Chapter 1324

Stella sighed. "Everything I do is for the family's survival—"

"Survival?!"

Chelly laughed.

It was clear she was short-tempered too, as she suddenly lunged at Frank, bellowing, "Let's see if he can even size up to Jaden!"

Even as Chelly extended her hand as she jumped at Frank, Frank simply stood his ground, his eyes turning cool.

Despite all her hollering, she was just a vigor wielder—if she insisted on attacking Frank, the recoil would cripple her on the spot.

"Stop!" Stella snapped angrily as she strode between Chelly and Frank. "Stop listening to your aunt's poisonous words. You shouldn't be attacking Mr. Lawrence!"

"Mr. Lawrence?!"

Chelly could tell from the title alone how much respect her sister had for Frank, and her rage flared as she swung her palm at her own sister instead.

Pow!

Stella stumbled a couple steps backward as she took the blow for Frank.

"Oh, taking the blow for our enemy? Let's see how you'll explain that to your father, Stella." Tara gloated.

"Shut