Just as Yvonne put down her cutlery, about to speak, a sharp clatter broke the silence. Bennett had thrown his fork and knife onto the table.
Karina's hand, holding a soup spoon, trembled instinctively as she looked up at Bennett.
His expression was icy, his presence chilling and formidable.
"Before Noah married you, I'd never heard of a prominent White family in Istra either. It seems you're not the only one who's out of touch, Karina."
"Thank you for your hard work today, Karina, but the food isn't to our taste. Yvonne and I will be leaving now."
With that, Bennett took Yvonne's hand. "Let's go. I'll take you home."
"Okay," Yvonne nodded, rising to leave with him.
Karina was stunned that Bennett would show her, his elder sister-in-law, such blatant disrespect. Her face flushed with shame, turning shades of red and white.
Seeing this, Noah immediately stood up to stop them.
"Bennett, that's not what Karina meant."
"Then what did she mean?" Bennett's voice was calm but carried an authority that commanded respect. For the first time, he revealed the aura of a superior before his cousin.
Noah was at a loss for words, able only to watch as Bennett led Yvonne away.
After they left, Yolanda tactfully took her leave as well.
Only Noah and Karina remained, along with a table full of untouched food.
Karina's eyes welled with tears as she complained, "Mr. Bennett Thompson certainly has a temper. I just said a few words, and he stormed out. He has no respect for me at all."
Noah listened, almost laughing in exasperation. "What, so now you're the victim?"


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