Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ( Mia Bowen ) novel Chapter 1018

Sharon's expression flickered with a multitude of emotions.

Seeing her expression, Mia remembered how Sharon wore the same expression she wore when she found out about Mia's identity as the Lane family's heiress years ago. Clearly, Sharon's condescending nature hadn't changed one bit over the years.

Jasmine sneered. "We've never acknowledged Luna's status. She's just an illegitimate daughter who couldn't show her face in public."

Sharon's expression softened upon hearing this. She nodded and said, "It's true that such scandals aren't uncommon in families like ours, but some things are better kept in the dark. That's just the way it is."

The mere thought of Luna usurping her position was unbearable to Sharon. Fortunately, Luna was just an illegitimate daughter.

She quickly turned to Timothy, "Don't be fooled by her. She's just an illegitimate child. She's unfit for our social standing."

Luna was unwilling to back down and retorted, "I'm sorry. Even if I'm not on the high society's guest list, Timothy will still cooperate with my dad because of me."

Sharon's expression darkened. "Tim, are you seriously considering cooperating with Mr. Shelbert because of her? There are countless opportunities for collaboration that won't involve her."

Timothy remained silent and glanced at Mia, who looked back with a hint of sarcasm but remained silent. She already knew about his plan to cooperate with Raymond but wasn't concerned about it. She would deal with it when the time came.

Raymond stepped in to diffuse the tension. "Mrs. Barrett, it's not what you think."

"Mr. Shelbert, I'm here in Nord City at Ms. Shelbert's invitation. I wouldn't have come if some illegitimate daughter had invited me. Our families have reputations to uphold."

His expression turned sour. "Actually, Luna isn't my illegitimate daughter. Her mother and I were truly in love, but circumstances led to our separation. I didn't know she was pregnant. If I had, Luna wouldn't have been left to fend for herself for so many years."

Luna put on a show of being deeply touched. She approached Raymond and took his hand. "Dad, I understand what you went through. I've never blamed you. Just being here with you now is all I could ask for."

The other three women felt disgusted by Luna's act.

Sharon was livid that Luna, someone she once looked down upon and had been deceived by, was now being acknowledged as Raymond's illegitimate daughter.

Jasmine was furious at Luna's skillful acting. She found it utterly repulsive.

However, Mia found it somewhat ironic. She took Jasmine's hand and said, "Let's go eat."

Raymond looked at them and suggested, "Since we're all familiar with each other, why don't we have a meal together?"

Mia frowned and was about to decline on Jasmine's behalf, but she promptly agreed. "Sure, let's go."