Chapter 468

Aunt Amelia finished speaking.

Evelyn frowned slightly.

"I'd like to make peace with the Evans family," she said directly.

"But do you really think a simple apology will fix everything?"

She didn't want her personal grudges to affect the entire Valentine family.

Moreover, she still planned to collaborate with the Evans family...

Aunt Amelia's suggestion was extreme, but if it could resolve the conflict, she was willing to endure some humiliation.

Finding her mother was urgent.

Aunt Amelia immediately assured her.

"Let me mediate. I'm sure it will work."

Evelyn was slightly taken aback.

Ethan, who was nearby, quickly explained.

"Little sister, Aunt Amelia is from the Evans family. She's Justin's aunt..."

Evelyn's eyes widened in surprise.

She had no idea the Valentine and Evans families were related by marriage!

If they were relatives, why had Mrs. Evans been so aggressive?

Aunt Amelia sighed softly.

"Evelyn, my sister-in-law is just too proud. She pursued your father for years but never got a response. She's always held a grudge, especially around him. If this had involved Marcus or his brothers, she wouldn't have made such a big deal out of it!"

She looked at Evelyn.

"This isn't really your fault. You're just taking the blame for your father. This isn't the time to argue about who's right or wrong. It was never a big issue to begin with. Jason causes trouble every day. Do you think she doesn't know the truth? She just can't swallow her pride!"

Aunt Amelia continued.

"I came today to act as a peacemaker. As the younger generation, come with me to apologize to my sister-in-law. Admit you were too heavy-handed. Let both families bury the hatchet. It's better for everyone."

Seeing her sincerity, Evelyn stood up.

"Alright, Aunt Amelia. I'll listen to you."

Ethan and Kiki immediately stepped forward.

"Little sister, First Senior Sister, we'll go with you!"

"No need," Evelyn stopped them.

"Bringing too many people will seem like a provocation. Aunt Amelia and I will go alone."

She even stopped Alexander.

She went to the Evans family alone with Aunt Amelia.

They weren't turned away at the door.

But the butler escorted them to a reception room instead of the main hall.

Aunt Amelia's expression stiffened.

She had always come and gone freely in her maiden home.

When had she ever received such cold treatment?

It seemed her sister-in-law was truly furious this time!

Aunt Amelia sighed and glanced at Evelyn.

"Don't worry. My sister-in-law has a cold exterior but a warm heart. She won't bully a young girl like you..."

Evelyn raised an eyebrow, about to say she wasn't afraid.

Aunt Amelia added, "Besides, I'm here. If the Evans family dares to lay a hand on you, I'll protect you!"

Evelyn fell silent.

She wanted to say these people were no match for her.

But seeing Aunt Amelia's determined expression, she held her tongue.

Initially, she had been displeased about being asked to apologize.

But now that Aunt Amelia was so protective of her...

She must genuinely have both families' best interests at heart.

Footsteps sounded outside the door.

Mrs. Evans entered with a cold expression.

She snorted when she saw Evelyn.

She sat on the sofa and looked at Aunt Amelia.

"Amelia, what brings you here today?"

Aunt Amelia couldn't help complaining.

"Sister-in-law, this is my home! Can't I come back to my own home?"

Her tone was intimate and slightly whiny.

Mrs. Evans scoffed.

"Your home? Isn't your home with the Valentines? I thought you'd forgotten your own surname!"

Aunt Amelia sighed and walked over to Mrs. Evans.

"Sister-in-law, I brought Evelyn to apologize. The Valentine and Evans families have always had a good relationship. Jason was truly in the wrong this time! Evelyn was just protecting her friend, so she went a little overboard... Please don't be angry anymore!"

Mrs. Evans scolded.

"A little overboard? Any more and it would have been murder!"

Aunt Amelia pursed her lips.

"Sister-in-law, let me be frank. Jason is from the second branch. You know what my second brother is like, and his wife spoils their child. How much trouble has Jason caused? He brought this on himself. How can you blame Evelyn for being harsh? I also heard that when Evelyn was still an Outer Disciple at Cortez Sect, Jason bullied her constantly! If we're assigning blame, the Valentines are being generous by not pursuing it. How can you turn the tables, sister-in-law?"

Mrs. Evans sneered.

"You keep talking about the Valentines. Since you're a Valentine now, why are you here at the Evans residence?"

Aunt Amelia was annoyed.

"My surname is Evans! I can come whenever I want! You're biased toward Jason, and I can't even say anything? He was clearly in the wrong... The Evans family values reason!"

Aunt Amelia looked at Evelyn.

"Besides, I've brought the child here. That's enough, sister-in-law. Don't refuse the olive branch! Are you really willing to let the Valentine and Evans families become mortal enemies over Jason? Do you know what people are saying about us outside?"

Aunt Amelia stared at her.

"Evelyn's father is being surrounded by shareholders at the company demanding an explanation. I don't believe no one in the Evans family is pressuring you? Are two great families really going to fight to the death? Sister-in-law, are you forcing me to choose between my maiden family and my marital family? All for that wretched nephew? You never liked him before! Why are you being so unreasonable this time!"

Mrs. Evans listened silently and sighed.

"Do you know what Jason did?"

Aunt Amelia shook her head.

"No."

Mrs. Evans spoke.

"He helped us find Belle's jade pendant."

Aunt Amelia was stunned.

"What? Belle? Sister-in-law? Do you have news about Belle?"

Belle was Mrs. Evans's daughter.

Mrs. Evans nodded.

"Jason performed such a great service. How can I not protect him? If we can find Belle, I'm willing to let the Evans family go bankrupt!"

Aunt Amelia was immediately speechless.

The Evans family had been searching desperately for Belle, especially the main branch.

If Jason had truly found key evidence, no wonder her sister-in-law was supporting him so strongly.

This was indeed a great merit!

She was at a loss for words.

Evelyn suddenly realized something and spoke directly.

"Mrs. Evans, was the day Jason found the pendant the same day the incident happened?"

Mrs. Evans reflexively asked.

"How did you know?"

How did she know?

Because that day, Jason had snatched Jane's jade pendant!

Later, she had specifically gone to the hospital to ask for it back...

She had only glanced at it briefly and hadn't seen it clearly.

But now...

Evelyn instantly understood everything!!