Everyone stared at Rupert in disbelief.

Everyone knew that the one thing Tristan couldn't stand was people calling him old.

But Rupert hadn't just called him old in front of everyone-he'd also chalked up Tristan's words to drunken rambling. That was basically stomping all over Tristan's pride.

Tristan's face tightened, his beard actually quivered, and for a moment, even his usually sharp eyes seemed clouded with shock.

It was as if he couldn't believe Rupert would say something like that about him. Sylvia couldn't believe it either. She had no idea why Rupert would do this. She slowly lifted her head, her eyes flickering, and then she saw the answer.

Reese was clinging to Rupert's hand, her face pale, looking like she might faint at any second.

The Sanford family was eyeing Rupert suspiciously too.

Rupert swallowed, then calmly looked straight ahead. Everyone assumed he was looking at Lester.

His voice was deep and cool, "Reese brought both families together for dinner tonight. I'd appreciate it if we kept the conversation on track."

Reese managed a small smile. "I'm fine, really. Let's just eat, everyone."

As she spoke, she glanced at Sylvia, her expression complicated.

Sylvia pressed her lips together and dropped her gaze.

She really shouldn't have come.

gone, Sylvia set her fork


Lester caught her hand and

All the Sanford men are pretty straightforward in that department. Maybe that's why our family's been so successful. After all, a man who cheats on his wife can't expect much luck

had a

into each other's backgrounds

knew a little about Tristan's old

flushed red, then

not to notice, and gave Sylvia's hand

it and whispered, "A

"Best investment

help but laugh. She turned her hand around to squeeze

any more attention to the dark, brooding looks

glanced around, immediately catching

glass


spring chicken

meddle in the

I trust their

to save

managed a polite smile, but inside

Scott putting it that way, he couldn't say anything

the awkward moment would pass—until Fay, who

Tristan had a point. Some

Reese jumped in, trying to stop her. "Sylvia

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