Chapter 605

She faced Samantha, not bothering to argue about inheritance rights. "You still haven't answered my earlier question. What does 'stepmother' mean?"

Caught off guard by the sudden shift back to the topic, Samantha was momentarily speechless.

Shelby did not wait for her to catch up. She pulled out her phone and quickly tapped the screen.

"Ah, I see," Shelby remarked, glancing at her phone. "According to this, 'stepmother' used to refer to a concubine in ancient times. That's similar to a servant, isn't it? So, in modern terms, it's like a maid.

"Got it now. Would you mind getting me some salad? Thanks."

The nerve of her, treating Samantha like a common maid! She had never been so insulted. "You!"

Shelby set her phone down and met her gaze. "Since you're so curious, I'll fill you in. In the Lambert family, my word is law. If you're ever curious about me again, just ask me directly. No need to rely on rumors."

Samantha bit her lip and looked to Gilbert for support, but he just sat