Filed To Story: My Accidental Bride Is a Fashion Circle Queen Novel
“Mom…”
“Come, sit down. A pregnant woman shouldn’t stand for too long,” Wren pulled Emma over to sit down.
Emma thought that this meant that Wren didn’t mind what was going on. After all, Eric had been in the entertainment industry for long enough. But, as soon as the two women sat down, Wren snuck a glance at Emma and placed her hands on the table, “I’ve seen the news already. What do you plan to do about Elodie?”
“I…”
“Grandfather is dealing with this issue. Mom, you shouldn’t be asking Emma,” Eric walked out of the study room and approached the two women, “Plus, this is the Miller Family’s business.”
“Since that’s the case, then I won’t ask,” Wren smiled at the couple before she started eating her breakfast.
Emma could tell that Wren was being polite and did not intimidate her with a show of power. But, Emma was prepared to accept that Wren may not have truly started yet.
“Fine, I won’t say too much. I will simply remind you that we need to take note of Emma’s reputation.”
“I know, mom.”
In other words, Wren was telling Emma to be merciful towards Elodie and not to push her over the edge.
This would be a good reflection of how forgiving she could be.
But, in Emma’s heart, forgiving Elodie was something left for the Gods to do; she could never do it. Plus, she had never been a completely kind person; she had steered herself clear of that path from the start.
Wren thought that Emma had agreed to her request, so her exp**ssion softened. She even refilled Emma and Eric’s plates with food, making the breakfast quite harmonious and warm.
However, after breakfast, Emma headed into her bedroom and gave Bertha a phone call, “Mom, do something about PR. Don’t let Elodie effect our daily lives again.”
“This morning, quite a few reporters blocked our front door. It took your grandfather and I a bit of time to get rid of them,” Bertha explained calmly.
“Eric’s mother just returned to New York and she happened to come across Elodie’s incident…”
“…” Bertha remained silent for few seconds before she replied, “Then, let’s get this sorted as soon as possible in case your in-laws develop a bad imp**ssion of you.”
“I’m afraid the imp**ssion has already been created,” Emma replied quietly. “Mom, you can discuss with grandfather about what to do. You don’t need to compromise with Elodie.”
“Do you think my hatred for her is small? Emma, don’t worry, the Miller Family isn’t your average family, we can handle our own matters well. There’s no need for others to give their opinion. Since your mother-in-law is back, you should respect her and show your understanding towards her.”
“Yes mom, I know.”
Bertha knew that Emma knew what to do, so she naturally didn’t have to worry about her. But, when it came to Elodie’s incident…
…it was time for her to do a bit of cleaning up.
…
As a result, Bertha no longer avoided the paparazzi waiting downstairs. She directly approached them and accepted their interview.
“As a famous perfume empire, Miller Corps has always been dedicated to serving the community. But, regarding the incident with Elodie, this is our own private matter and has nothing to do with outsiders. All you see is her pitiful mask, but you have never seen the times we have cried tears of disappointment for her. So please don’t use your subjective opinions to judge the character and motive of my family and I.”
“In regards to Elodie, I would like to make a few statements: firstly, Elodie conspired with the hospital to remove Emma’s uterus; secondly, while I was overseas on a business trip, she found people to kidnap me and tried to blackmail the family; thirdly, Elodie sold information of Emma’s pregnancy to those that opposed her, causing both her and her child to almost die. If you are not a part of the Miller Family, you will never be able to understand the pain that these incidences have caused.”
“So, please don’t put yourself up on a moral pedestal and judge us…”
“We have already shown enough mercy by not turning her over to the authorities!”
“As family, my father, the chairman of Miller Corps, once held his granddaughter in high esteem. But, what broke this old man’s heart to this extent? I don’t think we need to think too deep into it.”
“Finally, this is the last time that Miller Corps will give an explanation regarding Elodie. Miller Corps has long broken all ties from Elodie, so, whatever decision she makes, has no relation to Miller Corps whatsoever.”
“I would like to ask everyone to look into their hearts. If you were to come across a family member that had committed as many crimes as Elodie, would you be so forgiving as to accept her back into the family?”
“If you can’t do it, then please shut your mouth.”
Bertha’s voice was neither weak nor overbearing; it was calm and honest.
Because every single one of Elodie’s crimes could be clearly presented on a platter.
Afterwards, Bertha bowed to the media and re-entered the building of Miller Corps, with no intention to ever discuss Elodie again.
She already spoke from her heart.
“I honestly think that Elodie ended up like this because of her own doing. Not too long ago, there were rumors that she was going around with counterfeit notes and scamming old people. I don’t think she even tried to redeem herself with the Miller Family. She’s merely trying to fool all of us…”
“My friend works for Miller Corps. To compete for inheritance, I heard that Elodie used all kinds of dirty methods. I think Miller Corps took away her child because they are afraid that she would lead it down the wrong path.”
“Elodie tried to remove Emma’s uterus and even sold information about her to others. How does she deserve to be a mother? Mothers would never be able to do something as disgusting as this.”
“You guys may feel pity for Elodie right now. But, I can bet, if the Miller Family hadn’t taken away her child, she would have used it as leverage to threaten the Miller’s.”
“I really don’t know how, at this point, there could still be anyone that feels sympathy for her. Entertainment gossip is just to kill time. After you’ve taken a look at it, then move on. Why bother attacking Miller Corps and Emma?”
Bertha’s standpoint was firm. She clearly exp**ssed to everyone that Miller Corps did not owe Elodie anything and they no longer had anything to do with her.
With the addition of Kaleidoscope’s power, Elodie’s incident was automatically supp**ssed so that it could no longer linger around to waste everyone’s time and energy.
As a result, Elodie injured herself for nothing.
In this world, not a simple person felt sympathy for her any more. She had completely become ‘The boy who cried wolf’.
Inside the hospital room, Elodie had just awoken.
She froze as she watched the entertainment news. At this time, the nurse lowered her head and said to her, “The driver that hit you has already paid for your hospital fees this time. As for the money you owed previously – based on morals – the hospital will complete your treatment without pursuing you for it. But, afterwards, we hope that Miss Miller can leave immediately.”
Their so-called morals was merely fear that Elodie would cause an even bigger problem.
The amount of paparazzi that surrounded them everyday, had already interfered with the order of the hospital.
In reality, the hospital had come to this compromise because they had previously received donations from Miller Corps. To stabilize Elodie, this was the decision that the hospital board finally came to. Even though, up until the last votes were cast, the hospital staff did not want to accept this result.
Because, they obviously knew what type of person she was, yet they had to treat her well with good food, drink and shelter. This was like staring at a pile of sh*t, yet eating it even though one knew what it was.
If she had been a good person, they would have been more than willing.
But, for a person to be capable of receiving hate from the entire nation, regardless of their age and gender, they would have to be extremely skilled. Yet, Elodie obviously achieved it.
Meanwhile, lying in bed, Elodie’s mind was completely blank. After quite some time, she finally asked, “Why didn’t the driver just kill me?”
“Give the driver a break. He is innocent. He is a young entrepreneur that just started up his business. By running out like that, you caused him to hand over the only bit of cash that he had.”
“Elodie, you aren’t the only person in this world. Don’t think of yourself so highly; the world doesn’t revolve around you.”
“The difference bet**en you and Emma has nothing to do with appearance nor other factors. The difference is simply your heart.”
“And one more thing that I almost forgot to tell you. Your left leg may be slightly crippled from now on.”
After speaking, the nurse looked at Elodie helplessly before she turned and left the room.
Crippled!
Elodie suddenly burst out into tears and laughter. It seemed, everytime she thought of a way to go against Emma, Emma would end up better off while she would become even more pitiful.
“I give up. I can’t compete with her anymore…”
“But, is there anyone that could help me?”
The answer was, of course, no!