Selena impatiently interrupted Penelope's words, "I'm not interested in hearing these boring words. Since you're not saying anything, there's no need to waste any more time."
"Just remember, Penelope, no matter what your purpose is, don't ever violate my taboo, or the fate of my foster parents' family may fall on you." Penelope's face turned extremely white.
In the tense atmosphere, Lady Lauren walked to Selena's side with a group of people, speaking gently, "Selena, Daphne is an elder. In consideration of your mother, you should take her advice today."
Selena smiled slightly, "Don't worry, even if I'm arrogant, I still know how to respect the elderly and love the young."
Lady Lauren took Selena's hand lovingly and looked at Daphne with a more dignified and stern tone, "Madam Daphne, Selena is young and ignorant. Please don't mind."
Daphne's face turned white with sarcasm.
Lady Lauren seemed to not notice and continued, "Even though you are an elder, you should understand one thing: Selena has no relationship with your Riddle family."
"You don't want her, but the Turner family and the Anderson family do!"
"Whether it's the Miss of the Turner family or the future daughter-in-law of the Anderson family, she is not the person you have the right to 'lecture'. I hope you will always remember this in the future!"
Daphne held her chest in pain and regret, "I..."
Lady Lauren's gaze turned to Penelope's face, her face smiling but her tone cold, "Miss Riddle, Selena is my son's fiancée. Your repeated harassment towards her is tantamount to being an enemy of my Anderson family. From now on, whenever you are on the territory of the Anderson family, you must stay ten yards away from us!"
Penelope's face turned pale as a sheet.
The Anderson family was the first family in capital and Lady Lauren was highly respected. This statement was equivalent to openly expelling her from the top social circle in capital.
Penelope's face was ashen as she shook her head, "No, Madam. I really didn't mean any harm today. I brought my grandmother here to see Lady Selena..."
She didn't expect Hattie to be so guarded against her, to the point where she wouldn't listen to reason.
The previous Mrs. Riddle was a taboo for Hattie.
When Daphne mentioned it, it led to things spiraling out of control in the opposite direction.
Thinking of this, Penelope couldn't help but resent Daphne.
Lady Lauren had already stopped paying attention to her and turned to walk back with Selena.
Daphne instinctively stepped forward and grabbed Selena, calling out tremblingly with red eyes, "Nevaeh..."
Selena turned her head slightly, her gaze cold and merciless, as she shook off the hand on her shoulder and walked into the manor gates with Hattie.
Daphne couldn't hold back her tears any longer as she watched the background gradually recede. Within half a day, news of the incident at the Lanting Villa had spread to all the major aristocratic families.
Selena had only returned to the Turner family in the evening, Patrick knocked on her door.
Putting down the book she had been reading, Selena got up barefoot and opened the door. She had recently received a health report indicating some health issues, so the Turner family was worried she might get sick and had covered her room with thick carpets.
Patrick stared at her delicate features for a moment without saying anything. Selena smiled faintly and asked, "Do you want to have a heart-to-heart talk with me?"
Patrick coughed and said, "What Daphne said... it was her fault."
Selena looked at his pale face and brought out two small chairs from her room, offering one to him and sitting on the other. "I didn't take it to heart," Selena said calmly. "So you don't have to bear any psychological burden."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge On Love Rats After Rebirth by Olivia Marsh
From the beginning of the story to page 148, the plot is just going in circles about fighting. So ridiculous and waste of time to read! I have no patience for these kind stories. Be more creative if you’re planning to write a book/story!!!...
Beautiful story...