Chapter 418 - ONE LAST CHANCE (1/2)

This time Sayaka did not oppose the accusation against her. She remained silent after Akira spoke up. No one knew if her expression was a sign of her guilt or if she was just shocked at the unexpected words from her daughter.

For a long moment, no one spoke.  ​​

If Kazuo had not been too shocked at the revelations made during the entire session, he would have risen to scold Akira and defend his mother. However, nothing had worked in his favour since Akira began speaking.

Therefore, he chose to remain quiet.

As for the rest, they had always been fence-sitters. They would only defend people if they were sure that it would be in their best interests. Since Sayaka had not expressed her stance, they did not dare to do anything that would expose them to unfavourable circumstances.

”I will ȧssume that your silence is an admission of guilt, mommy dearest.” Akira lifted a brow.

Sayaka looked at her with a mixture of hatred, discomfort and even regret.

”This is not a court of law, Madam Yamazaki. You can speak up freely and unburden your heart. Perhaps telling me about your choice to cover up for a criminal might make me less interested in exposing any evidence against you to Dad.” Akira said with false kindness.

Sayaka laughed softly.

”I might appear foolish, but I am not an idiot, Akira. Do you think I have been able to stand firm in my position in this city by being an airhead?” Sayaka decided to broach the topic indirectly instead of responding to Akira.

Akira was surprised. It seemed that this mother of hers was a deeply hidden player. It was a pity that this smart woman had met her. Otherwise, she might never have been exposed.

”Do you think I am unaware that my sister and her family are always using me? Do you think I do not know that my mother-in-law dislikes me? I am not so stupid to not see through these transparent things.” Sayaka added.

Kaoru and Hanae showed a hint of guilt on their faces at the words.

”This world of aristocrats does not favour women who are too smart for their own good. Trust me. If you had learnt this simple thing, we would not be in this position. The upper class favours women who can make their men fall in love with them completely.” She smiled.

”And most men will only fall in love with people who do not challenge their position or intelligence. And I am such a woman.” Sayaka declared without shame.

She was not afraid of the people in the room exposing her hypocrisy. Her confidence came from one thing: understanding that everything that Akira had said through the evening was true. So, if there was a good place to reveal her true colours, it was in this place.

”I know when to be gentle and soft, and when to show a forceful personality. I know when to make mistakes and what mistakes to make. You see, it is a very delicate balance between being a good wife and a great wife.”