Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 480

Chapter 480 Who Dared Upset My Sister

Carol sat stiffly, surrounded by people trying to console her Despite their efforts, her flawlessly made-up face

remained tense

"Who exactly is this woman?" she asked, her voice cold and distant.

Annie hesitated, biting her lip as she glanced around for support. Finally, she spoke, her voice uncertain. "I haven't seen her myself. It's just rumors-maybe people are exaggerating..

Before she could say more, the lounge door swung open.

"Who dared upset my sister?" Jeffery's voice carried a lighthearted edge, but when his eyes landed on Carol's distressed expression, his demeanor shifted. His face hardened as he strode toward her. "Carol, what happened?" Immediately she saw him, the emotions she had been holding back broke free. Tears welled up in her eyes as she sobbed, "Jeffery!"

Without hesitation, Jeffery pulled her into a comforting embrace, gently patting her shoulder while his gaze swept over Carol's friends.

bruise en Annie's shoulder. His voice dropped

of warmth replace her earlier resentment. “It's nothing, Mr. Lawson. I was

glanced down at his still-crying sister. With a sigh, he turned his attention to the mess on the floor. "There's water everywhere. Have someone clean it up before Carol

Alexa walked in to tidy

upset you this much?" Jeffery said as he handed

Lawson, whatever it is, just tell Mr. Lawson He'll handle

sniffled and glanced at her brother with grievance and frustration. "Annie said a woman at

her grasp, shattering against the floor. The sharp sound cut through

they

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the flicker of guilt in her eyes and bowed her head. T'm so sorry,

more careful "

words echoed in Alexa's mind, and

she had noticed how