Chapter 171

Jacqueline looked aggrieved upon hearing Stephen's threat. "Stephen, I didn't do anything." Rowena glared at Stephen. "Jacqueline has nothing to do with this. Just look at how disrespectful Tessa has been. How could you possibly think I'd be happy to welcome her into the family?" Stephen scoffed. "So what if you're unhappy? She's not marrying you, is she?" Rowena was being unreasonable, so Stephen knew there was no point trying to reason with her. Thus, he didn't bother wasting his time with her. Rowena was furious. "You brat! How could you speak to me in such a manner? I'm your grandmother!" Stephen ignored her with practised ease before spinning on his heel and leaving. Rowena was so enraged that she was practically gasping for air. "Grandma, please calm down," coaxed Jacqueline. She then redirected Rowena's attention, saying, "You shouldn't get into a fight with Stephen. It's all Tessa's fault. Stephen's merely bewitched by her charms. A woman like Tessa is completely unworth