Chapter 276

"Was that cruel?" Leslie smiled even wider, her grin full of teasing charm. "Trust me, what's really cruel... you'll find out soon enough." As soon as she finished speaking, Leslie slipped her arm through Broderick's, turning her back on the mother and daughter pair without a second glance, her smile sweet as ever. "Ricky, let's head inside." "Ok." Broderick gave a simple reply, then shot a cold glance at Vivian. His voice was icy. "Whatever Leslie says or does, it's because I let her. If you've got a problem with it, take it up with me. Don't go bothering her anymore." He'd pulled the young woman completely under his wing. It had taken him seven long years to gain the power to protect Leslie like this. And now that she didn't want anything more to do with the Green family, none of them better even think about getting close to her again. Vivian's heart skipped a beat. Looking at his cold, sharp eyes, it felt like as if time has reversed-like she'd gone back in time. "Vivian, even if ev