From afar, Madam Mallory was infuriated by the sight she saw. She gripped the silk table cloth as she tried to suppress her emotions.

She thought that Percy was lying.

She was so sure that Nina's attendance today was Percy's doing.

Yet Old Master Crawford's behavior made it clear that she had assumed wrongly.

Today was an important event, and countless people were trying to find a chance to talk to Old Master Crawford. Still, the old man did not even smile at most of them. Instead, he opted to respond superficially and leave Luke to entertain them.

Even so, he was smiling at Nina now.

Percy naturally deduced what his mother was feeling and said calmly, “So, now do you believe that I say is the truth?"

"Even if Old Master Crawford admits her as his god-granddaughter, your grandfather still won't ever allow your relationship." Madam Mallory wore a slightly wretched expression on her face.

Percy replied calmly, "I don't need anyone's allowance. This is my marriage. I'll choose who I marry myself. Force me again and what happened to the Johnston family will happen again."

Percy reminded Madam Mallory of what he had done before.

The once powerful Johnston family was now in shambles, unable to even sustain the business of one company under their name. Madison had also gone crazy after what he did.

Percy's actions had caused Madam Mallory to be the target of discussion and commentary. People believed that she suggested a marriage union with the Johnston family just to slowly acquire all the Johnston's assets.

As such, no one else agreed to marry their daughters to Pierre.

Madam Mallory's expression soured greatly.

With Pierre's support, Old Master Mallory returned to his seat.

had wanted to use the bathroom just now, and Pierre saw it as a great opportunity to prove himself. Hence, he volunteered to

of them saw the scene

his daughter-in-law's sour expression and asked, "What

her father-inlaw would make a ruckus if he found out now. A ruckus would not reflect

Mallory did not press further

Nina, the

to his mother's ear

asking about this now." Madam Mallory waved her hand in annoyance and moved her

curious when he saw his

did not pester her further. The guests had mostly arrived. With the emcee's opening speech, the

as Old Master Crawford said. The dishes were flavorful and rich, though Luca herself could

ate and asked softly, "Are the dishes not to

if I eat

not know anyone else at the table, so they did not speak too loudly when they

news made her extremely anxious. While her anxiety did not affect her diet, her sleep quality did get

eat more and gain back what she had

one eating more. Look, Mr. Mallory's watching you." Luca happened to glance over at Percy's table

Eat your food." Nina tugged on her sleeve, not daring to look over in

expressions of the other

Percy. If not for Old Master Crawford, Nina would surely have faced even

was afraid of the other members of the Mallory family. She finally understood where Pierre learned

so Pierre grew up in such an environment. It was an environment that nurtured a fearless

to abuse, to even

not doubt that Old Master Crawford's visit was his way of helping

could not help but admire how smart Old Master Crawford's strategy was. He went all out even for a small

visiting their table, the Mallory family naturally would not suspect the

raised her glass of red wine and took a sip. “Oh, right. Are you staying in the country for

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