Heather's grip on his arm tightened with anticipation. "Really?" Osborne summoned the butler to the room. "From today, my mother and sister are confined to the house. Without my explicit permission, they are not to leave. Anyone disobeying my order will be met with the strictest penalties." "What?" Wasn't he supposed to discipline Stella? In a fury, Heather berated Osborne, calling him an ungrateful, heartless son, and accusing him of defiance... Osborne endured her scold in silence, his face set in a stern expression as he exited the room. He then called over Dylan and instructed, "Replace the damaged items and keep a vigilant watch on the house. Every phone call must be monitored and reported to me without delay." "Yes, sir," Dylan responded, though his expression showed relucta

