Sophia Sullivan noticed the staff member frowning, clearly wanting to speak but hesitating.
She deliberately raised her voice. "I saved the owner of this institution's life. We're friends. Don't assume the worst of people."
Liam Winston naturally couldn't find any membership records.
Sophia was an investor—a special case.
But she didn’t want to reveal that connection.
"Fairy tales have limits. Only a three-year-old would believe such nonsense..." Liam felt his intelligence had been insulted.
How could this woman possibly know the institution's secretive owner?
The staff immediately caught on and backed her up. "Ms. Sullivan did indeed save our boss's life. She has top-level access. If you two continue causing trouble, we’ll have to take stronger measures!"
Liam froze.
He couldn’t believe his ears.
But the staff’s firm tone made him hesitate.
This institution had powerful backing. It wasn’t wise to provoke them.
Yet leaving like this was humiliating.
His fists clenched, chest tight with frustration.
What shocked him even more was Sophia’s flawless English.
Her pronunciation was impeccable.
This woman had dropped out of middle school, once so unsophisticated.
When had she acquired such skills?
"Let’s go." Sophia turned to leave.
Liam quickly grabbed her sleeve.
"Sophia, my mother treated you well before. I spoke harshly just now. But we were once married, and there’s still Grandpa... He’s old. He can’t handle any shocks."
He thought he was being conciliatory but missed the icy glare from Ethan Sullivan.
That gaze felt like a blade pressed against his neck.
Ian Watson subtly stepped back, sensing the chilling hostility.
Sophia shook off his grip with a cold laugh. "Using Grandpa as an excuse again? When you tricked me into coming back last time, did you consider his health?"
The more she spoke, the more absurd it seemed.
"Grandpa didn’t even attend the wedding, yet you still made it grand. Now you suddenly care about respecting elders? What a devoted grandson you are."
Liam’s face darkened.
Before he could argue, Ethan’s assistant seized his wrist.
"Mr. Winston, my boss doesn’t like others touching Ms. Sullivan."
Ethan’s eyes burned with lethal intent.
"Never mention 'marital ties' again. Otherwise, I’ll make sure the whole city knows about your affair with Chloe Evans—and the wedding scandal."
Liam immediately fell silent.
He knew Ethan meant every word.
The staff stepped forward. "Leave now!"
Chloe timidly tugged his sleeve. "Liam, let’s just go."
The two were unceremoniously escorted out.
Liam ground his teeth. "Ethan Sullivan might be powerful, but he’s still a cripple! One day, I’ll make Sophia regret choosing him."
This grudge wasn’t over.