Chapter 237: Estelle Gives No Face, A Direct Slap

Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Estelle Gives No Face, A Direct Slap

Kian Winslow’s expression stiffened again. He muttered under his breath, "I already said it was no one..."

"Young Mr. Winslow is waiting for Noelle Lockwood, isn’t he?"

The corner of Kian Winslow’s mouth twitched. He immediately realized his expression had betrayed his inner thoughts and averted his gaze. "Th-This is between me and Noelle. I can’t talk about it."

Estelle Lockwood just smiled, her phone screen glowing faintly.

...

Online.

Ever since the video titled "They Don’t Look Like They’ve Been Kidnapped" was posted, it had been viewed by millions.

In it, everyone saw the three children walking through a private garden belonging to a wealthy family, surrounded by maids. There were no signs of them being tied up, nor did it seem like their freedom was being restricted.

After that, an "insider" from the kindergarten claimed that the Sloan Family’s driver had come to pick up the children that day. Since the kindergarten doesn’t allow outsiders to enter, the children must have been picked up by the driver.

Then, someone claiming to be an insider from a wealthy family anonymously messaged a gossip account, saying she knew the real story. In reality, the three children hadn’t been kidnapped at all; they were just mischievous and malicious, and had deliberately followed someone away.

The blogger asked: [But with this whole thing blowing up online now, and with Noelle Lockwood even at the police station, the kids must know about it, right? Aren’t they going to step forward and clarify the situation for Noelle Lockwood?]

The insider replied: [You have no idea. Those three kids wish Noelle Lockwood would go to jail. The second son and the youngest daughter of the triplets were raised by Estelle Lockwood, and they’ve hated Noelle Lockwood with a passion since they were little.]

[As for Young Mr. Sloan, Christian, even though he was raised by Noelle Lockwood, he’s just an ungrateful brat. Noelle Lockwood was so good to him, treating him like her own son, but all he does is try to stir up trouble between Noelle Lockwood and the Sloan Family.]

Blogger: [But weren’t there rumors before about Noelle Lockwood abusing Young Mr. Sloan?]

Insider: [That news came from the Sloan Family. Isn’t it just a case of whatever the Sloans say, goes?]

Blogger: [So you’re saying today’s whole incident was likely plotted by the three kids to frame Noelle Lockwood?]

Insider: [Sigh, I don’t think children could be that calculating. They were probably just being playful. It’s the adults who are the real villains.]

Afterward, the "insider from the kindergarten" liked that Weibo post.

They also posted a seemingly emotional comment: [Back at the kindergarten, I heard those three children express their contempt for Noelle Lockwood so many times. I used to condemn Noelle Lockwood along with them, but now I see I owe her an apology.]

Soon, the post was trending.

Normally, a Weibo post wouldn’t climb the trending charts so quickly. It was obvious someone was manipulating things from behind the scenes.

But Noelle Lockwood’s fans didn’t care. They were completely blind to the unnatural speed at which it was trending; all they knew was that their idol had been terribly wronged.

[So this was all Estelle Lockwood’s scheme!]

[She deliberately used the kids to get attention! Noelle is so kind, she probably bit the bullet and confessed just to protect the children. She really planned this well!]

[Noelle even ended up at the police station! We can’t let this go! Those three kids must be punished too. Don’t use their age as an excuse. If they already know how to frame people at such a young age, what will they become when they grow up?!]

Public opinion was reversed, and the situation changed instantly.

Noelle Lockwood had become the innocent victim, and Estelle Lockwood, the Sinner.

It was at this exact moment that Evernight International’s official account suddenly posted a livestream announcement.

No one expected Nathaniel Sloan’s Evernight International to start a livestream at the height of the controversy. Just as people were wondering if Nathaniel Sloan was about to cut ties with Estelle Lockwood, they clicked on it and heard a cool, clear female voice ask:

"Young Mr. Winslow, you’re waiting for Noelle Lockwood, aren’t you?"

...

Netizens were stunned.

[Who is this?]

[And who is Young Mr. Winslow? Why did they mention our Noelle’s name?]

[Wait, I see Christian Sloan and the other two kids...]

[I remember now! That voice belongs to Estelle Lockwood!]

In an instant, a huge wave of Noelle Lockwood’s fans flooded in, vowing to make Estelle Lockwood face a lawsuit.

...

Villa of the Winslows.

Kian Winslow, completely unaware that Estelle Lockwood had started a livestream, pursed his lips. "This is between me and Noelle. I can’t talk about it."

Estelle Lockwood smiled. "Young Mr. Winslow, you may say you invited the children over as guests, but you should have at least notified Nathaniel and me."

Kian Winslow’s expression was incredibly stiff, and he clearly didn’t want to answer. "I-I already said, we’re all friends. So what if I picked them up? They’re perfectly fine, aren’t they?"

Estelle Lockwood laughed. "So, Young Mr. Winslow, you admit that you were the one who brought Mia and the others to the Villa of the Winslows, and it wasn’t that Mia was being mischievous and got into your car on her own?"

Nathaniel Sloan’s eyes were cold, his voice laced with immense pressure. "Kian Winslow, Evernight’s legal department is not to be trifled with."

’Didn’t we just clear all this up? Why are they asking again?!’

But Chairman Winslow and Mrs. Winslow seemed to understand something and gestured for Kian Winslow to tell the truth.

Kian Winslow puffed out his cheeks, seemingly exasperated. "It was me! I insisted on bringing them to my house, but I didn’t want to hurt them!"

Estelle Lockwood nodded. "So, why did you bring them here?"

As Estelle Lockwood questioned him step-by-step, he felt the pressure from Nathaniel Sloan’s gaze, while his own parents anxiously urged him to speak.

Kian Winslow, who had never really endured any hardship, suddenly flared up in anger.

He pointed at Estelle Lockwood. "Isn’t it all because of you! Miss Lockwood, it’s all your fault that Noelle and Christian can’t see each other! Noelle raised Christian since he was little, she’s practically a second mother to him! You’re so heartless! The only way Noelle could see Christian and mend her relationship with the three children was to resort to this!"

"Do you see now why I didn’t want to say anything at first? I knew it! If I told you Noelle arranged this, you’d definitely try to stop it! Someone as petty and narrow-minded as you, how could you..."

"Kian Winslow." Nathaniel Sloan calmly lifted his gaze, a storm brewing in his eyes.

A chill ran down Kian Winslow’s spine.

...

[What does that mean? I don’t understand what this guy is saying?]

[Is this guy saying that Noelle Lockwood asked him to take the three kids away and deliberately not inform Estelle Lockwood? Then isn’t it normal for Estelle Lockwood to be worried about her children?]

[Are you just going to believe whatever he says? This guy was definitely hired by Estelle Lockwood to put on an act. She’s so sinister!]

[The person who hasn’t shown his face but has a really nice voice, that’s Mr. Sloan, right? Mr. Sloan called him Kian Winslow. Does anyone know who Kian Winslow is?]

Noelle Lockwood, whose expression had been one of complete confidence, suddenly saw her face fall upon hearing Kian Winslow’s words!

Rose Lowell’s expression turned grim. "Quick, make them stop the livestream!"

The assistant was wiping away cold sweat. "Ma’am, Mrs. Sloan s-said that Evernight International doesn’t listen to her at all... The livestream, it can’t be stopped..."

’Noelle Lockwood never would have imagined that Estelle Lockwood would dare to just start a livestream. Doesn’t she care about giving Kian Winslow any face at all? Doesn’t she know that once this is exposed, Kian Winslow will become a public target?’

’Estelle Lockwood is so ruthless!’