Chapter 123

• Brandon’s face turned pale the moment he heard Gavin’s words. Panic surged through him as he recalled his parents’ strict warning before he came: under no circumstances was he to offend the head of the family. Being thrown out of Longwan Residential wasn’t just about losing face—it would bring shame to his parents and become a source of ridicule for the entire extended family. The mere thought of it was unbearable.
• And the root cause of this predicament? None other than Serena. If she hadn’t spoken so recklessly, they wouldn’t have offended Mrs. Stone in the first place.
• Gritting his teeth, he spun around and snapped at Serena, his voice laced with anger. “Serena, apologize to Mrs. Stone right now!”