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In contrast, Scarlett remained very calm, and she didn't blush at all. Facing Isabella's accusations, she acted as if nothing had happened, merely snorting coldly and

retorting.

"Isabella, you need to provide evidence when you speak. You can't just say whatever you want."

Evidence.

At this moment, Isabella remembered that this malicious woman had already burned the evidence in the fireplace. There were no cameras near the kitchen, and she was the only witness.

Seeing Isabella's despondent look, Scarlett quickly sized up the situation. She pressed on, "No evidence, right?

"If there's no evidence, don't just spout nonsense. The Smith family is not a place where you can talk nonsense. Besides, I treat Mason like my dad. How could I possibly drug him?"

Isabella knew that Scarlett was just being unreasonable and playing dumb in front of her. If this continued, the matter would never be explained clearly, and she might even be misunderstood as deliberately stirring up trouble.

The next second, Isabella turned her gaze to the bowl of beef soup.

Suddenly, she thought of a trick!

The evidence was destroyed, but the beef soup was still there!

If she could find a way to prove that there was something in the beef soup, wouldn't that solve the problem?

Thinking of this, Isabella's eyes lit up, and she pointed to the bowl of beef soup and said.

"Really? Scarlett, do you dare to drink this bowl of beef soup?"

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

Unexpectedly, Scarlett responded quickly. She immediately picked up a saucer, reached out with a spoon, scooped a spoonful of soup from the bowl, and drank it straight down.

She did it quickly, without a moment's hesitation.

Seeing this, Isabella was stunned.

No, she clearly saw Scarlett put something in the beef soup. How could it be... Seeing Isabella speechless, Scarlett became more interested. She raised her head proudly and said with a smug expression. "How about it?"

"Isabella, how long are you going to keep acting crazy?" Feeling justified, Scarlett spoke more rudely.

Mason, who was watching the two women argue, was also momentarily stunned. Finally, Benjamin stepped forward to ask. "Mr. Smith, this..."

"Enough, stop arguing." Mason finally spoke, and Isabella and Scarlett temporarily ceased their battle.

Before Isabella could react, Scarlett was already pleading with Mason. After all, she was experienced, and Isabella was no match for her.

If Isabella were as formidable, she wouldn't have lost to Evelyn when competing for Hayden.

"Mason, look at Isabella. She accused me as soon as she arrived. I've lived with you for so many years. You're my husband's father, the grandfather of my two children. How could I possibly harm you?

"Isabella, I even drank the beef soup. What more do you want from me?" Soon, Scarlett's shouting attracted the attention of the surrounding servants. The situation escalated, drawing even more attention.

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Isabella was left with no strength to fight back and could only explain to Mason earnestly. "Mr. Smith, I saw it with my own eyes. How could I be wrong? Scarlett put something in the beef soup!"

Scarlett quickly responded, "You saw me drink the beef soup. So much time has passed, and I'm perfectly fine. If there was poison in it, I would be dead by now, right?

"What bad intentions could I have? How would it benefit me to mess with my kids' grandpa, my husband's dad?

"Isabella, we're family. How could you think so ill of me!"

The situation escalated, and Scarlett's shouting grew louder.

Seeing Isabella getting angrier, Mason understood that he had to make a decision to calm the situation.

Despite this, Mason's face remained calm.

He knew that the complexity of this family dispute went far beyond the surface argument.

He knew exactly what kind of person Scarlett was, and Isabella had no reason to falsely accuse her, nor did she need to jeopardize Emily's future in the Smith family.

Meanwhile, Scarlett was secretly pleased, believing that her tactics and foundation in the Smith family would keep her safe in this storm.

Isabella was no match for her.

Scarlett was tearful and sobbing, while Isabella was panting with anger.

Everyone thought he would scold Scarlett, but to their surprise, he addressed Isabella first.

"Isabella, I understand your good intentions, but this is the Smith family. I, as the head of the family, know best what kind of people they are," he said.

With that, he looked at Scarlett.noveldrama

Scarlett's eyes flickered, avoiding Mason's gaze, and then she continued to put on a pitiful act.

Mason continued, "She may be a bit unruly, but she's still the mother of two children. Today is the day the children return to Emerald City. She wouldn't dare cause trouble. Think about it. Could it be that you made a mistake?"

Made a mistake?

Isabella couldn't believe her ears.

There was no way she'd joke about something like this.

"Mr. Smith, it's true that I need evidence to speak, and she did drink the beef soup. But why would I be foolish enough to come to your house and make random accusations?

"Emily is your granddaughter-in-law. I just want her to be safe here! I don't want to argue with you or offend anyone. It was a critical moment, and I was trying to save you!"

Isabella's words were firm and resolute.

The surrounding servants were enjoying the show, and Isabella continued, "Fine, since the Smith family likes to cover things up, I won't say anything more."

As she spoke, Isabella's expression turned cold. She looked at Scarlett and walked up to her. "You're good at pretending.

"You put something in the beef soup. I don't know if it was poison, but it looks like you got away with it this time. Scarlett, I respect you as Michael's mother and don't want to break ties with you.

"I can't control what you do in the Smith family, and no one believes me. But if you dare to bully my daughter, I'll make you pay."

As Isabella spoke, her pupils dilated, and she leaned in close to Scarlett, her words sharp and fierce.