Chapter 148

Crash!

Out of nowhere, the courtyard door was kicked off its hinges! Mr. Stone, face like thunder, hobbled in on his cane, with Cheryl, sporting a bruised cheek, at his side, steadying him. Yafe followed, looking just as sour.

"Grandpa! Dad!"

Celena, jolted by the racket, dropped her papers and rushed to meet them.

However, Cheryl was on her like a storm, scattering Celena's papers to the wind before slapping her hard across the face. "I warned you! I won't let this slide! You had the nerve to hit me!"

Stunned by the blow, Celena's eyes brimmed with tears.

It was the second time today Cheryl slapped her.

and father, no less. She couldn't fathom why the Stones had it in for her so badly. Wasn't she one

way they treated her, even though she was a

at the slap. He snorted with disdain and stepped forward, his voice icy as he demanded, "Where's

"He's gone out with Jovie,"

happened?—Celena fetched a chair for him. She couldn't forget that Mr. Stone's legs weren't what

dismissive snort. "Save it. I'm not here to sit. I'm here to make it clear: you're out of the upcoming deal. Cheryl's running the

at him, disbelief etched on her face. "However, Grandfather, wasn't it decided that the best plan would win the lead on the project? Didn't my proposal

thought she misheard when her grandfather showed up unexpectedly, intent on stripping the project from her grasp—and for Cheryl's sake,

to demand answers. Why was he so indifferent, so harsh with her? Wasn't she his granddaughter too,

Mr. Stone's voice was laced with anger. "I still call the shots in the Stone family. Since

"I wouldn't dare," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "We'll do it

crushed. She didn't even notice when Mr. Stone and the rest slipped

I've told you before, you'll never beat me! Anything you have, I'll take it from you. There's no place for you in the Stone family,

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