Chapter 17 Teaching My Sister - in - law a Lesson +25 BONUS Melanie didn't take kindly to what I said . Her displeasure was evident as she retorted , " Chloe , don't be unappreciative of what you have . You know how my brother treats you , right ? He's the one out there working hard , and you dare to be choosy ? Don't be so overbearing . " I glared at her , saying , " Oh ? Do you feel bad for your brother ? When did I ever need your two cents in conversations with him ? " Melanie rolled her eyes , " I- " I didn't let her continue and interrupted , " What's wrong with being a full - time housewife ? It seems like you've got a bone to pick with that . No wonder you were desperate to experience a housewife's life at Galar Tower . You enjoyed that , didn't you ? " 3 My gaze was intense as I stared at Melanie . My past submissive behavior made her think I was an easy target . 2 " You think your brother is the only one hard at work ? Ask your brother if he dares to say that to me , " I didn't give Melanie a chance to speak and continued , " Don't you or your family remember me looking for clients all over the city that I even suffered from stomach ulcers ? 5 " Matthew doesn't even dare to say he built the company alone . Yet , you have the nerve to tell me I don't have the right to say what I said ?! " 6 Melanie looked at Matthew angrily . However , I didn't let up . " You're enjoying the fruits of my labor , spending our money without contributing anything . Do you think you deserve that ? " 5 My gaze turned icier than ever as I stared her down . 3 " Melanie , you should know your place if you want to keep freeloading off us , Don't bring up such bullshit in front of me again . Your brother might indulge you , but I won't . " 2 " Why , you ! " Melanie exclaimed . I sneered at the infuriated Melanie , saying , " You said I'm overbearing ? You can tell me about it again when you find someone you love . " 2 Then I turned to Matthew and said , " You should teach your sister a lesson and stop spoiling her . Please teach her to be more respectful . " " Chloe , you ... " Melanie slammed the table , startling Ava , who pouted and burst into tears . 2 Matthew roared in frustration , " That's enough ! Let's eat ! Stop causing a scene ! " He aimed his frustration at Melanie , which relieved me somewhat . Meanwhile , I comforted Ava and reassured her everything was okay . Things finally quieted down afterward , and we finished our meal . When we headed out to pay the bill , the waiter said Johnson had already handled it . 1 Melanie sulked outside the restaurant and didn't get into our car . I glanced at Matthew to ask , " Aren't you going to call her in ? " 2 Matthew's face remained stern , " Leave her alone . We need to teach her a lesson . " 2 I didn't say much , either . Although I didn't have a favorable impression of my sister - in - law , saying too much was inappropriate , as I had already said enough today . 4 1/2 Chapter 17 Teaching My Sister - in - law a Lesson +25 BONUS On the way home , I used Melanie's topic as a starting point , " I'm considering returning to work once Ava returns to preschool . I don't want to feel like a freeloader anymore because I've become quite unpopular within my own company . " 3 " Honey , what are you saying ? I just don't want you to overwork yourself . You've suffered a lot for this company in the past . It's not wrong to enjoy yourself a bit now . Melanie is still young and naive , so don't blame her . 3 " Besides , the company is more organized now , and management positions are tightly arranged . Having you back might be challenging since we'll have to rearrange several things , " Matthew explained as he drove . 3 I said nothing but found it quite amusing . After all , Tanum Corporation was a company I had founded from scratch . It was like my child , yet I couldn't find a way to fit in now , and I found it ironic . 6 Matthew noticed my silence and held my hand . " Don't be upset . If you want to return to work , you can . The company has come this far thanks to your unimaginable contributions . You're the key figure , and your merits are irreplaceable . " 3 I almost rolled my eyes at my smooth - talking husband . I guessed he only said those things to appease me , so I decided not to comment and looked out the window . As the cityscape passed by , I felt a sense of loneliness and wondered where my refuge was . 2 Matthew's betrayal had thrown me into a bottomless pit , and I instinctively held my aching heart while I became teary - eyed . 6 At that moment , I decided to return to work once Ava returned to preschool . 6