The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter

Situ Xin arched an eyebrow at Brown Kress’s words and then looked at him with a mocking smile in her eyes. Brown Kress seemed to be acknowledging her status, insinuating that she wasn’t worthy enough to stand by Xiao Muli’s side.

However, Situ Xin was puzzled about what Brown Kress really meant. Even if he considered his own status noble and looked down upon Situ Xin’s commoner background, he had no reason to target her like this.

Situ Xin didn’t understand the reason behind Brown Kress’s attitude towards her, but Xiao Muli’s expression darkened after hearing Brown Kress’s words. Situ Xin was his treasure; not only would he not bear anyone speaking ill of her, but even the thought of giving her a disdainful look was intolerable to Xiao Muli.

Now, Brown Kress dared to so disrespectfully slight Situ Xin, both overtly and covertly, which infuriated Xiao Muli. While others might be cautious around Brown Kress, the current head of the Brown family, Xiao Muli didn’t take him seriously. He was just about to teach Brown Kress a lesson.

But before Xiao Muli could speak, Situ Xin, who had sensed his intention, tugged at the corner of his clothes. She shook her head at him, signaling for him not to act rashly. It wasn’t that Situ Xin was afraid of Brown Kress, but she felt that punishing him in this way would leave too many complex issues to deal with afterward. Situ Xin could teach Brown Kress a lesson in a much simpler, more convenient way that would not only achieve the desired effect but also leave no loose ends to tie up.

When Situ Xin pulled at his sleeve and gave him a look, Xiao Muli felt the anger in his heart subside significantly as he looked into her slightly blinking eyes. He extended his other hand to pat the small hand resting on his arm, apologetically gazing at Situ Xin.

Had it not been for his insistence on having Situ Xin accompany him to this so-called party to welcome him, she wouldn’t have had to endure such an indignity. Especially knowing that, since birth, Situ Xin had always been cherished and protected, and if she was ever bullied, everyone would come together to retaliate against the person who dared to hurt her.

Xiao Muli’s anger was greatly diminished because of Situ Xin. Although he didn’t intend to resort to violence against Brown Kress at the venue as Situ Xin had indicated, he could not tolerate the verbal disrespect. His gaze ice cold, he addressed Brown Kress, "I’m not interested in meeting those people you want to introduce. Moreover, Mr. Brown, there are some people you should not provoke. This time, I let it pass, but if next time you look at the woman I love with such contempt, I assure you, I won’t be as lenient as I am today." After speaking, Xiao Muli, with Situ Xin’s arm entwined in his, walked past Brown Kress towards the mansion.

Although Xiao Muli’s voice was not loud, the area had fallen silent during the stand-off between Xiao Muli and Brown Kress, so everyone present had heard his words. Many there held grudges against Brown Kress, who always carried himself with an air of superiority. Thus, quite a few people were amused by Brown Kress’s predicament and were eager to see how he would retaliate.