Chapter 1103


    Zoe lowered her head, fuming with anger, but she dared not utter a


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    Bethany was aware of themotion that had just happened. She felt immensely satisfied and couldn’t help butugh upon


    seeing Zoe, who was usually so arrogant and disrespectful, looking so dejected.


    Liam chuckled heartily. “Dad, please don’t say that. Zoe is my niece. If | don’t help her, who else will | help? Should | abandon my


    family


    instead?”


    At the mention of “abandon my family”, Logan immediately thought


    of Ryan.


    “Grandpa, Mom, we''re here.” A clear and cheerful voice rang out, drawing everyone''s attention.


    Ryan and Carrie walked hand in hand, their intimacy resembling that of a newlywed couple. Ryan looked at the shy girl beside


    him v


    affectionate eyes, evoking envy in others.


    The atmosphere felt somewhat tense, particrly with the Hof family showing clear aloofness and reserve toward the couple.


    Astrid, an outsider, didn’t understand the situation and was the first to speak up. “Oh my, are Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Carrie in a


    rtionship? Ah, what a great match! Congrattions, Mrs. Hoffman, Chairman


    Salvador, as well as Mrs. Salvador.”


    Gregory and Shannon kept their usual demeanor, while ire’s smile


    seemed incredibly forced.


    Bethany gave Carrie a sharp look of distress, her eyes widening with intense animosity at the sight of her outfit today.


    Carrie was wearing a vibrant goose-yellow chiffon dress with a ck butterfly bow, designed by the internationally acimed


    fashion designer Roza Walker.


    The beauty of the dress stoked jealousy within Bethany. After all, obtaining Roza Walker’s haute couture was no small feat. Amid


    countless unsessful attempts to secure appointments herself, seeing her sister Carrie donning this exclusive creation only


    intensified Bethany’s jealousy.


    Bethany feared that others would perceive her asckingpared to her own sibling-a stark reminder that they shared the


    same roots


    but different destinies.


    Even without looking, Bethany knew that Ryan had undoubtedly gifted


    this remarkable dress to Carrie.


    This realization fueled Bethany’s resentment further until it reed an unbearable level-nearly driving her to tear apart her own


    frustration.


    “| remember that Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Salvador are good friends, right? Your friendship with him is just as strong as mine with


    Wya isn’t it? Now that you and Ms. Salvador have mutual affection and make a great couple, this is a wonderful thing!” Lance


    smiled at the


    Hoffman family.


    “Mr. Hoffman, congrattions! When can | have the pleasure of attending your eldest grandson’s wedding?”


    Logan coldly raised the corner of his lips without responding. The chilly and unfriendly demeanor was obvious to everyone


    present. Logan clearly disapproved of Carrie. He didn’t even want to say a word in front of Gregory or pretend to be friendly


    toward Carrie.


    The awkward atmosphere became increasingly embarrassing.


    Gregory’s expression turned somber as he naturally felt deeply


    uneasy.


    Shannon was no different. Despite being a selfish and ruthless


    mother, Carrie was still her own child.


    If the Hoffman family disrespected |


    hel, bwoutdlte'' e disrespecting


    themselves. How could she ignore


    her pride?


    “Chairman Iverson, Carrie’s big day is approaching. | will make sure to


    personally send you the invitation


    first when the time copgas,” Ryan Bald


    fixgnyas Ke ti grasped Carrie''s


    hand, his eyes shining with joy.


    It felt as if tomorrow would be their wedding day.


    Carrie timidly lowered her longshes, leaning dependently Ryan.


    The love between them was strong enough to endure any harsh criticism.


    “Ryan, marriage is a serious


    commitment. It’s a significant life


    event that requires careful


    Cometetsre enn Gl, colildrt Koi!


    badk any fonger. However, she


    couldn''t openly oppose it, as Liam


    suggested. She could only subtly


    express her concerns. “Have you


    known Ms. Salvador long enough to


    truly understand each other? Is it too


    impulsive to talk about marriage so


    soon?”


    “Indeed, Ryan. Your reputation in Sayrow is well-known. How many ex-


    girlfriends did you have prior to Ms. Salvador? And how many of them


    were spoiled and given everything they wanted?”