming app, broadcasting the scene live.

Jovana bit her lip, a flicker of guilt in her eyes, but she quickly steadied herself! Aurelia dared not reveal the reason; such matters tarnish the family name, a great taboo among the elite. She would definitely keep quiet.

Moreover, she had her own secret intentions.

If Aurelia actually exposed the scandal... Dad would surely despise her! As long as she gained Dad’s affection, she would essentially win the Shaw Family’s favor. With the family’s backing, why care about reputation? With power and wealth, she could suppress these matters.

However, Jovana was unaware that millions were currently watching them live on streaming platforms, with viewership numbers climbing steadily.

The comments flooded the screen.

"What’s going on? What’s the real reason?"

"Is she really the Queen’s sister? She doesn’t resemble our Queen at all, doesn’t even have an ounce of her aura."

"Make way, the onlookers are here! So, how is it going? Any fight yet?"

"I don’t understand what you’re saying. After talking with Dad for a few minutes, he stormed off and grounded me. Sister, if I did something wrong, just tell me directly, okay?" Jovana fished out a card from her pocket. "This is my allowance card. I don’t want anything anymore. Please just let me stay at home, stop taking Dad’s love from me, okay?"

Aurelia raised her hand.

The crowd held their breath!

"She’s going to take it, she’s really going to take it!"

"Ahhh! Queen, no, she’s trying to trap you!"

Shaw Family’s fans watching the livestream wished they could crawl through the screen, beat Jovana up, and throw away that bank card.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Aurelia didn’t hesitate for a second and took the card—

Jovana curved a sinister smile.

Aurelia fiddled with the bank card back and forth, not saying a word. After a moment, a mocking smile appeared on her lips, her eyes glimmering with mischief.

Splat—

The card was thrown at Jovana.

The sharp edge of the card cut her arm, but it was the arm facing away from the camera. Even if Jovana wanted to show everyone, turning her body suddenly would only make people suspect she was putting on a show. Gritting her teeth, she had to endure it.

"You’re giving me back the card you and your mom used to deduct my allowance, huh? Quite a profitable deal you struck." Aurelia laughed lightly. "You’ve racked up a million in foreign debt outside, and the debt collectors have caused a scene at school. And all Dad did was ground you."