Chapter 150

Cecilia never imagined the father she adored would turn out to be so deceitful and cowardly. Cyrus had sent the Dragon White Herb immediately when they requested it. Yet, her dad was refusing to send a flower basket to pander to the Lynchs. "Can I just send it in my name, Dad?" Cecilia asked. "Don't be stubborn, Cecilia. Must you make me angry, you ungrateful brat?" "Well, I'm not going to marry William now. Someone's taken my place. There's nothing to be afraid of." Cecilia sounded a bit happy in her reply. This made Frederick angrier. "Let them fight among themselves. We'll just observe. We are neutral parties here," Frederick commanded sternly. After Cyrus' departure, the Lowes resumed their previous behavior. Since they had the Lynchs on their side, they no longer concerned themselves with sucking up to Cyrus anymore. "Dad, Jayden wants to invite you and Mom to dinner tomorrow. He wants to discuss our engagement date. Be nice to him," Phoebe said. "I'm not going."