Chapter 46

Landon's voice took on a clear, threatening edge. "If that's how it is, then don't blame me for being impolite." At that, Kylie calmly set down her utensils. She met Landon's gaze without a hint of fear, the corners of her lips curling slightly. "Is that so?" she said evenly. "I'd love to see exactly how you plan to be impolite to me." The fact that she showed no remorse and even had the audacity to provoke him made irritation flash in Landon's eyes. "Kylie! You..." His outburst was cut off by Jonathan's sharp voice. "Enough!" He looked at Landon with disapproval, his voice weighted with frustration. "Landon, Kylie is your sister, too!" "Sister? Ha! I don't have a sister with such a malicious heart." Landon scoffed, his tone laced with sarcasm. There was something deeper behind his words. The memory of that incident from years ago crept back into his mind, sending a chill down his spine. His gaze toward Kylie turned even colder, filled with disgust. Kylie let out a soft, mocking