The Ex-Wife's Triumph novel Chapter 96

Then Aria turned to rush out and make arrangements.

Just as Irma and Aria stepped into Sherwood Manor, Kingsley received the news on his end and immediately headed back to the Manor as well.

Pushing open the door to see Irma and Aria sitting in the living room, a glint of coldness flashed in Kingsley's eyes. He said, his tone dripping with mockery, "What act is this? Coming to climb the social ladder?"

Old Mrs. Sherwood sat primly on the sofa, her gaze sweeping calmly over the two women without speaking.

She was well aware of the entanglements between Lucy and the Lynwood family. The fact that this mother and daughter had suddenly shown up talking about "compensation for Lucy" made their intentions blatantly obvious.

Irma glanced up at Kingsley, mustering up a facade of confidence. "Our Lucy is simple and kind-hearted, but that doesn't mean the Lynwood family is easily bullied! She wasted three years with you for nothing. The Sherwood family sent Harland to prison and let Lucy leave empty-handed. Is that what you call honorable?"

hearing this, Old Mrs. Sherwood's face darkened instantly. She shot a glare of dissatisfaction at Kingsley—a look that clearly said, "This is the mess you created."

However, she didn't side with the outsiders. Instead, she spoke coldly, "Ms. Irma, I get what you're saying.. Our family certainly could offer Lucy compensation. But this compensation would only be given to Lucy herself—you are just a stepmother. It seems you are not qualified to demand it on her behalf."

Old Mrs. Sherwood had always despised how Irma had climbed her way up as a mistress.

Irma's expression instantly shifted from hopeful delight to anger. She raised her voice to refute, "With Harland inside now, I make the decisions for the Lynwood family! I am essentially Lucy's guardian. Old Mrs. Sherwood, do you think I'm wrong?"

"Oh?" Kingsley scoffed lightly, his tone carrying undisguised ridicule. "Is that so? Is Lucy a minor? Does she need a guardian to stand up for her?"

He didn't give the two women any more chance to argue. He turned to the butler, Felix, behind him and ordered, "Show them out."

Immediately, two security guards in black stepped forward, flanking Irma and Aria on either side.

Irma panicked instantly. She struggled, looking toward Old Mrs. Sherwood, her voice turning pitiful. "Old Mrs. Sherwood! For the sake of the old friendship between the Lynwood and Sherwood families, you can't just watch us die! With Harland and Lucy gone, I have to at least protect The Lynwood Group for them!"

"Did you offer it?!" Old Mrs. Sherwood retorted immediately, her tone sharper.

"Even if I gave it, she wouldn't take it." Kingsley put down the tea cup, a trace of imperceptible helplessness in his voice.

Old Mrs. Sherwood was silent for a moment before finally sighing. "Forget it, let it be for now. Handle Irma and Aria properly, and don't go disturbing Lucy anymore."

"Not like I have a chance anyway." Kingsley curled his lips, his tone ambiguous.

This remark made Old Mrs. Sherwood frown instantly. She pressed, "What do you mean? Kingsley, you ruined a perfectly good marriage yourself. What are you planning now?"

Kingsley didn't explain. He stood up, adjusted his cuffs, and dropped a casual remark. "Nothing. I'm leaving."

With that, he walked straight toward the door.