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This had only caused the Sumners to treat N with even more disregard.
N had endured their behavior before because she had expectations for rk. Now that her love for him was gone, tolerating it would reduce her to nothing more than a doormat.
She smiled and replied, “Getting a divorce is still better than never get What do you think, Aunt Anne?”
married.
Anne’s face immediately darkened, her gaze sharp as daggers. “Say that again<b>?!</b><b>” </b>
Anne had once been in a rtionship and waited for that man after their breakup. Now, approaching 40 and still unmarried, it had be a sore spot for her. No one dared to mention it in her presence.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
Márie also felt offended. Since N had previously confronted her, Marie had
harbored resentment. She had hoped N would eventually apologize, but instead of showing remorse, N had begun criticizing Anne!
Cindy looked at N with surprise and suspicion. Was N out of her mind to say something like that?
N maintained a calm smile. “Aunt Anne, repeating it won’t change anything. Besides, I adhere to the principle of not offending others unless they offend me first. As a Sumner, you should understand that well
“Enough!” Marie’s voice turned cold. “It’s my birthday party today. Do you have to cause trouble and make things unpleasant?”
N remained indifferent. Was she really the one making the family ufortable, or was it Anne’s provocativement?
“Grandma, you’re right. Since Aunt Anne doesn’t like me, I’ll leave and not trouble her further. It would be embarrassing for the Sumners if a scene were to ur in front of the guests,” N said as she excused herself.
With that, she turned and walked away. She had no patience to stay and endure the harassment from these women, as ttering them offered her no benefit.
On the second floor, Cyrus watched N leave with a calcting gaze. He turned to
a nearby attendant and asked coldly, “How are the preparations going?”
“They’re all set, but… doing so might…” the attendant murmured.
“No might Cyrus out him off sharply, emphasizing each word “Tonight’s n must seed. Follow my instructions, or you know the consequences.”
The threat in his tone made the attendant trembles slightly. He quickly nodded and hurried away
After walling for over half an hour, Damon finally arrived.
Cyrus smirked as he descended the stairs.
After Damon spoke with Marie and turned to find a ce to <b>rest</b>, a ss of red wine was handed to him.
“Damon, what have you been up totely? I’ve had my secretary trying to set up a meeting with you, but we haven’t managed to connect,” Cyrus greeted
A glint appeared in Damon’s eyes upon seeing Cyrus. He took the ss with a neutral expression.
“It’s Mom’s birthday party tonight, Cyrus. Let’s not discuss business,” Damen replied. Cyrus‘ grip on the wine ss lightened, and his smile grew wider. “Anything you say. As your elder brother, I’m just concerned about you.”
Damon remained silent, his face impassive and revealing no emotion.
However, Cyrus had no intention of leaving and continued to chat idly.
Suddenly, Damon’s gaze shifted to the northwest corner of the main hall, and his brow furrowed slightly.
Following Damon’s gaze, Cyrus saw a man talking to N, and his expression turned understanding
Just as Damon was about to approach N a few business associates blocked his way