Katrina is shocked to hear Claire's blunt words. She hasn't done anything inappropriate, but Claire wants to drive her away the moment she arrives. ""I never thought she hates me so much. Although I did nothing wrong with her, I kept quiet. Why is she so angry with me?""
At that moment, Katrina feels an indescribable sense of humiliation.
Back stiff, she bites her lips and says slowly, ""Mrs. Brook, I don't want to cause any trouble. Today is Marcellus special day, and I didn't come here to create a scene nor make you angry,""
Katrina doesn't want to spoil the wedding. If Aaron hadn't forced her to come, she wouldn't even be here. Hearing the accusatory tone in Claire's words is hurtful.
Claire ignores Katrina's feelings and crosses her arms with a stern look. ""I don't care what you think. If you know your place, you'll leave immediately. You shouldn't have come at all. Why did you come here anyway?"" she says, her voice oozing with disdain.
Katrina swallows and eyes the exit anxiously. While she's at a loss with what to do, Aaron suddenly strides over with a scowl on his face.
""What's wrong? Why do you look so down? What makes you upset?"" he demands, looking at her in worry.
Looking up, she sees Aaron steadily making his way towards her. Beside him is an equally dignified-looking man.
In the blink of an eye, Aaron and the stranger are at Katrina's side.
The arrogance on Claire's face suddenly melts into a smile as she greets the newcomer. ""Gavin, you must've had a difficult time arranging the wedding.""
Despite his youth, Gavin's power and status in Abbe City cannot be underestimated. Although both families are rich and powerful, the Harrisons are slightly better off than the Brooks. Because of this, Claire is always polite towards Gavin. She always wants to please the Harrison family to expand their connection. And now, since Marcellus married Gavin's sister, she felt at ease and thought that Katrina would be cast out from Marcellus's life.
Gavin smiles and takes the praise with grace. ""Aunt Brook, you're too kind. I'm just doing my duty as the brother of the bride.""
While Claire and Gavin chat, Aaron wraps an arm around Katrina's waist and takes her hand with his other hand. At the touch of her cool skin, he studies her face in worry. Despite the reassuring smile on her face, Aaron knows that something is wrong. ""What did that old hag say to her? Did she humiliate my woman?""
When Aaron takes Katrina in his arms with obvious concern, Claire looks at the display in surprise. Aaron has a remarkable temperament, and he seems to have a close relationship with Gavin.
""If he's Gavin's friend, he must be important. Who is this man? Why is he so intimate with Katrina?"" Unable to contain her curiosity, she asks, ""Gavin, I don't think I've met your friend before. Would you like to introduce him to me?""
Gavin introduces, ""Oh, this is Aaron Wilson of the Wilson Enterprise.""
Claire's eyes widen