The Unlucky Turn by Mark Twain 313
“To harm Leilani, a low-class girl from the country? We wouldn’t waste that much energy. Besides, in what way can Leilani compare to
Tamara…”
“What about her?” Callahan couldn’t stand anyone belittling Leilani and interrupted coldly. “Is Tamara nobler than Leilani? Or is she above the law? As for whether I’m speaking nonsense, we’ll see when the district attorney investigates.”
Clearly, Leilani and Callahan weren’t going to let the attempt to overturn the case go. Veins bulged on Hackett’s forehead as he suppressed his rage. “Mr. Langley, this seems to be my family matter. Aren’t you overstepping your bounds?”
Callahan’s eyes darkened. He was about to explain his relationship with Leilani. However, recalling her concerns before he entered, he paused and looked at her, seeking her opinion.
From the moment Callahan stepped in to block Hackett, Leilani knew their relationship could no longer be hidden. Since that was the case, they might as well go public.
Leilani was just about to speak when Yvonne suddenly clapped her hands. She strode over, staring coldly at the Sloan family. “Mr. Sloan, you say Mr. Langley is an outsider with no right to interfere, but surely I, the victim, have a right to speak? Tamara hired a hitman. The evidence is rrefutable, yet you still want to shield her? Leilani sat in prison for four years for her. The tables have turned-now it’s her turn!”
‘Let me tell you, with my testimony as the victim in the retrial, Tamara going to prison is a certainty. As for the rest of you… You’d better spend this time finding lawyers to save yourselves!”
At the wedding venue, the guests watched in stunned silence, struggling to keep up with the drama. One figure after another appeared, bringing
evelation after revelation. No one wanted to leave.
What is the relationship between Callahan and Leilani?”
Look at his protective stance! Their relationship is definitely not ɔrdinary!”
The Sloan family really threw away a diamond to pick up a pebble. That’s he Langley family! The Sherwoods could spend a lifetime sucking up to hem and never catch up to the Langley Group!”
Hackett actually chose Tamara over Leilani. I wonder what he’s thinking 10W.”
He’s probably regretting it internally right now. With a daughter like Tamara, they’re in for a rough future…”
They brought it on themselves. Even a beast cares for its young. If the Sloans hadn’t been so cruel, they wouldn’t have pushed her to this point.”
Just as Yvonne finished speaking, footsteps echoed from the side entrance of the banquet hall.
Milford walked out behind Fitch, followed by several elders of the Sherwood family. Gloria had the family driver take the unconscious Tamara back to the Sherwood estate. But dealing with Tamara was only ɔne problem; a much bigger issue awaited them here.
Milford and Fitch obviously hadn’t heard the heated argument between he Sloans and Callahan.
Fitch looked solemn. His gaze lingered for a second on Callahan and Leilani’s joined hands. He immediately put on a polite smile and stepped forward, his tone warm but distant. “Mr. Langley. I’ve heard so much about you. I didn’t expect my son’s wedding to attract someone of your stature.”
Callahan looked indifferent and nodded slightly. “Mr. Sherwood.”
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