The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 491

Ever since Dick and Aline's reputations were ruined, Talbot had wasted no time kicking Dick out of the Glenwood Group. Now, he only followed Scales' strict instructions, providing Dick's family with a monthly allowance-a generous two hundred thousand, but a mere pittance compared to their old lives of reckless extravagance.

But for a family used to spending without care, such a drastic drop was impossible to accept. Dick, unwilling to settle for this humiliation, sold off a few properties for cash, determined to make a comeback and reclaim his glory.

That day happened to be Scales' one-hundredth birthday celebration—a grand affair. Dick brought Aline and their daughter Jeanette along, hoping to use the Glenwood family name to rub shoulders with Crestwood's most influential CEOs.

It was the first time Aline and Jeanette would appear in public as members of the Glenwood family, and both could scarcely contain their anticipation.

"Mom, Dad," Jeanette said, almost bouncing with excitement. "After tonight, I'll finally be a real Glenwood!"

Aline beamed, smoothing her daughter's hair. "That's right, sweetheart. With the Glenwood name, no one will dare look down on us again."

But not everyone shared their optimism. When Talbot spotted Dick's family arriving, his expression soured. He turned to the butler, frowning. "Why are they here? Didn't I tell you not to let them in?"

The butler looked stricken. “Sir, I didn't send them an invitation. They just... showed up."

Talbot gave a derisive snort. "That family's an embarrassment. It's bad enough when they disgrace themselves at home-now they have to do it at Father's birthday party, too."

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Father ever adopt such an idiot? It wasn't enough for Dick to humiliate himself in public-Talbot

a dark scowl, Talbot strode across

and called out, "Uncle

nod, her voice syrupy sweet. "Big

a look of utter disappointment, and practically spat, "What are you

impatiently. "Take this and leave This is Dad's birthday, and the

check on the floor, his

as nothing but

here? I'm

look down on him? Why was Talbot head of the Glenwood

dropping any pretense of civility. "Dick, you're nothing but a stray Dad took in. You should be

face flushed with shame. Jeanette and Aline lowered their heads, not daring to say

then, a frail, commanding

on here? What's

Talbot turned in unison to