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?”

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 and

Bea’s mind, extending an invitation to Mr. Briggs was already giving the Freeman

only failed to appreciate the gesture, but he

hospitality.” Ricardo seated himself without waiting

lacking in Bloomsbury. I heard that the Cloude family came from humble beginnings. It’s no surprise they

to have many

really expect me to welcome you with a smile?” Bea’s words were laced with

Briggs was now fully convinced. What kind of future would his daughter have if

was enjoying her meal at a leisurely pace while Adler and Jenna, who had been chatting earlier,

all thought, The soundproofing really is terrible! But

heard the escalating tension

Mr. Briggs been the only guest, Bea might have deigned to engage in polite conversation. But Mr. Briggs had brought Ricardo, and this was undoubtedly a slight against

someone disrespected Bea, she would make sure

“Slam-

us!” “The child Nichole is carrying

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

stood up, furious. “Briggs, how dare you! Don’t forget, this is Devonport! Who’s in charge here?”

means you can do whatever you want? Let me

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