The atmosphere at the Pinnacle Estate was charged with tension as Zhang Mei relayed the harrowing details of her mother's phone call. Li Chen's expression darkened with each passing word, his hands clenching into tight fists as the full extent of Zhang Su's audacity became clear.
Li Yanyan, who had just arrived with Zhu Fengrui, listened with growing incredulity. When Zhang Mei finished, she wasted no time in taking charge. "Take guards with you," she commanded, her tone leaving no room for argument. "Throw them out, by force if necessary. No one threatens our family and gets away with it."
Li Chen nodded grimly, his jaw set with determination. He had faced many challenges in his life, but the thought of his beloved mother-in-law being subjected to such cruelty ignited a fire within him that could not be extinguished.
Zhang Mei, her eyes steeled with resolve, rose from her seat. "I'm going with you," she declared, her voice unwavering.
