Chapter 84

• Liza couldn’t make sense of Gavin’s behavior. His words seemed cryptic and confusing, especially when he said she couldn’t "show her face." How could he expect her to endure the Reed Family’s blatant bullying without standing up for herself? Was he seriously suggesting she shouldn’t fight back? The logic behind his stance was infuriating.
• As the pieces fell into place in her mind, her frustration deepened. She convinced herself that Gavin's reluctance had nothing to do with her and everything to do with his past with Sophia. After all, they were childhood sweethearts, weren’t they? He must still care about Sophia and the partnership between the Reed and Stone families. That’s why he was trying to stop her.
• Her anger bubbled over as she clenched her fists. “Why do you even care what I do? Who are you to interfere with me?! Stop the car right now! I said, stop the car! If you don’t want me going to the Reed Family’s banquet, then guess what—I’m going no matter what you say!”