Chapter 578

"I …" Betty stammered and faltered in the face of Landon's threatening presence. She took a step back in fear.

"Seems like you're pretty forgetful. I'll give you a final warning in front of your servants," Landon remarked with hostility.

He continued, "Lauren is important to me. Whoever bullies her will be going against me and the Harper family!"

His words resonated throughout the hall, causing Betty to break into a sweat and turn pale. Without Javier and Sophia around, she had no backup at all.

"You've been fortunate not because of your status as a Beckett but because you haven't pushed my limits, Betty. If you lay a finger on Lauren again, I'll make sure you rot in prison. Not even Javier Beckett could save you."

With that, Landon lifted Lauren with his left arm and cracked his fingers on his right hand. He issued a stern warning, "Don't you fucking try me. I will not hold back even if we are family friends!"

He squinted at the staircase when he spoke. Sophia sensed his chilli