Novel Full 86 Nathan's Choice
Day Seven…
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Old Man Xu and Adelaida were caught off guard by Abigail’s question. It was visible on their faces that they couldn’t answer that question right away.
Butler Li pursed his lips, trying to hold his laughter. Ethan, on the other hand, just bobbed his head in agreement with Abigail’s last remarks.
Unknown to them, there was another person listening to their conversation right now. The corners of Nathan’s lips tugged upward, amused by Abigail’s bravery and boldness. She wasn’t intimidated even by his own father, Chairman Xu.
If this was just another person, he or she would already cower in fear and wouldn’t be able to talk back to his father and defend his or her own self.
‘This woman… never fails to amaze me. I wonder how she will deal with my father. Will she be able to get out of this mess safe and sound?’ Nathan thought to himself, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.
His men didn’t want to make a noise, afraid to disturb their Supreme Leader who seemed so busy listening to the other line using his wireless earphone. They knew that their Little Young Master was the one who called their Supreme Leader.
Nathan was in the middle of an important meeting with his subordinates when he received the phone call.
Now, the men were stupefied to see their Supreme Leader smiling as he listened to the phone conversation. They wondered what Little Ethan was saying that made their Supreme Leader happy.
“It’s only once in a blue moon to see our Supreme Leader smile like this.”
“That’s true. He only smiles in front of Lady Monica.”
“He doesn’t look scary when he does.”
“I hope our Supreme Leader will loosen up a bit just like old times sake.”
“I doubt that… unless another Lady Monica will appear to tame our wild and frightening Boss!”
“Sigh. Fortunately, we still have Little Young Master who can bring joy to our aloof and indifferent Boss.”
The men kept murmuring to each other. They were clueless that the person whom Nathan was listening to was not Ethan, but Abigail.
“I have to agree with Butler Li. This wouldn’t happen if you and the other maids didn’t leave the mansion today. I can’t believe that you and others would try to challenge Nathan’s authority.” Abigail didn’t hold back her tongue anymore. She hated it when people were trying to scheme against her.
She was aware that aside from Butler Li and Ethan, the people in the mansion didn’t like her and they wanted her to leave. However, she wouldn’t give them the benefits to do that. She would stay here near the devil at all costs just to accomplish her mission!
“This is such a childish move. If you want to question Nathan’s decision, then speak up. You don’t have to organize this so-called ‘Strike’. If you think this is unfair then you are free to go. How dare you threaten your Boss by not cleaning the house and not cooking food? This is so unreasonable! A petty move.”
“Don’t you feel ashamed of your actions? Going against the person who was paying you a big salary just for the benefit of one person who betrayed your own master?” Abigail spoke spontaneously, reprimanding her and ridiculing Head Maid Adelaida’s action.
Butler Li just watched Abigail in amusement. He had the urge to clap his hands. ‘Very well said, Miss Abi!’
Little Ethan, on the other hand, raised his two thumbs, smiling broadly at Abigail. He was impressed by her dominance. She didn’t care if his grandfather was listening. She was frank, speaking what was on her mind.
She wouldn’t let other people look down on her. She was not afraid of Nathan nor Old Man Xu. This was why he admired her a lot. She was unique and different from others.
“So what are you implying?” Adelaida didn’t back down as she thought Old Man Xu would be on her side. She had been there serving the family even before Nathan was born.
“Are you saying that we are at fault here that you ended up breaking the Sparks Family heirloom vase? Are you telling us not to punish you? That Chef Min deserves the punishment, but not you?” The Head Maid was already in her fifties. It would look so bad if Abigail would continue to talk back and argue with her as Old Man Xu didn’t like disrespectful people.
Abigail’s face contorted. She was trying her best to maintain her cool but this old woman was challenging her limits.
However, before Abigail could say another word, Ethan stepped into the middle, raising the phone in his hand.
“Grandpa, Aunt Laida… My Dad wants to say something,” Little Ethan mumbled with his innocent eyes. Nathan told his son to put the phone on loudspeaker mode.
Abigail fell silent. Her heart started to feel anxious. She was worried that Nathan would side with Adelaida. She was the one who took care of Nathan when he was a child. She was like a second mother.
The living room was engulfed with deafening silence. They were waiting for Nathan to speak up. Butler Li, Old Man Xu, and Head Maid Adelaida were staring at the phone which Ethan was holding.
“I agree with Aunt Adelaida, Abigail has to be punished for breaking the vase for her carelessness. It’s her fault for being clumsy. So I will deal with her myself,” Nathan declared to them.
Abigail clenched her fists. She knew it. Nathan would choose Adelaida over her. Adelaida sneered at her, making her feel that she wasn’t important in this mansion. At the end of the day, Abigail was still the outsider.
“But Dad… Abigail has a point as well. You haven’t answered her question yet. Who do you think is more important? I wanna know as well…”
Abigail: “…”
“Eh… of course, it’s you!” Old Man Xu promptly responded.
“Hmm. Good. Then don’t question my decision of firing Chef Min. I also didn’t like how Aunt Adelaida used her influence to challenge my authority. If you are unhappy with my decision, then you are free to go. I can hire new people if you no longer want to serve me in that mansion. My house is open for those who want to leave.”