In the past, Old Master Stone had made significant sacrifices to convince Gavin to help repay the Reed family’s debts. However, now things had changed. After a few sharp words from Sophia, Gavin’s tolerance for the Reed family reached its limit. He severed all ties with them without hesitation. The situation grew dire. Grandpa Reed, his face pale and his eyes rimmed with red, coughed violently as he struggled to speak. “My health is deteriorating rapidly,” he admitted hoarsely. “I’ve spent a fortune seeking treatment, but the only thing that can save me now is Healing Herbs. It’s impossible to find on the market, yet I’ve learned that Gavin possesses over a hundred stalks. Without it, I won’t survive much longer.” Hearing this, Sophia shivered, her face pale. Lady Reed, too, recognized the gravity of their predicament. Their family had committed countless wrongs over the years, leaving Grandpa Reed plagued by nightmares of enemies seeking revenge. His worsening health and the desperate need for the elusive herb only added to their troubles. Despite their best efforts to track down Healing Herbs, they discovered that Gavin had cut off all avenues of communication. The weight of their actions was becoming unbearable. Grandpa Reed rubbed his temples in frustration. “Sophia, no matter what happened today, you must come with me to apologize. Even if you despise Liza and think poorly of her, you cannot show it. Gavin seems deeply fond of her, so we have to earn their forgiveness.” He paused before adding firmly, “Once we get the Healing Herbs, we’ll deal with Liza in our own time. But for now, you need to do this.” Lady Reed echoed his sentiment, speaking gently to Sophia. “Your grandfather is right, Sophia. We must secure the herb first. After that, he will ensure you get what you deserve.” Master Reed nodded in agreement. “Exactly. Lower your head and apologize to Gavin and Liza. Once Gavin loses interest in her, he’ll cast her aside. When that happens, he’ll naturally turn to you.”Sophia wiped away her tears, her face a mixture of frustration and resentment. Apologizing to Gavin was bearable, but bowing to Liza felt like a bitter humiliation. Why did that woman get to bask in Mr Gavin’s protection? Even if it was temporary, Sophia’s jealousy burned. Grandpa Reed’s expression hardened as he tried to reason with her. “Gavin married Liza on a whim. You are the one who truly deserves to be by his side. I know this angers you, but for now, we have to endure. Once we have the Healing Herbs, I’ll personally ensure Liza is eliminated, and Gavin will never suspect a thing. Do you understand?” Sophia clenched her fists, her eyes glinting with malice. “Fine. I’ll do what you ask. But once this is over, I’ll make Liza regret ever crossing me.” … Longwan Residence Liza knelt on the ground, carefully gathering the ruined stalks of Healing Herbs. Her movements were calm, but a cold anger simmered beneath her composed exterior. George stood nearby, looking puzzled. “Young Madam, is this herb really that important?” This was the first time George had seen Liza in person since returning from his overseas mission. He had heard of her—the mysterious Mrs. Liza—but hadn’t expected to meet her like this. His gaze shifted to the scattered herbs on the ground, and his expression turned serious when he recognized them. “Healing Herbs?” he murmured under his breath. He had spent countless hours studying rare medicinal plants to help suppress the poison in Gavin’s body. Though the grass Liza had planted wasn’t fully mature, he instantly recognized it as the precious Healing Herbs. Realizing the extent of the damage, he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of anger on her behalf. Sophia had done this deliberately, trampling over something so valuable. Even the most patient person would have been furious, and Liza was no exception.George opened his mouth to explain, “This herb is—” Before he could finish, George interrupted with an excited shout, “Young Madam, you’re brilliant! The president can’t stand the Reed family, but out of consideration for past ties, he’s never had a solid excuse to cut them off. Now, thanks to this, he has the perfect reason! You’ve dealt them a blow and solved a major issue for the president at the same time!” He clapped his hands together, clearly impressed. “You’ve outdone yourself, Young Madam. Killing two birds with one stone—you’re a genius!” George remained silent, glancing at his overly enthusiastic colleague. During his time abroad, George had often sung praises about Liza’s sharp mind and fearlessness, but hearing it in person made him wonder if George saw her through rose-colored glasses. Meanwhile, Liza’s phone buzzed. She answered it while picking up the last of the damaged herbs. “Holy crap!” Albert’s voice exploded from the speaker. “What happened to the Healing Herbs?” “Sophia happened,” Liza replied evenly, her tone icy. Albert groaned in disbelief. “I heard Grandpa Reed has been desperately searching for Healing Herbs. Did Sophia really destroy over a hundred stalks?” Liza’s lips curved into a faint smile, but her eyes remained cold. “Now that the Reed family knows the Stone Family has Healing Herbs, they’ll come crawling soon enough. They’ll apologize profusely while trying to pressure us into handing it over.” Albert snorted. “Let me guess—they’ll make a spectacle of their desperation?” “Exactly.” Liza’s voice carried a hint of amusement. “But before they even get here, I want the news to spread far and wide. Let everyone know Gavin has a substantial stock of Healing Herbs. Make sure it reaches the old Stone mansion too.” Albert laughed. “You’re up to something, aren’t you?”Liza didn’t answer directly, but the glint in her eyes was unmistakable. In her mind, she pictured the sequence of events that would follow. The Reed family would undoubtedly head to the Stone Family’s old mansion, seeking Lady Edna’s intervention. Lady Edna, predictably, would pressure Liza to forgive Sophia and make peace. And then… A sly smile played on Liza’s lips as her expression turned frosty. Her mind was already calculating her next move, ensuring that anyone who crossed her would regret it.