Chapter 296 - GREEN TEA ARTS (1/2)

”Is that so?” His voice was cold. ”In that case, you do not understand the feeling of being a brother. I cannot allow my sister to be slandered.”

Hanae felt her heart skip a beat at the statement before calming herself down. The mansion did not have internal cameras because of privacy reasons. There was no way he could prove what he thought had happened. ​​

”What do you mean by that?” Kaoru asked.

Even though it was an accident, Akira was responsible.

Seiji turned to Hanae. ”You said that Akira shoved you down the stairs using her suitcase?” His voice was cold, like an executioner's.

Hanae felt afraid. ”I said it was probably an accident. I think she lost control of her suitcase, and maybe it tripped me.”

”Is that so?” Seiji said coolly. ”Based on where you fell, I can only ȧssume that you were walking on the right side of the staircase.”

Hanae nodded before looking at the wide staircase. Her face lost colour. She felt exposed, and she could not breathe for a few moments. She had made a low-level mistake, and it would probably cost her everyone's trust.

”What's wrong, Hana?” Her mother noticed her ashen face.

Seiji laughed a little. ”She has noticed the hole in her story. My sister declined to put her umbrella in the vestibule after entering. As you can see, she is carrying her umbrella in her right hand and the suitcase is on the left. Can you explain how she tripped you with her suitcase?”

Hanae tried to scramble for an explanation or anything to get out of the mess. However, she could not think of any excuse which could get her out of the mess.

”I am sorry, Akira. I tripped by myself, and I was too embarrassed to admit it. So, I just blamed you.” She closed her eyes and shouted. ”Please don't hold it against me.”

Akira scoffed. ”So people thinking that I am a malicious person with homicidal tendencies is nothing compared to your embarrassment?”

Hanae was surprised by the eloquent comeback. Her hands formed tight fists. She had thought that if she apologised, Akira would be too ashamed to respond. After all, she was still a guest.

”Please forgive Hana, Akira. She is still a child and has thin skin.” Kaoru added in plea after realising that things were falling apart.

”Then, I look forward to meeting someone with thick skin.” Akira looked at them with cold amusement. ”Can someone show me to my room?”

She spoke without a hint of awkwardness or servility. The only emotion heard was unintentional impatience and irritation. She did not show as if she was anxious about staying in the mansion. It seemed like she was in a regular hotel.

Everyone was shocked by the statement because they did not expect it. They thought that the young woman would wait for justice to be served after being accused wrongly. Or, she would wait awkwardly until someone offered to take her to her room.

”I will take you there.” Seiji offered while everyone was shocked.

Sayaka had been about to do the same, but her second son looked at her meaningfully. His implication was obvious in his eyes. It was up to her to sort out the mess with the two women. In the end, she could only watch her son and daughter leave.