Chapter 360

“What’s going on?”

“Yeah, seriously. How can she behave so rudely? Doesn’t she have any manners?”

Zoe Hoffman was indeed arrogant, unruly, and spoiled. The more she thought about Justin’s words, the more furious she became. She did not care about the occasion and just wanted to throw a tantrum.

However, she was surrounded by Savrow’s upper society at the moment. Being a Hoffman, Zoe should not disregard her image.

Thus, she gritted her teeth, feigned composure, and coughed lightly. Then, she skillfully began to play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor to ease the awkwardness.

Zoe was a top student at the Royal Academy of Music in Inalia. With her agile fingers, the piano piece flowed with delight, and accompanying it was the release of her fluctuating emotions. The audience was immersed in the music, forgetting her earlier gaffe. Bethany, holding her long gown, stormed back into the banquet hall. She returned to Shannon’s side. “Mom! Carrie is here!”

Shannon was surprised. “What? Where?”

“I just saw her with Mr. Hoffman. He even patted her head and gave her his own jacket!”

“Mom, do you really think Carrie is a fool? She’s sharp, but she pretends to be innocent to deceive us. She’s set her sights on Mr. Hoffman from the start! Why is she

discreetly pinching her. “Carrie is your sister! You’re both my daughters, so don’t speak ill of her in the

she bit her lip

rather a refusal to admit she had given birth to an autistic

coming to undermine me! He doesn’t like me much to begin

think you’ve misunderstood her. She wouldn’t have such intentions. Later, go call Ian and ask him to quickly send someone to find Carrie and bring her back.”

to present her in the best light and find her a match from a higher social class. Ideally, this would also benefit Shannon, ensuring her efforts in raising her

to have a good temper,” Shannon

play the piano

like a pile of crap!” Bethany, no longer pretending in front of her mother, whispered, “Compared to Rosalind, she’s far worse. She’s like a powder keg, ready to

Zoe on the

questioned. “What’s ‘good’ about this?”

They’re easier to manipulate. Plus, Zoe only wants to be Justin’s wife. She’s been pampered since she was young and lacks nothing. She has a simple mindset and is just a bit possessive,”

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