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Nicola and Melanie beamed with joy. They had not expected Shaun to take their side.
Joel was a little awkward. Shaun threw a glance at him and then said coolly, “Having an illegitimate child has always been considered as something indecent in the Lyons family. How careless of you, Uncle Joel.”
Joel’s expression turned stiff, yet he did not have the audacity to talk back. After all, the Lyons family held a really high rank, so he could not afford to offend Shaun.
Unable to tolerate his behavior, Cate walked toward Shaun and looked into his eyes in a neither overbearing nor self-effacing manner. “Whether or not my dad was careless has nothing to do with you. He’s your senior, after all.”
Shaun’s gaze turned grim, and Nicola subsequently told Cate off. “B*stard, how dare you speak to Young Master Lyons this way? Quickly apologize now.”
“Exactly. Young Master Lyons just advised us out of kindness. You’re too impudent.” With that, Melanie raised her head and said to Shaun, “Don’t get mad, Young Master Lyons. She grew up in a deprived household and hasn’t seen much of the world.”
Shaun curled his pretty lips and gave a small smile. “Looks like I’m not welcome here. I shall just leave then…”
The minute he turned around, everyone began to panic. Melanie clutched his arm tightly and thundered. “Dad, ask Cate to apologize now!”
Joel clenched his fist. If Shaun walked out of the Yule household shortly after he entered, all the powerful figures in Canberra would know that he had offended the Lyons family. In that case, the Yule family would be isolated in Canberra. “Cate, just… apologize.”
As soon as he finished the sentence, he gave a bitter smile and sighed.
Feeling dumbfounded, Cate clenched her fist. She had never been so disgusted by Shaun’s handsome face before. How did she even fall for such a person back then?
She took a long and deep breath knowing that she had to give in this time. “Sorry, Elder Young Master Lyons. I haven’t seen much of the world and have no idea how to behave decently in the city. I come from the countryside, so I hope you won’t sink to my level.”
Shaun scoffed.
From the countryside?
How dare she bullsh*t him?
“Come in, Elder Young Master Lyons.” Joel changed the subject, hoping that Shaun would forget about the incident.
When Shaun walked into the house, Melanie was still glued to him. He initially planned to break free from her grasp, but he fought the urge to do so after noticing Cate’s frustrated look.
After he sat on the couch, Melanie went as far as to lean on his shoulder.
Cate was distressed by the sight. That spot used to be exclusive to her, yet it now belonged to someone else.
Was the man even truly in love with her back then? How could he change just like that?
“My God, why did you bring so many expensive gifts? Your presence is enough, Young Master Lyons. ”
Nicola suddenly screamed and looked ahead. She saw the Lyons family’s chauffeur carrying many gifts into the house, all of which were rare and rather costly.
Shaun turned his head around and almost wanted to rub his forehead. It had to be Old Madam Lyons’s plan. It made him seem as if he was offering wedding gifts to the Yule family.
He remained quiet for a moment before suddenly saying with a smile, “It’s my duty. After all, you’ve raised such a wonderful lady like Melanie.”
“Young Master Lyons…” Melanie was so touched that her eyes reddened. Feeling moved, she pressed her body against his chest.
Shaun’s body became stiff. He was speechless.
Were the daughters of the Yule family so open and shameless? It was Cate back then and Melanie now.
Cate looked away. She did not want to think about it nor look at it.
“Dad, I’m an illegitimate daughter, after all. I shall go upstairs since my presence makes Young Master Lyons unhappy.” She turned around and informed Joel.
Joel understood that it was upsetting for her to stay here. Just as he was about to nod, Shaun suddenly spoke in a cold tone, “I think you feel like leaving because you’re unhappy that I forced you to apologize.”
“No…” Cate was distressed. Now that the two of them had broken up, why did he always have to call her out?
Shaun snorted. After that, he gestured toward the plate of fruits and nuts on the table using his chin. “Since you come from the countryside, I’m sure you’re familiar with menial work. Go and peel all the fruits and nuts on the plate. Melanie and I would like to eat them.”
Melanie’s heart was full of joy. She did not think that Elder Young Master Lyons would care for her so much. He was torturing Cate on her behalf, knowing that she hated Cate. “Quickly peel the fruits. Young Master Lyons wants to eat them.”
“…Okay.”
Cate forced a smile. Since he wanted to torture her, then she would just let him.
She stooped and squatted to begin peeling grapes. After that, she shelled the sunflower seeds and pine nuts. It caused her fingers to ache.
As for Melanie, she leaned on Shaun and fed him the fruits and nuts that Cate had just peeled and shelled.
Cate did not bother to watch the scene as she found it disgusting.
Why had she fallen for such a man previously? He actually took a fancy to a woman like Melanie!
When it was finally time for dinner, Cate said bluntly, “As an illegitimate daughter, I have no right to eat with Elder Young Master Lyons. I’ll have my dinner in the kitchen.”
This time, she immediately headed to the kitchen before anyone could speak.
Shaun pulled a long face while Melanie conceitedly said, “It’s good that she is self-aware.”
Although Joel was gnashing his teeth, he did not feel like saying a word.
The chef had spent the whole day preparing the dinner as instructed by Nicola. However, Shaun stopped eating after having two mouthfuls of food.
Ever since he broke up with Cate, he had not had a hearty meal. He always found himself hungry.
“Elder Young Master Lyons, are these dishes not tasty enough to satisfy your tastebuds?” Nicola asked cautiously.
“I’m full as I had some fruits and nuts just now. You guys carry on with your dinner. I’m going to the bathroom.”
Once he finished speaking, he headed to the kitchen.
It was necessary to walk past the kitchen to head to the bathroom. When he entered the kitchen, he saw Cate enjoying her food at the small table.
She could actually eat so much despite seeing him with another woman.
Shaun somehow felt anger boiling within him. He strode toward her with indifference and teased her, “I’m sure you never had such a great meal in Melbourne. Look at yourself. It seems as if you’ve starved your entire life.”
“…”
Cate lifted her head and stared at his nasty face. She had a lump in her throat. “Yeah, I’ve been starving my whole life.”
As she was speaking, she purposely spat the rice onto his face.
“Cate, you’re asking for death.” Shaun’s face flushed with anger. Her saliva and rice were all over his face and body. He quickly used his hands to wipe them away with a look of disgust.
“Sorry. As I’m from the countryside, I’m rude and uncultured. My parents never taught me any manners.” Cate grinned. “Elder Young Master Lyons, given your high rank, you won’t sink to my level, right?”