Chapter 120

• Serena’s confidence swelled as Brandon’s silence seemed to confirm her story. Lowering her voice to sound gentle and considerate, she said, “It’s true that my sister acted inappropriately, but Brandon cares for me deeply, so her efforts were in vain. I was upset with her actions, but she’s still my sister. That’s why I’ve kept it quiet. Uncle Butler, please don’t tell anyone about this. If word spreads, it could make her life even more difficult.”
• The butler raised his eyebrows in feigned surprise. “So, it’s true? Liza tried to interfere in your relationship with Young Master Brandon? Well, well. People truly can be deceptive. I would never have guessed. I even saw Liza walking with Young Master Brandon once and assumed they were a couple. How shocking.”
• Feigning innocence, Serena tilted her head slightly and replied with a touch of grievance, “Sister often sought Brandon’s company when I wasn’t around, hoping to exploit the opportunity.”