Anna's smile froze instantly.
She had indeed bragged that if Serena actually managed to summon Mr. White, she would give her the supercar her father had gifted her.
She just hadn't expected Serena to actually hear her reckless boasting during all the chaos.
That car was her coming-of-age gift. She'd had it for less than two months and had barely driven it.
Handing it over to Serena just like that?
She would rather die.
Her face twitched with anger, but she forced her smile to appear even sweeter. Her eyes, however, grew noticeably colder. "Just let me know when you're free to handle the transfer, Serena. I'd never break a promise to you."
"Mm," Serena hummed indifferently, not even bothering to look up.
She actually hummed?
Anna's face turned green. She ground her teeth in fury, maintaining her saccharine smile as she let her tone slip into something far more passive-aggressive. "You know, it's funny. Mr. White is notoriously cold to everyone, yet he's so passionate around you. I've heard that despite his age, he still has quite the appetite for..."
"He's always had a thing for... exotic young women. With your stunning looks and impressive medical skills, you're exactly his type."
"I don't mean anything bad by it, Serena. I'm just curious if you used some... special methods to convince him to put on a show and make our grandparents happy?"
It was no longer a subtle implication; it was a blatant accusation.
Special methods?
A young, gorgeous girl and a powerful older man.
What else could it mean?
A faint smirk tugged at the corners of Isabella's mouth.
Anna truly was the perfect weapon.
Outwardly, however, she played the peacemaker, quickly grabbing Anna's arm and saying gently, "Anna, you can't say things like that. Serena is beautiful yes but maybe she and Mr. White are just good friends despite the age difference. She did it all for Grandma and Grandpa, after all."
Bang!
Before she could finish.
A deafening slam against the table cut Isabella off.
Holden had slammed his hand down, his face livid. Despite his failing health, the terrifying aura ofa man who had spent his life in power was undeniable. "You ungrateful brat How can a girl your age have such absolute filth in her head?"
Kiera's expression was equally dark as she grabbed a cup and hurled it across the room. "Anna! Serena is your cousin and my savior! She earned Mr. White's respect through her sheet talent and medicat brilliance, and you dare accuse her of such disgusting behavior?"
"Have we spoiled you so much that you've lost all basic decency? And Isabella, why are you encouraging this nonsense?"
Holden's voice was icy. "Anna, if you dare slander your cousin one more time, get
the hell out! And don't bother coming back!"
Anna was entirely stunned by the scolding.
She shrank back in fear.
She never expected her doting grandparents to unleash such terrifying anger on her over Serena.
In the past, they believed every word she said.
Yet now... they were screaming at her and threatening her over some country bumpkin?
They even wanted to kick her out of the sanatorium?