Chapter 121

• Liza adjusted her posture, reclining gracefully on the sofa. She reached for her teacup and took a slow sip, her expression calm and indifferent, as if Serena’s words had no weight whatsoever.
• Brandon’s frown deepened. Although something about Serena’s tone struck him as off, he couldn’t bring himself to doubt her intentions. In his eyes, Serena was always the epitome of gentleness and kindness. He assumed she spoke up for the benefit of this woman, yet the woman showed no gratitude. Instead, she seemed dismissive and arrogant, which fueled his irritation.
• Serena, risking the wrath of the Stone Family head, had attempted to offer this woman a warning. But how had the woman responded? With disdain and indifference, as though Serena’s efforts were beneath her notice. The behavior grated on Brandon’s nerves. His tone grew cold as he demanded, “Who are you? I’m the young master of the Stone Family, and I’ve never seen you before. Let me warn you for the last time: the head of the Stone Family does not tolerate uninvited guests. If you don’t leave immediately, you’ll have to face the consequences!”