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.

fathom why the Stones

in the way they treated her, even though she was a granddaughter, a daughter, just like the

an eye at the slap. He snorted with disdain and stepped forward, his voice icy as he demanded,

her tear-streaked face. "He's gone out with Jovie," she said, her voice quivering

injustice—how could her grandfather just stand by while Cheryl slapped her and pretended nothing happened?—Celena fetched a chair for

it. I'm not here to sit. I'm here to make it clear: you're out

her face. "However, Grandfather, wasn't it decided that the best plan would win the lead on the project?

showed up unexpectedly, intent on stripping

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

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

words cut deep, and Celena's tears fell freely. "I wouldn't dare," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "We'll do it your way. Whatever you

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

you have, I'll take it

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