Marlene's mother-in-law-Zayden's mother-was a low-class model who didn't deserve respect. But Shannon was different.

She came from the Guetta family and had Guetta Group backing her, along with her powerful and wealthy brothers. They had connections on both sides of the law. It wouldn't take much for them to get rid of someone. Marlene had always resented the fact that she wasn't Shannon's daughter-in-law. If she had been, Malcolm would've long since secured shares in Lane Group.

But despite the bitterness coursing through her, she couldn't show it. She gave Shannon a polite glance, then looked over at the elegant Zoey.

Zoey smiled at her. "Marlene."

Marlene nodded and walked away.

As Zoey watched her leave, she felt a surge of joy. It seemed she wasn't the only one who disliked Yvette. She must make a covert effort to become friends with Marlene.

Upon noticing that Noah wasn't around, Shannon asked Yvette, "Where's the child who came with you?"

"Noah went to the washroom," Yvette replied honestly.

Hearing this, Shannon looked toward the washroom's direction, showing no intention of leaving.

using the washroom. He slipped out through the back door and made his way

present. Several relatives had brought

his bastard father getting scolded by an old man with

he muttered under his breath.

Clifford, eating fruits. Malcolm was dressed in an expensive suit. His pompous little

had also

see his grandparents. He thought it was strange. He had planned to sneak into the hall and mess with

further in, some people began

the kid Yvette brought back?"

that. Meanwhile, Noah had no intention of running. He wanted to

out Noah's face from afar. Confused, he

heard someone say

him, so he knew it was Noah. Before he could answer, Noah ran over

I got lost! I'm

Stepdad!

whole room was shocked and in

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