Not A Small-Town Girl

right hand was gently placed on the armrest, and his left hand was casually hanging by his side.

He squinted and stared at the Dixon family with an intense gaze, as if wanting to see through their intentions. The entire living room was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere, as if time had frozen because of his presence.

Although Robert and Emily also felt that Joseph’s aura was too powerful, they were delighted. They thought, ’The CEO of Darling Group is about to become our family’s son-in-law. The more they thought about it, the happier they became.

"Joseph, you’re back," Robert said, greeting him with a touch of respect and ingratiation.

He did not put on airs just because he was an elder. Instead, he showed more respect simply because Joseph was the heir of the richest family.

However, Joseph had no intention of paying attention to Robert at all, which made him feel somewhat awkward. Emily, who was sitting at the side, felt humiliated to the point where she could not maintain her composure anymore. She thought, ’No matter what, it’s your future father-in-law greeting you. How come you are still acting all high and mighty?’

can you be so indifferent? With an attitude like this, how can I feel

she felt a pang of

usually like this. Maybe he faced some difficulties at work, which is why he’s in a bad mood. Don’t hold this

reasonable, putting in a good

but you’re already siding with an outsider. Your dad and I have doted on you for nothing." She

dramatic. We haven’t said anything, and they’ve

precious daughter has

today to discuss Sienna’s marriage with you," Robert said. "You two have been together for a few years. It’s time to

this topic, Robert had no choice but to speak up again to urge them about the