Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1521

"Do I need to explain myself to you?" Lorelei stepped forward, her gaze icy as it locked onto Lexi. Her tone was deceptively gentle, yet her presence was overwhelmingly commanding. "Lexi, I'm warning you. Stay away from my husband."

"Exactly." Felicia chimed in at the perfect moment, backing her up with a mocking sneer. "Is that how you were raised? Trying to steal someone else's husband!"

"What did you just say?"

Lexi easily caught the underlying insult. Her face went pale with fury as she raised her hand, aiming a sharp slap right at Felicia's face.

*Smack—*

Lorelei was faster. She grabbed her sister's arm, flipped her wrist, and delivered a vicious backhand straight to Lexi's cheek.

"Ah—"

Lexi stumbled back, barely keeping her balance. She glared at Lorelei with venom in her eyes. "You dare hit me? Do you believe I'll—"

"Try it."

Harold stood right behind his wife, his hands casually tucked into his pockets. His dark, fathomless eyes fixed on Lexi. He didn't lift a finger, but his sheer intimidation factor was dialed to the absolute max.

The ultimate protective husband.

Lexi was so terrified by his gaze that her threat died in her throat.

"I've tolerated you for a long time," Lorelei said, staring at her coldly, enunciating every word. "In the past, I only gave your family some grace for Grandma's sake."

"Once Grandma is discharged, I'm moving her into my place. If anyone from the Bellamy family dares to provoke me again, I'll make sure you regret it."

Lexi glared back fiercely, stubbornly refusing to yield.

Harold indifferently withdrew his gaze, pulled out his phone, and dialed his father. He kept it brief: "Dad, put all collaborations with the Bellamy family on hold for this month."

Faulkner Houston asked, "Why?"

"They bullied my wife. Consider this a warning."

"I'll handle it."

"Yeah."

Harold hung up the phone and turned to Felicia. "I'm sorry for the trouble. You can get back to work; Lorelei and I will treat you to dinner another day."

"Sounds great." Felicia waved at Lorelei. "See you next time, Mrs. Houston."

That single title felt like another resounding slap to Lexi's face.

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