Relentless Pursuit After Divorce by The nightingale lives

Chapter 187: 187. Show of force_1

James Campbell approached Old Master, seemingly oblivious to the unusual atmosphere around him, and introduced Melody Baker and Sophie to the Old Master, saying, "Dad, this is Melody, and this is my daughter, Sophie. They heard that today is your birthday and specially came to wish you well."

Melody Baker wanted to marry into the Campbell Family, and Sophie sought to become a legitimate daughter of the Campbell Family. Only with the Old Master’s recognition could they solidify their status in the Campbell Family and even the entire upper-class circle.

Therefore, in front of the Old Master, they had prepared to be on their best behavior, adopting a demure and humble demeanor upon meeting him.

Such behavior, while it might appear obedient in an ordinary household, seemed contrived and petty to these worldly-wise onlookers.

"If one is not fit to be seen in public, it holds true no matter how much jewelry adorns their person, it can’t hide their inherent lowliness."

Among these businessmen, many maintained mistresses, so their lawful wives particularly despised someone like Melody Baker, a seductress, naturally they had no favorable opinion of her.

but still made a point of pushing

for Sophie to make an appearance, presenting a picture of fatherly love and filial piety that

to save some face for James Campbell. They were caught off guard when

Isn’t Elly your daughter? Have I become senile? When did I get another granddaughter that I don’t know

words fell, the faces of James Campbell and his daughter Sophie

Seeing Sophie pale, his heart softened

confront the Old Master directly, only lowering his voice, pleading, "Dad, no matter what, Sophie is my daughter. Please give me some

me? When you don’t care

voice of Old Master boomed loud, deep and forceful, making it clear he had no intention of leaving any dignity for James and his party

his gaze toward a pale-faced Sophie, asking coldly, "Your

already scared witless by the Old Master’s initial onslaught; like James, she too had believed the Old Master would not make a

the piercing intensity in Old Master’s gaze, Sophie instinctively shuddered and