Chapter 7

Jade's words made Neve turn pale instantly. She nervously looked at Jade, unable to comprehend how this formerly timid and meek woman had suddenly transformed into a different person. If this matter were thoroughly investigated, it would undoubtedly be traced back to her.

Melvin also knew that the banquet had been organized by Gemma. If it hadn't been for her deliberate arrangement, how could those three men have appeared unnoticed? He glanced at Neve, who looked uneasy, then at the ice-cold Caelan.

After a lot of contemplation, he turned around and delivered a resounding slap on Neve's face before angrily saying, "You're too willful! Apologize to your sister right now."

"Dad?" Neve screamed, covering her stinging face in disbelief. For the sake of that wretched b*tch, her dad had actually hit her. Not only that, but he was demanding an apology.

"What are you still standing there for? Go and apologize at once," Melvin demanded, sounding enraged.

Neve dared not defy him, so she reluctan