“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.

at her dessert, looking even more pleased

an awkward silence, none daring

in the banquet hall; she went

Langston, no one will force you to drink. Just stick with Magdalen and play along. If anything comes

know,” Estelle chuckled lightly. “Don’t worry

and reluctantly said, “Off you go, then.

replied with a suppressed smile,

and Carson Foster were among

into a central sofa, “Has the party not

It’s not like we’re here to prank the groom.

faintly, “Why not

“Everyone’s scared of

Jonathan’s usually cool

better? Spill it, how did

face remained impassive as he replied

his tone serious. “Seeing Estelle as someone else’s

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