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 waiter 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 irritated.

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

an invitation to Mr. Briggs

only failed to appreciate the gesture, but he

hospitality." Ricardo seated himself

lacking in Bloomsbury. I heard that the Cloude family came

you seem to have many

bride. Do you really expect me to welcome you with a smile?" Bea's words were laced

words, Mr. Briggs was now fully convinced. What kind of future would his

Adler and Jenna,

'The soundproofing really is terrible! But

heard the escalating tension

polite conversation. But

would make sure

"Slam-!"

slammed the table, his voice cold. "Bea, Ricardo is my son-in-law. By speaking so,

is carrying is my grandson! Naturally, they should be part of the Burke family, and

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

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