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.

washroom. He slipped out

many Lanes present. Several relatives had brought their children, so the

crowd, he spotted his bastard

under his breath. "He's probably

was dressed in an expensive suit. His pompous little air suggested that

told him about Malcolm. Noah had also

around but didn't see his grandparents. He thought it was strange. He had planned to sneak

in, some people

kid Yvette brought back?" someone asked. Everyone around turned to

that. Meanwhile, Noah had no intention of

couldn't make out Noah's face from afar. Confused, he asked, "Whose child

heard someone say

he could answer, Noah ran over to him and wrapped his arms around Xavier's

stepdad, I got lost! I'm so glad I

Stepdad!

room was shocked

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