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?”

all, the Burke family was a leading enterprise in Devonport, and although the Freeman family was well educated,

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

failed to appreciate the gesture, but he even

seated himself without waiting for an invitation, disregarding Bea’s feelings.

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

to have many

a man who steals another’s bride. Do you really expect me to welcome you with a smile?”

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

meal at a leisurely pace while Adler and Jenna, who had been chatting

all thought, The soundproofing really is terrible! But they were

escalating tension

conversation. But Mr. Briggs had brought Ricardo, and this was undoubtedly

someone disrespected Bea, she would make sure

“Slam-

you are disrespecting us!” “The child Nichole

a say! Mr. Burke neglected his wife and my daughter alike. I will never allow my daughter to marry a heartless man like James!”

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

being in charge means you can do whatever you want? Let me tell you, I will never agree to my daughter marrying into your

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