Jared Hughes' dark pupils dimmed, his gaze fell on Betsy Russell's face. She had a brighter makeup today. If he hadn't seen her face for three years, he wouldn't have recognized her.
Betsy Russell sensed someone staring at her and followed the gaze to find an angry Isa Hughes and an expressionless Jared Hughes.
Heather Scott, wearing a lotus-colored mermaid dress, saw Jared Hughes as soon as she entered. She approached Betsy Russell and whispered, "Should we say hello?"
"No need, I'm not familiar with him." Betsy Russell's smile remained unchanged, but her slightly squinted eyes became colder as she headed towards her seat.
Isa Hughes looked at Betsy Russell in disbelief, and her suppressed anger surged.
Over the past month, although the Hughes family had gained a top star, Vincent Astor, as a shield, the public simply didn't care. The scandalous affair between Hughes' uncle and sister-in-law remained a major topic.
Isa Hughes immediately stood up and blocked Betsy Russell's way. With a proud face, she raised her hand, ready to slap Betsy Russell.
Betsy Russell firmly grabbed Isa Hughes' arm, her beautiful phoenix eyes slightly squinting with contempt as she stared at Isa Hughes.
She had lost all her dignity while trying to please the Hughes family, but she had long severed all ties with them.
Betsy Russell let go of Isa Hughes' hand and looked at her disdainfully, speaking indifferently.
"Betsy Russell!" Isa Hughes shouted, one hand on her waist, glaring at Betsy Russell with anger.
"You shamelessly show up here after ruining my sister-in-law and the Hughes family, acting as if nothing happened. I've never seen someone as shameless as you!"
Heather Scott, who was standing next to Betsy Russell, frowned upon hearing Isa Hughes' words. Stepping forward, she was about to speak but Betsy Russell stopped her.
Betsy Russell's smile remained light, her gaze swept across Jared Hughes' face, then landed on Isa Hughes. She chuckled, "You siblings really are alike, falling for the same type of person!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Isa Hughes furiously stared at Betsy Russell, questioning her with an angry, resentful tone.
Heather Scott laughed and quickly added, "Indeed, the Hughes family loves those whiny women. Isa Hughes, maybe you should go to Thailand and switch your gender. Chloe Lindsey is really impressive, she managed to gather all the love from you three brothers. I just wonder when she'll be able to gather all your bodies."
Isa Hughes, who had always been spoiled, hadn't ever heard such vulgar words. Her face flushed red with embarrassment and she raised her hand to slap Heather Scott.
Betsy Russell swiftly knocked away Isa Hughes' hand and laughed, "Miss Hughes, this is a public place. You're only embarrassing the Hughes family by fighting like this."
While speaking, Betsy Russell forcefully gripped Isa Hughes' hand, causing her to burst into tears from the pain.
Jared Hughes, who had been silent, watched as Betsy Russell's actions grew bolder and more decisive. He had never noticed this side of her before.
"Betsy Russell, how dare you hurt me... Ah!"
Isa Hughes initially wanted to threaten Betsy Russell, but she ended up getting slapped, leaving her completely dumbfounded. In disbelief, she stared at Betsy Russell, unable to understand how this country girl had the audacity to challenge her.
"Isa, stop making a scene!" Jared Hughes knew that Betsy Russell had suffered many humiliations in their family. He figured Isa Hughes deserved this for provoking her, and she needed to learn a lesson this time.
Upon hearing Jared Hughes' words, Isa Hughes, like a furious cat, screamed, "Brother, she hit me! How could you..."
"Shut up!" Jared Hughes stood up with a stern face and looked coldly at Isa Hughes.
Isa Hughes had always been most afraid of her brother; she shrank her neck and dared not speak anymore.
Seeing Jared Hughes standing up, Betsy Russell gradually restrained her laughter, preparing to bypass the Hughes siblings.
"Betsy Russell..." Jared Hughes called out.
As if she hadn't heard Jared Hughes' voice, Betsy Russell expressionlessly walked to the first seat in the right aisle of the first row and sat down, gracefully adjusting her dress.
Heather Scott glared at the Hughes family and walked to sit next to Betsy Russell.
"Brother! She bullied me!" Isa Hughes trembled with anger. As the Hughes family's daughter, everyone she met was always respectful. But Betsy Russell dared to lay hands on her, something she had never experienced before.
"Do you want to be confined at home again?" Jared Hughes said indifferently before returning to his seat.
Isa Hughes, angry and frustrated, sat down beside Jared Hughes, grabbing his hand and complaining, "Brother, she hit me. How can you not help me?"
Jared Hughes looked at Isa Hughes coldly and asked, "What did she do wrong?"