Chapter 304

The moment had arrived.

Evelyn's fingertip tapped the screen, sending the video.

When she looked up, Nathan was already striding toward Margaret.

Margaret stumbled back half a step from the icy aura around him, forcing composure. "Mr. Aldridge, is offending the Valentines worth it for an assistant?"

"Even Sterling Manor needs connections."

Nathan's eyes flashed cold.

"My people aren't yours to discipline. The Valentines' connections mean nothing to me."

"You said Evelyn lacks upbringing? With your breeding, how did you raise such foul-mouthed offspring?"

"Adrian's incompetence has nothing to do with Evelyn."

"Aren't you ashamed to still breathe at your age? If you want someone dead, lead by example."

"The Valentines can't compare to Sterling Manor's pinky. What makes Adrian so desirable that Evelyn would covet him?"

Evelyn blinked.

Margaret paled.

No one had dared speak to her like this in decades as a Valentine.

Nathan was being polite.

Had Sophia been present, she'd have thrown hands.

Margaret's voice trembled. "Is this your upbringing, Mr. Aldridge?"

"Is this your elder's dignity, Mrs. Valentine?" Nathan shot back.

Margaret sneered. "What's wrong with scolding her? A country bumpkin dares disrespect me?"

Her gaze burned with jealousy at Evelyn's exquisite face.

Nathan scoffed.

Their boss—a country bumpkin?

The truth would give this hag a heart attack.

Evelyn smoothed her hair. "Weren't you also from humble origins, Mrs. Valentine?"

"Gold and jewels can't mask vulgar roots."

Margaret's chest heaved.

This girl had changed.

Once submissive, now every word drew blood.

"Evelyn Roland! How dare you—"

Evelyn tilted her head. "Do you deserve my respect?"