Chapter 125 Adrian Arrives at the Kennedy Family's Villa
Simon glared at her, fuming. "You put Anthony from the Barnes family in the ICU two days ago, and you're still arguing? You're way too arrogant!"
Victoria lounged on the sofa, casually brushing her bangs aside, and gave him a lazy look.
"So, this is why you want to cut ties with me, right?" she asked, already knowing the answer.
Simon didn't hold back. "Exactly! You caused the mess, so the Kennedy family isn't taking the fall for you!"
Instead of getting mad, she laughed sarcastically. "Great excuse. When you found out I was Amy, you begged me to recommend Clara to the association, saying we were family and should help each other. Now? We're not family anymore, huh?"
She continued with a cold smile. "The Kennedy family is truly heartless and disgusting. What are your hearts made of? How can you be so ruthless and shameless?"
Oliver and Simon were momentarily speechless.
"As a Kennedy, all you do is cause trouble. The family has no reason to protect you!" Simon said, even colder.
"So, you're leaving me to deal with this alone? No matter what happens, it's not the Kennedy family's problem, right?" Victoria asked.
"Exactly! When the Barnes family shows up, you're on your own. This has nothing to do with the Kennedy family," Simon said mercilessly.
Victoria repeated, "Fine, that's what you said. No matter what happens, it's not the Kennedy family's problem!"
Simon didn't know what she was planning, but they had to prioritize their own safety.
Meanwhile, a live broadcast was showing the scene at the Kennedy family's villa. They had no idea Victoria had set it up.
For the first time, netizens saw how shameless and cold-hearted the Kennedy family was. The live chat blew up:
[Wow, Simon's words r savage!]
[They seem more like enemies than family.]
[Calling it now, plot twist coming!!]
Just then, the butler came in. "Mr. Oliver Kennedy, the Barnes family is at the door."
The Kennedy family members immediately stood up to greet them.
Through the live broadcast, netizens saw Victoria still sitting on the sofa.
One netizen commented: [Who's running the stream? Show us pooooor V.]
[Yeah, we've heard about her but never seen her.]
[We've seen enough of the others.]
Netizens were curious about Victoria, but she only showed her back and spoke in a clear, pleasant voice.
Just then, flattering voices came through the live stream.
"Mr. Barnes, welcome," Oliver said.
"Mr. Barnes, sorry you had to come in person. It's my fault for not teaching Victoria well. Please come in," Simon added.
Adrian barely acknowledged them, giving a brief glance before walking inside.
The Kennedy family blamed Victoria for Adrian's cold attitude. If she hadn't hurt Anthony, they wouldn't be in this mess. They'd always been careful not to offend anyone.
Adrian's figure appeared on the live stream, and many netizens recognized him from charity events.
He didn't sit but stood in the center of the hall and asked, "Mr. Oliver Kennedy, I heard you've cut ties with Victoria. Is that true?"
Oliver, looking embarrassed, apologized, "Mr. Barnes, I'm deeply sorry for Anthony's injury. It's our fault for not disciplining Victoria. Since the Barnes family demands an explanation, we hand Victoria over to you. Do as you see fit."
Adrian sneered, "The Kennedy family treats their own so heartlessly; it's truly eye-opening."
Adrian's powerful presence, honed over decades in business, made the Kennedy family uneasy.
Oliver, feeling the sting, looked gloomy. Wasn't Adrian here to avenge Anthony? Why was he scolding Oliver?
Clara's eyelid twitched, but she quickly hid it. She didn't think Victoria had any way out this time.
Oliver continued, "Mr. Barnes, Victoria has always been unruly, causing trouble. The Kennedys have always covered for her, but this time, it's too serious. We must show the Barnes family and the public our stance."
Before coming, Adrian had investigated Victoria's life with the Kennedys. She wasn't miserable, thanks to Esme's inheritance. But the Kennedys tried to take her inheritance, ruined her reputation, sent her abroad to fend for herself, and forced her to break off her engagement with Lucas. Adrian couldn't understand how Esme had married Simon.
"Is that so? I think she's a very straightforward girl," Adrian said, surprising the Kennedy family and the netizens watching the live stream.