If my memory serves me right, Jennifer Qistrin—Jethro’s cousin—is a little devil. She started playing violin when she was little and got some big accolades overseas, which contributed to her haughty, arrogant attitude. Everyone knows she has a short temper. My men got me that intel, so there shouldn’t be any false information.

Just when Elspeth was wondering how she should deal with Jethro’s cousin, he came to stand beside her. “You’re spacing out. Are you scared of my cousin?”

“No. Why would I?”

“Oh, so that means you’re nervous.” Jethro bent over and noticed the frown on her face. Then, he chuckled. “I see you’ve heard of her attitude problem.”

“Yes, but I need to meet her to see if the rumors are true,” she said, trying to change the subject.

“True. She’s beside the flower bed. Want to go say hi?”

Elspeth shook her head. “No. You say hi to her. I’ll stay out.”

Their conversation attracted the girl beside the flower bed. The moment she saw Jethro, the girl pounced at him, her eyes gleaming. “Jethro!” When she noticed Elspeth, her face fell. “Who is she? Why is she with you?” she asked, jealousy filling her voice. It felt like Elspeth had taken her boyfriend away.

“Hi, I’m Elspeth.”

extended her hand, but the girl smacked it away.

doesn’t seem to like me very much. I’ll wait for you somewhere, then.” Elspeth shrugged and

flame of anger in Jethro. “What are

them so close together. He has never been so gentle to anyone before. Not

because she’s going to be my

the words came out of his mouth. “You want to marry her?” She clenched her fists in fury, her eyes gleaming with anger. “I won’t agree to this. I won’t let you date her!” What’s so good about her? She’s pretty, yeah, but other than that, she’s not friendly. I bet she’s a

cousin a look. “You don’t get to

“I’m your cousin.”

you

disbelief, “You’d lecture me

that erased what patience Jethro had left. “She is not an outsider. She’s going to

Fine, let’s see what’s so good about her.” She

step back and broke away from Jennifer’s grasp. Then, she slapped the girl. It was a heavy slap, thanks to her training. Jennifer’s cheek swelled

up. Nobody has ever done this to me before! Nobody slaps

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