Chapter 108

The only other person most Layton family members feared, besides James and Spencer, was Lila.

She was known for being sharp-tongued, and she did whatever she wanted. She didn't fear anyone and always protected her people.

This extended to the upper crust. No one dared to face off against her—she had Eric's love, and Spencer was her son. She also hailed from the Porter family, which had many members in the army and politics. It was a family no one dared offend.

"Lila, Yves is your nephew. Lucille is just a woman who's yet to officially join the family!" Sylvester protested, hoping against hope that he could make Lila see sense.

"My daughter-in-law means more to me than a nephew ever could. She's someone our family has accepted—how can you say she's an outsider?" Lila said. At the same time, she approached Lucille and affectionately linked arms with her.

Sylvester stared at her incredulously. He couldn't believe Lila was siding with an outsider.

Lucille turned to give Lila a grate