Chapter 49: Her Sanctuaries Inside The Unwelcoming Home

Leslie shook her head as she recalled how blatantly Calix acted against Old Madam Li. He didn't mask his words at all, implying the Li family's eldest granddaughter was in despair because her maiden family treated her badly.

'This guy is really something. I never thought he'd acted like that during their first meeting.'

Leslie quietly watched Calix enjoying his meal at the dining table. He ate happily while conversing with Rowan as if he was not the person enraging Old Madam Li earlier.

After Calix caused the eerie silence inside the drawing room, Geoffrey quickly calmed the tension by saying dinner was ready. All of them, including the infuriated Old Madam Li moved to the dining room.

The Li family's matriarch's complexion was awful. It was obvious how hard she tried not to lash out.