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?”

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

Briggs was already giving the Freeman family considerable respect!

failed to appreciate the gesture, but he even brought Ricardo

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

seems manners are lacking in Bloomsbury. I heard that the Cloude family

seem to have

really expect me to welcome you with a smile?”

Mr. Briggs was now fully convinced. What kind of future would his daughter have if she married into the Burke family?

a leisurely pace while Adler and Jenna, who had been

really is terrible! But they were

tension and

engage in polite conversation. But Mr. Briggs had

would make sure they were

“Slam-

Ricardo is my son–in–law. By 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, you should consider

a say! Mr. Burke neglected his wife and my daughter alike. I

up, furious. “Briggs, how dare you! Don’t forget, this

do whatever you want? Let me tell you, I will never agree

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