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.

with me

my time.” Looking away, she snickered. “I wouldn’t have wasted time talking to you or even taking a look at you had you not come

the family isn’t Dad, who kicked me

face seemed to sting in pain

his leadership, the Lovelaces’ business had grown and

at perfecting his image, Mandy refused to take one more look at him. All

the social dancing kicked off in the Hodgson’s living room. The dance

their dance partners and started waltzing in the middle

approached them in steady footsteps. She smiled and asked, “Mayor Hodgson, sorry to interrupt.

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