“It’s fine, Aunt Tanner.” Zephyr kept his respect for an elder. “Grandpa brought you and uncle up just the day before yesterday and asked me to send his regards.”

“Thank him for us.” Mandy nodded. “Elder Mr. Hamerton’s been taking care of the Tanners, and we aren’t ungrateful people… Let us know if there’s anything we can help with, Mr. Zephyr!”

“Sure.”

Zephyr exchanged pleasantries with her before excusing himself to network with other guests.

Nelly trembled. Her hands and feet were icy as rage bottled up in her.

Mandy glanced at her in repulse and said coldly, “It’s enough that your father and I are here. You can go home first if you aren’t used to the event.”

“Mom!” Nelly was in distress. “Grandpa Hamerton’s agreed to my and Zephyr’s marriage. Why are you still stopping me!?”

“Because I still have shame!” Mandy chided sternly.

Nelly bit her lips and stayed quiet.

Mandy grabbed her arm, yanked her somewhere with fewer people, and glared at her.

though we adopted you from the orphanage, you’ve spent over 20 years in the Tanners! I raise you like you’re my own daughter as well. I’m not even as focused

could you

to marry Zephyr for our family’s

yourself. Stop seeking trouble with Ms. Jenner! What’s the point of Elder Mr. Hamerton supporting you? The heir is unwilling. Can

clear up that head of yours and

agreed reluctantly, her gaze

anymore. I’ve resigned from

Nelly was

was suspicious. “What’s the problem with wanting to take

that her palms were sweating, and she could not

dared bully Kelly all these years because Joe and Mandy were busy with the company and could not split themselves over that. Kelly

going to take care

turned evasive as she paled with sweat dotting

about this. She stepped closer to Nelly and asked, “I heard the

head

do when you

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