Chapter 451

“Sophie treating us to dinner. This is a first. What’s the occasion? Is there some drama unfolding?”

Adler was excited, and at this moment, the walter had already started serving dishes.

Sophie said. “Keep it down. The soundproofing in the Regent Hotel’s private room isn’t great.”

“Really? Adler looked puzzled.

Across the table, Colby was silently picking bones out of Sophie’s fish, acting like a loyal puppy by her side.

“Mr. Briggs, this way, please. Madam Bea has been waiting for a while.”

Marian politely ushered Mr. Briggs in, but unexpectedly, Mr. Briggs had brought Ricardo along.

Seeing her grandson’s rival take a seat, Bea was visibly imitated.

Mr. Briggs, however seemed unfazed, saying, “Ricardo is like a son to me. After hearing that the illustrious Bea Burke wanted to dine with us, I thought bringing him along for the experience was fitting. Hope that’s not an issue?”

“If I say it’s an issue, would he leave?”

wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries. After all, the Burke family was a leading enterprise in Devonport, and although the Freeman family was well educated, they couldn’t compete with the Burke family’s wealth

invitation to Mr. Briggs was already giving the Freeman family

to appreciate the gesture, but he

quite lavish, thanks to your hospitality.” Ricardo seated himself without waiting

I heard that the Cloude

you seem to have many

expect me to welcome you with a smile?” Bea’s

Sophie’s words, Mr. Briggs was now fully convinced. What kind of future would his daughter have if she

was enjoying her meal at a leisurely pace while Adler and Jenna,

is terrible! But

heard the escalating tension and was

Mr. Briggs been the only guest, Bea might have deigned to engage in polite conversation. But Mr. Briggs had brought Ricardo, and

disrespected Bea, she would make sure they were put

“Slam-

speaking so, you are disrespecting us!” “The child Nichole is carrying is my grandson! Naturally, they should be part of the Burke family, and perhaps, Mr. Briggs,

Mr. Burke neglected his wife and my daughter alike. I will never allow my daughter to marry a heartless man

dare you! Don’t forget, this is Devonport! Who’s in charge here?”

family being in charge means you can do whatever you want? Let me tell

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