A Sudden Confrontation Upon hearing my reminder, she seemed to think I was trying to oppress her and instantly became furious, raising her voice several notches.


    "Chloe, don''t think that just because you rely on As''s connections toe here today, you feel like your worth has doubled. What are you? An outsider trying to establish yourself in Foswood? You really have some nerve.


    Even Matthew could easily shoo you away with a kick. Do you really think you cane and go as you please, you despicable wretch!" Liora''s words were extremely cutting, but I paid them no mind. I was well aware of her character and had seen


    enough of her. There was no need to stoop to her level; I couldn''t afford to lose my dignity here. : | I continued to speak softly, "I have always known how to put myself in the right ce. It''s true I''m an outsider, but I started my business with my own wisdom, aboveboard and honest. I would expect you to have a bit of decorum. At least, show some respect for Atticus. No matter what, we should not embarrass him today.” Perhaps my mention of Atticus spurred her on even more.


    "Chloe, stop using Atticus to suppress me. He is my man. I advise you not to stick your head out too far. Foswood isn''t a ce where you can be high and mighty as you please. If you want to make a name for yourself, you need to


    consider whose territory this is." Liora''s words were haughty, her gaze toward me extremely sinister, as if she wanted to tear me apart.


    I dropped the tissue in my hand and calmly said to Liora, "Mrs. Liora, don''t speak so arrogantly. I conduct legitimate business, and I don''t get scared easily. Whose territory is it? I follow thew, and it’s not up to you to decide, Mrs. Liora." As I turned to walk away, Liora raised her hand and struck at me. I swiftly grabbed her wrist before I could even speak, only to hear a low, chilly voice interject, "Ha. I didn''t expect that even at my ce, you would dare to be so insolent. I''d like to see who dares to be so overbearing here." As the voice fell, Rose appeared at the


    door, apanied by Be. Her sharp gaze fixed on the two of us. | The olddy''s eyes were extremely sharp, with a trace of distinctive hostility. She cast a disdainful nce at the arrogant Liora. She instructed Be, who was with her, "Be, call Atticus over."  I could feel Liora''s arm tense in my grasp, her face turning pale.


    I let go of her hand and quickly said to the olddy, "It''s okay, Grandma Rose.


    Let''s not make a scene, and don''t spoil everyone''s mood. Let''s also give Atticus some respect.”  Be whispered behind her, "Yes.


    Chloe is right. You should calm down  as today is a good day."  "Just because today is a good day, 1


    don''t want such an unlucky incident to happen in my house." The olddy''s gaze fell sharply on Liora. She continued with disdain, "You are at least a woman from a respectable family. Yet, you dare to be so arrogant and unruly in someone else''s home. It seems that the upbringing in the Thompson family isn''t much to speak ois  Liora took a step back weakly, "I..." "The Thompson family really is something. It''s because you don''t regard Morgan family highly that you act so brashly, lifting your hand at the slightest provocation. What kind of etiquette is this? You''re not fit to set foot in this elegant ce. How could Atticus marry such a shrew? Get out! Don''t dirty my territory!"


    It seemed that Rose was truly furious, her already imposing face bing even more grim. Her hawk-like eyes fixed on Liora. "Don''t let me see you here again, you ill-mannered  thing."  Liora''s face drained of color, fear evident in her eyes. She opened her mouth but failed to say anything. Be gently reminded her, "Liora, please leave first."  Liora gulped dryly, her lips quivering.


    Then, in a feeble voice, she stammered, "I''m sorry... I..."  "Get the hell out!" Rose scolded sharply.


    Liora hurriedly slinked away, making a beeline for the exit,  Rose took a deep breath and slowly


    exhaled. Then, she looked at me.


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    Nervously clenching my fists, I timidly said, "Grandma Rose, I''m sorry." | She scrutinized me for a long moment before unexpectedly nodding. She then took my hand, surveying me once again. "Did she hurt you?"  "No. n  With me in tow, the olddy returned to the table. I nced at Be, not understanding how she knew we would end up in this situation.


    Be shook her head slightly, gesturing for me to stay quiet.