Chapter 686

They exchanged a glance.

Ethan Valentine couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

As her older brother, he had to stand up for his cousin.

Her methods were a bit extreme, sure, but there were reasons.

Besides, she was the only girl in their generation of the family. Could they really abandon her?

Thinking this, Ethan secretly vowed.

Even if it meant getting a beating from his uncle today, he had to protect his sister.

He stepped forward directly, blocking Mr. Valentine's path.

He straightened his chest.

"Uncle, if you have anything to say, say it to me!"

Spencer Valentine also spoke up. "Me too!"

The moment their words fell.

They heard Mr. Valentine say, "You want me to publicly announce cutting ties with you? Listen, I'm only giving you four days. In four days, no matter what happens on your end, I'm making a grand spectacle of bringing you home!"

Spencer and Ethan: ??

Ethan was stunned for a second, looking at Evelyn.

Evelyn wore a helpless expression. "Dad, I understand."

Ethan: ?

So, after all that, it was his cousin who asked their uncle to kick her out?

He twitched the corner of his mouth, unable to help but look at Mr. Valentine.

Suddenly feeling a bit confused, he asked, "Uncle, aren't you usually the most patriotic?"

Mr. Valentine's success in New York was largely due to his respected character.

The Valentine Group, as the leader of the five major families in New York, always answered the nation's call.

They were never stingy where they could contribute to the country.

The Valentine Group was famously patriotic, deeply loved by the public.

Otherwise, with such a major family scandal, their stock wouldn't have dropped only ten percent.

The public's love for their country was deeply ingrained.

If any other family had someone like Evelyn, their business might have collapsed outright.

But because Mr. Valentine led with such a reputation, the Valentine Group weathered this crisis.

This was also why Mr. Valentine held such a high position in the company.

Hearing this, Mr. Valentine looked at Ethan. "Is there a problem?"

"No, no," Ethan said cautiously. "I just wanted to ask, what exactly did little cousin do wrong for you to punish her?"

Mr. Valentine glanced at him and sneered. "She didn't murder anyone or commit arson. What would I punish her for?"

Ethan: !!

So, for them, the slightest misstep in words or actions meant a scolding or a beating.

But for Evelyn, the law was the baseline?

This was blatant favoritism!

But he didn't voice this thought.

He only felt a deep sense of relief in his heart.

It was good that his uncle wasn't truly at odds with his cousin.

Well, she was the only girl in the family, after all.

After speaking with Evelyn, Mr. Valentine tossed her a bank card.

"There are a few hundred million in there. Use it for now. Don't spend other people's money while living under their roof."

His tone was as casual as handing out a small red envelope.

Evelyn took it, wanting to say something.

But Mr. Valentine had already waved his hand, holding up four fingers.

He got into his car and left.

She could only hold the cold bank card, twitching the corner of her mouth.

Ethan leaned in. "Don't want it? You can give it to me."

Evelyn directly put the card in her pocket.

Spencer beside them said, "Third Brother, you want to take cousin's money? How shameful."

Ethan: "...That's not what I meant. I was just saying."

As the three were talking, a car suddenly drove up.

Ethan turned his head and immediately straightened up. "The Cortez Sect Leader is here!"

The Sect Leader rarely went out.

Coming here now, was he also looking for the First Senior Sister?

Ethan couldn't help but glance at Evelyn again.

The car quickly pulled up in front of them.

The window rolled down, revealing the Cortez Sect Leader's face.

He didn't even get out of the car, his expression full of disdain.

Seeing this, Ethan thought, surely the Sect Leader was here to reprimand the First Senior Sister this time.

After all, the online backlash was fierce.

The Sect Leader was even more patriotic than his uncle!

But the next moment...

The Cortez Sect Leader directly scolded, "I really don't know what you're playing at. Listen, four days, just four days! In four days, you must return to the sect! Otherwise, I'll... I'll..."

The Sect Leader ranted for a bit, unsure what to threaten.

Seeing Evelyn's unflappable expression.

The Cortez Sect Leader finally squeezed out, "I'll cry right in front of you!"

Evelyn: "..."

Ethan: "..."

Ethan twitched his mouth, feeling even more speechless.

Sect Leader, where is your patriotic spirit?

The first rule of the Cortez Sect was never to betray the motherland!

Just as he thought this, the Cortez Sect Leader looked at him. "What are you doing here? Let me tell you, take your senior sister as a negative example. Don't do anything harmful to our country, and absolutely no remarks that damage the nation's dignity outside, understand?"

Ethan: "..."

Wait, was he and his senior sister under the same Sect Leader?

He fell into deep doubt.

After the Cortez Sect Leader also left.

Ethan twitched his mouth. "Little cousin, I feel like... we don't live in the same world."

Evelyn patted his shoulder. "Be confident. Don't doubt it."

Ethan: "..."

Finally, Ethan said with grave concern, "But you really did do something wrong. I think you should apologize to the public..."