Just as Cyrus was about to speak with an icy gaze in his eyes, Mandy went ahead with a smile. “Really? I shall ask Mayor Hodgson about this. Does he not see me as a Lovelace, or do you not take me as a Lovelace?”

Orlander, who was mentioned without warning, coughed after choking on his wine.

“Anyway, it doesn’t matter whether or not I’m a Lovelace.” Mandy cast an unreadable look at Orlander. “After all, I’m here with my son, representing the Taylor family. Mayor Hodgson, Minnie, you’ll welcome us, won’t you?”

“Ah! It’s our mistake.” Minnie hurriedly approached them with an apologetic smile to break the tension. “We thought you’d attend the event with Joseph since you are family. We did not think it through. We’ll be more careful next time!”

Mandy replied coldly, “I’m no longer a Lovelace after I married Winston Taylor. If you are sending out invitations, please address them to the Taylor family of Belbanks.”

“Mandy, that’s enough.” Joseph took a step toward her. He lowered his voice.

argue with me in

she snickered. “I wouldn’t have wasted time talking to

Lovelace, do you understand that the person I hate the most in the family isn’t Dad, who kicked me out? I hate you the most because you keep

struggled to catch a breath. His face seemed to sting in pain from the memory of

leadership, the Lovelaces’ business had

take one more look at him. All

room. The dance was an opportunity Orlander and Minnie had created for Freddy and

partners and started

smiled and asked, “Mayor Hodgson, sorry to interrupt. I need to

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