Simone's shameless retort took Old Mr. Johnston by surprise, but he couldn't blame her. After all, they were in the wrong. Their daughter had mistreated her own daughter and cut ties with her. It was understandable that their granddaughter didn't recognize them as relatives. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he changed the subject. "Alright, let's examine the evidence." Simone walked over, sat down, and opened her notebook, pulling up the previous surveillance footage. "This is part of the evidence. If you don't believe the people in the video or Mrs. Gray, I can find other evidence." Old Mr. Johnston and the others immediately gathered around to watch. After viewing it, they felt a sense of familiarity with the figure but couldn't identify it as Salma Johnston.Auntie Bridgette sneered. "Who are you trying to deceive? How can we tell who a person is when they're completely covered? This can't be used as evidence to prove that it's Salma!" Jared frowned. "In the second video, Jodie called this person 'mom'. Doesn't that prove anything? Jodie wouldn't conspire with us just to deceive you." He didn't appreciate Auntie Bridgette's constant questioning. He felt like she was intentionally finding faults. She raised an eyebrow. "Who said this person must be Salma? Maybe this is Jodie's real mother? You guys are still too naive." She glanced at Simone with a meaningful look and said, "You believe everything you're told without thinking just because someone manipulated you." Salma had complained to her before, saying that Simone, her own daughter, was disrespectful and lacked filial piety. Auntie Bridgette thought it was quite normal. After all, Simone didn't grow up in a prestigious family and lacked manners. Since returning, Simone had caused trouble, such as cutting off relationships and disrespecting other members of the Gray Family. The Gray Family and the Johnston Family were embarrassed. That was why she disliked Simone even more. Now, Simone was causing trouble again by manipulating Nicholas' family. She was pleased to see their embarrassment. But when Simone deliberately implicated her own mother, she couldn't just stand by and watch. She disdainfully snorted, "No manners." Simone could clearly hear that this comment was directed at her. She looked at Auntie Bridgette, raised an eyebrow, and said bluntly, "Madam Bridgette, this comment suits you better. You think you're always right as if you're the only intelligent person in the world. You constantly interfere in other people's affairs, questioning and distorting facts to prove your own capability. In reality, you're just a joke, a true display of lack of manners." Auntie Bridgette was a snob. She considered herself a wealthy wife, acting as if she was superior to everyone else. However, her husband was not up to par; he was always being suppressed by his elder brother. So, she liked to belittle others to gain a sense of importance. Aunt Karah and others could tolerate it, but Simone couldn't. She would confront it no matter what. Auntie Bridgette was taken aback, not expecting Simone to retort like this. "What happened to your manners? I am your aunt-in-law. Is this how you treat your elders?" Earlier, Salma had complained to her, and she thought she might be exaggerating. But now she realized that Simone, this insolent girl, was indeed impolite and infuriating. Simone sneered. "I don't even recognize my own mother, so what kind of aunt-in-law are you? I extended some courtesy to you because you're older. Now you're disrespecting yourself, so don't come out and act like a clown." She despised people who used their so-called elder status to manipulate others morally.Auntie Bridgette looked at Simone in disbelief. "Y-You!" She didn't know how to respond after being confronted like this. After all, she had never argued or retorted with anyone before. Finally, she became so angry that her face darkened, and she blurted out, "You uncultured wild girl!" Simone rolled her eyes. "You keep repeating the same thing! Then, don't embarrass yourself by coming out." Simone's retort made Elbert, who was lying down, look at her with admiration. It felt so satisfying to confront Auntie Bridgette. He had long been fed up with her cunning ways. Not only he, but Aunt Karah and Aunt Orena secretly praised Simone. She confronted Auntie Bridgette well, and it was satisfying to listen to her. Auntie Bridgette was once again infuriated. Now, she finally understood what Salma had said. She was so angry that she wanted to slap Simone and teach her a lesson, but just as she rushed toward Simone and raised her hand to slap her, Simone grabbed her arm. Simone's gaze turned cold. "If you provoke me like this, don't blame me for not being polite." Uncle Oliver saw this and looked at Simone with displeasure. "Simone, no matter what, she used to be your aunt-in-law. Is it right to be so rebellious towards your elders? Apologize to Auntie Bridgette, and let this matter go." Although he didn't particularly like his wife, he felt embarrassed when she was disgraced by his niece. Simone raised an eyebrow at him. "Uncle Oliver, does your fierce wife know about the illegitimate children you have been raising outside? Does she know about the mistresses you hide in your houses?" Uncle Oliver used to be polite to her, although it was just a facade. As long as she wasn't provoked, she wouldn't actively seek trouble, but if someone were to provoke her first, she wouldn't just sit idly by. Uncle Oliver's face changed when he heard this. "What nonsense are you talking about?"He was startled inside; how did Simone know about the woman he was keeping and his illegitimate children? Auntie Bridgette was momentarily stunned. "You wild girl, trying to sow discord between us as a couple. Watch how I deal with you." Then, her other hand raised with the intention to deliver a slap to Simone's face.