Chapter 183

Chapter 183

"Exactly!" Christina added in agreement. "That girl has no sense of decorum. The kinder you are to her, the more she takes advantage. Once she marries your son, it's your duty to discipline her properly. Even though she's my daughter, I won't blindly take her side." Christina's thoughts aligned with Brittany's. She didn't want Paisley to have an easy life either. The only reason she agreed to Gregory arranging this marriage with the Jackman family was because she knew what kind of people they were. This left the Jackmans confused. Before Dominick arrived, the Sullivans had seemned desperate for them to marry Paisley, making it seem like they valued her greatly. But now, it appeared otherwise.

They glanced at Gregory, who sat silently with a grim face, saying nothing. That's when they realized the truth. Paisley was just a pawn for Gregory to gain favor with the Jackman family. He had no real affection for her. And Christina's disdainful attitude made it seem as though Paisley had been adopted rather than born to the

family.

This suited the Jackmans just fine. They wouldn't need to treat that uneducated woman too kindly or worry about her running back to the Sullivans to complain.

At that moment, a commotion from the adjacent private room grew louder, so much so t

so that everyone in the main room could hear it clearly. The Jackmans frowned, silently blaming Baron for causing such a racket. If Dominick returned with Grayson and heard this, it would be embarrassing Gregory shot Keith a displeased look. "Tell Baron to control himself."

more certain that Paisley held no real status within the Sullivan family.

Noting Gregory's lack of blame toward them, the Jackmans became even mo

Meanwhile, Brittany was secretly thrilled. The louder the commotion next door, the more miserable Paisley must be. If this was how Baron treated Paisley before they were even married, her future would be hell As everyone mulled over their own thoughts, a blood-

curdling scream from Baron echoed through the private room

Marianne was the first to react, jumping to her feet. "What's going on? That scream doesn't sound right!"

Keith stood up as well, ready to check on the situation.

Paisley have resisted

ruined today's plans, he

the next room, the door

in, bloodied and disheveled, his face pale with terror.

as he went. "Dad! Mom! That woman is trying to

Jackmans were shocked, rushing to shield Baron

him get away!" came the furious

for Gary, who thought it sounded cerily familiar. Then another woman's voice

flip that table!"

He knew that

Christina's face darkened

anger.

anyone could react further, a group of well-trained

split into two

heading straight for Baron. The other group headed straight for the main table. In full view of the stunned Sullivan family, they flipped the table over. Dishes and drinks were scattered everywhere, with some of them landing directly on the Sullivan family

Gregory's

where soup spilled over, leaving a

stain

large lobster fell squarely on her head. Frightened out of her wits, she clung to Brittany, screaming in shock. The lobster's claws had tangled themselves firmly

Hot, greasy dishes splattered across her face, and the plate,

hair covered

an ody mess on her

screamed,

it worse

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