The atmosphere turned awkward.

Everyone stared at the dish in front of them, but no one moved. They all had ulterior motives and were waiting for the show.

As expected, Liam scowled and looked at Matthew sharply.

Zephyr snickered.

When it came to understanding his grandfather, no one in the Hamertons would dare call themselves the first if he claimed the second spot.

Liam hated his own family getting too close to outsiders the most. Matthew had once used the same point to attack Zephyr, claiming that he was closer to his maternal grandfather’s family and stirring Liam’s dissatisfaction.

Zephyr looked at him leisurely with a cryptic smile.

What he did today was just doing unto Matthew what the latter had done to him.

“Z-Zephyr Hamerton!” Matthew stuttered, “W-What n-nonsense are you spewing in front of so many people!?

him. This kid… Hah, he’s most probably upset and using

Uncle Matthew,” Zephyr said unhurriedly. “Grandpa has taught me to respect my elders since I was young,

mean that grandpa’s done a poor job teaching me and made me someone

Matthew suffered a great loss and could only glare,

at the table who

he slammed his cutlery down, the porcelain

lacked consideration and invited myself today. I

“Do you know that it’s a

“Zephyr, you…”

Mr. Zephyr, young, bold, and rude!” Matthew took a sip and recomposed himself.

of hospitality, I certainly wouldn’t be as good as you, Uncle Matthew.” Zephyr

welcome Ms. Tanner, then, uncle, since you aren’t exactly an outsider with

a commanding sense even without him being angry. “Enjoy the meal.

chased

as he walked to the front. Carter told him in a wronged voice, “Zephyr, I officially received the school’s letter today… They say that they’re canceling my

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