Penelope choked at Alyssaâs words, her heart rate becoming irregular.
Alyssa couldnât help but notice that Penelopeâs comebacks were not as sharp as Sophiaâs. It seemed ridiculous to Alyssa that Penelope dared to challenge her with such responses.
âAlyssa! How dare you contradict my mother like that! Youâre so disrespectful! Sheâs your elder!â Zoe, holding Cornelius, acted like a watchdog, barking loudly at Alyssa.
Jasper overheard, and his eyebrows tightened, expressing clear disdain for Zoe.
âDoes age automatically make someone an âelderâ? Following that logic, Iâm also your elder. Is it appropriate to address elders this way?â
Alyssa, who was a head taller than Zoe, coldly looked down at her, intensifying the pressure on Zoe.
Zoe trembled, her lips quivering. She was afraid to retort further for fear of Alyssaâs harsh words.
Penelope was aware that Cornelius wouldnât create problems for Winstonâs daughter over such a minor issue. So she kept sending frantic eye signals to Landon, urging her son to restore her honor.
Landonâs gaze flickered. He cleared his throat and spoke timidly, âWell ⦠Alyssa, Iâ¦â
Alyssaâs eyes flickered, and her cold gaze fell on his face.
Landon Harper, the all-capable demon king, quickly changed his stance, saying, âI-Iâll take you back.
Itâs already late. Itâs not safe.â
âNo need. I drove here.â
Alyssa, without looking back, swiftly walked out of the villa gate. Her high heels echoing crisply.
Landon scratched his head, feeling embarrassed.
Cornelius snorted angrily, feeling that his grandson was too obedient to Winstonâs daughter.
It was embarrassing!
âLetâs go!â
The Harper family members all walked out in a rush.
âSophia, leaning against Javier, moaned weakly. It was as if she had no bones. âAh⦠my head⦠I feel so dizzy.â
Rosie glanced at Sophia and muttered disdainfully, âHa, either acting like a pitiful victim or feigning dizziness. Your acting skills from your acting days are quite apparent. Itâs no surprise you were overshadowed by Ms. Lyia Nelson for so long.â
Sophia heard every word clearly, and they fueled her anger.
Javierâs expression stiffened, his face turning pale. After a silent moment, he murmured to Rosie, âMrs.
Rosie, help Madam get back to the room.â
âSorry, Mr. Javier. Iâm only responsible for Mr. Jasperâs daily life, and I need to prepare a bath for him now.
Please get someone else to take care of Madam. Madam probably wouldnât want me to attend to her, too. She might not feel comfortable around me.â
Rosie then left with a disgruntled face.
Rosieâs response left Javier without words.
Jasper stood alone, his expression a mix of reluctance and anger, portraying a forsaken figure. He seemed overwhelmed with melancholy and sorrow.
âJasper! Why are you still standing here?â Landon walked up to Jasper, pushing him hard. His face was anxious. âAlyssa is about to leave. You finally met her. So go and stop her! Explain the situation between you and my sister!â
Jasperâs breath hitched. His feet seemed to be filled with lead, making him heavy.
On their way back, Cornelius drove one car, and Penelope and Zoe took another.
In the car, Penelope was still indignant, full of resentment.
In her youth, she was protected by her husband, and in her middle age, her son cared for her. When had she ever experienced such humiliation as tonight?
âMom, Landon publicly questioned me in front of the Beckett family and Grandpa! He used despicable means to prevent me from marrying Jasper. Heâs so despicable!â
Zoe cried and leaned into her motherâs arms.
Zoe continued, âHe only cares about seeking his own happiness and doesnât consider my life at all!
Does he still see me as a sister? In his eyes, Iâm just an enemy!â