Chapter 112

David loved to gamble, but he loved life even more. Selina could see that having learned his lesson this time, he might not fully reform, but at least he'd be cautious of Selina's decisiveness: Otherwise, for a reckless gambler who didn't even cherish his own life, Selina was out of options, unless she locked him in a alungeon for a day and night.

But that would be too extreme for normal people, likely leading to a mental breakdown and turning them into complete

wrecks

"What should I do?" Susie couldn't help but cry, covering her face with her hands. Nora felt uneasy as well, so she crouched down along with the diner owner's wife to comfort her. Selina spoke indifferently, "Nora, please take Susie home. I'll handle the rest here."

"I'm so sorry. Selina, I had no idea Uncle David would cause such a scene. We were supposed to celebrate together today."

Selina responded with a smile. "It's okay, we're family after all. Your problems are mine too."

These words eased Nora's mind quite a bit, and she quickly escorted an emotionally shattered Susie out

Herbert had been watching the entire scene with a spectator's interest. Selina shrugged her shoulders, not bothering with him, only for Herbert to step in front of her.

Selina glanced at Herbert, "What do you want?"

"So, you must be Trevon's wife who is mysterious? Herbert asked.

Truth be told, Herbert wasn't surprised when he first heard of Selina's background. With the Brady family's push for Trevon to marry and his rebellious attitude, they all thought Trevon would pick some trophy wife just to shut everyone up and rebel against the family. But now, it seemed Selina was far from the decoration Herbert had imagined and she wielded the family's power quite effectively.

"Yes, I am."

coming from Trevon? How does it feel to spend the Brady family's money and

beauty was indeed stunning, the Brady family had dug up everything about her past when they learned that

dark past of thievery and survival tactics, every label attached to Selina was one the Brady family would typically shun a mile away, let alone for someone like Trevon -

definitely not someone who could contribute to Trevon's life,

be his wife. Now that he had

blast, spending my honey's money, acting all

Bite me."

Herbert momentarily

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would typically be too ashamed

who stood

the Brady family's control, he shouldn't be ruining his own

to be much like the Hudson family, judging her based on superficial information and thinking she wasn't worthy of Trevon. True excellence comes from inherent self-confidence. Selina had no obligation to prove anything to them. If they wanted

you once she calms down? Despite everything, she is Trevon's stepmom. If

won't hate me. She'll regret not having chopped off his hand sooner. And anyway, this is my business.

Selina left directly after saying

departure was nothing short of a cowardly flight. How could he let her off easily after being verbally lambasted by her shameless bravado? Herbert quickly followed and forcefully shut the

for death, Selina

at that moment,

second, Selina unceremoniously kicked at

hadn't expected Selina to physically strike him. Caught off guard, he staggered and half-crouched in pain. In the next instance, Herbert felt her firm grip

off me,"

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