Chapter 1489: Chapter 1489: Human Prejudice is a Mountain
"Have we met before?" Xaviera still looked indifferent, making Madam Powellâs face turn the color of a pig liver. She gasped for breath and couldnât speak.
Robert Powell by the side hurriedly spoke up, "Xaviera, this is your grandmother."
Madam Powell trembled, pointed at Xaviera, and snapped furiously, "Youâre indeed an ill-bred wild girl! You donât even know how to greet your elders, and you pretend not to recognize me. When I told you to come here, are you deaf?"
The onlookers were puzzled. How could Miss Evans not recognize her own grandmother? Even if she didnât grow up under the old ladyâs care, she shouldnât be so indifferent!
Everyone around Fragrant House looked over. What confused them was that Fragrant House was Albert Sullivanâs territory, and ordinary people wouldnât make a fuss here for fear of offending him. Even if someone did cause trouble, the staff would ask them to leave. So why didnât the staff at the door show any intention of driving people away?
Madam Powellâs face turned pale with anger. Being refused entry to the Fragrant House had already filled her with rage, and Xavieraâs attitude only made her angrier. Her voice gradually became shrill, "Iâll say it one last time, come here immediately!"
The surroundings fell silent, and everyoneâs gaze fell on Xaviera. She slightly raised her eyes, and calmly said, "Madam Powell, if I remember correctly, this is our first meeting, isnât it? Iâve never seen you before, so naturally, I donât know that you are my grandmother. Itâs impossible for me to obediently go over to a stranger who tells me to go away, right?"
Robert frowned, while Madam Powellâs mouth twitched slightly. Angrily, she yelled, "You glib-tongued wild girl!"
Xaviera looked at her with a heavy gaze. Before she could speak, Caleb Mamet, who was next to her, said gravely with a slight opening of his lips, "The Powell family has never raised Xaviera, and she has never spent a penny of your familyâs money. Naturally, you donât count as her elders. Besides, wasnât it agreed that there will be no more contact between you? Mr. Powell."
Hearing Caleb mention himself, Robertâs frown deepened, and he explained in slight panic, "Xaviera, your grandmother just arrived in Libanan today. I intended to arrange a meeting for you, but there was an accident."
Madam Powell was still full of anger. This was not an accident at all! It was because Xaviera had offended the boss of Fragrant House that they were embarrassed in public. This little bitch was just as annoying as her mother.
For decades, Madam Powell had lived the life of an aristocratic lady, surrounded by people who flattered her. She had never been so furious before, At the moment, she already blamed Xaviera and scolded loudly, "Xaviera! Youâre a jinx! You offended the boss of Fragrant House and caused us to be refused entry. Itâs right for me to scold you!"
Xaviera showed a faint smirk on her lips.
Seeing her smile, Caleb understood that she had already known that Madam Powell and Robert would come to the Fragrant House. Thatâs why she agreed without hesitation when he mentioned coming here.
At this point, Robertâs face was a bit embarrassed too. He tried to soften his tone, "Xaviera, youâre already twenty years old. You should be more mature. Since youâve offended someone, you should bear the consequences instead of causing us to lose face along with you. Your grandmother has come from afar, and she just got off the plane today. She just wanted to taste the dishes from Fragrant House, but she encountered this..."
Xaviera raised her eyebrows and asked softly, "You were refused entry by Fragrant House, so why did you assume it was because I offended the boss? Have you ever considered your own problems?"
Looking disappointed, Robert said, "Xaviera, it doesnât matter if you offended the boss of Fragrant House. Iâve always thought you were a good girl. You canât be afraid to take responsibility."
Madam Powellâs eyes were cold and malicious as she said, "Youâve been growing up in Libanan since you were a child, and youâre so arrogant. If itâs not you, who else could it be?"
Xaviera couldnât help but laugh at their anger. Indeed, peopleâs prejudices were like a huge mountain. Madam Powell was her biological grandmother, and the two had never met before. Yet, she held such hatred and even malice in her eyes towards Xaviera.
Everyone couldnât help but look over. Although Albert Sullivan had a high status in Libanan, Miss Evansâ status wasnât bad either! She was the wife of Caleb Mamet, so even if Mr. Sullivan didnât give Miss Evans face, he should show some respect to Caleb!
Just when everyone was puzzled, Xaviera spoke unhurriedly, "Madam Powell, you keep saying that Iâve offended the boss of Fragrant House. But when I entered Fragrant House, no one stopped me!"
Robert and Madam Powellâs expressions instantly stiffened. At this point, Xaviera and Caleb were already standing at the entrance of the Fragrant House. The young man who greeted the guests at the door did not stop them and even bent over respectfully to greet Xaviera.