Chapter 256

Lucius despised these petty schemes Mira pulled. Because of that, his words were blunt and left Mira no room for dignity. Her face went from pale to red with mortification. She said, "Mr. Lucius, I was just joking with Ms. Collins." Lucius' expression stayed cold. "Lines need to be drawn even when it comes to jokes. When my father was alive, he never once said you were fit to be the White household's future lady." Mira was rendered speechless. Did he have to crush her vanity like this? Sure, Melvin had never said those words out loud, but he'd gone all out to groom her into a CEO, making it hard not to let her imagination run further. Sensing what she was thinking, Lucius said, "The only reason my family gave you resources was due to the favor your father did us. If you have the ability to handle what my family gives, we won't shortchange you. However, the premise is that you need to know your place. "You can fight for what's yours, and when needed, the White family will lend a h