Chapter 285 - 283 Stirring Up Trouble [3 Updates]
Xavier Graham looked at Christopher Scott’s indignation and rolled his eyes dismissively, saying, "Mind your own business."
At the same time, in Maya Spencer’s study, she sat foolishly at her desk, staring at a few bookmarks on the table, her mind in turmoil.
She thought she could hide it for a lifetime, but it was unexpectedly discovered by Liam Spencer.
Recalling Liam’s angry departure and how he had caught Elia Spencer’s knife in the office today, Maya sighed helplessly, raising her two small hands to scratch her head.
For the next two days, Liam seemed to have evaporated from her life, not only refraining from disturbing her with calls, but even Christopher didn’t contact her.
On the living room sofa, Maya clenched her phone tightly, as if waiting for someone’s call. She wanted to know how his hand was doing. Was he still angry? Did he still mind her liking Lillian Morris?
A series of questions made Maya’s brain ache, yet she was powerless.
Even though she wanted to ask Liam clearly whether they were no longer connected, she lacked the courage to contact him.
At this moment, Sister Taylor slowly walked in from outside the villa and reported, "Miss, Madam Spencer has come to visit."
Hearing the words Madam Spencer, Maya remembered that Elia was still being held at the police station, so she lazily responded, "I’m busy, not seeing her."
She had a bunch of her own worries at the moment; why bother with Elia? Moreover, she had intentionally harmed others, injuring three people.
"Maya, let’s talk," Hannah’s voice sounded at the entrance just after Maya finished speaking.
Sitting on the sofa, Maya sat cross-legged, listening to Hannah’s voice, frowning, she turned around, glanced at her, then stretched her legs out, put on her shoes, and walked to the second floor, saying, "Sorry, I’m very busy."
Seeing this, Hannah quickly chased after her, grabbing Maya’s wrist, and said, "Maya, it won’t take long."
Looking at Hannah’s humble request, Maya turned around and said with a cold smile, "Aunt Hannah, this doesn’t seem like your way of handling things."
"Then can we talk?" Hannah’s attitude remained humble; she knew she had to pay for the sins she had committed before.
Seeing Hannah’s repeated requests, Maya smirked with a sinister smile, saying, "Alright then!"
After speaking, she walked towards the sofa and sat down indifferently, staring at Hannah, wondering what she wanted to say.
On the sofa, Hannah looked at Maya’s casual attitude, wishing she could strangle her, but she had to lower her posture and seek peace, saying, "Elia didn’t intentionally attack you; after Jane Spencer fired her that day, she went to find Henry Reid and was aggrieved at the Reid Family; that’s why she impulsively sought you out."
Listening to Hannah’s explanation, Maya had largely guessed Henry Reid’s attitude and Madam Reid’s behavior; Henry Reid certainly wouldn’t hit someone when they’re down, but Madam Reid might be unpredictable.
In this circle, people of their age, there aren’t many who aren’t opportunistic. Elia must have been very aggrieved that day.
However, what do these affairs have to do with her? Elia is even more opportunistic than Madam Reid, and bullying others is non-negotiable.
Therefore, she coldly said, "Every injustice has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. The Reid Family provoked her; why seek revenge on me? Seek the Reid Family instead."
Hannah listened to Maya’s indifferent shirking of responsibility, taking a deep breath, trembling with anger, thinking, wasn’t this grievance initiated by her? Without her, would Jane Spencer have fired Elia? In reality, it’s hard to say; Jane Spencer targeting Elia was only a matter of time, just that it was hastened through Maya’s hand.
But these words she could only think in her heart now, daring not to confront Maya verbally.
Now she’s the Hanson Clan’s eldest daughter, supported by Liam Spencer; who in S City dares to provoke her?
Thus, she cautiously explained against her will, "Indeed, that’s the logic, but your Sister Jane Spencer isn’t easy to deal with, nor is Madam Reid; who knows what they said to Elia, causing her to direct her resentment at you."
Evidently, Hannah was sowing discord, trying to instigate conflict between Maya and Jane Spencer, but she underestimated Maya, who could see through these tricks with half a glance. Besides, there wasn’t any deep connection between her and Jane Spencer, merely mutual exploitation, and in the future Jane Spencer would just be a useless pawn, not worth tearing apart over.
Therefore, Maya coldly asked, "So, Aunt Hannah, is your purpose today to inform me of the truth?"
"Maya, Elia is still young, many things are too impulsive, I hope you can give her another chance, withdraw the lawsuit, spare her, she’s been in the police station for two days now, she truly recognizes her mistakes and won’t trouble your life again." Hannah wrestled with this for two days at home and finally couldn’t hold back, coming to beg Maya.
Looking at Hannah’s insincere and reluctant apology, Maya didn’t want to bother, so she abruptly said, "Sorry, I’m not the one suing; go find Liam."
Moreover, it’s indeed not her lawsuit; she is merely the victim.
Seeing Maya’s merciless response, Hannah was so angry her eyes turned red; she had already gone to Owen Clan Group to find Liam two days ago but was ushered out impatiently by Liam.
She didn’t know, Elia had caught Liam in a bad mood this time, looking at his hand injury, how could he easily forgive Elia?
So, she continued to plead with Maya, "Your third brother is stubborn; he only listens to you. Maya, Aunt Hannah apologizes for past wrongdoings; I shouldn’t have hit you, shouldn’t have cursed your mom, shouldn’t have framed you. Just have mercy and spare Elia this time, if she’s truly sentenced and imprisoned, her life would be ruined."
Listening to Hannah’s plea, Maya took a deep breath, slowly stood up from the sofa, walked leisurely to Hannah’s side, reached out her right hand to pinch her chin, gritting her teeth as she asked, "Her life ruined? When you drugged me, found someone to gang ... assault me, why didn’t you think of whether you’d ruin my life? Luckily, I have a strong destiny."
"Maya, Aunt Hannah truly knows she’s wrong," Hannah pleaded pitifully.
"Leave! I won’t withdraw the lawsuit. I can tell you very clearly, if there’s a scar on my leg, Elia won’t ever come out; I have plenty of ways to make her stay in prison forever." Understanding the mother and daughter’s nature, Maya knew Elia wouldn’t easily let it go when released, might even attempt mutual destruction, so for her own safety, keeping her locked up was better, especially since she deserved it.