The True Heiress: Legend Mode novel Chapter 183

Damn it, can't you just shut up and eat your food?

Lucia cursed inwardly.

This idiotic woman was dressed like a flamboyant moth, buzzing around making a scene for what?

Lucia instinctively flicked her gaze toward Juno, only to find that Juno wasn't even looking in their direction.

Lucia gave the clueless socialite a sidelong glance, staying completely silent as she stared her down.

The socialite didn't realize anything was wrong and actually pushed further, whining in a sickly sweet voice, "Ms. Corbett~ Tell us~ Isn't that right?~"

Right my ass!

Juno herself was sitting right there; what the hell was she supposed to say?!

Juno casually tossed a line across the table, "She asked you a question."

The words sent a jolt straight down Lucia's spine, raising goosebumps all over her arms.

Lucia set down her fork and fixed the socialite with a deadpan stare. "Do you enjoy talking this much, or are you just eager for your family's business to disappear by tomorrow morning?"

The socialite froze. She knew very well that Lucia Corbett didn't make empty threats. She desperately mentally replayed her words—she hadn't said anything offensive, had she?

Even if she had, wasn't she just praising Juno?

She immediately clamped her mouth shut. Everyone said Lucia was notoriously unpredictable and gave orders based on whims, not logic.

With the quiet restored, Lucia was satisfied.

Just as she was about to resume eating, Lorcan chimed in with an amused tone. "This is honestly the first time I've ever seen Ms. Corbett defend someone else."

Lucia almost slammed her hands on the table, forcing down her rage. "Do I need your commentary on how I do things?"

Were these people insane?

Did they seriously think Juno wasn't sitting right there?

They were being so brazen!

Could they please stop dragging her into it every time they brought up Juno?

That absolute menace was sitting right in front of them!

Lorcan wisely shut his mouth. The only one suffering through the meal was Lucia.

Why the hell had Juno come to Blackwood City, anyway?

Wait...

A sudden flash of realization lit up the dark corners of her mind.

Once he was gone, Juno tossed her spoon onto the table. "I'll beat him up tonight, and we can leave tomorrow."

The aggressive tension radiating from Chuck completely vanished, replaced by an easygoing warmth. "Whatever you want to do, we'll do."

The socialite was practically vibrating with jealousy, the spoon in her hand bending slightly under her grip.

Who did this bitch think she was?!

Chatting and laughing with her beloved Chuck!

Juno didn't waste any time.

Before Lucia left, she asked, "Do you need the Obsidian Court to send over some backup?"

"No need."

If they brought in people, wouldn't that just be announcing to Lorcan exactly who was behind it?

That night, Lorcan got his ass handed to him.

And it was brutal.

How brutal?

His legs were broken, meaning he'd be using a wheelchair for a while.