Chapter 97

As the phone was slammed onto the table, it shattered into pieces. Henry stood with his hands on his hips, his chest heaving in anger. If it weren't for that rebellious daughter of his, he wouldn't have to endure such humiliation and be treated like a subordinate. What was so bad about going on a simple blind date? The entire Lloyd family would be hers in the future—what more could she possibly want? The atmosphere in the house was stifling. Seline cowered in the corner of the couch, too scared to move under Henry's furious glare. She glanced at Mandy, silently pleading for her to intervene. Mandy gently patted Seline's arm as if to comfort her. Then she stepped forward and looked at Henry with a gentle expression. "Honey, you should calm down." It would have been better if she hadn't spoken. The moment she did, Henry's rage boiled over. Henry slammed his hands onto the table several times in quick succession, the loud noise making Seline flinch even more. Henry roared, "Thin