“Enough!” Elizabeth’s voice was stern with disapproval. “What kind of spectacle is this? Isn’t it enough to make a fool of ourselves at home without taking the show on the road?”

Simone tried to soothe Natalia, “Sis, cool down a bit, will ya?”

But Natalia, usually so composed, let out a cold laugh, “It’s clearly your daughter Estelle who’s caused all this trouble, and yet here you are, acting like you’re above it all. Sabina’s right, you know. You need to rein in that girl of yours and find her a husband to take her off our hands before she shames the Macclain name any further!”

Simone was taken aback by the scolding. She had intended to align with the senior branch of the family, but Natalia had lashed out without consideration.

Yes, this was all because of Estelle!

Simone’s resentment towards Estelle grew unconsciously stronger.

Leonie sipped her tea, her tone nonchalant yet sharp, “A Macclain riding on the coattails of someone’s KING status to raise their own profile, and now accusing that very person of disgracing the family? That’s like biting the hand that feeds you!”

“You—” Natalia glared at Leonie.

Leonie’s words were crude, causing everyone’s face to change, yet no one could refute her.

Leonie contentedly picked at her

others were left in an awkward silence, none daring to speak

in the banquet hall; she went to find Magdalen, while Jonathan’s phone

a Langston, no one will force you to drink. Just stick with

lightly. “Don’t worry

her cheek and reluctantly said, “Off

replied with a suppressed smile,

and Carson Foster were among those chatting. They all stood to greet him

sofa, “Has the

rush? It’s not like we’re here to prank

faintly, “Why

chimed in, “Everyone’s scared of

room, even Jonathan’s usually

inquisitively, “Feeling better? Spill

handsome face remained impassive as he replied calmly, “I’m not

someone else’s bridesmaid

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