Chapter Fifty Two

"Haha... Brielle, do you think you are important because you're the wife of the CEO of CHu International Group? Look at you. Even a wage earner wears better clothes than you! Do you think Stephen married you because he loves you? Absolutely not. Stephen was forced by his parents; otherwise, you would be nobody to him."

Mei smiled with much pride. Why did Brielle get all the good things in the world? She was born in a good family; even when she left home, she was fortunate enough to get married to a nobleman. she didn't deserve it! Mei thought.

"Doesn't matter if he loves me or not, I;m his wife now. Other women can only dream about him and look at him from a distance." Brielle's face grew a little pale because Mei had struck a raw nerve. Stephen was, in fact, reluctant about their marriage. His parents forced him, so he felt repulsive and angry with her.

"Really? It seems that you don't know! He had a child with another woman. Do you still think you will be his wife for good?" Mei said with a wicked expression. She enjoyed seeing Brielle's misery. She waited to see how Brielle would lose her feigned composure.

"Miss Mei, if you are saying such things to embarrass me, let me tell you, it's useless. I don't have tome to care." Brielle sneered and said. If she was concerned about everything Stephen did, it wouldn't be possible for her to remain so calm and composed and lead such a peaceful life.

"Brielle, it is because you are not worthy. Do you really think you deserve to have an excellent man like Stephen in your life? He should be with a competent woman like me." Mei looked at Brielle in contempt. She despised her.

"So you think only you deserve to have an excellent man like Stephen? Don't you feel shameless saying these things?" Claire smiled lightly. She was surprised by Mei's brazenness. last time when she met her, she had observed what was on Mei's mind. But still, she felt surprised that Mei dared to say it out loud.

"Claire, don't think that I'll always stand silently and take your offensive words. I often wondered why you dislike me. As it turns out, it is because of this maid who was expelled from our family! Birds of a feather flock together, the applies to you two!" Brielle was indeed the family's maid. Mei remembered that Brielle was more humble than the maid in the family.

"Pak!", A distinct sound of a slap attracted everyone's attention. Mei covered her red cheek with her hand, shocked. It was painful. She glared at Brielle who had dared to smack her in the face. Her first reaction was to retaliate. She raised her hand and was about to slap back. But unexpectedly her wrist was held firmly by Brielle.

"Mei, do you think that I am still the weak girl who used to live at the mercy of your bullies? You'd better brush your teeth and clean your mouth and have polluted the atmosphere of this place. If I hear any rude remarks from you next time, I will show you what terrible things can befall on you when you dare to irritate me!

Brielle firmed her grasp on Mei's tender arm and then harshly flung it away. Her stern look and cold demeanor froze the air around her, daunting everyone from coming close to her.

Mei's face was pale. She rubbed the hand which was hurt by Brielle's firm grip. She felt terrified. 'When did this bitch become so terrifying. Look at her sullen face. I am sure that If need be, she will act on her words.' Mei thought.

There were no other customers in the store except for them. Otherwise, they would have attracted many spectators. The store assistants stared at Brielle, flabbergasted. They were wondering how such a grateful woman could have such strength and make everyone terrified.

"Brielle, you dared to slap me! Today, I will destroy you!" While saying it, Mei pounced on Brielle, angry and red-faced. She didn't expect that Brielle would slap her in public. It made her feel humiliated. She was determined to take revenge and turn the tide.

Brielle sneered. Mei was too sure of herself! Brielle slightly dodged, and Mei fell to the ground. She didn't expect that Brielle would evade her attack. She lay on the ground, feeling more embarrassed.

"Haha... Mei, what are you doing? Are you showing us a rendition? To explain to us how a dog eats shit? Oh! Don't you think it's disgusting?" Claire laughed out. Mei was quite stupid. She dared to fight with Brielle. She was too naive.

Was she still considering that Brielle was the little girl who used to take all the insults? She was totally wrong! Brielle was a young and competent female colonel in B City now!

Mei bit her lips and pushed the shop assistant away who was trying to lift her up. She walked towards Brielle and Claire with rage. her arrogant and aggressive manner at the beginning faced away entirely.

"Brielle, don't be proud of your little trick! Just wait, I will make you regret what you have done to humiliate me today! And you too, Claire. You can laugh as loudly as you like now. But don't forget that I will make you cry one day." Mei said and took a cold glance at them. Then she turned around and walked out without trying any clothes in the store. She looked like a proud peacock.

"Huh! Who does she think she is? She's just a silly woman who has once breast shape but no brain! I will wait and watch what she will do for us!" Claire said and laughed. It seemed to her that Mei could not learn to control her temper. She was an aggressive woman who always liked to challenge others.

"Just forget it. She's not our concern. Let's continue to try clothes. Don't let her spoil our good mood." Brielle said with a smile. She didn't want to be bothered by Mei. That would be asking for trouble herself.

"Yes, it's unnecessary to argue with such a shallow woman. By the way, did you find any clothes you like in the store?" Claire asked while smiling softly at Brielle. She quickly forgot the unpleasant matter that occurred moments ago.

"I'm okay. You just pick some clothes for yourself." Brielle looked at the dress Claire was wearing. It looked good on her. Brielle nodded with satisfaction. Speaking of clothes, she thought of her wardrobe which was full of designed clothes that Stephen had bought for her. She already had too many clothes. Brielle thought.

"I didn't say that you can't afford them. I just want to buy some clothes for you." Claire said while making a face. Then she laughed and walked into the changing room.

Brielle pursed her lips. She fully understood what Claire was trying to say. They had been friends for years! "Sis, is that you?" Chloe dashed in. She couldn't believe her eyes. As it turned out it really was Brielle.

"Hi, Chloe. Are you here by yourself? Brielle was surprised to meet Chloe here. But she liked her because Chloe always seemed cheerful and lively as if nothing in the world upset her. "No, I came here with a friend. But she felt earlier because of some urgent work. I didn't expect to run into you here. Did you come here alone sis?" Chloe held Brielle's arm fondly. it was clear that Chloe also admired Brielle.

"Oh, I came here with Claire," Brielle replied. She was looking forward to seeing how Claire would react when she saw Chloe. "What? My sister-in-law is also here!" Wow! That's great. i will ask her when she'll be free and invite her to my house." Chloe smiled snappily. It was a rare opportunity, and she knew she must seize it.

"To your house? Why?" Feeling confused, Brielle raised her eyebrows. "To meet my father! The daughter-in-law must meet her prospective parent-in-law officially, don't you agree?" Just this morning Chloe had mention Claire to her father, and Thomas didn't seem to have any issues with this. So that could be counted as implied consent.

Brielle couldn't help but laughing out when she heard Chloe's words. it was the first time that she behaved so improperly in front of people. it was all because Chloe was extremely funny.

"Chloe, are you sure Claire is going to marry your brother? What did Thomas say?" Claire calmed herself and asked while looking at Chloe who seemed quite excited now.

"Are you asking about Mr. Cold? What else can he say?" Chloe wrinkled her beautiful nose and looked at Brielle with confusion in her eyes. Fine! Brielle was speechless. Was Thomas hoping to ask Claire out? Or the whole thing was made up by Chloe? Brielle wondered.

"Hi! Claire, my sister-in-law. Nice to meet you again!" As soon as Chloe saw Claire Coming out of the changing room, she ran to her before she got any remark from Brielle. She smiled brightly at Claire and held her arm as if they were close friends.

Claire pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows at Brielle, trying to figure out what was going on. Brielle shrugged. 'It is exactly what you see here.' Brielle tried to express. "Well... Chloe... You can't randomly call someone your sister-in-law. Are you doing it on purpose, so that no man would think about marrying me?" Claire felt helpless. She wondered what she did wrong to earn this misery. Why was she being grabbed by this dainty girl? She wondered.

"No, that won't happen. My brother will always love you. Rest assured, my brother will definitely marry you." Chloe said. She was quite ignorant. No matter what happened, she was convinced that her brother and Claire would become a couple.

Claire was worried. She came to realize that Chloe was a godsent troublemaker. God resented that her life was too easy and comfortable. That's why he's doing this to her,Claire thought.

Brielle looked at Claire's sad face and Chloe's innocent smiling face, she thought this whole episode was quite funny. "Could you please stop linking me to your brother? We are not even friends!" Claire pleases with Chloe who was much enthused by this topic. She felt annoyed.

"Oh! Really? But he offered to drive you home yesterday, and this is very strange. As far as I know, he has never driven any women home before. He doesn't even take a look at them." Chloe gazed slyly at Claire's face as if trying to get some clues which would reveal her real feelings.

"How would I know! I'm not your brother. I don't know what he was thinking. You can assume that he was daft yesterday." Claire said and blushed. She remembered that she felt something when THomas held her hand yesterday night.

"Wow, sister-in-law, you are blushing. Something must have happened between you two last night!" Chloe said and smiled slyly. She began to imagine all kinds of scenarios in her mind.

"Chloe, I tell you for the last time, you can't call me your sister-in-law. Why are you so stubborn?" Claire stared at Chloe and said in a high pitch. She had been tactful in such cases in the past, but today she felt tongue-tied with this girl.

"Okay, you can stop now. Everyone already knows that you're a loving family." Brielle said to them. It was unlike her to make fun of others. But she coulnd't help it today; they were too amusing.

"Brielle, what are you doing? Are you mocking me? I can see Stpehen's influence on you. You have become as wicked as him!" Claire stared hard at Brielle who was still smiling lightly. 'What was wrong with Brielle? She didn't help me out; rather she's deliberately trying to stir up the mess.' Claire wondered.

"Brielle, you have the same idea that we are like a family, that's so wonderful!" Chloe said in a delighted tone. Chloe sincerely hoped that Claire would marry her brother and become her sister-in-law. She had lost her mother when she was quite young. She always felt that Claire's good looks and temperament were a perfect match for Thomas's cold demeanor.

She knew her brother wasn't cold and distant from the inside. He acted like this because he needed to protect her from being bullied by others. And gradually, he became as cold as ice in people's eyes.

She sympathized with her brother. because their mother died early and their father had to take care of the business, her brother took up the business, her brother took up the responsibility of looking after her. But, in doing so, he forgot that he was also a child who needed care and love. So she felt guilty that her brother had become such a cold person.

"Emm... I am not sure if I have said that..." Brielle replied. She has received Claire's angry stare. She didn't dare to say anything further to agitate Claire who was like a wildcat and was about to flare up. She'd better play safe.

Claire sighed with relief and gently smoothed her lovely curly hair. Then she raised her eyebrows at Chloe, indicating her to release the grip on her arms. ' Oh, now she will give up.' Claire thought.

But Chloe would not be herself if she behaved as Claire had expected. What she said afterward made Claire and Brielle's jaw drop. "Sister-in-law, when are you free to meet m father?" Chloe took her hands away from Claire, but she was still gazing firmly at her.