A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Hatred shone in Ines’ eyes, who glared viciously at Lyana. If looks could kill, Lyana would have died a thousand times.

The sound of the slap rang out, so loud it could have reached the end of the world. Olga’s heart began to race. She hastened to pull Ines towards her and said with a twinge in her heart:

– Oh my god Ines, turn around. Let mom take a look.

Ines remained rooted to the ground, staring at Lyana with resentment written all over her face.

She was the precious daughter of the Dubois family. In the past, his life had always been smooth. However, this morning, Lyana had ruined her reputation in front of all the medical bigwigs. Now she even slapped her in public.

The humiliation was so great that she couldn’t even cry. She could only glare indignantly at Lyana, full of rage.

Lyana stood there calmly. She blew softly on her palm and rolled her eyes, the epitome of casualness.

– If you’re outraged, then hit me back.

Ines clenched her fists firmly. How could Lyana hit her and scold her whenever she wanted to? Lyana was clearly a bastard child. It’s true, Lyana was a bastard.

Lyana’s mother was a peasant, a worthless woman.

The more Ines thought about it, the angrier she was. She was the precious daughter of the Dubois family. She belonged to the elite, while Lyana was just a despicable woman with low status. Why did she have to allow Lyana to bully her?

Ines’ eyes burned with rage. She raised her hand and slapped Lyana in the face.

But Vincent grabs her hand mid-flight.

He exerted his strength with his ten fingers.

Immediately after, the sound of a wrist dislocating, followed by Ines’ tragic cry, Vincent let go with a disdainful expression.

Ines staggered back in pain, almost fainting from the agony.

When Jacob and Olga heard Ines scream, their hearts sank. They ardently wished to bear the pain instead of Ines.

Vincent took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands slowly. Then he tossed the handkerchief aside disdainfully, as if there was something dirty on it.

There was a dangerous glint in Vincent’s eyes. His gaze swept over the three members of the Dubois family. Turning to Lyana, he said:

– Go ahead.

Seeing Vincent like this, the three members of the Dubois family remained rooted to the ground in fear, not daring to move.

Seeing Vincent like that, Thomas’ heart started jumping with emotion. He had the impression that the second young master and Madame were simply cut from the same mould.

They really were a well-matched couple!

Just then, Madame had also dislocated Jacob’s wrist, showing her powerful personality.

For the rest of his life, he would refuse to take anyone else for Young Madame Sanchez.

Seeing Lyana flex her wrist, like she was really going to punch everyone, Jacob couldn’t help but panic.

If Lyana had really slapped him, he would have been very embarrassed today.

It wouldn’t work. It is not possible at all. He had to take control of the situation. He would take care of Lyana slowly when he had the chance in the future.

Thinking about that, Jacob’s tone softened. A flattering smile appeared on his face as he spoke, trying to persuade her.

– Lyana, does your hand hurt? We are all from the same family. How can we hurt ourselves? According to the law of action and reaction, your hand will hurt you if you hit others! Be wise, listen dad. Don’t hit anyone anymore. By the way, you won’t have to move those plants around the house anymore.

When Lyana heard Jacob’s words, she snorted.

– These plants had nothing to do with you in the first place. You took my things, and yet you claim to be generous. If it’s not you, who else could I hit?

– Lyana, listen dad. Daddy won’t hurt you. You…

Before Jacob could finish speaking, Lyana slapped him hard.

Jacob’s eyes widened. He touched her burned cheek and looked at Lyana in disbelief.

Oh my God.

Lyana really rebelled.

His legs gave way. How dare Lyana hit him, his father?

It was the first time in Jacob’s life that he was slapped by someone. Besides, it was by Lyana, that miserable worthless girl…

Jacob was completely humiliated. He no longer had any dignity.

– You…

He was so angry his lips were quivering.

– M. Jacob Dubois, have you forgotten that I no longer have anything to do with the Dubois family? Lyana said calmly.

Ines, who was standing on the side, had already lost her mind. She roared:

– Lyana, are you crazy? How dare you play comedy? We’re talking about dad. Do you still want to hit mom after you hit dad?

Hearing Ines’ words, Olga hastened to cover Ines’ mouth.

His stupid daughter. How could she say anything more at a time like this? What if Lyana really came forward to hit her?

Olga’s heart leapt in her throat. She looked at Lyana in awe and met her gaze.

She didn’t really dare meet Lyana’s gaze. She lowered her gaze with a worried look.

She was already ready to be slapped.

At this time, Olga felt as if a knife was hanging over her head. She didn’t know when that knife was going to drop.

She waited for a long time. Seeing that Lyana wasn’t making a move, she looked up at her.

She saw that Lyana had been staring at her the whole time. It was a terrible feeling, which made his hair stand on end.

– I’ll save your beating for another day. Prepare to receive it in the future, Lyana said coldly.

Once she understood the meaning of the conversation between Olga and the gigolo, she would take revenge on Olga.

Hearing Lyana’s words, Olga breathed a long sigh of relief, thinking that she had finally escaped this ordeal.

– Thomas.

Vincent raised an eyebrow, his gaze settling on Olga’s face.

Thomas followed Vincent’s gaze and instantly understood. Olga felt a shiver run down her spine. She silently cursed when she saw Thomas walking towards her.

She took a worried step back, but Thomas grabbed her by the collar.

He looked at Olga’s moralizing face and felt a wave of irritation. He slapped her in the face.

Thomas’ strength was so great that Olga’s neatly arranged hair began to fly apart.

At that time, she was already seeing stars. Half of her face was swollen, and she didn’t even dare to cry. She looked extremely disheveled.

Only then did Vincent look away with satisfaction. He looked at Lyana and said in a low magnetic voice:

– Let’s go home. Grandma wants us home for dinner.

With that, Vincent took Lyana’s hand and prepared to leave with her.

Ines, who was standing nearby, noticed Vincent’s gentle manners towards Lyana. His eyes couldn’t help but turn red.

That kind of quiet happiness should have been his.

She could not accept this without reacting!

She would not surrender without a fight!

She had to reclaim the happiness that was hers. After Vincent and Lyana left, Ines’ lips trembled with anger. She said furiously,

– Mom, Dad, Qiao Lyana has gone too far. How dare she be so arrogant?

Jacob was also furious, but he didn’t dare touch Lyana at all. He feared that Vincent would interfere in the affairs of the Dubois family.

But Ines couldn’t think of that. She only thought of revenge!

She said in tears,

– When Big Brother comes back, we need to teach Lyana a lesson

When Jacob heard Ines’ words, his heart skipped a beat and his lips curled involuntarily.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

His eldest son, Nathan Dubois, was the most capable child in the Dubois family. If Nathan knew they had been bullied that badly by Lyana, he would definitely punish Lyana.

The knot in Jacob’s heart gradually loosened.

Ines sobbed, asking:

– Dad, when will Big Brother be back?

Jacob raised his hand, and his face went pale with pain. However, when he thought of his eldest son, his eyes were filled with pride.

– He will definitely go home before the start of the course at the second Medical Academy.

Covering the swollen half of her face, Olga smiled. She asked happily,

– Really ?

– Of course it’s true. He was specially invited by Director Schmitt to give a speech. No one has received such an honor at An City.

Jacob straightened his back and said proudly.