"Xaviera, just because you're my sister doesn't mean I will favor you or allow you to disrespect Quinn! Don't be so selfish!"
As Jacob's words battered her, a chill ran through Xaviera's heart. She stared in shock and sadness, "This is clearly—"
"Enough! No more words!"
Jacob interrupted her emphatically. Swinging Quinn up into his arms, he headed upstairs. Before leaving, he issued a command, "Zhang, take Xaviera back to her room and let her reflect on her actions."
Xaviera stood where she was, watching the retreating figures of the pair. The disdainful voice of the maid reached her ears, "Miss Evans, Mr. Powell wants you to reflect in your room. Please go back, and let me advise you: know when enough is enough."