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.

trying to argue with me

don’t deserve my time.” Looking away, she snickered. “I wouldn’t have wasted time talking to you or even taking

who kicked me out? I hate

Joseph struggled to catch a breath. His face seemed to sting in pain from

Lovelaces’ business

efforts and his attempt at perfecting his image, Mandy refused to take one more look at him. All she cared about was Winston Taylor, who had never treated

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

dance partners and started waltzing

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

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