NovelEnglishChapter 56: The atmosphere in the Nash family's house was heavy with gloom. The entire family was present, their expressions a mix of anger and despair. Ayla was on her knees on the floor, a picture of defeat, while Sansa sat on the sofa, her usual arrogance replaced by gloom. Marissa walked into the living room, immediately sensing the strained atmosphere. Since Tiffany was often ignored in family interactions, Marissa slipped in unnoticed except by Landen, who subtly gestured for her to cover Marissa walked over and sat next to Landen, who looked at her with slight disapproval. In a low voice, he asked, "Where have you been wandering off to this time?" Marissa looked him in the eye, her tone just as soft. "Why should I have to tell you?" "Why aren't you using the bank card I gave you? Dress better and buy snice accessories to maintain our family's reputation. Do you know how many people mock you behind your back?" Landen commented galkeeps you updated "Sansa must have pocketed a big portion of your allowance, too. I doubt there's much money left in that account," Marissa retorted "I manage to supplement my finances on my own. Just use the card for your shopping and try to present yourself well. Don't embarrass our family," Landen said "No matter how I present myself, I'm still married to the richest man in the city. You might want to save your money in case you end up on your own," Marissa responded sharply "My, you've becquite sharp-tongued. Is this really the timid Tiffany I used to know?" Landen exclaimed, taken aback Before Marissa could respond, Balthasar interjected sharply, "We're in the middle of a family meeting. What are you two whispering about?" Marissa stayed silent Casually, Landen answered, “Grandpa, we should be focusing on Ayla. She's our family's future, isn't she? Whether Tiffany and I attend the meeting really doesn't matter." His words deeply embarrassed Ayla. Once the star at her grandpa's birthday celebration, she now felt only humiliation Marissa burst out laughing at Landen's comment Ayla was annoyed by the laughter and lashed out at Marissa, saying, "You shouldn't be laughing at me, Tiffany. Despite my mistakes, I'm still more accomplished than you, a high school dropout." Turning her frustration towards Landen, Ayla continued, “And what gives you the right to make fun of me? As the male young heir of our family, you waste your days doing nothing. Are you more skilled in medicine than I am?" Landen gave a nonchalant shrug and responded, "It's true. My medical skills might not match yours. But as a so- called loser, I'm well aware of my limitations and never engage in foolish boasting or overreaching. I might not elevate our family's status, but I certainly don't tarnish it, do I?" "Damn you!" Ayla was seething, her eyes burning with anger Her emotions surged, and she turned to Balthasar, saying, "Grandpa, they've drivento this point, so I must speak the truth!" With that declaration, all attention shifted to Ayla. She took a deep breath and added, “I am indeed acquainted with Riss, and Riss has agreed to mentor me. However, Riss prefers to stay under the radar and keep her real identity a secret, so I had to lie to you all."
The Nash family members looked at each other with expressions filled with doubt wondering whether to trust Ayla's claim
Surprised, Landen leaned over to Marissa and murmured) "Do youm We think she's telling the truth?" Marissa just scoffed and absentmindedly scratched her ear After a moment of quiet, Balthasar asked, "What proof do you have, Ayla?"
"Grandpa, I assure you, I have proof," Ayla confidently said, then promptly presented her evidence, placing it forcefully on the coffee table
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