Chapter 228 Why Would He Take Her Side

Gertrude's voice went cold. "Lucian, if you so much as go soft on Rosalie today, I can't promise she'll live to see your wedding with Camelia!" The air around Lucian dropped to ice. Nothing set him off faster than a threat. "Lay a hand on her and I won't marry Camelia!" He didn't spare either of them another look. He turned and walked out. "Lucian!" Camelia chased after him. "Come back!" Gertrude snapped. Camelia stopped where she was. Gertrude watched Lucian's back disappear down the hallway, contempt and malice in her eyes. "Let him go! I want to see what miracle he thinks he can pull to save Firmament. Don't forget. Your lapdog is still in the company. Firmament will be taken down today!" The "lapdog" was Clement. Even knowing Camelia planned to marry Lucian, he still doted on her with blind devotion. "Mom," Camelia said, stomping her foot, "Lucian hates being threatened. How could you use Rosalie to threaten him?" Gertrude shot her a cold look. "You tell me. Does he look