Sophia was stunned as she watched Liza feign weakness so convincingly. Flustered, she immediately began sobbing again. “Brother Gavin, you have to listen to me! It’s Liza, she—” Lady Reed interjected, her tone sharp and full of righteous indignation. “Gavin, this has gone too far! Miss Liza is arrogant and domineering. If you don’t do something about her now, she’ll bring harm to you in the future!” Gavin’s eyes turned cold as he glanced at the mother and daughter with disdain. “Lady Reed,” he said in a low, icy voice, “are you attempting to give me orders in my own home? This is Longwan Residential. I didn’t realize you had the authority to dictate what happens here.” He took a step forward, his tone firm and unwavering. “Let me make this clear: I stand by whatever my wife decides to do. If there are any consequences, I will take full responsibility.” Sophia’s face paled, and her eyes widened in disbelief. “Brother Gavin… how could you…” she whimpered, tears streaming down her cheeks. But Gavin didn’t even spare her a glance. Instead, he turned to Liza, his voice softening. “Mrs. Liza, are you still upset?” Liza blinked, momentarily stunned. What is this man up to now? Her gaze shifted to the pile of scrap metal that had once been Sophia’s prized sports car, then back to Sophia’s pitiful expression. An idea sparked, and a sly smile appeared on her face. Putting on her best aggrieved look, she said, “Gavin, I’m still upset. I spent so much effort planting those herbs, and they destroyed them. All I did was smash one car—it hardly feels fair.” Gavin’s expression grew contemplative. “George,” he said calmly, “look into how many cars the Reed family owns.” George snapped to attention. “Yes, President!” After a brief pause, George reported, “The Reed family owns ten cars worth more than five million each, and another five cars valued at about one million each.” Gavin nodded, his voice steady and deliberate. “Bring all their cars to Longwan Residential.” He then added, his words slow and precise, “Since my wife is still upset, we’ll smash every single one of them.” A collective gasp rippled through the room as everyone stared in shock. True to his orders, George and a group of bodyguards soon arrived, driving all the Reed family’s cars into the driveway. Armed with tools, the bodyguards stood ready to reduce the luxurious vehicles to rubble. Tears welled up in Sophia’s eyes as she clutched her chest, her voice trembling with despair. “Brother Gavin, why are you doing this? Even if we couldn’t get married, the Stone and Reed families have always been close. Are you really willing to sever all ties because of Liza?” Liza raised a hand, signaling the bodyguards to pause. She turned her attention to Sophia, her expression unreadable. Sophia’s voice cracked as she continued, “These cars are all limited editions, purchased at a high price. Are you seriously going to destroy them all just to appease Liza? …” Lady Reed quickly stepped forward, her tone pleading. “Gavin, the Reed family once saved Old Master Stone life. You can’t repay our kindness like this!” Gavin’s eyes remained cold, but it was Liza who responded, her voice sharp and mocking. “Lady Reed, are you threatening my husband?” Her tone turned icy as she continued, “Your family saved Old Master Stone , not Gavin. And as far as I remember, Gavin already repaid that debt by gifting your family a company and 1% of Stone Corporation’s shares. Isn’t that enough? Or are you simply too greedy?” Lady Reed’s face flushed with anger. “Miss Liza , this is a conversation between Gavin and me. You have no right to interfere!” Liza arched an eyebrow, her voice steady and firm. “I’m Gavin’s wife, and this is my home. Of course, I have every right to speak. On the other hand, Lady Reed, you and your daughter are outsiders. Does saving Old Master Stone give you the right to barge in here and cause trouble?” Her gaze hardened. “Besides, Old Master Stone isn’t even truly Gavin’s grandfather. He treated Gavin no better than Lady Edna did, abusing him throughout his life. Why should Gavin bear the burden of repaying a favor on behalf of someone who never showed him an ounce of kindness?” Lady Reed hesitated briefly, her tone softening as she attempted to reason with Liza. “Miss Liza , you’ve already smashed our car. Sophia has apologized for her mistake. Let’s leave it at that. If you continue and destroy the other cars, it won’t reflect well on your reputation.” “Reputation?” Liza echoed with a cold sneer. Her tone grew firm, unyielding. “I clearly remember there’s a sign in the backyard that states the herbs growing here are valuable and must not be trampled on,” Liza said, her voice sharp and steady. “Yet Sophia drove into the backyard and crushed the herbs I painstakingly planted. “And let’s not pretend this was an accident. The tire marks on the ground make it obvious that this wasn’t a one-time incident. It was repeated, deliberate destruction!” Her gaze turned to Sophia, her words cutting like a blade. “Miss Sophia, you were fully aware those herbs were mine, yet you still drove in and destroyed them. Why? Because you wanted to flaunt your presence, make a statement, and try to force me out of Longwan Residential. Isn’t that right? You’re aiming to take over and become the mistress of this place.” Lady Reed’s expression darkened immediately, her hand trembling as she pointed a finger at Liza. “Y-You… Stop this nonsense!” she stammered, though her voice lacked conviction. Her heart raced. Everything Liza had said was true, and Lady Reed knew it. Sophia’s actions weren’t accidental—they were calculated. But still, Lady Reed couldn’t understand why Liza refused to let the matter go. One car had already been destroyed—wasn’t that enough?Liza didn’t flinch. She waved her hand with finality. “I’ve said my piece. Smash them!” The sharp sound of metal meeting metal filled the air as the bodyguards brought their tools down on the remaining cars with precision and force. The deafening bangs echoed through the property, and Sophia’s face turned ghostly pale as she watched in horror. Her voice rose in desperation. “Liza! So what if I did it on purpose? It’s just a few stalks of grass! You’ve already destroyed my car worth five million dollars. Why won’t you let this go?” Her frustration spilled over, her voice turning venomous as she screamed, “You b*tch! Pay for my cars! I’ll kill you, you—”