"Apologies, Ms. Hart. Andy was spoiled growing up. He's still young, and if he said anything offensive just now, I hope you can overlook it." Harrison's tone was polite enough.

But Lila didn't miss the subtle look in his eyes.

Even after Faith had made it clear she was Kieran's wife, Harrison still addressed her as Ms. Hart.

His disdain for her was no less than Stefan's, perhaps even worse.

After all, the Moore family strictly followed the rules of lineage and hierarchy.

The only people they considered worthy of speaking to as equals were those with real power and status.

Faith took a steady breath as if gathering her courage, before speaking. "Uncle Harrison, Andy might be the youngest at home, but out in the world, he's a grown

man.

"In fact, he's even a few months older than Mrs. Morgan. Asking her to tolerate his behavior because he's 'still young', do you think that's appropriate?"

Harrison's polite smile faded slightly. He gave Faith a long, measuring look before turning back to Lila.

"You're right. I've been treating him like a child for too long. Good thing Faith reminded me, otherwise, I would've made a fool of myself. How about this? I'll take this kid to the hospital first.

"Once the event is over, I'd like to treat Ms. Hart to dinner. And if that's still not enough, feel free to name any other request."

glances, each with their

smoothed over, depending on

laying a trap. If Lila accepted his offer and asked for any form of compensation, she'd be admitting she was someone who

sleeve, signaling her to

giving her a small shake of the head, a

instead of backing down, Lila's lips curved into a

on Morgan Group's own property, he

smiled, but there was mockery hidden

with no real background. Just another small-time woman

barely had time to settle before Lila spoke

you've already apologized on Mr. Andy's behalf for his disrespect toward me. But Ms. Moore has

three Moore family

frown deepened. "What do you

she dare

blamed at every

you think you are to interfere?" Andy snapped, his blood-smeared

flickered with surprise. She hadn't expected Lila to stand up

then she lifted her head and met

her heart. With or without

Moore family, she was always the

think, there was a time she used to look down on Lila.

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