A distinct red mark appeared on Carrie’s cheek instantly.


    “Because of that despicable Be, Mommy has suffered so much.


    injustice, almost driven to death by anger! As Mommy’s daughter, it’s bad enough that you act


    indifferent, but you’re actually speaking up for that despicable Be! Mommy raised you in vain!”


    “She’s not despicable!” The more Shannon spoke, the angrier Carrie became, refuting with red eyes.


    “Then what is she if not despicable? What is she?” Bethany stretched


    her neck and shouted, drawing the attention of some guests.


    “No!”


    As if a button of rage had been pressed, Carrie suddenly stood up.


    She red angrily with her round eyes, meeting Bethany’s asto d


    gaze.


    Carrie could endure this woman hitting her and cursing at her. Bu


    couldn’t tolerate her insulting her beloved sister-inw.


    “You little ingrate! How dare you yell at me! Do you think I’m afraid you just because you have Ryan’s


    support?!”


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    Bethany felt challenged by Carrie, who had been getting on her nerves all night and had reached her


    limit. She raised her hand, ready to


    pinch her arm.


    At that moment, the grand doors of the banquet hall suddenly swung


    open.


    All eyes turned to the man, who strode in with steady steps and grace.


    “Ryan!”


    Carrie looked at Ryan, and her eyes gradually welled up with joyful


    tears.


    At this moment, Ryan’s charming eyes shined brilliantly like a hawk.


    His gaze locked on her, intense and passionate.


    Even if Carrie was always dressed so inly, he stared at her and was unwilling to look away.


    Even if she always kept her head down and hunched her shoulders,


    almostcking any presence, he could still spot her with just one


    nce.


    “Ryan Hoffman?!” Shannon and Bethany were both dumbfounded.


    Gregory was chatting with guests when he saw Ryan walking over,


    dressed in a luxurious wine-red velvet suit, looking noble like a groom.


    Gregory was also surprised.


    Bethany quickly withdrew her hand, her mood in a whirlwind as she


    stared at Ryan. She waspletely blinded by love..


    Even if Ryan had treated her cruelly, she would forget the pain once


    the scars healed.


    Upon seeing Ryan’s enchanting face, she was infatuated and fell


    deeply in love once again.


    However, she also knew that Ryan simply did not like her. Even if she stood naked in front of him, it


    would not make him change his mind.


    “So, why did hee?”


    “Could it be…”


    “Mr. Hoffman, I’m truly delighted that you coulde. We’ve been


    eagerly awaiting your arrival!”


    Shannon was pleased to see Ryan approaching and promptly greeted him, “Quick! Get champagne for


    Mr. Hoffman!”


    As long as he was willing to attend, even if it was for Carrie, it would


    add glory to her birthday banquet.


    “No need. I did note for the birthday banquet.” Ryan’s hands.


    were casually tucked into his pockets. A sly smile was ying on his


    lips, exuding a captivating charm.


    “So, why are you here then?”


    “I’m here to take my girl away.”


    Everyone was shocked!


    His voice, resonant and powerful, carried deep affection.


    In the midst of everyone’s astonishment, Ryan’s lips curled up like a


    perfect crescent moon.


    Without hesitation, he walked toward Carrie.


    Shannon and Bethany were both shocked. Their expressions were


    unable to convey their surprise and embarrassment.


    Carrie blushed with embarrassment as she stood there, watching


    Ryan approach her.