"You better listen carefully. Our families have already agreed that we're getting married."
Lillian held her head high, deliberately emphasizing the word married.
Seeing that Celeste remained silent, Lillian continued, "I came back this time to finalize our engagement. Our house is almost done being renovated."
In reality, the so-called house was just part of Lillian's dowry—Cassius had never even seen it.
Celeste kept eating, nodding sincerely. "Well then, congratulations to you and Professor Belmont in advance."
But Lillian took Celeste's politeness as sheer indifference, like punching a pillow that offered no resistance. The frustration made her uneasy.
Lillian's delicate brows furrowed. "I'm talking to you nicely. Don't be so sarcastic. I'm warning you—stay away from Cassius."
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