Belated Moonlight: He Regretted Only After I Left-Chapter 90: Do You Have Any Shame?

Old Mrs. Donovan was so provoked by the string of shocks, her chest heaving violently and her face turning crimson.

She clutched her heart with one hand, pointing at Shane Donovan with the other, her lips trembling, "You...you...ungrateful child! Are you trying to kill me?"

However, Shane Donovan didn’t even bother to lift his eyelids.

—As for his grandmother, he knew full well what kind of scheme she was plotting by causing trouble today, the day Old Mr. Donovan was off fasting at the temple.

It was nothing more than taking advantage of the absence of the influential old man, trying to quickly force Grace Quinn, a strategic pawn, into The Donovan Family, fulfilling her selfish desire to favor her younger son without really offending The Hughes Family...

After all, Philip Donovan managed to hold a respectable position within The Donovan Group over the years without being completely kicked out, all thanks to the influence of The Hughes Family.

Old Mrs. Donovan thought her seniority could sway the power dynamics within the Donovan family.

Once again—utterly foolish.

In the past, considering the old man’s reputation, Shane showed a semblance of respect to this biased grandmother. But now that she has personally torn apart the facade of peace, he no longer needs to be courteous.

Steadying Eleanor Winslow beside him, his voice was so calm it betrayed no emotion: "Mom, the air here isn’t good, let me take you upstairs to rest."

Eleanor Winslow glanced worriedly at her fainted sister-in-law and the mother-in-law who seemed about to pass out from anger, wanting to say something but hesitated.

But Shane Donovan had already wrapped his arm around her shoulder, half-protecting her, and headed straight through the chaos towards the stairs.

Passing Philip Donovan, Shane Donovan paused briefly, turned his head, and with a voice only they could hear, spoke coolly, "Second Uncle, take care of your mess; if it happens again, I won’t hesitate to clean house."

Philip Donovan trembled all over, staring at Shane Donovan with a gaze full of dread and resentment, yet didn’t dare utter a rebuttal.

Shane Donovan didn’t linger, immediately escorting his mother upstairs. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Once they returned to the master bedroom upstairs, Eleanor Winslow sat on the sofa, still unable to calm down, tears at the corners of her eyes: "Shane, your father..."

"Mom," Shane Donovan interrupted, handing over a cup of warm water, "You know better than anyone what kind of person Dad was; don’t mind the nonsense outside, trust me, I’ll handle this matter cleanly."

She nodded, accepting the cup, sipping gently.

...

Downstairs, after the family doctor’s emergency treatment, Tina Hughes finally awoke slowly.

Opening her eyes, seeing Philip Donovan surrounded by her, she was overcome with sadness, suddenly raising her hand—

"Slap!"

A loud slap landed squarely on Philip Donovan’s face!

"Philip Donovan! You’re not human!"

Tina Hughes cried out hoarsely, tears gushing forth, "I’ve been married to you all these years, managing inside and out, handling everything for you, and this is how you treat me?! Not only are you keeping another woman outside, but you’ve even fathered a child this big outside! And you want her to sneak in as my brother’s kid?! Do you have no shame!"

Philip Donovan was momentarily stupefied by the slap, his face stinging fiercely.

Old Mrs. Donovan, however, ached terribly to see her younger son being slapped, "Tina, dear, maybe there’s some misunderstanding here..."

"Misunderstanding?" Tina Hughes turned abruptly to her, her gaze sharp, "Mom! Things have come to this, and you still want to help him deceive me? Who’s the father of that girl, really?!"

Old Mrs. Donovan was left speechless by her daughter-in-law’s rare imposing manner, her face turning alternately pale and blue.

"Philip Donovan, I’m telling you, this isn’t over!"

Finished, Tina Hughes cast a venomous glare at the trembling Grace Quinn hiding behind Old Mrs. Donovan, making Grace shrink back.

Without looking at anyone else, Tina Hughes headed upstairs supported by the maid, slamming the door shut with a "bang."

Philip Donovan covered his face, cursing Shane Donovan in his heart countless times.

Old Mrs. Donovan, even more, trembled with anger; her perfect plan not only spoiled by Shane Donovan but also led to the couple’s falling out, allowing the Hughes Family to seize a handle...

How could one possibly clean up this mess now?!

...

As chaos ensued at the Donovan family mansion, Shane Donovan had already returned to the study.

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, his gaze was deeper than the dark night outside.

The phone vibrated—it was a message from Elias Peyton: [President Donovan, all evidence is ready, and the media have been informed; the press release can be issued at any time. The Hughes Family...The Eldest Young Master Hughes just called, asking about his aunt’s situation.]

Shane Donovan curled his lips into a cold arc, replying: [Send a copy of the ’gift’ I prepared earlier to Evan Hughes.]

This gift naturally included the complete chain of evidence regarding the sordid affairs between Philip Donovan and Audrey Quinn.

Despite Evan Hughes being a frivolous young master, he fiercely defended his family, especially his dear aunt.

Philip Donovan’s good days were numbered.

Just as he set down the phone, the internal line rang—it was Butler Alfie downstairs, sounding troubled: "Young Master, Old Mrs. Donovan...she requests you to come down, saying that as the eldest grandson, you must uphold justice in the absence of the head of the family..."

Uphold justice?

Still, haven’t given up!

A glint of mockery flashed in Shane Donovan’s eyes.

She must want him to endorse and forcibly acknowledge Grace Quinn, right?

"Tell Grandma," his voice was calm and unwavering, "I’m busy right now. Additionally, please have her focus on cleaning up Second Uncle’s mess. As for the one named Quinn..."

He paused, his tone suddenly cold: "Let them roll back to where they came from; The Donovan Family’s doors aren’t for just anyone to enter."

"..."

Butler Alfie was silent for a few seconds on the other end, evidently shocked by the ruthless words of their Young Master, and only after a while did he respond: "...Yes, Young Master."

Hang up; Shane Donovan rubbed his forehead.

Before he could catch his breath, the phone buzzed again.

Upon seeing the caller ID, he frowned slightly before pressing the answer button.

"Hello..."

Over the phone, Old Mr. Donovan’s deep voice sounded, "I’ve already heard about what happened at the old mansion..."

Shane Donovan’s voice was indifferent, "And then?"

There was a few-second silence over the phone, "Shane, you were too ruthless in this matter..."

Shane Donovan’s voice remained indifferent, "Grandpa, someone attempted to taint my father’s name with filth, to sully his posthumous reputation. Would you have me tolerate such a thing?"

"I know your second uncle is hopeless, and your grandmother...she’s muddled!" Old Mr. Donovan rubbed his forehead, "But doing this, The Hughes Family..."

"The Hughes Family should have already received a ’grand gift.’"

Shane Donovan replied calmly, "About how Philip Donovan has been ’diligently’ adding bricks to The Donovan Group’s edifice over the years. I think, compared to an illegitimate daughter who can’t be presented, The Hughes Family cares more about whom they’ve supported."

Old Mr. Donovan was stunned, instantly understanding his grandson’s tactics; this was directly obliterating Philip Donovan’s foundation!

He gripped the phone, eyes complex—this grandson’s methods were getting sharper.

"Alright, alright..." Old Mr. Donovan’s voice was filled with fatigue, "Let’s end this matter here then, I’ll ensure your second uncle behaves for a while and send him out for some training. As for your grandmother...don’t be too hard on her, she’s old; moreover, you’re soon to be engaged, it’d be best not to have too many conflicts..."

Shane Donovan remained indifferent.

Some lines shouldn’t be crossed.

No matter who.

Besides...

Today’s events were not just a show of strength but for Stella Sterling as well...

The little girl he had cherished in his heart for ten years, when he truly marries her, he won’t tolerate her suffering any grievances.

Today was just a warning.

If they dare bully Stella Sterling in the future...

He won’t spare any!