“How dare you, Maria!" Mrs. Jenkins spoke again, her authoritative voice booming across the hall.

Mrs. Jenkins had addressed Maria gently a moment earlier, but now, her voice was as cold as ice.

Mrs. Jenkins hadn't batted an eyelash when Barbara threw a fit just now. On the contrary, she even Looked a Little excited.

Thanks to Barbara's little outburst, she now had an excuse to punish Maria using the family rules.

“Everyone saw what happened. Maria just attacked Barbara. The Jenkins family rules stipulate that unless we have a formal competition internal strife is strictly prohibited. If the case isn't that serious, the violator's monthly allowance will be deducted and his or her access to ancient martial resources will be reduced. But if the case is serious, the violator will be expelled from the family.