Chapter 28- Anger
The next morning, the atmosphere around the Leight family dining table was filled with the warm aroma of toasted bread and a simple broth soup. Julian, Clarissa, Emma, Veronica, and Aya sat together with Randoff, Eliza, and Emma. They ate breakfast in an awkward silence lingering after yesterday’s meeting.
Eliza Leight, tried to break the ice. "Did you all sleep well?" she asked kindly.
Clarissa gave a small smile. "Yes, auntie. The bed was very comfortable."
Emma nodded in agreement, "I also slept very well... thank you for preparing the room."
Veronica simply nodded, sipping her coffee with a haughty air, while Aya answered nervously in a small voice, "Th-thank you... I also slept well."
Julian said little, only giving a slight nod.
After everyone responded, Randoff set his spoon down with a sharp clink, his gaze locking onto Aya with a serious look. "Aya, after breakfast, come with me. I need your help to prepare the hydroponic farming project. We start today."
Aya’s eyes widened in shock, her face turning pale. "Eh... I-I..."
Before she could finish, Julian fixed Randoff with a cold, sharp stare, his voice calm but icy. "Don’t order Aya around as you please."
Randoff returned his glare, eyes flashing with anger. "What do you mean speaking to me like that in my own home?"
Julian’s expression remained unfazed, his tone flat. "Aya belongs to me. Don’t order or force her to do anything."