Everyone gulped at that. Although Nathan was not being very polite, he was right. There was no need for someone of his stature to go against Linda.Linda’s expression turned rigid. She bit her lip angrily. “Henry, maybe Mr. Nathan doesn’t know that I saw North in private.”Henry felt a wave of awkwardness. He seemed offended at being challenged considering he was the person who called the shots in a wealthy family.“Mr. Nathan, you don’t have to help this wretch get out of it! North, you have to make it up to Linda today or I will disown you!”“When have you ever thought of me as your daughter, anyway?” North sounded dejected. “All these years, you believe anything Mrs. Myers says. You never believe me at all. If she says I’m incompetent, you believe her. If she says I’m disobedient, you chase me out of the house.”A tired look flitted across her face, which made everyone lament the situation.“Today, you’re saying that I hurt Mrs. Myer’s hand but can’t provide any proof. Forge
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