Chương 256: Short Calm Moment

The tension in the room seemed to thicken, creating an almost suffocating atmosphere that threatened to overwhelm her.

She knew she would regret saying this, but her tongue was very itchy not to go against her father's words, even the frustration building inside her compelled her to speak out.

"You're openly defending him now? My daughter, you really have been manipulated by him."

Suri let out a bitter chuckle. "Manipulated? Brainwashed? Papa doesn't know what I've been going through. It is my own choice to open my heart to Maxieno. He is my friend. Just like Mama can be friends with Maxieno, why can't I do the same?"

"Because he is targeting you!" Ronan retorted, the tension in his voice escalating as his frustration began to surface. "He came here because he had his eyes set on you from the very beginning! I know his wicked plans! That damn lizard will take you away from me." His words resonated with a sense of fear and protectiveness.

"Papa…"