Chapter 41 Standing Up for Her

Evelyn felt a wave of relief wash over her, thinking she had avoided all blame. Harrison silently finished his cigar, elegantly pressing the stub into the ashtray offered by a maid. The ember extinguished, leaving only a wisp of smoke curling in the air. He remained silent, yet his overwhelming presence filled the area, exerting an undeniable pressure. The atmosphere grew tense, suffocatingly so, and no one dared to make a sound. Even their breaths were unconsciously hushed. Then, Harrison's deep gaze landed on the Ragdoll cat gripped by Lewis. His tone was calm but carried an unmistakable sharpness. "Evelyn, I don't like your cat." Evelyn's heart clenched at his words, an ominous premonition creeping over her. She hurriedly assured him, "Harrison, don't worry. I promise it'll never appear before Serena again." Harrison chuckled, though the mirth never reached his eyes. "Why should I believe you?" Before his words fully settled, Lewis swiftly raised his hand and, with a single