When she unveils identities novel (Shirley and Braden)
Chapter 431

Chapter 431 Apologize to Shirley

"Why didn't you tell me that there are guests at home? How will your relatives view me?"

Shirley covered her flushed face with both hands, feeling so embarrassed.

She got up late in the morning and looked disheveled. The members of the Stewart family present might remember and gossip about her for a long time.

"You don't need to care about their thoughts. I just want you to be comfortable and carefree."

Braden put his arm around Shirley's shoulder and went downstairs indifferently. He greeted everyone calmly, "Good morning, everyone. Shirley and I woke up late. Please forgive us."

In terms of status and power, Braden was only second to Howard in the Stewart family. When he spoke, he looked quite dignified, and others quieted down instantly.

However, when he looked down at Shirley in his arms, he was gentle. He said in a doting tone, "Don't be shy. Say hello to the elders."

Although Shirley was embarrassed, she couldn't disgrace Braden. She braced herself and greeted everyone.

The guests were all afraid of Braden. Just now, they were talking and laughing with each other, but now they did not dare to say a single word.

Only Matilda was an exception. She was dissatisfied in her heart and was not afraid of anyone.

"Shirley, long time no see. Let me think... It's been almost four years!"

With a fake smile on her face, Matilda held Shirley's hand and said, "Back then, when you were chased out by Braden, almost all the members of the Stewart family cheered. Only I was soft-hearted and felt that you were pitiful..."

"Matilda, what are you talking about? Stop talking nonsense! No one will think that you are mute!"

Tracy interrupted Matilda coldly, hoping to tear her mouth apart.

The atmosphere was a little awkward. Apart from Braden and his family, most of the others were watching the show.

Shirley didn't mind. She said with a faint smile, "It's fine. I won't hold grudges."

Matilda was encouraged, and her words became even more unpleasant to hear.

"Shirley, I was just talking to Tracy. I prepared a special gift for you. Try it on and see if it's suitable for you."

Matilda took out the golden lock from the box and handed it to Shirley. "This is a chastity lock. In the past few years, you have had to support two children and should have lived a hard life. It was inevitable that you would seek other men's help...

"I heard the nonsense outside. It is rumored that your children are not Braden's but Ewan's, because there are also fraternal twins in the Parker family.

"I will put it on for you. Just show your loyalty to Braden and the Stewart family."

Matilda's words were pure humiliation. She didn't show any respect to Shirley at all.

Others were watching the good show and were not surprised. In the past, it was common for the Stewart family, as well as the servants, to bully and humiliate Shirley.

"I don't think it is necessary."

Braden's face was cold, and so was his aura. He stared at Matilda sharply.

Matilda felt weak from Braden's gaze. "Braden, what... what's wrong? I did it for your good!"

"It is suitable for Antwan. He messed around with so many women. Without it, he may suffer retribution and will have no children."

Braden said word by word expressionlessly.

Everyone was startled. Even Shirley was a little surprised. She complained inwardly, he is mean!

Matilda and Kylan were so angry that they stood up and went to complain to Howard.

"Howard, you ... you heard it, right? Braden is disrespectful to his elders. Matilda gave Shirley the golden lockout of good intentions. It's fine if Braden doesn't appreciate it, but he cursed Antwan. You have to seek justice for us."

Matilda leaned against Howard's chair, crying loudly.

Kylan even mentioned his dead father.

"Howard, my father died early and left me with you. Although I am only your nephew, I have always regarded you as my father. You can't just watch your son and grandson bully us like this. If Antwan had no children, my father wouldn't be able to rest in peace and would ask for an explanation!"

"Kylan, you also know that your father left you with me back then..." Because of his dead brother, Howard could not be tough toward Kylan and his family and always gave in.

He sighed, "You said that you treat me as your father. I also treat you as my son. Since you were a child, I raised and educated you guys, as well as Braden and Antwan, together. In terms of managing the business of the Stewart family, I assigned you to different positions according to your abilities. It is fair and just.

"I asked Braden to take over the Stewart Group and let Antwan go to a foreign branch. I know you are dissatisfied and keep causing trouble. I can turn a blind eye to that, but today is different...

"I can't make the decision."

After that, Howard said to the butler beside him, "I'm tired. Help me back to my room to rest."

'What? What does it mean?"

Matilda was caught off guard.

In the past, no matter how far she and Kylan had gone, Howard would speak up for them. Why did he not help them today?

Matilda chased after Howard with tears in her eyes. "Howard, you can't leave just like this. You have to seek justice for us. You..." "Mrs. Stewart, please stop."

The butler stopped Matilda and helped Howard back to the room.

As the most prestigious person in the Stewart family left, Kylan and Matilda were much more restrained.

Kylan said to Kenny, "Kenny, I don't care about anything else, but you have to get

Braden to apologize to us. He was so disrespectful to us just now!"

Kenny looked at Braden. "Braden, Kylan asked you to apologize to them. What do you think?"

Braden pursed his thin lips, and his eyes were cold, which brought others an invisible sense of oppression. Even the atmosphere became tense for no reason.

"No problem. I will apologize to them. But..."

His eyes were even colder and sharper as he stared straight at Kylan and Matilda.

"You have to apologize to Shirley first."

Kylan slammed the table in anger and roared, "What? I am your elder. You want me to apologize to her? Are you insulting me?"

Matilda stopped disguising herself and said disdainfully, "Shirley is just a woman in dire straits, and only you treat her like a treasure. If it was Antwan, he wouldn't even look at her. I would never allow someone of her status to marry into the Stewart family!"

"Kylan, Matilda, you're so arrogant..."

Braden's gaze turned colder and colder, and it was filled with chilling killing intent. "I'll make it clearer. If you don't apologize to Shirley today, don't even think about stepping out of this door."