“You’re being ridiculous,” the person continued. “Those assets belong to our family. How can an illegitimate daughter possibly covet them?”

Josie had grown tired of the ongoing disputes among wealthy families.

She said to Charles, “I’m not going back because of all the constant bickering. It’s exhausting and draining. I have no desire to live the high society life either. Could you please pass a message to the Olsen family for me? I have no plans of returning, so they need not worry. They should focus on their health.”

After much hesitation, Charles finally nodded in agreement. He glanced back at the waiter standing behind him.

The waiter grew impatient under Mallory’s intense gaze. With a lift of his head, he gave her a warning look, as if to say that if she kept staring, he would harm her.

Mallory was shocked, and her hand holding the fork trembled involuntarily. In that moment, it seemed as if she had figured out who this person was.

Mallory’s eyes widened, turning slightly bloodshot.

Meanwhile, as the conversation became lively, Charles informed Josie, “That restaurant is owned by my friend. The taste is very authentic. You can try it out sometime in the future.”

Upon hearing this, Mallory glanced at the nearby waiter and spoke teasingly, “Mr. Zimmerman, isn’t this wrong? Sacrificing your own friends for the sake of the Olsen family?”

harsh, and Josie tugged at Mallory’s

face turned somewhat

more often in the future, although I might not be

remark made all three people look up

“What do you mean?”

waiter setting the table had

a job in Rivodia, and I might settle down

down?” Mallory choked on her food, raising her hand resolutely. “Waiter, bring me a glass

who was always

atmosphere quickly

meeting the waiter’s gaze. His eyes, seemingly capable of

retracting her hand and hanging her head again. “I

in bewilderment, a thought suddenly popping into her mind. Even Mallory can’t

end, Mallory couldn’t withstand the intense gazes and left for

she returned, Josie checked the time and saw that it was getting late. She

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