The next morning, they landed in Kuskeonga.

The Sanderson family had sent someone to pick them up.

Along the way, Cason showered Miranda with attention, telling her he had prepared lots of delicious food and fun activities, and that he had convinced his family not to oppose their relationship anymore.

Lilah rolled her eyes countless times, watching Miranda's face, enchanted by Cason's charm offensive. She wished she could shake her sister awake.

What on earth was going on here?

The Sanderson family soon came out to greet them, led by Cason's father, Max.

Seeing Miranda, the middle-aged man was delighted, "Miss Miranda, it's good to see you. Please come in."

Before he finished speaking, he noticed Lilah beside her and was momentarily surprised, "And who might this be?"

Miranda replied casually, "My sister, Lilah."

Max's gaze lingered on Lilah's face for a while before he greeted her and invited them inside.

Miranda subtly protected Lilah, whispering, "Don't say anything later, alright?"

Lilah nodded, sensing something amiss the moment she stepped through the gates of the Sanderson family estate.

This home was more understatedly luxurious than she had imagined, and far more imposing and cold.

Yes, imposing.

The Sanderson family mansion, its people, and their manner of interacting with others all reminded Lilah of medieval European nobility.

But that wasn't what caught her attention.

What she noticed was the way people here seemed to scrutinize their arrival with an unspoken curiosity, a condescending attitude, as if looking down from a great height.

Lilah felt a cold smile curl inside her. Just for this reason alone, she would never allow her sister to marry into the Sanderson family and suffer.

"Miss Fang, I'm afraid Lilah cannot accompany you inside," the butler stated as they reached the main building, politely extending his hand to block Lilah's way.

"She's my assistant. Without her, I can't treat anyone, Miranda stepped back, shielding Lilah behind her, her words crisp and firm.

Cason appeared troubled. "Miranda, you know my grandmother doesn't like seeing strangers, and this...

Miranda hesitated.

The butler, seemingly having anticipated this, raised an eyebrow, casting a disdainful glance at Miranda.

Lilah's anger flared instantly.