Chapter 57
The station fell silent. Sebastian’s face flushed as he clenched his fists in embarrassment.
Nobody saw it coming when Chester took hold of Giselle’s hand and delivered a sharp slap to Sebastian’s face,
In Seaworth City, the declining Grant family still garnered respect due to their upcoming marriage to the Lawson family.
Chester’s action was clearly humiliating the Grants.
“Sebastian, are you alright? Does it hurt?” Charlotte snapped back to reality and tried to touch the spot where Sebastian was hit
Yet, he avoided her, looking distressed. At 32 years old, he faced a level of humiliation he had never experienced in his life.
Chester showed him no respect at all.
Sebastian was furious but knew he had to hold back to avoid offending Chester. Despite not having the Fordham family’s support,
he realized that upsetting Chester could be a mistake.
Sebastian tried to calm down and realized he had another concern. He wondered how Giselle got close to Chester.
Their bond seemed significant, especially since Chester had defended her. But Chester was Jonathan’s uncle.
Without allowing Sebastian a moment to comprehend the situation, Giselle immediately withdrew her hand from Chester’s
grasp. In that instant, the scratches on the back of her hand caught Chester’s attention, revealing a profound and unsettling
depth.
“Did Charlotte scratch you?” Sebastian had short nails, so Charlotte was the only suspect.
Recalling the recent incident, Charlotte urgently exclaimed, “It wasn’t me. I didn’t lay a finger on her.”
She seemed eager to explain, worried Chester might take Giselle’s hand to scratch her.
Giselle shook her head. “Not her.”
Hearing that, Charlotte felt a sense of relief. Giselle noticed the reactions of the two and scoffed disdainfully.
After Giselle stopped caring for the Grants, she realized that the Grants liked to bully the weak and feared the strong.
Before Chester arrived, Sebastian acted arrogantly, but he became submissive in Chester’s presence. Even a proud person like
Sebastian didn’t dare to retaliate when slapped.
Giselle was undeniably happy and felt she owed Chester another favor for his help, even though she hadn’t asked for it.
As she contemplated the situation, Chester said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll be here to support you,”
Chester’s words deeply affected everyone, especially Giselle. She felt overwhelmed and struggled to understand their meaning.
“Stand up to their bullying in whatever way you feel is necessary. I’ve got your back if anything goes wrong.
Charlotte felt jealous upon hearing his words. Everyone admired Chester’s high status in Seaworth City, but he seemed distant
