Chapter 409

The blow didn't land.

Serena had caught Melissa's wrist mid-air. "Melissa, don't act on impulse."

Melissa glared at her. "What? You're defending her now? Didn't you just tell someone to bury her earlier? Or does it not matter anymore?"

"She's already told Grandpa," Serena replied evenly, her tone unshaken. "If you hit her now, he won't let it slide, Melissa."

She'd deliberately emphasized her name.

It wasn't just a reminder of their family dynamics-it was a subtle warning. Serena was pulling rank as the younger, rightful family member, trying to advise the elder.

It worked.

Melissa's chest rose and fell, but eventually, she lowered her hand.

Sarah had gone pale, genuinely frightened. But now, seeing Serena protect her, something flickered in her chest-smugness.

She gave a cold little sniff and said, "Thanks for your kind words back at the banquet, Serena. It looks like Cole and I really are getting married for the sake of the baby."

She tilted her head slightly and continued, "But you're smart, Serena. You knew how important this baby was. That's why you stopped her from hitting me, right? Still, you did pour champagne on me earlier. If I told Great-Grandpa—"

"Go ahead." Serena turned to face her fully, her eyes calm and the corners of her lips curling upward. "I poured out your drink to save that thing in your belly. Without me, you'd have miscarried by now.

She gave a small laugh. "I just didn't want her to dirty

air in the room

customs, you should call me Aunt Serena. Grandpa may

divorcing and remarrying isn't a big deal. Wouldn't

through the room, light and airy, but every

fell dead

had to swallow her

How ruthless.

at

Hugh.

Sarah was stunned speechless.

to her senses and

could you scare your sister

only smiled faintly. She leaned down, her hand resting casually

met Rachel's resentful gaze head-on. "I'm just stating facts. Ms. Lloyd, don't you remember how you climbed your way

of the first wife, and I got nothing. I didn't get any shares

down at Sarah's belly. "That child isn't even born yet. Who's to say the Larson family

the child

better suited

Rachel froze.

soft as Amber Hanson raise

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