Chapter 120
Sarah clutched the necklace Lightly as her face tuthed ghostly pale.
Serena smirked inwardly Enemies of her enemies were her friends.
Rachel and Sarah had spent too long thinking too highly of themselves. Melissa’s sharp tongue was exactly what they needed to bring them back down to reality.
Calvin had no intention of stopping Melissa. Instead, he said, “Since you claimed you were returning these two porcelain pieces to their rightful owner, you should hand them over to
Serena now.”
Rachel’s face turned even paler. She was stunned
She had only said that as an excuse to smooth things over. She never actually intended to hand. over such expensive porcelain pieces.
Calvin saw the change in her expression and suddenly chuckled. “If you’re unwilling, then forget it. Our families were never that close to begin with…”
“Of course, we meant for it to be returned!” Howard immediately spoke up.
Compared to these two porcelain pieces, maintaining a good relationship with the Larsons was far more important..
Without hesitation, he placed the two boxes in front of Serena.
Serena’s nose stung slightly. She took a breath and said, “Thank you, Grandpa.”
“What’s yours should rightfully return to you,” Calvin said with a warm smile, his gaze filled
with affection for Serena.
Meanwhile, Howard was gritting his teeth. It felt like carving out a piece of his flesh just to satisfy his ungrateful daughter.
As the tension in the room eased, a maid stopped forward. “Dinner is ready.”
Everyone began moving toward the dining room.
Melissa tur
to the maid and instructed, “Go call Cole down for dinner.”
“Yes, Ms. Melissa.”
Rachel and Howard had not been invited to stay. As Howard prepared to leave, Rachel suddenly stopped him when she heard Cole’s name.
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‘Serena, we’ve apologized, and you’ve taken back what’s yours. We’re still family, aren’t we?” she said with a forced smile, trying to smooth things over.
Then, without waiting for a response, she attempted to lead Sarah toward the dining table.
Sarah’s eyes lit up. Stre eagerly glanced toward the stairs, hoping to dine alongside Cole.
Serena didn’t care. If they wanted to shamelessly invite themselves to dinner, it wasn’t her problem.
Seeing Sarah’s eager, fawning expression, Melissa felt nothing but deep–seated disgust.
She stepped in front of Sarah and sneered. “If you’re so desperate for a man, I can find your plenty. But Cole is already set to be engaged to the heiress of the Arnold family. I’d advise you to have some dignity and stop chasing after a man who is already engaged.”
“What…”
Sarah’s face turned pale with shock.
Just as she was about to demand an explanation from Cole, Melissa blocked her path entirely, refusing to let her take another step.
The tension in the room became unbearable.
Calvin’s expression darkened. “Melissa, there’s no need to be so rude. Sit down and eat dinner quietly.”
“Fine, Grandpa.”
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Melissa reluctantly took her seat, but her glare shot toward the Jansens–a clear warning. If they dared to stay, she wouldn’t hesitate to throw them out herself.
However, Calvin had no intention of inviting them to dinner.
Howard quickly caught on to the unspoken dismissal. Without another word, he grabbed Rachel and Sarah, ready to leave.
But Sarah’s eyes were red with frustration. “I’m not leaving! I need to ask Cole about his engagement to the Arnold family heiress.”
“That’s enough!” Howard’s fury boiled over.
He could feel the Larson family’s growing disdain, his face flushing red with shame.
He yanked Sarah back roughly. “Do you have no self–respect? Why are you chasing after a man
now!” like this? Is that something to be proud of? You’re coming home with me,
Rachel seemed like she wanted to resist, but Howard didn’t give her the chance. He dragged both of them out, their departure an absolute embarrassment.
The spectacle finally came to an end.
Just then, Cole came downstairs for dinner. Melissa said nothing as she placed food on his plate.
Though he had caught bits and pieces of the commotion, he pretended not to notice, behaving obediently at the table.
