Liza responded with a faint smile, her reply sharp yet cryptic: [Who said he doesn’t? He used to, but not anymore.] Albert stared at her message, his face full of confusion. He didn’t quite grasp her meaning, but he trusted her instincts completely. The news that Gavin possessed Healing Herbs was now widespread. People were bound to make attempts to obtain it from him. However, Gavin couldn’t produce something he no longer had. Liza seemed to have a plan—one that might redirect everyone’s frustration toward the Reed family instead. Meanwhile, after Grandpa Reed was escorted to the hospital, his health deteriorated further. Fueled by anger and frustration, Sophia stormed off to the Stone Family’s ancestral mansion. Her tear-streaked face carried an expression of grievance as she threw herself before Old Master Stone . “Grandpa Stone…”Old Master Stone looked at her with concern. “Sophia, what’s wrong? I heard your grandfather isn’t well. What happened?” Sophia sniffled, her voice trembling as she recounted her tale. “Grandpa Stone , it all started when I went to Longwan Residential to visit Brother Gavin. I didn’t mean to, but my car accidentally ran over a few flowers Liza planted. I apologized, but she refused to let it go. She even demanded that Brother Gavin sever ties with our family because of it!” She wiped at her tears dramatically and continued, “Grandpa tried to apologize too, but she still wouldn’t forgive us. And now, Grandpa is critically ill. He needs Healing Herbs to survive, but Liza—” Sophia’s voice broke as her tears fell more freely. “She caused more trouble! Not only did she refuse to help us, but she also pushed Grandpa into a worse condition. He’s in the hospital fighting for his life. I didn’t know where else to turn, so I came to you.” Sophia’s voice rose in anguish, “I’ve already apologized! All I did was accidentally crush a few flowers, but she smashed every car my family owns! And yet she’s still not satisfied. Ever since she married Brother Gavin, she’s driven a wedge between our families. If this continues, she’ll ruin the Stone Family!” Old Master Stone frowned deeply, his mind swirling with anger and disappointment. When he had suggested that Gavin marry Sophia, the young man had refused outright. Yet he had gone and married a woman like Liza—a decision that now seemed to be causing endless problems. Speaking gently, Old Master Stone tried to comfort Sophia. “Sophia, I understand how much you care for Gavin. If he had married you, we wouldn’t be dealing with such issues now. But since he chose someone like her, the consequences are unavoidable.” Tears streamed down Sophia’s cheeks as she shook her head in sorrow. “All I’ve ever wanted was for Brother Gavin to be happy. It doesn’t matter if I can’t marry him, but Miss Liza doesn’t care about him or his future. She’s reckless and thoughtless. How can Brother Gavin thrive with someone like her by his side?” As she spoke, Old Master Stone thoughts lingered on something else—rumors about Gavin owning over a hundred stalks of Healing Herbs. A rare and powerful herb he himself had been searching for, secretly, for years. The realization that Gavin had kept such a treasure hidden left him both furious and envious. His face darkened with anger. he barked to his assistant. “Call Gavin and Liza here immediately!” Rising to his feet, he muttered under his breath, “How could he ignore the life and death of his elders? Is he really willing to turn his back on his family for the sake of that woman?” … Liza had just finished her work for the day when a sleek luxury car pulled up in front of her. The butler from the Stone Family’s old residence stepped out, his demeanor calm but clearly with a purpose. She smirked inwardly, fully aware of what was coming. It wasn’t hard to predict that Sophia would go running to Old Master Stone for help. If the old man had heard about Gavin’s supposed stash of Healing Herbs, jealousy and scheming would inevitably follow. He would undoubtedly try to use this opportunity to drive a wedge between her and Gavin, possibly even push for a divorce. His request for her to come to the old mansion wasn’t out of goodwill—it was an invitation to a confrontation. But Liza had no intention of backing down. If she didn’t escalate this matter, how would she ever put the Reed family in their place? The old mansion’s living room was packed with relatives and acquaintances of the Stone Family when Liza arrived. The air was thick with judgmental gazes, whispers, and disdain. As soon as she stepped through the door, Lady Edna’s icy voice rang out. “Liza, we were never in favor of your marriage to Gavin. But we were willing to tolerate it as long as you genuinely cared for him and contributed to the family’s wellbeing. However, you’ve crossed the line this time!” Her sharp tone carried the weight of indignation. “Sophia only damaged a few plants, and it was clearly an accident. Yet you used that as an excuse to force Gavin to sever ties with the Reed family. Your behavior is nothing short of outrageous!” Adopting the posture of a stern and overbearing mother-in-law, Lady Edna continued, “You even went so far as to destroy the Reed family’s cars. This kind of behavior is unacceptable! If you want this matter resolved, you’ll apologize to Sophia immediately. If she accepts your apology, we’ll let it go. But if she doesn’t forgive you…” Her eyes narrowed, and her voice turned cold. “Then you and Gavin will divorce at once!” The room buzzed with murmurs of agreement as those present exchanged knowing looks. Liza stood firm, her expression calm and collected. “Lady Edna,” she began, her voice steady and unyielding, “it was Sophia who caused this trouble in the first place. Why should I be the one to apologize?” Lady Edna’s face twisted in displeasure. “Sophia is a respected young lady from a prominent family. What right do you have to compare yourself to her? You climbed your way into this family by seducing Gavin. If you had stayed quiet and behaved, we might have overlooked it. But instead, you’ve created chaos and driven a rift between the Stone and Reed families. As your mother-in-law, it’s my duty to set you straight! Now, will you apologize or not?” Several relatives chimed in with their own harsh remarks: “Miss Liza , the Stone and Reed families have shared a long-standing friendship. It’s because of you that everything has fallen apart!” “That’s right! Gavin married you on a whim. How could you possibly think you’re on the same level as Miss Sophia?” “You’ve caused so much trouble that Grandpa Reed is now gravely ill. If anyone needs to apologize, it’s you!”