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.

of her grandfather and father, no less. She couldn't fathom why the Stones had it

such a stark difference in the way they treated her, even though she was a granddaughter, a

He snorted with disdain and stepped forward, his voice

stood off to the side, her hand pressed against her tear-streaked face. "He's gone out with Jovie," she said, her voice quivering

heart and the sting of injustice—how could her grandfather just stand by while Cheryl slapped her and pretended nothing happened?—Celena fetched a chair for him. She couldn't forget that Mr. Stone's legs

furrowed at her offer, and he let out a dismissive snort. "Save it. I'm not here to sit. I'm here to make it clear: you're

his words. She stared at him, disbelief etched on her face. "However, Grandfather, wasn't it decided that the best plan would win

showed up unexpectedly, intent on stripping the project from her grasp—and for

to demand answers. Why was he so indifferent, so harsh with

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

and Celena's tears fell freely. "I wouldn't dare," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

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

you before, you'll never beat me! Anything you have, I'll take it from you. There's no place for you

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