Chapter 268

Before Katrina could answer, Carlisle suddenly stepped forward and forcefully grabbed her hand, pulling her behind him. Teressa was taken aback. She saw Katrina frowning, trying to break free from Carlisle's grasp. Though fear stirred inside her, Teressa found the courage to step forward. "Mr. Zachman, Ms. Caldwell is—" Before Teressa could approach, Robert stepped in her path, firmly saying, "Teressa, Mrs. Zachman will be going back with Mr. Zachman. You should leave now." Robert's intervention immediately made Teressa realize that something wasn't right. She finally understood that the atmosphere had shifted in an unsettling way. "Ms. Caldwell is—" Teressa tried again. Carlisle shot a cold glare at her, silencing her instantly. He then pulled Katrina closer, ignoring her attempts to break free, and leaned down to whisper threateningly, "Let her go, and don't make me angry. You know the consequences if you don't." As Katrina looked up at Carlisle, a chill ran through her. She c