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

to you or even taking a look at you had you not come

in the family isn’t Dad, who kicked me out? I hate you the most because you keep badmouthing Winston

sting in pain from

the Lovelaces’ business had grown

to take one more

social dancing kicked off in the Hodgson’s living room. The dance was an opportunity Orlander and Minnie had created for Freddy and Lauren

the music filled the air, the guests found their dance partners and started waltzing in the middle of the

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

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