Chapter 57

As Celine entered the room, no one bothered to acknowledge her presence. She quietly stood at the side, feeling completely out of place amid the lively atmosphere.

Lucy finally spoke up. “Celine, you’re back.”

with that, all eyes turned toward Celine in unison.

The smile on Sonia’s face instantly disappeared and was replaced by a look of disdain. “What are you doing here, Celine?”

Lucy chuckled awkwardly. “Mom, since it’s your birthday today, I thought it was only right to have Celine come.”

Sonia looked displeased. “I didn’t ask for her. Look at how outstanding Tracy and Carly are! And then there’s Celine–just a country bumpkin who doesn’t belong here. She’s nothing but a disgrace!”

Sonia disliked Celine,

they had carefully dressed up for today’s banquet. They glanced

already here, just let her stay. She’s still your granddaughter, after all. You can’t just turn her away,” Carly said sweetly. There was a

let something so trivial ruin your mood,” Tracy

Sonia’s face once again. “I’m truly blessed to have both of you as

an implied meaning–she didn’t

help

was nothing back in the day. Her father, Aaron

first university graduate in the family. He also introduced Wayne into

of them mourned his loss. Instead, they were quick to fight

the fruit

the shrewdest of them all–she only favored those who brought glory to the Tate

she would make them

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