As Mia glanced up, she couldn't help but notice Raymond approaching. With a meaningful expression, she remarked, "Well, it certainly seems that Ms. Maynard isn't particularly welcoming to me."

"Ms. Lane, perhaps you're being a bit harsh. Luna is still learning and getting used to things. Please be patient with her," Raymond interjected, attempting to mediate.

"But Ms. Maynard is in her thirties; she's an adult, not a toddler. Should I be the one bending over backward to accommodate her? Frankly, some might even question her intelligence if they knew about this."

Feeling defensive, Luna retorted, "Whom are you suggesting might have maturity issues?"

"Luna, what's with the attitude? Apologize to Ms. Lane right away, understood? She's a guest I personally invited today. How could you speak to her like that?"

Raymond's disappointment was evident as he observed Luna's behavior. He had always seen her as an intelligent woman, but it seemed she struggled to foster positive relationships with others.

"But Dad, I didn't even extend an invitation to her for today's event."

Luna had meticulously reviewed the guest list beforehand, making sure to familiarize herself with everyone attending the occasion.

relatives and friends of the Shelbert family in attendance, as they might become valuable connections for her in

guest list and noticing the absence of the Lane family, Luna couldn't help but feel a sense

distinguished guest, invited by me personally. A formal invitation wasn't necessary. Is there any

inner objections persisted. Today held immense significance

unravel. The sight of Mia earlier had stirred a

refrained from expressing her thoughts. After all, her livelihood

gradually solidifying his place within the Shelbert family and Raymond approaching his golden years, Luna saw a window for

opportunity finally presenting itself, Luna felt a renewed determination. Swiftly altering her demeanor, Luna turned

the esteemed heiress of the Lane family, grace our event today. How could I not extend a warm welcome? was simply

nodded approvingly at the scene before turning his

pat on the shoulder. "Well done. Your restraint was impressive this time. I hope you can maintain this façade

uncomfortably at Mia's words. "What do you mean? What is

why are you tense? Have you been up to some mischief, fretting over the consequences catching up with you?" Mia

to unfold, and Mia

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