Chapter 64: We're enemies now.

Right then, Kenneth's old butler came rushing over, whispering something into Liam's ear. Liam's expression changed instantly. "Hold on," he called out to Patricia, clearly not happy about it. "I can't let you take her. Whatever punishment you want, it'll be in front of me." Patricia knew Liam was forced to compromise and she immediately took the upper hand. "She hit Chloe, so this is a Beaumont family matter. Mr. Parker, as an outsider, are you overstepping your bounds?" Liam's frown tightened. The butler kept urging him, "Young master, she's just an assistant. Why not let her go? The wedding can't be called off." Liam clenched his fists, barely able to contain his anger. While they were at a stalemate, Charlotte on the ground kept her eyes fixed on Chloe and, seizing the moment, lunged forward like a cheetah, clawing at Chloe's injured face. She knew Chloe wouldn't die today, but she wasn't going to let her off easy. The sudden attack made Patricia lose all composure; she scr