Taking a deep breath, Grady fixed his prating gaze on Kassidy. His initial shock subsided, giving


    way to a suspicion.


    Why was Kassidy so antagonistic towards Loraine?


    And Marco’s words…


    In a frosty tone, Grady demanded, “Kassidy, did you do something to


    Loraine?”


    Kassidy froze, a pang of guilt seeping into herposure, but she managed to feign indifference.


    “What could I possibly do? I was merely upset because Loraine was picking on Aunt. I Lashed out at


    her, that’s all.”


    Grady found her im dubious. He narrowed his eyes, querying, “Is that so? You simply rebuked her?”


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    Before he could delve deeper, Florence interjected, “Grady, what on earth are you doing?”


    Grady, caught off guard, spun around and cast his gaze downwards. He replied, “Mom, I had a


    question for Kassidy.”


    Florence scoffed dismissively, “Question? More like an interrogation!


    Are you now so defensive of Loraine that you question Kassidy about herte in the evening?”


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    “Mom, you promised you would apologize to Loraine, but tonight you…”


    Florence shot him a scathing look. She raised her voice abruptly, challenging him, “Are you choosing to


    question your mother and your own kin for an outsider like Loraine? Grady, is this how I taught you to


    conduct yourself?”


    Grady nched.


    Emboldened by Florence’s support, Kassidy grew increasingly smug. She retorted, “Grady, we are your


    family. Your loyalty should be with us, not with an outsider named Loraine.”


    Realizing he wouldn’t get any straightforward answers, Grady tightened his Lips and cast a sidelong


    nce at Kassidy. He turned on his heel and walked away without another word.


    Pointing at his retreating back, Florence seethed with fury, struggling to articte her indignation.


    Kassidy immediately ingratiated herself with Florence.


    “Aunt, don’t be upset. Grady was merely misguided. He’LL soon see Loraine’s true colors!”


    Florence huffed, her voice icy, “If only he could see her for who she truly is!”


    Kassidy’s eyes glittered with satisfaction. “Aunt, don’t worry. I’UL make sure she pays for what she’s


    done.”


    What Kassidy didn’t realize was that her goons had already been apprehended and had betrayed her.