Belle instinctively looked up and locked eyes with him.

Grandma immediately tugged at Belle, causing her to lower her gaze.

Alfred pushed the door open and walked in, followed by Brandon and Tessa, along with Cole, the son of the third branch of the Shaw family.

Once Tessa entered, she laughed, "Cousin, what's going on with you?"

Victor was already in a bad mood, and seeing Tessa gloating only worsened it. His tone turned harsh. "What are ...