The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 427

That night, the Salvadors gathered for once and headed to Crescent

Bay to have their monthly dinner with Nigel.

They seemed like one big family. Even Bethany poured Carrie a drink. and urged her to eat for a change. It was as if they were close sisters.

Carrie sat next to Justin, burying her head in her food without joining

in the conversation.

Although Carrie was not social, she had her pride.

She did not accept the drink from Bethany or respond to her.

“Dad, Shannon and I have been talking, and we have come to a decision, so we wanted to share with you and get your take on the matter.” Gregory sat upright, displaying excellent table manners as

expected of a gentleman.

“If you have already made up your mind, why bother telling me?

Nigel kept his attention on his food “Can’t your wife sort it out? She has always been your advisor, and that’s how you have gotten by over the years.”

Shannon forced a smile as malice alighted in her eyes.

Every month, Shannon dreaded the day she was to have dinner with

the old man, who was filled with cynical comments. She would

always lose sleep the night before.

She counted the days until the old man would meet his fate.

“Bethany is at the right age to

pursed her lips,

“Marriage?”

cutlery and furrowed his brows. “Bethany is only

time with me for another two years before they get

Gregory was speechless.

short of suitors. I’m sure men

when they are

skeptically. “Don’t tell

in financial trouble, and you need to

through a marriage alliance.”

idea, Dad. The

her husband with a fake smile.

I forbid

satisfy your vanity. I don’t

or is about to go

marry for business. Do you hear me?”

You have

swung it coyly.

It has nothing to

ready for

you ready for marriage, Bethany?” Nigel was

Bethany nodded shyly.

girls were growing up so

the wrong idea, Dad. We didn’t

her eye on a man.” Shannon looked

her daughter

replied, “Oh? And who