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Chapter 75: Apology

The guests looked astonished.

 

Zuri spoke calmly and unhurriedly, "Today is my birthday, and it's also the day I officially meet all my relatives and friends. This day is extremely important and meaningful to me."

 

"But they schemed to ruin it. Even though they didn't succeed today, what if they had? How would I cope?"

 

"If a simple apology can erase everything, does that mean I can use the same tactic against others in the future?"

 

"There is a saying, 'If a child is not taught properly, it is the fault of the father.' They acted so recklessly and without regard. Are their parents not at fault?"

 

"I refuse to accept their apologies. If there are apologies to be made, let Mr. Yu, Mr. Ji, and Mr. Shu apologize on behalf of their daughters."

 

The crowd erupted in astonishment!

 

It's one thing for the younger generation to apologize, but for elders to apologize to a junior—that's not just losing face, it's the entire family's honor being trampled.

 

In aristocratic families, face and reputation are paramount.

 

Zuri's demand was nothing short of shocking.

 

Azura felt a surge of excitement, finding it incredibly satisfying—this was how life should be lived.

 

Yu Tianming almost laughed in anger.

 

A little girl demanding his apology? She wasn't qualified.

 

Aaron was so shocked his jaw nearly dropped. He couldn't believe his daughter dared to make such a demand.

 

To him, the family's reputation was more important than their daughters' dignity.

 

"Zuri, let's move on. When we get home, Uncle Yu and the others will surely educate them properly. Nobody is perfect; everyone makes mistakes," Aaron said, smiling magnanimously.

 

Azura puffed her cheeks in anger.

 

Adults are so hypocritical!

 

Your daughter suffered injustice, and yet you pretend to be magnanimous.

 

Zuri sneered inwardly.

 

Letting them off? Impossible!

 

Just when everyone thought Zuri might compromise and let it go, a deep and rich voice echoed through the crowd.

 

"I think Miss Zuri is right. 'If a child is not taught properly, it is the fault of the father.' Small issues can be laughed off, but today's matter went too far."

 

Nobody expected Leo to step forward at this moment.

 

Before the crowd could process this, Carlos emerged from the throng, walked to the stage, and stood beside Zuri. His wise eyes swept over Aaron and the Ji family members.

 

"In this regard, I fully agree with Miss Lin."

 

He was here to support Zuri, so how could he let her fight alone?

 

The Feng and Ye families didn't think highly of the Ji, Yu, and Shu families, nor did they fear offending them.

 

Families wanting to align with the Ye and Feng families quickly stood up for justice.

 

"What they did was excessive. A simple apology is too lenient."

 

"Mr. Shu, you are from a scholarly family. Is this how you handle things?"

 

"All three of you have prestigious positions. How can you bully a young girl?"

 

Faced with the crowd's criticism, the expressions of the three families turned as dark as could be.

 

Zuri glanced at Leo and then at Carlos, feeling a mix of emotions.

 

When your family doesn't stand up for you, yet outsiders do, it creates a lasting impact.

 

Actually, without them, she could still make them bow.

 

But with the support of the Ye and Feng families, she didn't have to lift a finger.

 

Neither the Ji, Yu, nor Shu families could afford to offend the Feng and Ye families.

 

With these two families backing Zuri, they had no choice but to bow.

 

Yu Tianming spoke first, "Samara was in the wrong. Uncle apologizes on her behalf."

 

With Yu Tianming taking the lead, the other two family heads followed suit and apologized.

 

Having lost face, the three families prepared to leave.

 

"Wait."

 

Hearing this, the three families almost cursed out loud.

 

What more do you want?

 

This time it was Leo who spoke.

 

"I recall that last year, the Ji family acquired a set of Ming dynasty teaware. Is that correct?" Leo asked tactfully.

 

Well then!

 

This was a clear demand for the Ji family to offer the Ming dynasty teaware as an apology gift.

 

"Mr. Ye has a good memory."

 

Mr. Ji was so angry his heart ached.

 

He cherished that teaware dearly, but given how things stood, he couldn't refuse.

 

"No problem. I'll have someone deliver it tomorrow," Mr. Ji said, feigning generosity despite the pain.

 

Not waiting for Leo to speak, Yu Tianming quickly added, "We have a sapphire necklace at home that would suit Miss Lin very well. I'll send it tonight."

 

The Shu family chimed in, "We have a Yuan dynasty painting at home that would be perfect for Miss Lin."

 

Today, the three families lost both face and dignity.

 

In contrast, the second Miss Lin gained significant fame. Everyone now knew of her close relationship with the Ye and Feng families.

 

Zuri approached Manuel, lightly patting his cheek, "Wait for me."

 

Manuel was puzzled, not understanding her intention.

 

Zuri waved her hand, and the security escorted him away to be handed over to the police.

 

Today's birthday banquet had been nothing short of thrilling.

 

It started dull, then exploded with drama, and finally ended with a grand spectacle, giving the guests plenty to talk about for days to come.

 

Carlos approached Zuri, handing her a business card. "Miss Lin, if you ever need anything, feel free to call me."

 

"Uncle Li, just call me Zuri," she corrected.

 

Carlos raised an eyebrow, noticing her subtle expression, sensing something unusual.

 

There seemed to be a disconnect between her and the Lin family.

 

Which made sense, given that a non-biological daughter had overshadowed the biological one, indicating the Lin family was quite foolish.

 

Carlos smoothly changed his address, "Zuri."

 

"Thank you, Uncle Li and Mr. Ye, for your help today," Zuri said sincerely.

 

Mr. Ye?!!

 

Leo raised an eyebrow, "I'm only a few years older than you. You can call me brother."

 

Azura protested, "No way, that would make me lower in rank. Zuri, you should call him Uncle Leo like I do."

 

Zuri laughed, "Uncle Leo."

 

Leo was left speechless.

 

Maybe it was time to send this niece back to the capital.

 

Carlos glanced between Leo and Zuri, a playful smile on his lips.

 

After the banquet, Azura quietly pulled Zuri aside, excitedly whispering, "Zuri, you were amazing today. From now on, who would dare to bully you? Seeing those four with their defeated expressions made me so happy. It was satisfying."

 

Satisfying?

 

No, today's humiliation was just the appetizer. The real show was yet to come.

 

After the banquet, the atmosphere at the Lin household was tense.

 

"Kneel!" Aaron commanded Saira.

 

Saira looked to Dalia for help.

 

"Honey, Saira knows she was wrong. Please forgive her this time," Dalia pleaded softly.

 

Aaron glared at her, "Don't make me repeat myself."

 

With a heavy thud, Saira knelt in the middle of the living room.

 

Aaron took a whip from Arianwen's hand and lashed it across Saira's back.


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Chapter 76: Punishment

"Ah!"

 

Saira screamed in agony.

 

Dalia watched in distress, wishing she could shield her daughter from the blows. Aaron, fueled by rage, mercilessly lashed Saira with the whip. Each strike was harder than the last, his anger intensifying with each thought of how one daughter had brought honor to the Lin family by allying with the Ye and Feng families, while the other had turned the Lin family into a laughingstock.

 

A bastard will always be a bastard, no matter how long they're kept around, they're useless. The more Aaron thought, the harder his hand struck.

 

"Dad, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time," Saira wailed, lying prostrate on the floor.

 

The maids nearby trembled with fear.

 

Soon, Saira's back was streaked with blood, staining her white dress a vivid red.

 

"Mom, save me. Mom..." Saira cried out, reaching for Dalia.

 

Dalia wanted to intervene, but she knew her husband was too enraged to listen. She glanced at Zuri, who was leisurely sitting on the sofa, sipping coffee, watching the beating with a cold detachment.

 

How could she be so cruel?

 

Watching her own sister being beaten and remaining indifferent.

 

Dalia wanted to lash out but restrained herself, speaking softly, "Zuri, please, ask your father to calm down."

 

Zuri leaned back lazily on the sofa, her voice cool and indifferent, "If he doesn't let off some steam, it'll harm his health in the long run. For his sake, he needs to vent."

 

Dalia was furious but continued to plead gently, "I know you've been wronged today. Saira knows she's wrong too. Please ask your father to stop. If he keeps this up, your sister might die."

 

"From a medical perspective, death occurs when internal organs are damaged, leading to blood clots. A whipping like this has only a 0.1% chance of being fatal. Given my father's strength, it's unlikely to be deadly," Zuri said calmly.

 

Dalia's blood pressure soared with anger, "What will it take for you to let your father spare her?"

 

"Didn't you care most about the Lin family's reputation? Today she has utterly disgraced the Lin family. How can you forgive her so easily?"

 

Each word was a stab to the heart.

 

Suddenly, Dalia raised her hand to slap Zuri. She moved quickly and unexpectedly, but Zuri blocked her hand mid-air, redirecting the slap onto Dalia's own hand.

 

A cold glint appeared in Zuri's eyes. She twisted Dalia's arm, forcing her forward until their faces were inches apart.

 

In a low, chilling voice, Zuri whispered in her ear, "If I make Father choose between Saira and me, who do you think he'll pick?"

 

Dalia's eyes widened.

 

Before today, it was uncertain. But now, after today, he would undoubtedly choose Zuri.

 

Dalia knew her husband too well.

 

"Don't provoke me again. If you do, I'll make sure your precious daughter is thrown out of the Lin family."

 

With that, Zuri pushed Dalia away.

 

Dalia staggered back several steps.

 

She stared at Zuri, speechless for a long time.

 

Saira called for Lady Lin repeatedly, only to see her and Zuri intimately close, fueling her growing hatred.

 

Why had even her mother changed?

 

Saira felt a chill throughout her body. The physical pain was nothing compared to the betrayal by Lady Lin.

 

She writhed on the floor, her blood staining the shiny marble tiles.

 

"Dad, I was wrong."

 

"Ah, ah!"

 

"I'm going to die. Dad, I'll never dare again."

 

"Sob, sob..."

 

No matter how Saira cried and begged, Aaron did not stop. His face had been utterly disgraced by her today. How could he let it go?

 

A bastard daring to ruin his biological daughter's future.

 

Zuri was destined to enter the Ye or Feng family, how could he let Saira destroy that?

 

At that moment, Christian returned, reeking of alcohol. Seeing Saira writhing in pain on the floor, covered in blood, and his father holding a whip with a fierce expression, his anger surged.

 

He rushed over, snatching the whip from Aaron's hand, and demanded, "Dad, what are you doing?"

 

Aaron was startled by the sudden intrusion.

 

"Give me the whip," Aaron ordered sternly.

 

"What did Saira do wrong to deserve such harsh treatment? Even if she's not your biological daughter, you've watched her grow up. You once cared for her."

 

Seeing Saira's battered body, Christian's heart ached.

 

He turned to Zuri, pointing at her, "Since she came back, you've changed. She's your daughter, but aren't we your children too?"

 

"What do you know? Do you know what she's done? My reputation and the Lin family's face were lost because of this ungrateful girl," Aaron shouted.

 

"Even if Saira made mistakes, it's because you pushed her to it. Today is Zuri's birthday. You only thought about celebrating for her, but did you consider Saira's feelings? Saira used to be so kind and innocent. Now you've pushed her to this."

 

To Christian, his sister Saira could do no wrong; she was always innocent and kind. Any misdeeds were caused by others.

 

"Dad, if you despise Saira and me so much, we'll leave and won't bother you again. You can live happily with your precious daughter."

 

Christian bent down to help Saira up.

 

Zuri watched the pitiful siblings, then looked at herself. Suddenly, she felt like the evil step-sister driving the poor foster siblings away.

 

"If you leave today, don't ever come back," Aaron was infuriated, making a harsh declaration.

 

Christian scoffed, unfazed, and continued to support Saira as they headed out.

 

"Wait."

 

Zuri suddenly stood up, walking leisurely towards them.

 

Before she could speak, Christian spat, "Don't bother pretending to care. We won't stay."

 

Zuri sneered, "Sorry to disappoint you. I'm not here to keep you. I'm here to remind you that everything you use, including your car and the downtown villa, belongs to the Lin family. If you have any backbone, don't use any of it. If you do, don't pretend to have dignity."

 

"You..." Christian was furious.

 

"By the way, everything you're wearing and using, even your bank cards, hand them over. If you have any real courage, don't rely on the Lin family. Make your own way," Zuri said.


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