Chapter 255: No One Can Owe Me
Everyone fell silent, especially Jasper and Garrett. One was the head of the Reed family, and the other was the second uncle of these juniors, yet neither could handle Liliosa.
Liliosa was particularly afraid of Muff. The moment she saw him, she shrank to the side and kept quiet.
Muff, however, did not intend to let her off. “I heard you wanted Tina to hand over the Imperial Green she acquired to the Reed family?”
On his way over, Muff had already called the Reed family’s servants to understand what had happened.
Liliosa’s body trembled as she tried to explain, “Dad, I was just…”
“Answer me, yes or no?” Muff’s long years in business had given him an aura of authority that made Liliosa shiver with just one sentence.
“Yes.” Liliosa lowered her head, not daring to say another word.
“Good!” Muff nodded and then slapped Liliosa across the face. “You wretch! Since when do you get involved in the Reed family’s affairs? I’ve been in a nursing home for a few years and you’ve become this bold?”
Liliosa covered her stinging cheek, almost fuming with rage. She had been slapped three times today; she was furious! But she didn’t dare say anything against Muff.
“Pack your things and get out immediately! Without my permission, you’re not allowed back in the Reed family!” Muff commanded sternly.
His wife was soft-hearted and always turned a blind eye when Liliosa caused trouble because she had lost a child. But he wouldn’t tolerate it! Especially with Logan watching closely; he had to give the Farrell family an explanation.
“Dad! Are you kicking me out?” Liliosa looked shocked.
Muff gave her a cold glance. “If you don’t leave on your own, I’ll have you tied up and thrown at the Emerson family’s door! Your choice!”
Liliosa shrank back; she knew her father could do it!
Ignoring her, Muff turned to Logan and said, “Get lost! This is my family’s issue. You won’t take my granddaughter!”
Logan sneered, “Try kicking me out! I’ll pluck your hair!”
“Go ahead! Pluck one and see what happens?” Muff leaned his head forward. “If you dare pluck my hair, I’ll make sure your grandson never sees my granddaughter again!”
Logan was speechless. This old man had gotten smarter!
Seeing Logan’s silence, Muff smiled smugly. “You arrogant old man! If you keep this up, I’ll call off my granddaughter’s engagement! Dream on if you think your grandson will marry her!”
Logan fumed but retorted, “Whether she comes with me or not is up to Tina!”
Tina was still a granddaughter of the Reed family; her opinion mattered.
Muff raised an eyebrow at Logan and beckoned Tina over. “Girl, come here.”Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.
Tina walked over quietly.
Muff softened his voice. “I’m sorry for what happened today. Don’t worry; I won’t go back to the nursing home. I’ll stay here. With me around, your aunt won’t dare return, and no one will trouble you anymore.”
Logan scoffed but then smiled at Tina. “Tina, do you want to come back to the Farrell family with me?”
Tina felt warmth from Logan’s affection. She smiled slightly. “Grandpa, I won’t go back for now. I’ll visit in a few days.”
She had more important matters to investigate at the Reed family and couldn’t leave yet.
Logan nodded calmly. “Alright then, but remember, you have the Farrell family behind you! If anyone troubles you again, come to me! I’ll stand up for you!”
Tina smiled warmly. “Thank you, Grandpa.”
She paused before adding, “I got that piece of Imperial Green to make accessories for you and Mr. and Mrs. Farrell.”
Logan’s eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily. “Haha! Good girl! My Tina is the best!”
He then looked smugly at Muff as if saying that despite everything, Tina wasn’t close to him.
Marie’s eyes brightened too; Tina was Waverly Underwood, a designer whose skills were renowned. She could boast about this among her social circle.
Liliosa came downstairs with her luggage just in time to hear Tina’s words and sneered coldly. “Ungrateful wretch! Your grandmother loves you so much but you show filial piety to outsiders instead! Do you really think marrying into the Farrell family means they’ll pamper you forever? Don’t forget your natal family is your true support!”
Annabelle immediately rebuked her sharply, “Shut up! Tina can give gifts to whomever she wishes; I have plenty of jewelry already!”
Liliosa looked upset but still wanted to argue when Muff’s icy voice interrupted her. “Still here? Waiting for me to throw you out?”
Frustrated but helpless, Liliosa dragged her luggage away with Mack.
Just as they reached the door, Tina called out, “Wait!”
Liliosa turned around coldly. “What? Want to laugh at me? Don’t think having Grandpa’s support lets you boss me around!”
Tina’s gaze shifted to Mack with no expression on her exquisite face. “Mr. Emerson, it’s time to fulfill your bet.”
Liliosa frowned and looked at Mack. “What bet?”
Arthur whistled from the side. “Didn’t you know? My cousin bet that if Tina’s stone was more valuable than his, he’d perform a handstand while defecating on live stream!”
Mack’s face turned beet red as he glared at Tina through gritted teeth. “I’ll fulfill it but not now.”
Liliosa scowled. “A joke between siblings-are you serious?”
Tina raised an eyebrow calmly. “What? Trying to renege?”
“Renege on what?” Liliosa snapped angrily. “It was just a joke; only someone petty would take it seriously!”
Tina laughed coldly without humor reaching her eyes. “No one can owe me.”
Liliosa glared at her furiously before dragging Mack away again when suddenly Mack collapsed onto his knees.
“Mack! What’s wrong?” Liliosa panicked.
Mack winced in pain as he found himself unable to move his legs. “I can’t move.”
“How can this be?” Liliosa was frantic.
Tina stepped closer slowly and looked down at Mack from above. “Since you won’t fulfill your bet willingly, I’ll help.”
“Nathan! Strip him down and set up a live stream! Let him perform his handstand!”