Chapter 146

Cheryl clutched her face, pain and shock rendering her speechless.

Moments later, fury replaced her shock. She glared up at Liam and bellowed, "Liam! How dare you... how dare you hit me! This is the Stone family's territory. Do you dare to strike me here? Get out, all of you! Take that little bastard with you and get out of the Stone family's house!"

Liam towered over her, his gaze icy and sharp enough to cut through the hysteria. A hint of lethal intent flickered in his eyes as he spoke with chilling calm, "Mind your language. What's it to you if I hit you? I'm not just brave enough to hit you—I could kill you if I pushed to it."

Gurgle!

His words struck Cheryl like a bolt of lightning, reverberating through her core.

She watched Liam approach, step by deliberate step, and to her, he might as well have been the Grim Reaper himself, come to drag her to hell.

His eyes were terrifying, his presence overwhelming.

back... I'm Grandpa's darling granddaughter. If you kill me, I swear, Celena will pay dearly. My grandpa, my

Liam advanced toward her, her feet inching backward in

of the situation, dashed forward and grabbed Liam, who was on a collision course with Cheryl. She

in Celena's tear-stained cheeks. He gently caressed her face, his anger giving way to concern. "It looks painful, it's

the Pendragon commander-in-chief, he had the power to wipe the Stone family off

couldn't, not for Celena's

Stone family ran deep, especially

Cheryl sprawled on the ground, took Celena by the hand, and left the

with Celena, examining the bruise on her

must seem so weak to you, letting you

gaze lowered as tears trickled down her cheeks. She felt the weight of Liam's barely-contained fury throughout their journey. Yet she remained silent, unable to voice her concerns about his volatile temper. She feared provoking him further, choosing instead

her. He gently patted her head, reassuring her, "Why would you think anything less? You've done an amazing job! Don't worry, I won't let anyone bully you ever again. I'll be

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