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.

it as a great opportunity to prove

such, neither of them saw the scene regarding Old Master Crawford and

Mallory took in his daughter-in-law's

tell you when we get home, Father," Madam Mallory replied. There was no guarantee if her father-inlaw would make a ruckus if he found out now.

not press further and merely glanced at Percy

with Nina, the grandfather-grandson

to his mother's

No more asking about this now." Madam Mallory waved her hand in annoyance and moved her chair slightly

even more curious when he saw his

The guests had mostly arrived. With the emcee's opening speech, the

The dishes were flavorful and rich, though Luca

Luca ate and asked softly, "Are the

dress is too tight. My stomach will become bloated if I eat too much, and I'll look weird when I leave," Luca

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

made her extremely anxious.

eat more

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

your food." Nina tugged

the facial expressions of the other members of the

the family was maddeningly against her relationship with Percy. If not for Old Master Crawford, Nina would surely have faced even more of

afraid of the other members of the Mallory family. She

grew up in such an environment. It was an environment that nurtured

to even

She did not doubt that Old

Crawford's strategy was. He went all out even for

Mallory family naturally would not suspect

be? Stop talking nonsense," Nina raised her glass of red wine and took a sip. “Oh, right. Are you staying in the country for

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