Howard became increasingly frustrated, and Bianca interjected hypocritically, “Exactly. Tobias has always been open-minded


    and generous. Exchanging numbers is no big deal. Why make such a fuss?


    “You''re making it seem like Tobias wants to do something to you.”


    Howard pushed his sses up, furrowing his brows as he exined to Mnie, “Tobias and | are old friends. He just wants to


    care for you too.”


    Mnie looked at him calmly. “Why does he want to do that? Am | that close to him? Also-”


    She continued sarcastically, “You’ve neglected me for so many years. Now you''re telling me your friend is concerned about me.


    Do you actually want me to believe that?”


    “Mnie!” Howard suddenly lowered his voice, his face flushing red as he scolded her, “Who taught you to speak to your elders


    like this, your grandfather or your mother?


    “| should have taken you away back then. Look at what you’ve be now. You disrespect your


    elders and show no remorse!”N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Initially, Mnie could contain her anger, but she did not expect Howard to mention her grandfather


    in such an usatory tone.


    Mnie’s expression instantly turned cold. “Howard, you have no right to mention my grandfather!”


    Both Mnie’s paternal grandparents passed away early, and her maternal grandfather had always


    treated Howard like his own son.


    When Dn wanted a divorce, her grandfather had stood by Howard''s side. Even after learning about Howard''s infidelity, he


    never said a bad word about him in front of Mnie.


    What right did Howard have to me her grandfather?


    Howard suddenly raised his hand, his eyes zing with anger. “Mnie, do you still have any manners left? How dare you


    speak to me like this?! It looks like | haven''t disciplined you enough all these years!”


    The moment he said that, his palm came swinging down.


    Mnie did not have time to dodge and instinctively leaned sideways. However, the blow did note. Instead, she felt a force


    grabbing her arm and pulling her back a few steps. She stumbled into a


    warm embrace.


    The familiar scent of pine filled her senses as she looked up and saw Eugene’s clear and defined jawline. She found herself held


    tightly in his arms, just in time to avoid Howard''s p.


    The room fell silent, and even Howard was taken aback. He looked at his empty hand. Something shed through his eyes


    before his usual dominant attitude returned. There was an underlying sense of guilt on his face.


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    The moment he saw Eugene, that sense of guilt vanished and was reced by anger. “Mnie! Have 1 lost control over you


    now? Look at what you’ve be”


    Mnie recalled the moment of shock and pinched her palm as Howard’s angry questioning tone rang in her ears


    Closing her eyes briefly, she looked back at Howard. Her gaze was filled with bone-chilling coldness.


    At that moment, another person barged into the room. Yvette entered the room with a cheerful smile and said, “Oh, I’m sorry I’m


    late, Mel. Does your dad''s invitation for dinner still stand?”


    Her words came to an abrupt halt when she saw Eugene. She froze on the spot, murmuring, “Mr. Scott, how did you get here so


    soon?”


    Mnie did not hear Yvette’s words. She was focused on Howard, looking at the hint of guilt and nervousness in his eyes. Apart


    from that, there was no trace of remorse or regret


    It looked like he would not have cared even if he had actually managed to p Mnie just now.


    “Come on, Howard old guy. What’s wrong with you? Can’t you resolve things peacefully? Why resort to violence? Is this young


    lady’s face something you can just hit casually?


    “It would be such a shame if she got disfigured.” Tobias switched up his demeanor again and yed the good guy.