Chapter 731
Chapter 731:
Robert gritted his teeth, resisting the urge to roll his eyes at Selma’s latest comment. He had put up with her behavior for far too long. Shortsighted, brash, and endlessly self-absorbed, Selma always wielded her age like a badge of honor, thinking it granted her some unearned superiority. Every irritating trait imaginable was neatly packed into one person. Initially, Robert had shrugged it off, but now, it was undeniable—she was a walking disaster, a ticking time bomb of inevitable mistakes. With a heavy sigh, Robert ignored Selma and sank deeper into his chair, hoping for a moment of peace.
Erika, clearly fed up, stepped in to brief Selma on Curran’s family background.
Selma’s eyes popped wide, and she gasped in disbelief. “Wait… what? Is he really that important? I didn’t say anything wrong, did I?”
Michelle’s patience had run out. “Mom, please. Can you just keep your thoughts to yourself, especially when talking to strangers? Remember, this is Esaham, not our hometown. You don’t know who you’re dealing with.”
“I was just looking out for Kevin,” Selma muttered defensively. “What I said wasn’t wrong. As the older sister, Fernanda should never outshine her younger brother. She should always step aside for him. And that girl—no manners at all! She just barged in while I was talking to Fernanda and didn’t even bother to greet me.”
“Why would she greet you? She doesn’t even know who you are!” Robert retorted to Selma, his irritation rising. “She doesn’t even know Erika, let alone you.”
Erika bit her lip, silently seething, choosing not to engage.
The air in the room shifted, an undeniable tension settling like a weight on everyone’s shoulders.
On the other side, Fernanda’s section radiated energy, the excitement practically crackling in the air.
Evie entered with a small group of friends, and Bobby trailed behind, bringing his own entourage. Together, they claimed the entire front row.
“My parents are here, too,” Evie explained with a bright smile. “They couldn’t get seats in this section, though, so they’re sitting in the back. But Fernanda, my brother and I made sure to gather as many people as possible to cheer you on.”
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 ⍰ 𝙜ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀・𝖼𝗈𝗆
A warm, genuine smile spread across Fernanda’s face as she absorbed the gesture. “I can truly feel the support. Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it! We’re family!”
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The words left her mouth before she realized the slip. A rush of self-awareness struck, and Evie quickly clasped her hand over her mouth. There was a time when that might have been true, but now? That ship had sailed.
Curran, overhearing the exchange, shot an annoyed glance at Bobby, who was to blame for not being able to keep a gem like Fernanda.
Bobby, deeply engrossed in his betting game with his friends, remained completely oblivious to the disappointment he had caused his grandfather.
The moment the competition kicked off, all eyes turned to the arena as the players made their dramatic entrance.
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