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?”

Devonport, and although the Freeman family was well educated, they couldn’t compete with the Burke family’s wealth and influence!

invitation to Mr. Briggs was already giving the

Briggs not only failed to appreciate the gesture, but he even brought Ricardo along

your hospitality.” Ricardo seated himself without waiting for an invitation, disregarding Bea’s feelings.

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

you seem to have many opinions about

really expect me to welcome you with a

now fully convinced. What kind of future would his daughter have if she married into

pace while Adler and Jenna, who had been

is terrible! But they were

tension

in polite conversation. But Mr. Briggs had brought

she would make sure they

“Slam-

Mr. Briggs slammed the table, his voice cold. “Bea, Ricardo is my son–in–law. By speaking so, you are disrespecting us!” “The child Nichole is carrying is my grandson! Naturally, they should

her father, I have a say! Mr. Burke neglected his wife and my daughter alike. I

“Briggs, how dare you! Don’t forget, this is Devonport!

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

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