Chapter 26 : A Family Dispute " Are you planning to return to Wisteria Apartment tonight ? " Landon asked after dropping her off . " Yes . " Tessa didn't enjoy staying here . She'd only come back for dinner because her grandfather had insisted . " Call me when you're done . I'll pick you up . " " There's no need ; I can get back on my own . " " Just go inside , " Landon said firmly , leaving no room for argument . Tessa nodded , recognizing his goodwill . She didn't dislike Landon's presence . In fact , deep down , she felt an odd sense of comfort and even a little anticipation when he was around - though she couldn't explain why . Landon's silver Lamborghini pulled away , heading back . Meanwhile , Winona , returning home in a black Mercedes , caught sight of the car . She quickly rolled down her window , trying to catch a glimpse of the driver's face . But the tinted , anti - peep windows gave her nothing to work with . As the Mercedes pulled up at the Sinclair estate , Winona stepped out of the car , surprised to see Tessa lingering by the gate . " Who was that man just now ? " Tessa didn't even glance at her . The household staff , hearing the sound of their arrival , opened the heavy iron gates . Without a word , Tessa walked in . Seeing her ignored , Winona's temper flared . " Tessa , what's with that attitude ? I'm your sister ! I'm just worried you might be getting deceived . Do you even know how many older werewolves rent luxury cars to prey on pretty young females like you ? " " Thanks for your concern , but I'll manage , " Tessa replied dismissively . If it had been anyone else , she might have taken the warning seriously . But coming from Winona ? It was laughable . Nobody in the world wished her ill more than her so - called sister . Inside the estate , Walter was already waiting downstairs accompanied by Yardley Sinclair , the family patriarch . " Dad , you're back ! " Winona exclaimed , rushing over to embrace him . " I missed you so much . " Since sustaining injuries during the vampire - war five years ago , Yardley had been undergoing rehabilitation at a werewolf hospital . Yardley patted Winona on the back . " How's school going ? The college entrance exams are coming up - focus and do your best ." " Don't worry , Dad . I'm consistently in the top five of my year . I'll definitely get into an Ivy League 20:43 Mon , Apr 21 BB · Chapter 26 : A Family Dispute 63 % Finished : Yardley's gaze landed on Tessa , and his expression soured . The daughter who had humiliated the family five years ago … How could he feel anything but disappointment seeing her now ? " Why are you even back here ? Haven't you embarrassed us enough ? " His warm demeanor toward Winona was gone , replaced by disdain for Tessa . " It was my decision to bring her back ! " Walter barked , slamming his cane against the floor . " Do I not even have a say in my own household anymore ? " Tessa moved to Walter's side , gently rubbing his back to calm him down . " Grandpa , don't get upset . It's bad for your health . " " Tessie , I know you mean well , but I can't just sit by and watch them treat you like this ," Walter replied angrily . " Dad , " Yardley interjected , his tone tight . " I understand you've always doted on her , but this time , she really crossed the line- " " Crossed the line ? And you've never made mistakes in your life ? " Walter shot back . * Please don't get mad , Grandpa . Dad , he's just worried about you , " Winona chimed in sweetly , trying to diffuse the tension . " Enough . Let's eat , " Walter declared , cutting the argument short . Walter pulled Tessa to sit beside him at the dining table Yardley , Winona , and Lila each took their seats as well . Dinner began in tense silence , each person harboring their own thoughts . Toward the end of the meal , Walter finally broke the quiet . " I didn't just call Tessie back for dinner tonight , " he announced . The other three turned to look at him , though Tessa remained as uninterested as ever . " I still hold 20 % of Sinclair Corp's shares . I've decided to transfer them to Tessie . That way , she'll have some security . " Sinclair Corp might not rival Thorne Corp , but it was a top - ten company in Navoris and the Sinclair family primary financial lifeline , supporting the Frostmoon Pack as well . " Dad , what are you talking about ? You can't just give your shares to Tessa ! " Yardley protested , his tone sharp . 68 a 20.45 Mon , Apr 21 L