Chapter 971 - 974: Trying to Drag Her Down

"I mean, you two Hawthorne brothers, the Commander hasn’t been buried yet. What you should be considering isn’t how to fight over the family inheritance and power, but rather joining forces to ensure the Commander is buried properly, lest you become a laughing stock. Do you two never watch the news? Many are saying that the two of you are at odds. If someone wants to do something to the Hawthorne Family at this time, it won’t just be about the inheritance and power; you wouldn’t even be able to protect the Hawthorne Family."

Melody Thorne spoke sharply.

"You are? Miss Thorne?"

Both brothers’ gazes simultaneously fell on Melody Thorne, naturally feeling humiliated, their expressions turned extremely unpleasant. "Miss Thorne, you are a woman and do not understand the matters of the official circles, which we do understand. We won’t blame Miss Thorne; everyone here is an acquaintance, we might as well get by."

"Get by with what? Where did I say something wrong?" Melody Thorne walked closer, her arms crossed, revealing a chilling look in her eyes.

"You..." Donovan Hawthorne choked but dared not get angry at Melody Thorne. "I’ll handle my father’s matters myself, there’s no need for Miss Thorne to worry."

"I came to the Hawthorne home out of goodwill; now you’re driving me away?" Melody Thorne looked at the two brothers ahead with a faint smile, then turned and leaned on Jared Quinn’s arm. "Darling, they’re actually trying to drive me away. I think we shouldn’t be so kind as to meddle in the Hawthorne affairs. Let’s head back."

Jared Quinn stood up, his dangerous eyes sweeping over Donovan Hawthorne and Wallace Hawthorne. "Let’s go."

"Mr. Quinn, Mr. Quinn, we didn’t mean to drive anyone away, it was just a joke with Miss Thorne," Donovan Hawthorne’s face instantly changed.

"Let’s go," Melody Thorne pulled Jared Quinn and started walking out.

Harold Chapman walked out with them.

"Mr. Quinn, Mr. Chapman"

"Mr. Quinn... Mr. Chapman"

Watching the three of them walk far away, Donovan Hawthorne and Wallace Hawthorne regretted deeply, wishing they could slap themselves. If Jared Quinn and Harold Chapman were willing to assist either of them, everything from the Hawthorne Family would be easily obtained. But now, they have offended them.

Donovan Hawthorne and Wallace Hawthorne began making more long-term plans.

Just as Melody Thorne and Jared Quinn were leaving the Hawthorne Family, a servant blocked their path. "Miss Thorne, this was given to me by our miss to pass to you."

"Who is your miss?" Melody Thorne accepted it; inside the box was a massive gem, such gems are incredibly rare. She recalled there are only two of them in the world.

"It is Miss Vivian. She heard Miss Thorne came to the Hawthorne home, and asked me to prepare a small gift," the servant explained.

"Oh," Melody Thorne understood that Vivian Hawthorne wanted to rope her in.

Amy Hawthorne is truly impressive; having the two brothers fighting is not enough, even the daughter is so ambitious!

"Vivian Hawthorne is already married, and is involved in the circles," Harold Chapman explained.

"Oh," Melody Thorne hadn’t originally planned to meddle in the Hawthorne Family matters, but considering Mr. Hawthorne gifted her something when he died, she accepted it.

"Help me thank your Miss Hawthorne."

"Yes, yes, Miss Thorne, have a safe journey," the servant happily returned to report.

"Do you want to come with me to the company?" Jared Quinn gazed down at her.

"No, I’ve finally gotten out of the entertainment circle and am free, I don’t want to go to the company," Melody Thorne stuck her tongue out.

"I’m going to see Kiki Sutton, you go to the company yourself."