Chapter 121 Confrontation

Catherine's heart ached at Laird's biting words. As tears threatened to spill, she locked eyes with her brother who sat across from her. "You never stand by me," Catherine said, her voice laden with emotion. "You're always consumed with your own interests!" A laugh escaped Laird, prompting introspection. Had he truly never extended his support to Catherine? Or had she simply turned it down each time? However, with a sly grin, Laird replied, "Well, given your apparent devotion to Jaxson, here's a proposition. If you're so infatuated with him, perhaps I should just present you with his lifeless body. Then, he'll be yours for eternity. How does that sound?" Catherine's eyes reddened as she glared at Laird, convinced that he was truly insane. She threatened, "If you dare lay a finger on Jaxson, I swear I'll do the same to you." Annoyance flashed across Laird's face as he rolled his eyes. He found it incredulous that his sister would forsake her own flesh and blood for a man's s