Rona Muir's body suddenly stiffened!
How could this be!
How is that possible?
Why is Sean Kerr here?
Didn't he say he'd arrive tomorrow?
Ahhh! My plan to flirt with handsome guys is ruined!
Cecilia Gu shook her head helplessly. She had already warned her.
Rona Muir turned around stiffly, and as soon as she met Sean Kerr's intimidating gaze, she shivered and shouted to Cecilia, "Ah, my stomach suddenly feels weird, I need to go to the restroom!"
She hadn't even finished her sentence before she slipped away.
Sean Kerr didn't stop Rona Muir; instead, he looked at Cecilia Gu, his brows slightly furrowed.
Of course, Cecilia Gu knew Sean Kerr didn't like her.
He'd always tried to set up Charles Yin and Sylvia Ran, but unfortunately...
A lot of things aren't up to him.
It's only natural he doesn't like me. After all, he grew up with Sylvia Ran.
But this childhood friend is a bit unreliable!
"Excuse me." Cecilia nodded at Sean Kerr and turned to leave.
But Sean Kerr called out to her, "Miss Gu, you really are something. Not only did you break up Charles and Sylvia, you even made him fall head over heels for you."
As Cecilia Gu stepped out of the ancestral hall, she carried herself with a newfound confidence.
She raised her eyebrows at Sean Kerr, her eyes now filled with defiance.
"Sounds like you're not happy about this, huh? Sean Kerr, I know you don't like me, and I know you like Sylvia Ran. But isn't this all our own business?" Cecilia met his gaze fearlessly. "Family matters are for us to handle, not for you to worry about!"
Sean Kerr stared at Cecilia Gu in astonishment.
It's only been a few days—why does Cecilia Gu seem like a completely different person?
Wasn't the old Cecilia Gu timid, weak, and always indecisive?
Cecilia Gu was now calling Sean Kerr by his name directly, clearly not planning to keep up this complicated relationship any longer.
Now that I’ve figured out how I feel, I’m going to stand my ground and defend it to the end!
"Or maybe, is it really okay for you to meddle in your friend's love life like this?" Cecilia continued. "Let me put it another way—Sean, your attitude toward Rona Muir seems a little off, doesn't it? I'm her friend now, so maybe I should give her some advice too. There's a nice young man in this village who'd be perfect for her! After all, Rona Muir comes from a scholarly family, not some wealthy aristocracy. If it really comes down to it, we could even pick a handsome young guy from the Yun Family for her! The Yun Family has been a family of scholars for centuries, and with all that cultural background, her professor father would definitely approve!"
Sure enough, Sean Kerr's face turned extremely sour.
How could this be happening?
When did Cecilia Gu become so sharp-tongued?
Wasn't she always so timid?
Why?
What exactly happened these past few days?
Cecilia Gu seemed to read Sean Kerr’s mind. She smiled gently and explained, "Sean, don’t forget—people change! I went from being a timid, weak, and long-suffering office worker to someone who’s strong, determined, and willing to protect myself. So your sweet childhood friend could just as easily turn into someone cunning and ruthless. Believe it or not, I do."
After saying that, Cecilia Gu turned leisurely, gently stroked her belly, and walked away without looking back.
Sean Kerr watched Cecilia Gu uncertainly, thinking to himself, Sylvia Ran was right—this Cecilia Gu is getting harder and harder to deal with!
Deep down, he still really didn’t like Cecilia Gu.
But, she did have a point.
Now that Rona Muir was getting close to her, if Cecilia Gu decided to give her some advice...
Hmph, so what?
He wasn’t going to let any man get close to Rona Muir!