Chapter 010 You don't have the right to say that

Tiana Williams' lips curved into a faint cold smirk. She turned away indifferently, picked up a few books from the table, and walked downstairs. Her chilly voice floated over like the wind—

"Tell Jasmine Hayes I'm waiting for her in the living room."

As her words fell, the slender, straight figure had already vanished at the top of the stairs.

Mother Kingston tensed up completely, as if facing a great enemy, and it took her a while to recover before she hurriedly followed suit.

In the living room, Tiana Williams was sitting quietly on the sofa, all poise and icy detachment.

It seemed as though the atmosphere in the air had solidified, the oppressive surroundings carrying an inexplicable sense of solemn silence.

The bustling servants had evidently been stunned by such an aura, especially when they met Tiana's sharp, clear gaze. They couldn't help but stop in their tracks.

Now, the sky outside had sunken into quietude, its faint glow swallowed by the murky horizon. The lights in the front yard began to shine faintly, and from the sofa, one could faintly hear the jovial ruckus from the backyard.

Mother Kingston and the two maids were clearly starting to get restless. The guests invited to the party were beginning to arrive one after another!

All were guests that Vincent Holmes and his second daughter cared about on normal days. This private party was very important, mainly to celebrate Berlina Holmes's successful return from studying abroad and also to take this opportunity to push Berlina's popularity even higher.

Berlina Holmes had become the emblem of the Tower Clan by now, Vincent's proudest daughter. Jasmine Hayes had raised her daughter well, becoming a model in the society of aristocratic ladies. Their son Hugh Holmes was doing well too, also having a very good reputation. The couple indeed enjoyed both fame and fortune!

Initially, Vincent was almost too eager to marry Jasmine, but to maintain his persona as a good husband, he and Jasmine had endured, patiently developing their relationship underground for five years before they officially registered their marriage.

To maintain her own image, Jasmine had never flaunted herself outside. Even when she mentioned Jessica Holmes, she would always do so with tears brimming in her eyes, sadly recounting Jessica's kindness to her. She even openly mentioned Jessica, showing her remembrance of her—

Tiana didn't use Facebook much, but Elisse Gonzales, a huge fan, would often complain about the couple's pretenses, playing up the deeply affectionate persona so convincingly that everyone believed it was genuine!

"Miss, why don't you come back tomorrow? Mr. Holmes and his wife probably won't be free today. As you can see, there is a family banquet here, so… they probably won't have time…"

Mother Kingston took a breath, cautiously advising.

Listened, Tiana's eyes flashed with sharpness, and she looked at Mother Kingston with a face full of cold mockery—

"You've been with the Tower Clan for over a decade. When you pleaded with the Tower Clan to take you in all those years ago, you didn't have this attitude. Now, whose power are you relying on?"

As soon as Tiana spoke, Mother Kingston trembled like a leaf, immediately bowing her head and saying, "Miss, I just..."

"In ten minutes, I don't want to see anything that shouldn't be there in my room."

Her calm voice carried an intimidating power. Mother Kingston's heart tightened with fear. But now, how could she offend her real benefactors over someone who had long left the Tower Clan?

"Miss, don't be angry. Young Master Luther Holmes is only staying there temporarily. Moreover, Berlina moved into your room previously because she was redecorating. She hardly comes back, living in her own large apartment instead. She really isn't coveting your room, there's no need to be so petty. Between sisters, there should be..."

Mother Kingston spoke with reasoned logic, much like Jasmine Hayes and Vincent Holmes' mother always did, thinking that their soft approach could easily throw Berlina and Luther off balance.

"I only have one younger brother, and that is Luther. If you can't do the job, then step down. There's always someone who can replace you."

Mother Kingston shivered, her heart in turmoil. She had no choice but to quickly arrange for someone to find Jasmine Hayes and Berlina Holmes, while under Tiana Williams' intimidating presence, she could only go upstairs to start cleaning up...

...

Before long, Jasmine Hayes returned.

She seemed to be in a good mood today, with a very delicate makeup, and her slightly plump figure was clad in a dark-colored cheongsam. Looking like this, she had a rather good demeanor, and one could still see the beauty of her past. She shared a strong resemblance with Berlina Holmes.

Jasmine Hayes had come a long way from the Jasmin Hayes who just started living with the Tower Clan.

She had successfully transformed into an educated, virtuous, and gentle lady of high society.

"Tiana, you should have told me in advance when you decided to come over, so I could have waited for you at home. It just so happens that Berlina is hosting a party today, and your father would definitely be happy to see you back... How have you been recently? Take good care of yourself; you look like you've lost weight..."

Jasmine Hayes greeted Tiana Williams with a wide smile, showing cordial and appropriate concern.

"Don't worry, I've been lighting incense daily for Eleanor Miller and the Old Master's spirit tablets. They must be living well in Bliss World. How's work lately? It must be tiring, isn't it?"

Tiana Williams looked at Jasmine Hayes, who was busily offering her kindness, her strikingly beautiful face remaining calm.

"What's going on with the room upstairs?"

Tiana Williams' composed voice carried over, causing Jasmine Hayes to feel a chill. The smile on her face stiffened, and her eyes shifted several times. After a while, she managed to gather herself and rushed to say with a smile—

"This... Luther is about to be in his senior year of high school, so he needs a relatively quiet environment. Besides, you probably don't know about Luther's situation at school. Ah, the Teacher voiced some concerns, so your father thought it would be good to let him cool down for a while, to reflect a bit. It's good for a child's growth. Back when Hugh was causing trouble, I had him stay there to reflect for a while too..."

She indeed was very eloquent!

Tiana knew that this woman always had such excuses, thinking she was always invulnerable!

As Jasmine Hayes spoke, a look of helplessness appeared on her face as she gazed at the cold Tiana Williams, saying with a touch of melancholy—

"I know you must think that I, as a stepmother, would mistreat the children of the former wife... but you are all Vincent's and Eleanor Miller's children, I... I believe I have done nothing wrong..."

"Done nothing wrong?"

Before Jasmine Hayes could finish, Tiana Williams coldly cut her off, her indifferent lips tinged with a trace of faint sarcasm—

"You took his father, and as the mistress of the house, replaced his mother in everything. From that moment on, you lost the right to say those words."