Chapter 316: Chapter 316

Seeing that Old Mrs. Quinn was determined to drive her away this time, Mrs. Langley was really afraid. After all, if she were driven out of the Quinn Family, other wealthy families wouldn’t hire her either.

Knowing that Old Mrs. Quinn was kind-hearted, she immediately began to cry and plead, "Ma’am, my initial intention was also for good, for your health, but I didn’t expect to offend Miss Everett. I have deeply realized my mistake. Please give me another chance!"

Thinking of how Mrs. Langley had served her for several years in the past, Old Mrs. Quinn couldn’t help but show a bit of emotion on her face, but it quickly faded.

If it were a different matter, she might let it go, but since they had offended Serena, this matter couldn’t be easily dismissed. She couldn’t allow Serena to be wronged!

Seeing that this tactic didn’t work, Mrs. Langley’s eyes shifted, and she resorted to the act of self-pity, "Ma’am, you can punish me however you want, but please don’t drive me away. Miss Crystal isn’t in good health. If I’m not around to take care of her, I’m really worried about her condition!"

Crystal Joyce cooperated with her performance, her eyes red and crying so pitifully that people couldn’t help but feel sympathy for her.

"You are indeed loyal master and servant."

Old Mrs. Quinn looked displeased, but seeing Crystal Joyce cry , if she insisted on driving Mrs. Langley away, it would seem too harsh.

But she didn’t want to just let the matter drop and wrong Serena!

Serena didn’t want Old Mrs. Quinn to be put in a difficult position, so she calmly said, "Grandma, I wasn’t wronged. You don’t need to be so angry."

Hearing this, Old Mrs. Quinn looked at her with even more love. Serena didn’t want to cause her trouble by saying this. Her family’s Serena was truly considerate!

Seeing this, Crystal Joyce’s gaze turned subtly cold.

Damn, Serena had once again gained more of Old Mrs. Quinn’s affection...

"Since Serena has spoken, we won’t drive you away, but you will be penalized with half a year’s salary as a lesson! All of you listen carefully, Serena is the future mistress of the Quinn Family. Whoever dares to offend her will be fired!"

Old Mrs. Quinn coldly left these words, then turned to hold Serena’s hand lovingly.

"Serena, I apologize for the grievance you’ve suffered. Grandma won’t let this happen again!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Langley felt her heart bleed, wishing she could gnash her teeth in frustration.

That woman, Serena, hadn’t lost anything and had even gained more affection from Old Mrs. Quinn, while she was fined half a year’s salary, a really harsh punishment!

"Thank you, Grandma Quinn!" Crystal Joyce was also dissatisfied in her heart but didn’t show it, instead wearing a happy and innocent expression, "Mrs. Langley, quickly apologize to Serena. Thanks to Serena, you can continue to stay!"

Mrs. Langley knew Crystal Joyce was standing up for her, feeling even more grateful towards her, and even more resentful towards Serena.

But she could only reluctantly bow her head and apologize to Serena, "Miss Everett, I’m truly sorry. It was my negligence that caused them to offend you..."

Serena could immediately see her unwillingness, and her rosy lips curled coldly, not taking her seriously at all.

Yet Serena’s indifferent demeanor made Mrs. Langley hate her even more, thinking bitterly to herself.

She must ensure that Old Mrs. Quinn becomes completely disgusted with her, so Miss Crystal can have a chance to become the future mistress of the Quinn Family!

Old Mrs. Quinn happily led Serena back to the living room. Seeing her exposed slim waist, an expression of heartache immediately appeared on her face.

"Serena, look how thin you are! You certainly haven’t been eating well while away from Imperia for over a week! That useless Damian, even being by your side, can’t take good care of you!" Check latest chapters at novel※fire.net

As Damian Quinn walked in, he heard Old Mrs. Quinn’s reprimand and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

"Grandma, you’ve wronged me on this one."

He also wanted the young girl to gain some weight, but she had a small appetite and couldn’t eat much, he couldn’t manage to plump her up.

Upon seeing Damian, Old Mrs. Quinn gave him an immediate side-eye, full of disdain.

However, Crystal Joyce immediately got up, displaying a sweet smile and called out softly, "Brother Damian."

Damian Quinn nodded casually, his eyes never leaving Serena since entering, not giving a glance to anyone else.

Crystal Joyce’s expression darkened slightly, but she maintained a compliant demeanor, sitting back on the sofa.

Old Mrs. Quinn kept fussing over Serena, "If you can’t even fatten up your future wife, what good are you?"

Damian clenched his back teeth slightly, his cold brows full of helplessness, silently taking the blame.

"Grandma, this isn’t his fault."

It really wasn’t Damian’s fault; she’s always had that kind of metabolism that keeps her from gaining weight.

"Oh, look at you, already sticking up for him!"

Old Mrs. Quinn teased jovially and then affectionately patted her waist again.

"No, no, Serena, you’re too thin. I have to tell the kitchen to add more dishes!"

As she said that, before Serena could stop her, Old Mrs. Quinn hurried to the kitchen.

"My dear, how are you going to compensate your brother for getting scolded by Grandma?"

Once Old Mrs. Quinn left, Serena was immediately pulled into his arms by the man, his warm breath enveloping her soft earlobe, sending a shiver down her spine.

Crystal Joyce somehow ended up on the second floor, shown by the maid to the guest room, leaving the living room with just the two of them.

"Stop it!" Serena’s ears turned slightly red, as she attempted to push him away, "Be serious!"

"But isn’t it the playful attitude you like?"

Damian wrapped his large hand around the girl’s waist, chuckling in a low, hoarse voice, the tone lazy but teasing, inviting desire.

Serena’s ears burned hotter, pursing her lips not wanting to engage with him, lest he becomes more flirtatious!

But Damian’s gaze on her only grew more intense, his distinct hands gently caressing her waist, leaning down to close the distance between them.

As they got closer...

"Don’t kiss!" Serena immediately shook her head and refused, "It’ll leave a mark!"

She really didn’t want to be teased by Grandma again...

Knowing how shy the young girl was, Damian had to suppress his agitation, his voice husky, "Then promise your brother to stay over tonight."

Without the young girl by his side, he hadn’t slept well these nights...

Serena hesitated a bit, "But I promised my third brother he could pick me up tonight..."

Before she could finish, the man had buried his head in her neck, the deep magnetic voice full of temptation, making her ears tingle all over.

"Serena... stay and keep your brother company..."