"Seriously?" Sandyughed as if she''d just heard the funniest joke. She stormed up to Bea and delivered a sharp p across her face, leaving Bea utterly stunned.


    Sandy sneered, "This ce belongs to the Pord family. Everything my daddy owns is mine! And you think you can be disrespectful to me? You seriously think my daddy would side with you? Let me tell you, I''m his favorite daughter! My mommy is the love of his life! He would never go for an old hag like you!"


    The room fell silent the moment Sandy''s words echoed through. It wasn''t so much the shock of her words but the fact that she had unknowingly summoned Caelum.


    Caelum stepped out of the elevator, looking remarkably fit for someone pushing seventy. His hair was probably dyed jet-ck, and he stood tall, hinting at his handsome younger days.


    Seeing Caelum, Sophie couldn''t help but smile. Sandy had managed to drag Caelum out of his seclusion.


    After all, Caelum had been keeping a low profile for years, only showing up to deal with his daughter''s messes.


    "What''s all this ruckus?" Caelum''s voice carried an authoritative edge, though it wasced with a touch of indulgence.


    From her corner, Sophie watched, realizing just how much Caelum adored Sandy. Despite Sandy''s outrageous behavior, Caelum couldn''t bring himself to scold her.


    "Daddy!" Sandy clung to Caelum''s arm, whining, "It''s all because of this wee party you insisted on! I don''t like it at all!"


    "Alright, alright, if you don''t like it, we won''t have it," Caelum said, turning to his secretary. "Cancel the banquet and take Sandy to the Minton estate."


    "Daddy! I don''t want to go I don''t like Odie! He''s just a lowlife, and the Mintons aren''t even fit to talk to us! How could he be a match for me?"


    Sandypletely ignored the onlookers, who were relishing the drama, and continued to make her demands.


    Meanwhile, Bea, who had been


    pped by Sandy, had turned from furious to pale. Not only did Caelum not defend her, but he also indulged his daughter to such an extent! en.swhovels


    "Enough, this isn''t up for discussion. Kingston, take her away," Caelum ordered.


    Butler Kingston quickly ushered Sandy out.


    Sandy pouted but didn''t argue further. The wee party ended, and she didn''t want to embarrass her father too much.


    However, before leaving, Sandy pointed at Bea standing behind Caelum. "Daddy, I''ll go, but you have to get rid of this old hag!"


    "Don''t be ridiculous. Bea is a guest


    of the Pord family. You were the one causing a scene, and she hasn''t even asked you to apologize," Caelum said, his tone gentle yet firm, showing no intention of


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    Bea felt even more aggrieved. It wasn''t that she didn''t want an apology. She simply hadn''t had the chance to speak up!


    As the crowd began to disperse,


    Sophie wasn''t ready for the


    wee party to end so quickly.


    She hadn''te all this way just to watch the drama unfold. She needed to find a way to get involved with the Pord family.