Chapter 837
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"Heh, if you're willing to give her a chance now, why didn't you give me a chance back then? Just because I'm a daughter, you forced me to marry a man I didn't like at the age of seventeen? You can just throw me to anyone you want to curry favor with like an object? Then throw me into the ditch when I'm no longer of any use to you? You don't even want to look at me again? "
At this moment, Aurora, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and shouted at Geoffrey who had already walked to the door.
Geoffrey stopped and looked back at Aurora. He frowned slightly and said coldly, "Do you still think you're a human?"
"Aurora, don't say anymore …" Old Lady Denise whispered anxiously.
"Yes! I'm not a human. I'm neither a human nor a ghost now. I don't deserve to call myself a member of Family Moreton … "Aurora's smile was somewhat sarcastic. She thumped her chest hard and stared at Geoffrey without the slightest intention of avoiding his gaze." But isn't all this thanks to you, my dear father? When you married me to that drunkard, did you ever think about the pain and torture your daughter had to go through every night? What kind of bad habits he forced her to learn? "
"You knew it. You knew it long ago. He had all the bad habits you hate. It was you who turned your daughter into a person you hate. It was you who kicked me into the fire pit and made me look like this. And now you're standing at the edge of the fire pit and laughing at me … Doesn't your conscience hurt?" Aurora's bloodshot eyes stared at Geoffrey. Her ferocious look was somewhat terrifying.
Geoffrey's frown deepened, but his expression was still calm. "Everything you've been tainted with is your own choice. It has nothing to do with me."
"What does it have to do with you? Heh … You haven't changed at all after so many years. Women are just objects to be used by you. There's no equality or exception to speak of. " Aurora chuckled as she pointed a finger at Gloria with a mocking expression, and said, "She's just a whetstone that you're using to hone your disappointing son. No matter what kind of abilities and aptitude she possesses, she was destined to never become the successor of the Moreton Family from the moment she was born. That's because she's a woman! A woman!!! "
Aurora's face was full of madness. Her veins covered her prematurely aged face. Her hands were like chicken claws, only bones were left. Her eyes were bloodshot.
The hall became a little quiet. Old Lady Denise wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't dare to step forward.
Jeffree looked into Aurora's eyes and said, "She's gone crazy. Take her away."
The steward who was standing at the door hesitated for a moment before waving his hand towards the door. Two servants quickly walked in and carried Aurora out of the door.
"You're the one who killed your daughter! You're the one who killed your daughter! " Aurora screamed crazily. When she came to Gloria's' side, she looked at her with a bitter smile. "Don't believe him! He's a liar! He'll never let a woman be in power! Otherwise, I'll end up like you … "
Aurora's voice disappeared outside the door. The hall became quiet again. Everyone's expression changed slightly.
Cyril's eyes lit up again. Although it quickly went dormant, the dejection on his face was gone.
Gloria's brows furrowed slightly. Her expression was still calm, as if she wasn't too affected.
Geoffrey looked at the two of them with a serious expression. "Everything you've done this year will be recorded, just like today's account book. The best and the worst will be determined by what you've done and the final result on the account book. I'm going to announce the final result. During this process, there will be four review teams of 16 people. Two will be in the light, and two will be in the dark. So don't try to play any tricks."
Cyril's' 'expression became serious. He suddenly felt a little uncertain.
Gloria nodded thoughtfully.
Geoffrey turned and walked out the door. The housekeeper and the two bookkeepers put away the account book and followed Geoffrey out the door with the wooden box in their arms. Soon, they disappeared through the door.
"Sister, you're amazing!"
Mickey was the first to rush forward. He looked at Gloria with admiration. He felt as if his sister had become another person, a super powerful person.
Lance and Debra looked at Gloria with gratification. They couldn't hide the pride and smiles on their faces.
"Hmph, how dare a woman dream of inheriting the Moreton Family? I won't let that happen. Only Cyril has the right to inherit this family." Matriarch Denise harrumphed coldly before walking out of the door.
Cyril looked at Gloria and said coldly, "You won't be so lucky one year from today. I'll let you know who's the real successor of Family Moreton. When that time comes, you'll be kicked out of the house."
Gloria said calmly, "From today onwards, Suede will be my personal property. If you lose one year from now, I hope you have something to take away."
"Humph!" Cyril snorted angrily. He turned and walked quickly out of the door.
Heidi stepped forward. She looked at Gloria and said angrily, "You have a sharp tongue. I think you'll look better if you cover your face with gauze, ugly!"
"If you don't squat in the well and look at people, maybe your vision will be closer to people." Gloria glanced at Heidi. "At least you won't wear a bunch of shiny things on your body."
"You!"
Heidi and Hernie's faces changed color. They looked at the gemstones and sequins hanging on their bodies and their faces turned red.
Gloria continued, "Also, watch your words. According to the family rules, you'll be punished for what you just said."
Herty and Hernie immediately swallowed their words. If Gloria had said this to them a month ago, they could continue to mock her as much as they liked. After all, she was just a pitiful woman who was despised by everyone, and didn't even dare to show her face in front of everyone.
However, Gloria was different now. She had taken over all of Family Moreton's fabric businesses and was about to become a board member of the Aden Chamber of Commerce. She was already in the same position as Cyril.
"Humph!"
The two of them harrumphed coldly and left in a huff.
…
"Hmm … This rich aroma is just perfect. I can't stop myself."
In the kitchen, Meg lifted the lid of a jar of brine and took a deep sniff. An intoxicated look appeared on his face.
"Ding! The host's insanely powerful level has increased dramatically. A hidden mission has been triggered: Please capture a Red-top Tricolor Duck within 48 hours! Location: Red-top Tricolor Duck Breeding Base, Warden Lake, The Wind Forest! "
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