Lucas's face remained utterly expressionless.
After a contemplative pause, he spoke coldly, "That matter has already been resolved.
There's no need for you to trouble yourself with it, Father."
Emily shot a frosty glance at Beauty and deliberately adopted a mocking tone.
"Well, I heard that if a man hadn't stepped in to save Beauty, she would be the one injured now.
Why would a man risk himself for her without reason?
I've heard their relationship is... rather special."
Beauty's eyes darkened.
It was clear the Marson parents had come prepared.
This wasn't a visit to check on her; it was a deliberate provocation.
They knew about the recent tension between her and Lucas over this incident and were clearly here to add fuel to the fire.
"I wonder who your source is," she said coolly.
"It seems you've planted informants around me."
Lucas, who had been silent until now, suddenly fixed his sister, Laura, with an icy glare that made her blood run cold.
