Ralph''s eyes were cold.


    Just as he was about to speak, M smiled and said, "Oh, then I should ask Mayor Solloway what is going on."


    "Mayor Solloway, do you not consider me a member of the Larson family?"


    Caught off guard by the family crossfire, Mayor Solloway choked on his drink and coughed uncontrobly in embarrassment.


    "Well, what difference does it make whether I am part of the Larson family or not?" M looked at Mayor Solloway with an inscrutable gaze. "I came here with my son tonight to represent the Thompson family. Mayor Solloway and Mrs. Solloway, you would not be unweing, would you?"


    "Oh, it was our oversight!" Mrs. Solloway immediately stepped in to smooth things over, smiling apologetically. "We thought that since we sent an invitation to Chairman Larson, your family would naturallye together. We did not consider it carefully enough. We will make sure to be more attentive next time!"


    M''s lips curled into a cold smile. "I no longer have any ties to the Larson family. So if there is a next time, please send the invitation to the Thompsons'' residence in Hatchbay."


    "M, that is enough." Alvin stepped closer and said in a low voice, "Do you have to cause a scene with me in front of so many people?"


    "Are you worthy of me causing a scene with you?" M nced away and let out a coldugh. "If it weren''t for youing over to provoke me, I would not bother to waste words on you or even look at you. Alvin, you should know that among the Larsons, the person I hate the most is not the father who expelled me, but you, for repeatedly ndering and defaming Wyatt in front of my father!"


    Alvin''s lips twitched, and his breath was caught in his throat. The side of his face that she had ppedst time seemed to ache again.


    Under his leadership, the Larson Group had grown stronger and more powerful. Yet no matter how hard he tried, no matter how much he polished his image, M still refused to look at him. Wyatt was the only one in her heart, but that man took her for granted.


    After a brief interlude, the Solloways''


    party proceeded to the living room. It was an event that the Solloway couple had arranged to give Jason


    and Carrie a chance to interact.


    As the melodious music started, guests found their dance partners and began dancing gracefully in the spacious living room of the vi.


    While Mayor ?olloway was


    conversing with Gregory, M


    walked over steadily and smiled faintly. "Mayor Solloway, excuse me, I have something I would like to discuss with you privately. Would you mind?"


    Gregory tightened his grip on his ss at M''s obvious disregard for him.


    Fully aware of M''s influence, Mayor Solloway immediately stood up. "Of course, please follow me to the parlor."


    As they turned to leave, M nced


    back at Gregory and gave him a mocking smile. Gregory felt like there were sharp ws scratching at his heart.


    In the parlor, Mayor Solloway brought out his best tea and asked with a friendly smile, "Madam M, what brings you here to see me?"


    M sipped her tea elegantly. "I heard that your son is getting engaged to Ms. Carrie. Is that right?"


    Mayor Solloway replied excitedly. "Yes! We have even set the date. It will be on the fifteenth of next month."


    "Yes, it is a good date. It is just a pity that your son and Ms. Carrie are not meant to be."N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    Mayor Solloway was stunned. "Madam M, what do you mean by that?"