As Nicholas Scott approached me, alarm bells started ringing in my head. There were so many people here, so many pairs of eyes watching. What does Nicholas Scott want? They say a cornered rabbit will bite. I hope Nicholas Scott doesn't turn into that "biting" rabbit! I can't handle this... What should I do? What if something... something happens? What should I do? As I pondered various strategies in my mind, Dominic Hartnell, who was sitting next to me, stood up. He walked over and stood in front of Nicholas Scott. In a cold and threatening tone, he warned, "Mr. Chu, if you have nothing else to do, please leave." "This is a family gathering, and it's not appropriate for an outsider like you to stay." As soon as Dominic Hartnell finished speaking, Nicholas Scott's face suddenly darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. I was slightly taken aback. I've known Nicholas Scott for so long, and this is the first time I've seen such a fierce and chilling expression on his face. In a cold voice, he replied, "I have something to say to Liliana Zanetti. Once I'm done, I will naturally leave." Dominic Hartnell stood his ground and directly refused, "If you have something to say, say it to me. We can go outside and talk slowly." The last three words were practically gritted through Dominic Hartnell's teeth. Tension filled the air between the two of them, neither giving an inch.I could already imagine what it would be like if they went outside to have their so-called "slow talk." It would be a scene of flashing swords and clashing blades. Every time he faced Nicholas Scott, Dominic Hartnell would lose his usual calm and composure. He would suddenly revert back to being 18 years old, a young man with a head full of hair, eager to charge forward with his fists. In the face of Dominic Hartnell's dominance and coldness, Nicholas Scott suddenly smiled and asked with a hint of confusion, "Mr. Hartnell, what do you mean by this?" "Just because Liliana Zanetti is married to you, does that mean she no longer has the freedom to have normal conversations with others?" "Are even ordinary conversations not allowed?" At this point, Nicholas Scott paused and looked at me with a worried expression.Then he continued, "Mr. Hartnell, please don't blame me for being nosy. Even if two people are married, they are still independent individuals. You can't use this as an excuse to bind Liliana Zanetti to yourself and deprive her of her freedom." "Just like me and Xingchen, although we are not married yet, we are engaged. I would never impose any unnecessary restrictions on her." "Mr. Hartnell, although it may be hard to hear, you should really think about it." Nicholas Scott's words were exceptionally fair and sincere, especially when combined with the meaningful look he gave me earlier. I became the center of attention in the room. Even my mother seemed a bit worried and suspicious when she looked at me. I instantly felt embarrassed and a surge of anger rose within me. What is this? Intentionally distorting the facts to tarnish Dominic Hartnell's reputation and make my mother and them dislike him?Nicholas Scott had never been like this before. I furrowed my brows, feeling a bit confused. But no matter what, I couldn't let my mother and them be swayed, and I certainly couldn't let Dominic Hartnell bear these baseless accusations. With the idea of unconditionally supporting Dominic Hartnell, I deliberately acted coquettish. "Husband, come over and support me. I'm tired of standing on my own." Dominic Hartnell immediately turned around and walked back to my side upon hearing this. Instead of immediately helping me up, he held my hand and said with concern and care, "Sit down if standing is tiring." I shook my head and used his arm to stand up with force. Dominic Hartnell carefully supported my waist.I looked up at him, showing a gentle and affectionate smile. After collecting my smile, I turned to Nicholas Scott and deliberately used a polite address, appearing distant. "Mr. Chu, it's unnecessary to explain the dynamics between my husband and me to you. But I don't like outsiders defaming my husband, so I'm taking the time to explain it to you now." As I uttered the three words "Mr. Chu," Nicholas Scott's face instantly turned pale, and a touch of sorrowful pain flashed across his face. I felt a bit sorry for him, but I didn't stop and continued speaking, avoiding eye contact. "Men often say sweet words to women, like 'Gilbert Hartnell, I love you, I like you. Whatever you want, even if it's the stars in the sky, I will give them to you.'" "Some even say, 'Darling, you are my whole world. I will love you for a lifetime, never leaving or abandoning you.'""Mr. Chu is an actor, so he must have said similar things during his performances, even if not exactly the same, the sentiment should be similar, right?" I stopped with a question in my mind and paused for a few seconds before changing the topic. "But my husband would never say these things to me." In this moment, inside the private room, there was no sound except for my voice and the collective breath of the people. It gave me the illusion that there was no one else in the room. However, the warmth and strength in the palm of my hand reminded me that there was someone there. Dominic Hartnell, my husband. I knew that no matter what I said or did, this man would always be there for me without any reservations. I couldn't help but raise my head, gazing at Dominic Hartnell with warmth in my eyes. "He doesn't say it not because he doesn't love me, not because he doesn't have me in his heart, but because he has made all of these things a reality through his efforts." "He didn't pluck stars for me, but he gave me a warm home that every woman in the world desires." "In this home, I am his cherished and unique star." "He didn't make me his entire world, but he gave me his entire world." "In his world, his heart, his eyes, his soul, there is only one me." As I spoke, I didn't realize that I had started crying until Dominic Hartnell gently wiped my tears with a smile, his voice filled with affection. "Fool." Being a fool is fine. I hope to be Dominic Hartnell's fool for the rest of my life! I raised my hand and covered his hand with mine, turning my tears into laughter. After a moment, I turned around and looked at Nicholas Scott, who had a blank expression and remained silent. I knew that the words I had just spoken today were like reopening a freshly healed wound for him. But I had no choice, and I didn't want any other choice. "Mr. Chu, in my heart, no one can compare to my husband." "The kindness he displays towards me is beyond the reach of outsiders, who have no authority to pass judgment!" My words were firm, leaving Nicholas Scott pale and speechless.