Chapter 993


    Susan''s words dripped with the tang of envy, her voice sour as a lemon.


    That night, as Susan stumbled out of the bar, she witnessed Lysander wrapping his arms possessively


    around Thssa, their lips locked in a kiss that was both domineering and inseparable.


    Inside the dimly lit VIP lounge, Susan had tried every trick in the book to seduce Lysander. She


    practically threw herself at him, unting her most prized assets to catch his eye.


    However, he didn''t even spare her a nce and at one point, he dismissively shoved her aside with his


    foot!


    The memory of that humiliation made Susan''s blood boil.


    It was all because Lysander had eyes only for Thssa, leaving no room in his heart for any other


    woman!


    It was all Thssa''s fault!


    Thssa shot Susan a cold, dismissive nce.


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    Bruce stepped in, feigning a scolding tone, "Susan, is that any way to speak to our guest? It''s


    Thssa''s first time at our ce. Show a little hospitality, will you?"


    "Guest? What kind of guest is she? Go on with your charades, I couldn''t care less!" Susan huffed


    disdainfully, turning on her heel to storm inside.


    Out and about, she could tolerate Thssa for Lysander''s sake, but this was Susan''s own turf. The fact


    that she hadn''t pped Thssa was a courtesy in itself, let alone being polite to her. In Susan''s mind,


    that was a pipe dream!


    "Thssa, don''t mind her. Susan''s been spoiled since she was a child, acts like a baby sometimes. Not


    like you, all grown-up and sensible, not holding grudges," Lucy said with a forced smile, seemingly


    ying peacekeeper.


    But her words wereced with pride, boasting about Susan''s pampered upbringing.


    Thssa, on the other hand, had risen from humble beginnings, fortunate enough just to survive


    without the coddling of doting parents.


    Despite being older, Susan was cast in the role of the child in Lucy''s narrative in front of Thssa.


    This clearly amounted to belittling Thssa.


    Their whole family was just a household of monsters, each with their own hideous masks.


    Watching their performance, Thssa''s inner sneer was icy. "No worries. After all, it''s toote to


    discipline an adult with no manners. If I took offense, I''d only be troubling myself."


    Despite insisting she was unbothered, Thssa''s words stung, implying Susancked upbringing and


    extending the usation to the whole family.


    Lucy''s strained smile froze, a sh of malice flickering in her eyes.


    But when she caught sight of Bruce by the door, the harsh glint was quickly suppressed.


    Still forcing a smile, she said, "It''s gettingte. Please,e in and let''s have lunch before it gets cold."


    Lucy gestured towards the dining room.


    Reluctantly, Thssa made her way inside.


    As she approached the door, Bruce stepped aside, making room for her to pass.


    Thssa entered without a nce at Bruce, heading straight for the dinner table.


    The table wasden with dishes, their aromas wafting through the air.


    What should have been appetizing scents instead churned Thssa''s stomach, the urge to vomit


    surging.


    She lifted a hand to her mouth, fighting back the nausea.


    "Thssa, you''re our honored guest," Lucy said briskly, pulling out a chair. "Please, take the head


    seat."


    Managing to quell her difort, Thssa took the offered seat without hesitation.


    The family settled around her, reaching for the food, but Thssa didn''t touch her utensils. She simply


    sat, staring nkly ahead as if lost in thought.


    Breaking the silence, Lucy suddenly asked, "Thssa, what were you and Bruce up tost night?"