Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Amira asked a few questions before calling Jameson directly . Jameson usually got home late , but today , he was home early , and his face was anything but pleasant . Ruth noticed his blue mood and asked , " Anything wrong with business today ? " Just the mention of it got Jameson fuming . He slammed the newspaper down and snapped , " Shermaine run wild at Basterel University yesterday ? " How the hell did you not keep an eye on her ? We were about to sign a 30 million deal today , but the client canceled it because they know she's my daughter . " Shermaine's reputation had been in the gutter since she came back , but after being mentioned in Basterel University's forum , her name spread like wildfire . Gossip media even reported that , and it was clear her reputation in Basterel was completely ruined . Jameson felt angry that the deal slipped through his fingers . He could only comfort himself that at least the marriage alliance with the York family kept their company stock rising . Losing that deal wasn't the end of the world , but Jameson still felt embarrassed . He hated how it made him look . Jameson thought that Shermaine just came back to bring them shame . However , he completely ignored the fact that part of the reason Shermaine had gone missing years ago was his fault . Ruth had already known about it and got fed up . " How can you blame me for this ? Have you seen her attitude ? They apologized to her , yet she still wouldn't let it go . " She took a sip of her coffee and added , " I can't control her . I don't know whether to let her be or try to teach her . Since she came back , I haven't had an easy moment . " Ross never should've brought her back . She had been gone for over a decade . Why did he bring her back ? ' Jameson thought . He didn't say anything else about Ruth's involvement , but the thought lingered . Just then , Amira's call came in . Jameson glanced at the screen , feeling a bit surprised to receive her call . After a moment of hesitation , he picked up , not expecting she was about to accuse his daughter . Amira's voice was loud and angry . " Mr. Jean , your daughter is really impressive . Not only did she send my kids to the hospital , but she crippled Ronnie's friends . They're all lying in the hospital now . You must come now and give us an explanation . " Jameson's face turned dark with rage . " What ? " The anger he'd been holding back flared up again. " Which hospital are you at ? " Ruth heard every word clearly , as did Wendelyn , who had just come in from outside . Wendelyn thought to herself , ' Shermaine really knows how to surprise us . I didn't expect her to clash with Ronnie again . ' She's not just at odds with the Leeds family now . She's offended a bunch of smaller families at Basterel . These smaller families might not be much on their own , but when they get together , they are a great force . ' Then , Wendelyn remembered Lily . She knew that Shermaine grew up right in Maple Leaf Ville . Seeing that Jameson and Ruth were about to rush to the hospital , Wendelyn added , " Mom , Dad , I'm going with you . I'm worried about Sheary . " On the way to the hospital , Jameson called Shermaine , and she picked up instantly . " Where are you ? " Jameson's voice was sharp . " Hospital , " she replied curtly . Jameson was burning with fury . " Can't you just stay out of trouble for one damn day ? All you do is stir up chaos . " 1/3 Chapter 30 Neither Ruth nor Jameson had ever believed in Sheimaine . They always believed whatever people said about her . Shermaine replied in a cool tone , " What trouble did I cause ? You think because they staged some act , I'm just going to let it slide ? I'll handle this myself . You don't need to worry about it . " After speaking , she hung up . Jameson didn't even seem to hear her . Instead , her attitude and words only made him angrier . He seethed inwardly . ' If it weren't for the paternity test proving you're my daughter , and if you weren't Joshua's fiancée , I wouldn't even give a damn about you . ' The rain drizzled down , and outside the hospital , luxury cars rolled up one by one . Amira led the charge , with several wealthy ladies trailing behind her , making quite a scene . Shermaine had a notorious reputation , so naturally , the ladies followed Amira to the hospital to seek justice for their sons . They hoped to get some compensation out of this too . That was their main goal tonight . Inside the ward , Sheila slowly regained consciousness as the anesthesia wore off . Her two classmates were excited , and they eagerly asked , " Sheila , you're finally awake . Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat ? " But before Sheila could answer , Amira barged in . She glanced around but didn't see Ronnie . She then asked , " Where's Ronnie ? " " He's still in the operating room , " someone answered . Amira's face turned visibly worried when she heard that . Right after that , the other rich ladies began to rush to their sons's sides . Those spoiled brats , who'd been causing trouble everywhere , instantly put on pathetic faces the moment their mothers arrived . They acted sweet and innocent , playing the victim . Watching their expressions , Lily felt genuinely disgusted . Sheila sat up in bed , grabbed the bedsheet , and weakly called out , " Mom . " Hearing that , Amira stormed up to Sheila and slapped her hard across the face . " Useless idiot . You've been training in fighting for over ten years , and you still couldn't protect your brother ? If anything happens to him , I swear I'll make you pay . " The slap sent Sheila's face to one side . Her hand trembled , and her spirit crushed , sinking deeper into despair . Everyone else was completely stunned . They'd all heard how much Ronnie was favored by his family . Sheila had never been the one to get attention . Now , they all believed that it was true . While some ladies felt bad for Sheila , they didn't dare say anything . After all , they knew better than to cross Amira . Nobody wanted to get involved . someone else's family drama . Lily thought , ' Ronnie's mother is ridiculous . How could she be so biased ? Her son's a gem , and her daughter is just trash . It's outrageous. Sheila's classmates spoke up , feeling angry on her / behalf , " Mrs. Leeds , how can you be so cruel ? If it weren't for Sheila , Ronnie would've been a wreck , and you're still blaming her ? " Amira scoffed , " She's my daughter . I'll handle her however I want . Who do you think you are to bark at me like that ? " The two girls were burning with rage , and they exchanged glances . They cursed to themselves , ' What the hell ? What kind of woman treats her own daughter like this ? No wonder she raised such a useless son . Sheila's really the one suffering . ' Sheila clenched her fists and talked back , " Mom , be nice . They're my classmates . " 2/3 4.40 1 May 6421 Chapter 30 Amira sneered , " So what ? You are pathetic . Hanging out with these lowlifes . You think that won't get out ? Do you even care about our reputation ? " Sheila lowered her head , biting her lip so hard that it almost bled . " Say something . Why're you playing mute ? " Amira poked Sheila's forehead with her finger , showing no mercy . Lily couldn't help but feel for Sheila . She thought , ' I used to find Sheila kind of irritating , but now , I just feel bad for her . Having a brother and a mother like that , no wonder she's a mess . ' Just when the room was thick with tension , the door swung open . Shermaine walked in with her usual confident swagger . Immediately , the rich kids who'd been acting innocent in front of their mothers froze . Their faces paled , and their legs almost gave out Shermaine calmly sat down by Lily's bedside and said with a smile , " Lily , I brought you some soup . Have a little while it's still warm . " Then , with a casual glance at Amira , she said , " Mrs. Leeds , this is the hospital , not your bedroom . You should show a little respect for the patients here " AD Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!