Taking a deep breath, she said, "I just want you to know this. No matter what, even between siblings, some distance should be maintained to avoid criticism from those who do not understand."
He didn't say anything; he just looked down at her, a coldness in his eyes like he was looking at a tiny grain of sand.
Mabel thought, given how much he loves his sister, he would be moved by her words and eventually understand the difference between men and women.
Thinking like this, she smiled tenderly and said softly, "It's okay, I know you two are simply siblings. Those people are just jealous; I don't think like them, you..."
Suddenly, Julian Ford grabbed her throat, cutting her off mid-sentence.
Then, with extreme force, he pushed her against the wall, his eyes cold and filled with hostility.
He asked, word by word, "Who do you think you are?"
Mabel was terrified by his sudden action, her face turning pale, her lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.
