Chapter 429

Rory's nagging voice continued to drift in from the doorway. The moment Huan heard her complaining about Grandma, he abruptly stood up. With a *bang*, he yanked the door open, his dark, piercing eyes like icy daggers as they locked onto Rory. "Are you done?" he demanded, his voice sharp with barely contained fury. "Brother Huan, I—" "Get out if you're done!" Huan roared, his temper flaring. Tears instantly welled up in Rory's eyes and spilled down her cheeks. "Brother Huan, I was just worried about you, I—" "I don’t need your concern," Huan said coldly, his tone dismissive. "And stop acting like we're close. There’s nothing between us." "But... but Aunt Leila... she arranged our engagement! Don’t you remember, Brother Huan?" she sobbed, her voice trembling as if she had suffered some unbearable injustice. "Don’t you *dare* mention that woman to me!" Huan exploded, his rage erupting like a storm. Rory flinched, her delicate frame trembling in fear. Huan jabbed a finger toward the stairw