NovelGold0 < Chapter 283 Say That Again Tina straightened with an arrogant air, her chest puffed out slightly as a derisive chuckle escaped her. Her gaze swept over Brenna with clear disdain. "Interesting. Who exactly do you think you are? You are not even worthy of making a bet with me." The insult ceasily to her. But then, her eyes accidentally met Ethan's. The murderous look there sent chills down her spine.
The Russell and Mitchell families shared a long history. Her brother, Jayceon, had been Ethan's childhood friend Like Jayceon, she had always addressed Ethan in a familiar way. Ethan had always treated her with a gentle sort of patience-until this moment.
That icy, lethal stare was completely new to her. She could no longer hold Ethan's gaze. She knew Brenna was Ethan's girlfriend, but her pride kept her chin up. So what if she had insulted Brenna? She wouldn't apologize to her! Ethan's sweeping gaze took in the silent crowd; no one stepped out to defend Brenna until little Patrick, his face red, stood in front of Brenna in a protective posture. "Don't you dare insult my godmother!" The boy threw a piece of cake at Tina with surprising accuracy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe cake hit Tina's face directly. Cream splattered and then plopped onto her expensive dress.
"You little bastard, how dare you do that to me?" Tina shrieked. "I'll beat you for this!" Ethan's large hand rested on Patrick's head, a sharp smirk on his face. "Good throw. I've got you. Let's see who dares to punish you for it." His voice was calm and steady, without any anger, yet it held an undeniable authority that silenced everyone present.
Tina had already stood up, raising her hand angrily to grab Patrick. But when her furious eyes met Ethan's cold stare, she was instantly shocked by the murderous intent in his eyes.
She sank back onto the sofa, bursting into tears. "Grandma! They're bullyingin my own home!" Brenna finally spoke, her tone indifferent. "I wasn't aware that the Russell family bullied guests who cwith good wishes. Even if I'm not the Harper family's daughter, just an ordinary person coming with good intentions, you shouldn't treatlike this, right? Mrs. Russell, what do you think?" Amy's face turned pale, and she snorted heavily. While Brenna was right about basic hospitality, she believed Brenna didn't deserve an apology.
In her opinion, Rosie was the real Harper family's daughter, while Brenna was hardly better than a servant. She didn't deserve to be in her house, let alone at her birthday.
Amy snatched the TV remote and threw it. "Didn't your upbringing teach you any manners? Or is this the way Shepard taught you to speak to an elder?" 0.0% 16:31 > O III +4 +X "My father taughtto give respect where it's due," Brenna replied smoothly. "Speople just don't deserve respect." All of the Russells got angry at that.
Davin Russell pointed a finger at Brenna. "Say that again!"
Ethan's gaze sharpened instantly, the air growing tense. "If the Russell family members continue to show el disrespect to Brenna, I will not hold back. I happen to have sfree tlately. I could help clear the bad things in Shirie." The Russell family members' faces paled. Ethan was ready to bring down the Russell family, and he had the power to do so.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDavin's wife pulled his sleeve. "Apologize! Now!"
Davin swallowed hard. "Miss Harper, Mr. Mitchell, this is a m misunderstanding! We didn't mean to disrespect you. Please don't get mad. My grandmother's celebration should be peaceful." With a reprimand, he turned to Tina and said sharply, "What were you thinking? Talking to Miss Harper Exce that? If Miss Harper wants to make a bet with you, you should agree." Tina had wiped most of the cream off her face, fighting the urge to strangle Brenna.
Faced with the Russells' angry looks, Tina didn't dare to make things difficult for Brenna anymore. Fine," she said through gritted teeth. "What bet are you talking about?" Brenna's smile twisted slightly. "Since you took such pleasure in trying to humiliate me, don't you think it's only fair that you pay for that?" Did they think she'd just take those insults? "Let's see..." She tapped her chin thoughtfully.
The sweeter Brenna's smile became, the more Tina's stomach churned.
Brenna said, "Ah! If I can get powerful figures to chere to celebraten Amy's birthday later, you'll crawl through the living room and bark three times. If I can't, I will do that."
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