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.

hand under the table. “Bethany is at the right age to

lips, her cheeks

“Marriage?”

down his cutlery and furrowed his brows. “Bethany is only 25. She’s too young to consider marriage. I

more time with me for another two years before they get

Gregory was speechless.

short of suitors. I’m

over them even when they are still single

looked at Gregory skeptically. “Don’t tell me

financial trouble, and you

a

wrong idea, Dad. The company is fine.”

with a fake

me make this clear, Gregory. I forbid you from selling your

your vanity. I don’t care if Salvador

funds tomorrow or is about to

business. Do you hear

Grandpa. You have

swung it coyly. “Mom

at heart. It has nothing to do with business. I feel that

for

ready for marriage, Bethany?” Nigel

Bethany nodded shyly.

were growing up so fast.

wrong idea, Dad. We didn’t

settle down because she has her eye on a man.” Shannon looked

her daughter gleefully.

And who