Chapter 189

"Discharged? What happened to you?" Sergio seemed concerned. Maeve coldly replied, "It has nothing to do with you." He furrowed his brow and stepped forward. "Let me see." Maeve instinctively stepped back. Lyra stood in front of Meave, blocking Sergio from advancing to check Meave's hand. Lyra spoke coldly, "Sergio, what’s the point of this? Do you know today was the Scott family's banquet? Do you even understand what a family banquet is? You were supposed to accompany Maeve today! If it weren’t for your absence, Maeve wouldn’t have—" "Lyra!" Maeve quickly interrupted Lyra, shaking her head. "What exactly happened?" Sergio sensed something was off and said sternly, "I didn’t know today was the Scott family's banquet. You should have called me..." "You didn’t know? Maeve called you, but you didn’t pick up! You could've just asked!" "Phone? What phone?" Sergio looked perplexed, as he had never received any calls! Lyra scoffed. "How ridiculous. Now, you're playing dumb." Ser