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.

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

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

In the crowd, he spotted his bastard father getting scolded by an old man with

his breath. "He's probably not a good

dressed in an expensive suit. His pompous little air suggested that he was the undisputed ruler of the

told him about Malcolm. Noah had also met Malcolm when he'd pretended to

He thought it was strange. He had planned to sneak into the hall and

in, some people began to notice

brought back?"

when he heard that. Meanwhile, Noah had no intention of running.

make out Noah's face from afar. Confused, he

heard someone say

Noah. Before he could answer, Noah ran over to him and wrapped his

I got lost! I'm so glad I found

Stepdad!

whole room was shocked

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