Just as Nora was feeling proud of her cunning plan, a crisp sound came from the door. The voice of the person who entered was stern, and their gaze fixed directly on the woman sitting at the table. They walked over in high heels with a “clack clack clack” sound.
She pointed at Nora’s face without hesitation and asked in an accusing tone, “Who is she? And why is she here?”
The sudden voice almost scared Nora off her seat. Fortunately, Master Stephen caught her just in time to prevent any harm.
“Nora, are you okay?”
Still shaken up, Nora patted her chest and looked towards the newcomer. She appeared to be around fifty-six or seven years old with trendy dark blue shoulder-length hair highlighted by a gold pearl necklace that exuded lazy fashion elegance all over.
She carried an LV classic checkered handbag on her wrist and marched towards where Nora was seated with great momentum before slapping her twice across the face.
Nora winced as two red hand prints appeared on her cheeks against that snow-white little face.
“You shameless little slut! It’s because of you seducing my son that he lost his inheritance rights isn’t it?”
“Pfft.”
“Mommy, what are you doing here?”
Master Stephen jumped up from his seat nervously upon seeing his mother approach them while silently mouthing out one word. “Mommy?”
This left Nora confused for a moment since she had just been about to retaliate but now realized this woman was Master Stephen’s mother – Mrs. Prince?
Her expression softened as coldness turned into embarrassment in her eyes before softly calling out. “Mrs. Prince.”
“Don’t call me that! I don’t know you,” Mrs. Prince retorted, made things even more awkward for everyone involved.
“Mom, why do you speak like this? Nora is a good girl who isn’t what you think she is; please be kinder to her,” Master Stephen defended Nora which only further infuriated Mrs. Prince since no one knew their son better than herself – he always focused solely on studying hard so he could inherit their family fortune later on instead of fooling around with female friends.
It had always been whatever she said goes…
This was the first time her son had defied her decision for a woman.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Prince’s tone became even more unpleasant, “Good girl? Don’t be ridiculous. What kind of good girl follows a man home without saying a word and shamelessly tries to get your sympathy and then your money?””
“Stephen, you need to use your brain. With the intelligence you have, I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to inherit the family fortune.”
Was he still worthy of being called a descendant of the Prince family when he was fooled by such a young girl?
Hearing his mother speak like this about him and threatening him with inheritance rights made Stephen feel uneasy.
He was the only heir of the Prince family, but that didn’t mean he was their only successor.
There were many young people in the family who were capable enough to take over as CEO. Although Stephen had an advantage in terms of bloodline, there were others who could replace him if necessary.
If it weren’t for his uncle holding some executive power and considering their blood relationship, what would happen to Stephen?
If he lost his inheritance rights now, everything he owned would be taken away from him. Would Nora still stay by his side like she does now? Probably not!
Master Stephen hesitated obviously; Nora saw the hesitation on his face which made her heart tremble.
Would Master Stephen choose rebellion against Mrs. Prince or abandon her for temporary power and wealth?
From Nora’s true thoughts deep down inside herself she believed it would be latter so she kept clenching her hands tightly with rare panic while looking at Master Stephen.
Master Stephen seemed like Nora’s last matchstick in life right now.
If this matchstick went out too then there would no longer be any light left in her life so Nora truly hoped that Master Stephen could bravely admit love.
Then maybe she could reluctantly try falling in love with him over time accepting his existence.
However what happened next disappointed Nora greatly – Master Stephen compromised!
He lowered his head and announced to Mrs. Prince, “Mom, I really like Nora, but if you don’t agree, then I can only be friends with her.”
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Prince’s face lit up with a smile that contained a hint of mockery and satisfaction as she looked at Nora.
In a cheerful voice she said, “Did you hear that? My son chose me over you.”
“From now on, you two are just friends. Don’t come around bothering Stephen anymore or else I won’t be polite to you.”
“A bankrupt loser and a second-hand woman can never match my son’s noble status,” Mrs. Prince insulted Nora with these words.
Nora’s eyes showed her pride as she retorted firmly. “Master Stephen and I are just friends too. If that’s how you want to put it Mrs. Prince then I’m sorry but I have to go now.”
“Master Stephen, thank you for your care these past few days. Goodbye for now. And don’t worry about the money; I’ll pay it back.” She quickly took out pen and paper from her purse and wrote down an account number before handing it over to Master Stephen.
With determination in her eyes she continued. “This is an IOU note; all the money owed is written here – one thousand dollars per month until seven months have passed.”
She knew that the more straightforwardly she acted like this, the more guilty Master Stephen would feel in his heart.
She admired Nora’s bold character even more because he didn’t have the courage to argue against his mother’s decision.
So at this moment he suddenly wanted to be willful once again.
He grabbed hold of Nora’s wrist and declared to his mother. “This time, I choose Nora.”
Ignoring his mother’s angry glare he continued. “I will use time prove that she is truly a good girl who deserves love – Mother surely will accept her.”
“I think you’re stupid! This woman looks cunning with fluttering eyelashes; not someone good at all!”
“You gave up your inheritance rights for her? You must be completely foolish!”
His mother’s tirade did not make Master Stephen change course as he remained silent while looking downcast .