Rose with Thorns

Chapter 44

Just as Yvette was about to sit down, Alex’s stem voice sliced through the tension. “Who said you could sit?”

Yvette remained unfazed by Alex’s blatant hostility. She raised an eyebrow and took her seat.

“I’m part of the Murray family, so why can’t I sit?” Despite Yvette’s calm demeanor, her presence was inexplicably intimidating

“You…!” Alex exclaimed.

at what you’ve raised–an ill–mannered brat who dares talk back

darkened expression as she heard Alex insult

and that brat don’t deserve to sit at this table!” Alex yelled, then turned to

commanding voice interrupted.

anger any longer and was about to

will

entire dining table over. No one would eat if she

for the setting, he would have applauded her on the spot. He even felt a surge of admiration, thinking he wouldn’t mind being her

cough, cough… You ungrateful

mess, Alex felt his authority challenged. His eyes bore into Yvette’s with even more hostility,

if

already poor. How could you provoke him? What it something

cold as she

meant it. Even if Alex was at death’s door, she could still save him as long as

and pleaded gently,

unfilialit Alex had a heart attack because

expression was grim, making her look even more intimidating. “Ungrateful brat!” Alex’s face twisted with fury as he slammed the table.

“Fine Just don’t come