Chapter 1526

Helen suppressed a smile, recognizing that Niall had cleverly turned Diego's tactics back on him. Kaylee's uncle was proving to be quite an intriguing character. Unable to keep his composure, Diego pushed himself up, brushing off those who tried to help him. Shedding his facade, he snapped, "I just brushed against her; she's still in one piece, isn't she? Mr. Haywell, is this how you respond to something so trivial? This young lady must be quite revered around here!" Helen shot back, "Let's flip this. My uncle kicked you once, and you didn't lose any limbs. We're even, so what's the fuss about?" As she finished, Niall raised a hand to shield her, urging her to step back and take a breath. "Well, Kaylee is my only niece, so of course she's precious. Do you have any objections, Mr. Martinez?" Niall asked with a smirk, his gaze fixed on him. "Whatever. She's just a woman who will eventually get married. Mr. Haywell, I advise you not to let a trivial matter cloud your judgment and ma