Chapter 196

"Is it that she doesn't need it or that you have ideas about her?" Isabel was poised and elegant, the epitome of Belchester's elite young ladies. She never lost her composure in any situation, but today, the person who made her lose her temper wasn't Hailey but a 16-year-old girl. Isabel didn't know if it was because she was overthinking or she was jealous, but she blurted out those words instinctively. She met Anderson's piercing gaze. He merely looked calmly at her before taking out a pack of cigarettes from his suit pocket. He put one in his mouth, lit it, and exhaled a puff of smoke. "Things are different now. Mayra is still young and doesn't understand the treacherous nature of people. Everything can wait until she finishes her studies. When she reaches the age to marry, I'll help her choose a suitable match from a respectable family." The white smoke drifted over, causing Isabel to cough a few times. "Feeling sick? Let Shane take you home." Isabel approached and rested he