Carrie watched until the tail lights were out of sight before turning away.

Yasmin then approached her. "Young Madam."

"Yeah?" Carrie replied, looking at her.

"Thank you for standing up for me today. Thank you..." Yasmin's eyes welled up with emotion.

Yasmin had served Ryan since her teenage years, starting as a maid and eventually becoming his secretary and bodyguard. She had undergone harsh training and faced many dangers, making her indifferent and cold to everyone except her boss.

However, Carrie's presence had brought a familial warmth that Yasmin had never experienced before. Yasmin saw Carrie not just as her boss's wife but also as a sister whom she cherished. "Yasmin, I know how hard you've worked."

Carrie held Yasmin's calloused hand, her eyes shining. "I know you care deeply for Ryan. Even if he doesn't see it, I do. Your efforts should not go unnoticed."

Yasmin opened her mouth but was at a loss for words. So, she simply held Carrie's hands tightly in gratitude.

family banquet, summoning all the family members. No one dared to disrespect the head of the family, so despite any underlying tensions, they had to put on a show of

the restaurant, where Logan, Claire, Liam, and

with a charming

who had not seen her son in a while, was pleasantly surprised

banquets, he behaved recklessly. Two

the poise and demeanor of a true leader, much like

had clearly become

nice to see the whole family

next time. It's not good to keep your elders waiting. There's no need to arrive

smiled and replied, "Alright, Grandpa. I'll keep that in

pillar of the Hoffman family now. He's a very

him now. Dad, don't be too hard on him. Although we're his elders, we're not that strict. Once Ryan takes over, even I, as his uncle, will rely on him to bring honor to our family name. You

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