NOVPUBChapter 908: 439 Conflict_3 Chapter 908: 439 Conflict_3 Aubree Groove looked at Lexi Benz, her eyes clear and gentle, yet held a hidden sharpness.
“Miss Benz, what do you mean by that?” n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
She was responding to Lexi’s previous comment.
“What do I mean?
Your sister insinuated that I’m not as pretty as you.
Don’t tell me you didn’t catch that.”
Hellena Groove murmured, “Isn’t that the truth?
Anyone with eyes can see it.”
“You…!” Lexi Benz pointed at Hellena’s nose and scolded, “Even at this young age, you’re so disrespectful.
Born by a mother, but not raised.
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If you can’t speak properly, I’ll teach you.”
Aubree’s eyes darkened as she gave Lexi a cold look.
Lexi suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, and the scoldings she was about to spew were subconsciously swallowed back down.
Angrily, Hellena said, “You’re such an interesting person, not content with what you have and always wanting more.
When others kindly remind you, you insult them.
With a mouth so foul, I’d say the one lacking manners is you.”
She remembers clearly what happened at Granny Groove’s banquet.
When Aubree was being humiliated, this woman didn’t hesitate to ridicule her, taking pleasure in her misfortune without concealing it.
Never being scolded by a young girl, Lexi nearly blew her top, “You impudent brat, shut your mouth.”
As she spoke, she rushed over to slap Hellena.
There was no way Hellena was going to stand there and take her slap.
But someone else stood between them.
Hellena looked up at the slender figure that blocked her, “Aubree…”
Aubree caught Lexi’s fallen wrist, her eyes cold, “Miss Benz, please restrain yourself.”
“Aubree, your little sister insults me, and you just watch?
Everyone says how kind and magnanimous you are.
I spit on that.
You allow your sister to insult people.
Is this your ‘kind and magnanimous’ act?
It’s all pretense.”
With a serious tone, Aubree said, “People invite insult when they disrespect themselves.
Miss Benz, my sister didn’t cross the line in her words.
If you have a problem with me, you should tell me directly.
Venting your anger on a child isn’t right.”
Solene Moore also tried to reason from the side, “Yes, Jiajia, the little girl didn’t mean any harm.
Maybe you misunderstood.”
Solene’s words ignited the flaming anger that Lexi had almost extinguished, “Do you really think I’d bother arguing with this brat?
Not unless she apologizes to me.”
Hellena peeked out from behind Aubree, stuck out her tongue, and made a face at Lexi, who had a clear view from her angle.
Lexi rolled her eyes in irritation, truly Aubree’s sister, both are just as annoying.
Passersby who witnessed this scene quickly took out their phones to take photos and record videos.
After all, the entire mall was aware that Aubree Groove was shopping there, and many hoped for a chance encounter.
Lexi happened to face the entrance and noticed the growing crowd of onlookers aiming their phones at them.
Her eyes flashed, and she suddenly changed her aggressive demeanor to a distraught one.
“Aubree…
I know I can’t compete with you, I won’t fight with you, just tell your sister to stop insulting me…”
Solene gave a light cough, Lexi was really bold, not afraid that the Rintos would retaliate against her later.
Aubree raised an eyebrow, a trace of amusement flashed across her eyes.
Lexi’s face stiffened, her crying became louder, and her voice even more pitiful, as if she was being bullied by the people in front of her.
“That dress, if you like it, you can have it.
I won’t fight with you for it.
Why did you let your sister insult me with such harsh words?
Yes, your family is rich and powerful, and I can’t afford to offend you.
I’m just an ordinary person.
Can you spare me?”
She deliberately raised her voice so that it could be heard by the increasing crowd gathering outside the store.
Lexi’s eyes reflected a sense of triumph as she glared at Aubree provocatively.
Aubree let go of her hand and took a handkerchief from her pocket to wipe away the tears on Lexi’s face.
Her action was so gentle that Lexi wanted to shake off her hand and call her hypocritical, but then she held herself back.
“A girl’s tears should be saved for the one who deserves them.” The young lady’s voice was as gentle as a dreamy murmur.
“Stop pretending, aren’t you tired?” Lexi couldn’t take it anymore, and roughly pushed away Aubree’s hand.
Aubree shook her head with a smile, “The prejudice in one’s heart is like a mountain.
No matter how hard I try, it’s hard to eliminate.
I’m sorry that I can’t make you like me.
But let me tell you, not liking me is your problem, not mine, and certainly not an excuse to pick on my younger sister.”
Aubree took Hellena’s hand and looked at Titi Groove, “Let’s go.”
Lexi chased after them with a frustrated look, “Don’t go.
Explain to me, you’re clearly the one who’s wronging me.
Why do you always play the victim?”
As Lexi reached out to grab Aubree’s shoulder, a large hand reached out first, resting on Aubree’s shoulder, leading her away.
Lexi looked up, stunned.
The surrounding gasps of surprise became louder, the mall’s bright lights were harsh and prominent, but they couldn’t compare to the man’s clear and bright eyes.
