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?”

Burke family was a leading enterprise in Devonport, and although

an invitation to Mr. Briggs

appreciate the gesture, but he even brought

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

heard that the Cloude family came from humble beginnings. It’s

seem to have many opinions about

really expect me

of 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, who had been

The soundproofing really is terrible! But they were enjoying the drama!

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

Bea, she would make sure they were put in

“Slam-

table, his voice cold. “Bea, Ricardo is my son–in–law. By speaking so, you are disrespecting us!” “The child Nichole is carrying is

her father, I have a say! Mr. Burke neglected his wife and my daughter alike. I will never allow my daughter

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

charge means you can do whatever you want? Let me tell you, I will never agree to my daughter

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