NovelEnglishChapter 533
All of this was so absurd, Sherman could barely process it.
If it weren't for the fact that the two men in front of him were actually his
grandfather and the well-known Mr. Watson, Sherman would have assumed Stella had hired actors to play a
prank.
But then Nicolle started naming her outrageous terms, and Mr. Burton's patience snapped.
"Stella, you can have your pick of any eligible bachelor in the Burton family," Mr. Burton declared. "If you're
willing to marry into our family, I'll give you a ten percent share of Burton Group!"
The Burton Group's shares were scattered among family members. Even Mr. Burton himself only held about
fifteen percent. The offer was staggering.
Sherman and Karl's expressions changed at once.
"Grandpa!" Sherman protested. "How can you give such an important share to an outsider?"
Right now, Sherman was convinced his grandfather had lost his mind.
Mr. Burton shot him a sidelong glance. "If she marries into the family, she's not an outsider anymore, is she?"
Sherman let out a laugh-bitter and incredulous.
"I may not be the most brilliant in the Burton family, but you wantto marry this country bumpkin? Grandpa,
have you completely lost it?"
Mr. Burton's eyebrows shot up. "Watch your mouth! Who taught you to be so disrespectful?!"
"But it's true, she-"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSherman didn't get to finish. Stella cut him off, her voice cool and steady.
"Mr. Burton, I'm from Neo-Vespera, right here in Novaris-not the countryside. And | graduated from the College of
Music and Fine Arts at Neo-Vespera University, one of the world's most prestigious schools. As for the university
you attended, Mr. Burton, if I'm not mistaken, it doesn't hold a candle to Neo-Vespera University. So | really don't
know what gives someone with a less impressive diploma the right to calluneducated."
Her gaze was icy, her words unyielding. She showed no intention of backing down or playing nice, even with Mr.
Burton present.
"Now, I'd like you to apologize for your inappropriate remarks."
Neo-Vespera University? Sherman stared at Stella, genuinely surprised.
Wasn't this the swoman everyone said had terrible grades, who only squeaked into sthird-rate college
thanks to the Williams family's money? Stella could practically read Sherman's mind. She sneered.
Pride and prejudice-they weighed on the human heart like a mountain.
She had never once claimed to be a poor student. Who, exactly, had started that rumor about her barely getting
into university through bribes?
Sherman frowned, glancing at Mr. Burton.
Mr. Burton spoke with authority. "Stella's right. Apologize to her, now."
Sherman was thrown by his grandfather's stance.
"Grandpa, I'm your own grandson. Why are you siding with her? You're not really
under skind of spell from this woman, are you?"
A flash of disdain crossed Mr.
Burton's face. "Don't go around
telling people you're my grand
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With brains like yours, it's embarrassing."
Sherman was left speechless.
Karl, standing off to the side, looked like he wanted to speak up, but Mr. Burton
fixed him with a cold glance.
"Karl, you'd do well to stay out of business you know nothing about."
Karl promptly fell silent.
Mr. Burton waved a hand. "Sherman, apologize to Stella now, or don't bother callingyour grandfather
anymore."
The words hit like a slap.
Sherman's face paled. He didn't dare argue any further. Head down, he muttered, "Stella, I'm sorry."
Stella's expression remained calm
and indifferent. She didn't say a word, nor did she give any sign of forgiving him. She made it clear she was in no
mood to let Sherman off the hook.
With Mr. Burton watching, Sherman couldn't lose his temper. He could only try
again, this tmore sincerely.
"Stella, | misjudged you. | apologize."
Humiliation burned in Sherman's
chest. He was the one who'd been insulted, yet in the end, he was the one forced to apologize. It was completely
unfair.
Before Stella could respond, Skyler stepped in with a warm smile, skillfully
defusing the tension in the room.
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