Chapter 285

The living room door was wide open, sunlight filling the space. Lillian sat inside quietly working on her embroidery. She wore a light mauve dress, head slightly bowed, her expression calm-it was the picture of serenity. Shame that behind all that peace was a woman with far bigger ambitions. Leslie walked up and kicked the door hard. The loud bang made Lillian jerk her head up, startled, her eyes darting to Leslie. "Y-Young Madam... what-what brings you here? I'm... I'm off today." Leslie let out a cold, sharp laugh. "Why so nervous? Hugged Ackerley this morning, didn't you?" Lillian's face turned pale. "N-No, it's not like that! We grew up together-he's like a brother to me!" Before she could explain further, Leslie was already in front of her, hand lifted high. Lillian flinched, covering her face fast, her eyes welling up. But the expected slap didn't land. Instead, Leslie gently pressed her hand against Lillian's cheek, her smile full of icy sarcasm. "You thought I'd hit you?" she s