“What?! Why were Philip's gifts involved in this?!” Marianne asked, her eyes widening in surprise. “That wasn’t a part of the Elsher family’s property. Why take it away from me?!”
“Why? Do you think Philip would show interest in you if you didn’t come from the Elsher family?” Noah raised an eyebrow. “You have those privileges because of Grandfather Cain. And this is how you repay him?”
“So, he’s only giving us this privilege because of the benefits he could get from us, and not because of love?” Marianne chuckled bitterly. “If it’s just like that, then what kind of grandfather is he?”
“You b***h!” Noah raised his hand and was about to slap Marianne.
But to his shock, Hermione rushed forward and grabbed Noah’s arm. She shoved him back, surprising Noah with her strength.
“Enough, Noah!
