Both Arthur and She were startled by Stefan’s threat. They knew that Stefan was a haughty man, but


    they never expected it to reach the point where he would disregard basic social etiquette of showing


    respect to the elders—all for a woman of a low status!


    For a family who had always abided by strict rules, such behavior was simply perfidious!


    The elders in the room could no longer stand by quietly. One by one, they stood up and voiced their


    disapproval.


    “Stefan, you’re Arthur’s nephew! How could you speak to him like that? Think of how embarrassing it


    would be if the public finds out about this!”


    “No matter how wrong Arthur and She were, they are still your uncle and aunt! You should settle the


    matter by discussing it like civilized people. Is the problem even worth losing your temper over?”


    “As your uncles and aunts, we think you two are the ones who should be begging for your aunt and


    uncle’s forgiveness!”


    Because of his arrogance, Stefan now became the target of the family’s verbal attacks.


    Seeing this, She was once again emboldened. She snorted coldly and jeered at Alexander and


    Francine. “I guess the education you gave Stefan was too liberal for us, Alexander and Francine! That’s


    why your son has be a radical that dares to disregardmon courtesy! To put it more bluntly…


    he’s no different from an uneducated brute! If you don’t reel him in now and let him get away with


    threatening his uncle and aunt, then you might find him stepping over you and peeing on your heads


    tomorrow! It’d be toote for you to regret it then!”


    “That’s right!” Arthur echoed vehemently. “He must beg us for forgiveness today, or else I won’t let this


    matter slide!”


    “I’m sorry,” Francine replied nonchntly as she sat gracefully on the couch, “but this is between you


    and Stefan. As for who should be the one to apologize, I’ll leave it to you to sort it out. Besides, my son


    is well-known for being respectful to the elders, yet there are some of the elders who behave in a way


    that makes them undeserving of respect!”


    “What are you saying, Francine Milford? Who is undeserving of respect?!”


    She was so enraged that she no longer cared about appearances. She stomped towards Francine,


    determined to fight with her to the death. After all, the rift between their two families was now so huge


    that it was irreparable, and there was no point in trying to maintain a semnce of dignity anymore.


    Seeing this, Renee felt embarrassed. She knew that the fight in the family erupted because of her, and


    she had no desire to be the ‘eye of the storm,’ the central point where family discord and dispute


    swirled around, causing cracks and rifts within the family.


    And so, she hastily blocked She’s way and humbly said, “Please calm down, Aunt She! This is all


    my fault, so I’ll apologize to you and to Uncle Arthur, I…”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    “Get out of my way!” She had no time for Renee, nor did she care to appear dignified anymore, so


    she disdainfully shrieked, “You’re nothing but a destitute dog! You arepletely unworthy of marrying


    into the Hunt family, and you don’t even have any right to speak!”


    After speaking, she violently shoved Renee aside.


    “What are you doing…?”


    Renee was caught off guard. She staggered and almost facented on the floor.


    Fortunately, Stefan had quick eyes and quicker hands, so he was able to swiftly support Renee’s body


    with his long arms. At the moment, his eyes were like daggers that were savagely aimed at She.


    “She… she was blocking my way! It’s not my fault! Why are you looking at me like that?”


    She’s puffed-up arrogance suddenly vanished, and she gulped nervously, feeling somewhat guilty.