The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 262

Claire clearly had no intention of stepping up. She just blinked, all wide-eyed and innocent, refusing to say a word. It almost felt like she was waiting for Tiffany to apologize first.

Tiffany’s chest rose and fell with frustration, but in front of Padgett, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and give in. “Sorry, Claire, I shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions. I was only trying to look out for you…”

Before she could finish, Claire cut in. “Tiffany, you really can’t go around accusing people without knowing the facts. We’re family, so I can let it go, but people outside won’t be as forgiving. If you keep this habit of speaking your mind without thinking, you might end up offending someone who’ll take it out on Yolande. As a parent, even if you don’t care about yourself, you should at least think about your kid. Don’t you think so?”

To everyone else, Claire’s words sounded gentle, maybe even caring. But Tiffany felt like Claire was threatening her. Was Claire warning that if Tiffany messed up again, both Yolande and Arthur would be the ones to pay? How cruel. That mouth of hers was just as sharp as Melissa’s.

Padgett nodded, acting like he was delivering some great wisdom. “Claire’s right. Family won’t hold a grudge, but outsiders might. You really need to watch your words.”

Tiffany felt her ears burning. Getting scolded like this in front of the younger generation was beyond embarrassing. She barely managed to sit through a few more minutes before she found a random excuse, grabbed Yolande, and left.

The second they stepped out of The Churchill Estate, Tiffany’s face dropped. She shot her daughter an angry glare. “Yolande, how could you side with outsiders and let them bully your own mother? I’m your real mom, not some evil stepmother, right?”

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