expression, she spoke up with feigned hurt. "Kaleb, what exactly is your rtionship with her? Why are you always defending


    words were venomous, clearly meant to nt a seed of doubt in Julian''s mind. Even if Kaleb and Rosalie werepletely innocent, the mom of such a question would still make Julian question Rosalic.


    Besides, if Attiva found out about any


    this, Rosalie would be toast, and she could never choose to stay.


    Kaleb a face immediately turned story, and his eyes turned sharp as ice as he looked at Roseanne,


    as the calmest and most well-mannered guy among the aristocratic families. He rarely lost his temper, no matter how much provoked him.


    Hat Roseanne''s insinuation hit a nerve. Kaleb''s re was cold and cutting, his fury unmasked. Even though he never usually disyed his anger openly, it was clear he was beyond upset.


    Though Roseanne knew Kaleb wouldn''t be mad at her, she felt the heat rise in her chest and instinctively shrank back, stepping closer to Julian. I''m not going to exin our rtionship to you because you don''t deserve to know, Kaleb shot back, his voice low and filled with contempt. He then turned to Julian and said, "Man, it''s your private thing. I don''t want to meddle in. If you actually like someone like her, I seriously question your judement":


    Kalebs words were sharp, and apparently, he was so furious that he lost all his usualposure. This wasn''t just about defending Rosalie; he made kure to humiliate Roseanne in front of everyone


    Roseanne''s face turned bright red with fury and embarrassment. Her anger was obvious, but she couldn''t show it too strongly in front of Julian, so she held it in, letting a small sob escape. "Kaleb, I haven''t done anything to you, have I? Why are you siding with that woman?"