Chapter 45

"Mary, apologize," Martha demanded angrily.

Mary, under Martha's stern gaze, looked defiant. After all, she hadn't said anything wrong.

Bella, understanding her daughter well, squeezed her hand in warning and urged, "Apologize to Mr. Quall now."

"Not to me. Have her apologize to Lex," said Claude, his previously cold demeanor softening.

"My granddaughter is rather unruly. Please don't mind her, Mr. Quall," said Martha with a wry smile.

Meanwhile, in the study upstairs, Zachary warned Lexi, "Lexi, Claude is a dangerous man. You'd better stay away from him. He's not as easygoing as he seems."

Lexi's expression remained indifferent when she retorted, "That's my business, not yours, Mr. Jenkins. Can we now consider our six-month contract null and void?"

Zachary rubbed his temples and replied coolly, "It's void."

As she turned to leave, he suddenly grabbed her arm.

"Is there something else I can help you with?" she asked with a frown. "Mr. Jenkins, let go of me. Please show some re