Chapter 1296 A Scandal (1/2)

The truth was that after all that had happened today, Carlos already knew how Nora thought and how much she loved him. Although he was still upset about what had happened before, he was more willing to forgive Nora than anything else.

His heart ached when he saw Nora this weak and in pain.

After a while, the car arrived in front of Nora's apartment building. Carlos wanted to bring Nora upstairs himself, but Stuart, who was sitting in front, said, ”Mr. Carlos, Mrs. Leah has ordered me to drive you back as soon as I've dropped this lady off.”

A look of impatience flashed on Carlos's face. ”Well, what are you going to do now? Stop me?”

Nora's eyes filled with sadness. Although she did not want Carlos to leave, she said, ”Since Auntie said so, you'd better go back. It's okay.”

Before working for the Li Family, Stuart had served Leah's family. He was of great importance and prestige in the Li Family, and so Nora dared not offend him.

”I'm so sorry, Miss Nora. Mrs. Leah has specifically asked that you do not call her 'Auntie.' Please do not refer to her that way next time.” Stuart looked at Nora through the rearview mirror as he spoke.

His words broke Nora's heart. She believed she had been humble and submissive enough, yet she still did not get the respect she thought she deserved. They really couldn't stand her.

Despite her growing anger, she kept her feelings in check. Carlos turned the other way. It was obvious that he was quite displeased and about to lose his temper. Enraged, he clenched his fists and pounded on the passenger's seat, shouting, ”Stuart, you'd better behave yourself or else...”

Stuart didn't even blink. He smiled calmly and said, ”Mr. Carlos, I'm only following Mrs. Leah's instructions. Please forgive me.”

Once he had left the Zhou Family, his only task was to be loyal to Leah. He had been taking care of Carlos since the latter's childhood, and he loved him very much. However, this time, he thought that Carlos was making a mistake.

Instead of placating Carlos, Stuart's words only made the young man more furious. Carlos w