Chapter 595: Family law.

Mantis was not even playing around, she went ahead to put a hand over Alix's mouth, preventing her from jumping into the conversation.

"Your mother is doing this for your own good. If she doesn't assert dominance right now, they will think you are as soft as a ripe persimmon and easy to bully in future. If it is not nipped in the bud, it will only grow in future. You are a kind person by nature, that's why they are taking advantage of you. If you cannot slap them then sit back and. Allow your mother vent for you."

Alix nodded, gesturing that she understood and then Mantis took her hand away.

The words call off the wedding had sent shock waves through everyone, not just Alix. A good number of the women were frozen, especially the workers in the spa. They had seen their fair share of family drama among the rich and wealthy but this had an extra layer of sweetness.