Chapter 206
"Indeed, they were very chaotic and mischievous. They were also uncontrollable. No nannies could handle them, not even a male nanny my parents hired. They all gave up because my brothers would work together to kick them away," Lily recounted. "But, they adored me, and in return, I loved them so much. I want nothing but happiness for all of them and for us to stay as a family until death do us all part. But sadly, that seems like too much to ask."
Madeline seemed to realize what Lily was talking about. "Lily..."
"Angel changed my oldest brother. He used to be such a kind man who would listen to his siblings, but not anymore," Lily said. "That’s why I don’t want the same thing to happen to Lance. Theo is a lost cause, but Lance and George aren’t."
"And you—" Lily strode towards Madeline, and the latter froze on the spot, not knowing what to do. Lily poked Madeline’s shoulder with her finger and said, "I know about all of your controversies, including the one that almost put Lance’s company on the brink of bankruptcy. It was a stupid stunt, you know that, right?"
Madeline gulped.
Despite feeling intimidated by Lily, Madeline knew if she backed off now, she wouldn’t be able to defend herself in the future.
So she braced herself and rebuked, "It was a necessary move because both of us were trying to break free from Theodore and Zane Eastwood. It did put Empress Entertainment on the brink of bankruptcy. But it’s recovering now, so I don’t see any reason for you to try to incriminate me."
Lily’s lips thinned. "I know that. I’m not an idiot."
"Then why are you so hostile towards me?"
"Because I can’t trust you," Lily replied. "You and Lance did such a big stunt even though you two have only dated for less than a year. Do you not realize how crazy that sounds?"