Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Although nowhere near as big as the Garcia family, the Hansons had still made a name for themselves in the shipping business.

But the Hansons spent most of their time abroad and didn't have any business dealings with Kay.

So if Kay looked down on her so much, why would she introduce her to a family like this?

Mrs. Hanson glanced up at Sylvia the moment she heard her voice, her sharp eyes scanning Sylvia from head to toe at least three times over, as if she was inspecting a piece of merchandise.

After a moment, Mrs. Hanson clicked her tongue. "Pretty enough, but way too skinny. My son Yves is the only male in four generations. Are you even capable of giving us a grandson?"

Sylvia shot a sideways glance at Yves after hearing that.

His gaze was odd-less like a man checking out a woman, more like he was sizing up a mannequin. It made her uneasy right down to her bones, like there was some hidden agenda she couldn't quite figure out.

Well, if Mrs. Hanson didn't like her, at least Kay could say she tried.

"Mom," Yves suddenly spoke up, his voice gruff and edged with annoyance.

Mrs. Hanson's hand froze around her teacup, and she glanced at Yves as if by reflex.

When Yves nodded, her whole demeanor changed instantly.

She pointed to the seat across from her. "Have a seat."

sat down anyway. After all, it was a public place,

looked at his mother

Hanson handed her a menu with a forced smile. "Order whatever you

change left Sylvia

accepted the menu politely and ordered the first thing

How are you supposed to have children if you barely eat? Once a woman's married, her family comes first- what's the point if you

choked

the Hansons. She didn't have any dirt on

during the holidays. I'm not that

Hanson shook her head. "Still not good. A

was like Mrs. Hanson

J

recite a list of

down in front of Mrs.

and reached for the

Before she could recover, Yves turned and fixed his gaze on

you. Pick a date you like and we'll get

at him in disbelief. She couldn't believe the first thing out of his

heard her