Lily's hands were in her pockets. Her gaze was cold, and she had an annoyed expression on her face. She was in a very bad mood.
People close to her would know that she was about to get very angry.
"Who do you think you are? How dare you ask me to move?" Yolanda stood up slowly and looked at her angrily. "You have no right to make demands here."
"If she doesn't have that right, who does?" Loid stood up and walked over to face Yolanda.
He stared at her expressionlessly and said, "Why don't you tell me if this is the Laurier Residence or the Albott Residence?"
Yolanda's expression changed. "Loid, that's not what I meant!"
"Really?" Loid glanced at her. Then, he turned around to hold Lily's hands.
He said nonchalantly, "I'd better be mistaken because this household is not going to be under the Albott family's control anytime soon."
As soon as he said that, Yolanda's and Joanne's faces stiffened simultaneously. Nora's expression was also quite sullen.
Loid didn't pay them any mind. He pulled Lily over to a chair and sat down. He said gently, "You can relax. You're the future daughter-in-law of the Laurier family and the mistress of my household."
Lily raised her head to look at Loid for a bit. Then, she withdrew her gaze and started to play with her phone emotionlessly.
The Lauriers were disgusted by her actions. Arthur was still present. How could she play with her phone like that? That was so disrespectful of her.
Arthur wasn't offended at all. In fact, he had a bright smile on his face. He had heard Stefan talk about Lily before. He spoke very highly of her. Looking at her, Arthur confirmed that she was indeed one of a kind.
At least, her free-spirited and carefree nature was something no one in the Laurier family possessed.
"A while ago, Loid hosted a banquet in Lagersfield. I wasn't able to attend because I was unwell. I've decided to host another banquet in a couple of days.
"I think a marriage with the Albott family is the best option. We practically watched Yolanda grow up and know her very well. An engagement between her and Loid is the best-case scenario."
Lily, who was playing with her phone, raised her head. Her eyes were narrowed. She looked at Loid and saw the anger on his face. He looked like he was about to explode at any moment.
She frowned and put her phone back into her pocket. Then, she looked at Loid and said, "It's too noisy here. Why don't we go outside for a walk?"
Her voice was very loud and crisp. Everyone in the room heard what she said. They instantly stopped talking and glanced at Lily in surprise.
Lily ignored all of them as she stared at Loid.
Loid's expression softened as he looked at her. He smiled warmly and said, "Sure. Let me show you around the house."
Lily nodded. Then, she stood up with Loid.
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