Hailey's keen gaze swept through every member of the Linklater family, pausing only when she spotted Sasha. Her sharp eyes narrowed slightly, and she pointed at Sasha, "And who might you be in the Linklater family? I don't recall ever seeing you before."

Before Sasha could respond, Yorick interjected, "This is Sasha, the daughter of the Perez family from Sea City and Arthur's fiancée, my future daughter-in-law."

Hailey pondered for a moment, familiar with the Perez family of Sea City, and didn't dwell on it. With a frown, she asked, "So, you're from the Perez family. Are you and Arthur married then? How come you're living here before getting married?"

Arthur's expression darkened, "She's staying with the Linklater family. Do you have a problem with that, Aunt?"

Everyone in the Linklater family tended to give Hailey some respect, except Arthur.

He had never liked this aunt of his.

If it weren't for his grandfather's sake, he wouldn't have bothered greeting her today.

And with his wedding to Sasha on the horizon, he didn't want any unpleasantness to make things difficult for Sasha.

Hailey frowned, her tone displeased, "Arthur, what's this? As your aunt, can't I ask about your bride-to-be?"

Arthur replied coolly, "You can ask, but don't interfere!"

It was a clear warning to Hailey.

Narrowing her eyes, Hailey then turned to Sasha, a cryptic gleam flashing in her gaze.

Nodding slightly, she didn't pursue further, "I heard you have a daughter? I haven't seen her around. Hasn't she moved in with the Linklater family?" This remark was somewhat intriguing.

Not knowing who Sasha was, but aware that Sasha and Arthur had a daughter!

Arthur and Sasha exchanged a glance, smiling but remaining silent.

Dracon watched the scene with schadenfreude.

escape Hailey's meddling, Vivienne wouldn't be so

Hailey despised being slighted in matters of homecoming; she'd surely make life difficult for Vivienne in

reunion dinner last night.

he was foolish. Dracon was his own son, and with none of his three

was

and he had previously held his tongue out of

now that she was targeting Vivienne and Sasha, he wouldn't stand

couldn't help but roll his eyes when unnoticed; the old man was clearly biased, always siding with his brother's family no matter what! Despite Yorick's elaborate explanation, Hailey's dissatisfaction was evident, and she huffed, "Clearly, she just doesn't

if she hadn't heard Yorick

enjoying the turmoil. Indeed, his aunt shouldn't let Vivienne off easily

"Quarreling with a child? At your age, you should be enjoying

expression darkened, "Arthur, are you saying you're not

indifferently, "You're my

and you respond with such hostility. As a younger member of the family, shouldn't she greet her elder? It's a significant event; her

representing our family's

into the family means she should be properly disciplined. The prosperity of the Linklater family should not be tarnished by her

what of it? She's my daughter, and I've just acknowledged her. I haven't even had the heart to scold her yet, and outsiders dare to judge?

prosperity, the Linklater family's Current status is all thanks to my efforts. If my daughter sleeping in could ruin that, then let her sleep. I can rebuild that prosperity for

a smile playing

How dashing!

she'd seen him exude

man

as she slowly

boomed authoritatively, "My daughter can do as she pleases in her own home. If it means the Linklater family falls, I'll rebuild it for her!" Hailey

a study

hadn't expected his brother to be so protective of

blood. Yorick and his elder brother had always looked

youngest brother uninterested in family affairs, the

could that

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