NOVPUBChapter 1137: 518 All sins_3 Chapter 1137: 518 All sins_3 Catherine Liam received a call from her mother in the afternoon, who began by scolding her, saying she’d married into a high-status family and become arrogant, and even disowned her relatives.
Her mother warned that if anything happened to Seraphine Moore, she’d cut off their mother-daughter relationship.
Catherine was stunned.
After understanding the situation, regardless of whether Seraphine was right or wrong, Peter Aria showed no familial affection and handed Seraphine over to the police.
He didn’t plead for her with the Hospital authorities, which led to her being fired.
This was a slap on the face for the Moore family, and also for Catherine, the Madam of the Aria family.
She had tried to call Peter Aria all afternoon, but realized she had been blocked.
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Catherine, filled with anger, was set ablaze at Peter’s return.
Peter Aria stood tall, his face cold, “Are you asking me to cover up for her?”
“You!” Catherine trembled with rage, “Her life is ruined.
She is just a girl, how is she to marry in the future?”
“That’s her own doing.”
“Peter Aria.” Catherine shouted, “Do you have any regard for me, your sister-in-law?”
“What’s all this fuss?” Madam Aria’s cold voice echoed.
Catherine turned her head to see Charlotte Aria pushing Madam Aria in her wheelchair at the entrance.
Catherine glared fiercely at Charlotte Aria.
Madam Aria’s tone was harsh: “Peter, you did well.
As for you…”
Madam Arial’s gaze was unfocused, but her sideways glance gave Catherine a chilling sensation of oppression.
“The good daughter you Liams brought up, causing trouble, not reflecting on herself, but blaming my son for not covering up for her, what is the logic?
I’ve always thought your Liams were a small, insignificant family with a hint of low-class vulgarities.
But now, I see your family is flawed, harmful to others and oneself.
Marrying a wife should mean marrying virtue.
I shouldn’t have agreed to Matthew marrying you in the first place.”
Madam Aria’s tone was quite severe; each word, each sentence, hit Catherine’s heart like a hammer.
Catherine’s face turned pale and then flushed as she was yelled at, wanting to defend herself, but didn’t know where to start.
“Starting today, reflect on your actions at home.
Without my permission, you are not to leave the house.
Loretta, take her phone away.
She is not allowed to contact the Liams.”
Loretta acknowledged.
“I can tolerate your stupidity, but if your stupidity affects Peter, Matthew, and Charlotte, I won’t spare you.”
“Peter, take me back to my room.”
Peter Aria came over, took the wheelchair from Charlotte Aria, and pushed Madam Aria away.
When they were out of sight, Charlotte Aria came over and said, “Mom, it really is Auntie’s mistake this time.
It’s unfair of you to blame Uncle.”
Catherine glared at her, “Are you on the same side with your grandmother and uncle, unconcerned about your mother?”
Charlotte Aria sighed helplessly, “My surname is Aria, and besides, I only care about the truth.”
“I know what happened, and it really is Aunt’s fault.
This matter has blown up on the internet, with both parties being famous public figures.
Have you thought about what it would do to Uncle’s career if he were found to have covered it up?
And not to mention Daddy, his position can’t withstand any negative news.
How many people are secretly keeping an eye on him, waiting for a chance to pull him down?
Aren’t you just handing them a weapon by doing this?”
Catherine felt a burst of fear.
“Could the consequences really be so severe?” she asked incredulously.
Charlotte Aria calmly replied, “Have you forgotten the incident with Lowell Finch two years ago?”
Catherine gasped.
Lowell Finch was a colleague of Matthew Aria’s.
Lowell’s wife had an affair and splashed dirt on him.
She reported him to superiors, claiming he had illicit relationships, and spread rumors about him online.
No matter how much Lowell Finch tried to explain, it was useless.
In the end, he jumped off a building to prove his innocence.
For several days after the incident, Catherine had recurring nightmares.
In this era, public opinion is the most terrifying.
Particularly for someone like Matthew Aria, he can’t withstand any negativity.
All her dignity and prestige now come from Matthew Aria.
If he’s gone, what dignity would she have left?
Catherine wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, “I was careless this time.
I’ll listen to you and leave this matter alone.”
Charlotte Aria helped her back to the bedroom, “Grandmother is a reasonable person, and Uncle doesn’t tolerate anything flawed.
Apologize to them tomorrow and this matter will be over.”
Catherine pursed her lips and finally agreed, reluctant as she was.
In the end, she cursed: “All because of that damned girl, Aubree Groove.
Not only did she steal the limelight from you that night, but she also ruined your aunt’s future, is she just the bane of our existence?
The next time I see her, I’ll make her pay.”
She might not be able to deal with others but a little girl from Pethkids, she could handle, couldn’t she?
