Chapter 16 Even though Caroline refused to admit it , the truth was plain for everyone to see . Her fists clenched tightly , and she bit her lower lip so hard that tiny beads of blood appeared . When Caroline still didn't respond , Julia's face darkened . " Ms. Shaw , are you trying to go back on your word ? " Everyone turned to stare at Caroline , waiting for her to embarrass herself . Caroline glared at Julia , clearly unwilling to give in . " Julia , do you really have to go this far ? You're not even married into the Vaughan family yet , and you're already driving people out . " I live here too , but I don't even stay with Noah's family . My aunt is married to Noah's second uncle , so she's your aunt as well . And now , you want to kick her niece out ? " Julia knew exactly what Caroline was up to . She just didn't want to leave , so she kept running her mouth . Julia's eyes turned cold as she said , " You started this , Caroline . You were the one who made the bet . Now that you've lost , you're saying I'm the one driving you out ? That's pretty shameless for someone your age . " Caroline's lips turned pale , but she still refused to leave . " I'm my aunt's niece . If anyone's going to tell me to leave , it should be my aunt , not you . " Julia had met shameless people before , but never anyone this brazen . Just then , a sharp voice rang out across the room . " Well , look at that . The one living off us actually thinks she owns the place . " The crowd immediately parted to make way as a poised and elegant woman walked in . She was Giselle Arnold , the current lady of the Vaughan family . Although it was Julia's first time meeting Giselle , she had already heard plenty about her . Giselle was not only Trevor's wife but also the largest shareholder of Vaughan Group . Whether at home or the office , her words carried weight . Even Noah had always treated her with the utmost respect . The moment Caroline saw Giselle , she froze . Out of everyone in the family , Giselle was the one she feared most . Caroline had only dared act up because she thought Giselle wasn't around . " A … Aunt Giselle , " Caroline stammered . Giselle barely gave her a glance , scoffing as she walked past . " Aunt ? I'm not your aunt . Don't make up family ties that don't exist . " Caroline's face went pale , but she wasn't surprised . Giselle had always had that kind of temper . Everyone in the room took a step back , reading the tension in the air and wanting no part of Giselle's bad mood . When Giselle reached Julia , she finally stopped . She was stunningly beautiful , so much so that even Julia was momentarily taken aback . She only snapped out of it when Giselle stood right in front of her . " Mrs. Vaughan , " Julia said politely . Caroline scoffed under her breath , waiting for Julia to get scolded . Giselle was notorious for her sharp tongue , and Julia had already stirred up trouble at their very first meeting . Surely , Giselle wouldn't go easy on her . Giselle frowned and asked coldly , " What did you just call me ? " The temperature in the room seemed to drop again . The rest of the Vaughan family instinctively moved even further away . No one wanted to get caught in the crossfire . Julia paused for a moment , genuinely confused . " I called you Mrs. Vaughan , " she said . Her tone was a little uncertain . She wondered if Giselle simply didn't like her . Instantly , Giselle's expression darkened even further . Noah tried to step forward to smooth things over . " Mom , Julia's just nervous . Please don't scare her . " Giselle shot Noah a sharp look , clearly telling him to keep quiet . Sensing Giselle's displeasure , Caroline immediately jumped in to make things worse . " Aunt Giselle , you weren't here earlier , so you didn't see just how manipulative Julia can be . If she really marries into the family , there's no way she'll behave herself . "