Chapter 180
Stephanie was shocked, looking at the man standing next to her.
She knew him. He was Oscar’s uncle. He had just mocked her with a cold face.
But now he was rushing towards her, saying something strange. What did he mean?
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“She came with me,” Mason said directly to Teresa and Wendy.
“Mason, why did you bring someone like her into our house…”
Wendy looked disdainful, frowning, then glanced at Stephanie’s protruding belly, her tone becoming suggestive.
“Mason, you’re too old to be fooling with women… Is she yours?”
Hearing this, Teresa, who had been silent, looked even more grim.
Stephanie frowned, not saying a word.
She glanced at Mason beside her, feeling his behavior was odd.
Mason Foster was a relative of the Pearson family. For years, he had leveraged this connection to do some intermediary business, but recently, he had struck gold with a new investment, making a significant profit. Now, even the Pearson family was somewhat envious of his market share.
Mason was 56, old enough to be Stephanie’s father. Despite his age and unattractive appearance, wealthy men always attracted some vain women.
“Come with me…”
Mason completely ignored Teresa and Wendy, ordering Stephanie directly.
He turned and left. Stephanie hesitated. She hadn’t come to the party with Mason, but now it seemed he had something important to discuss with
her.
“Mason, don’t get too cocky. Don’t forget how our family helped you before!”
Teresa was instantly angered by his lack of respect and yelled at him.
“Teresa, you’re mistaking my good intentions.”
Mason stopped, turned back,
and smiled insincerely, “I just want to get her
out of here quickly so you won’t offend her and make things worse…”
Teresa was stunned.
Mason lowered his voice and urged Stephanie, “Hurry up. He’s waiting for you.”
Stephanie was confused and wanted to ask.
“What do you mean by that!” Teresa’s sharp voice interrupted first.
Teresa signaled, and two Pearson family’s bodyguards blocked their way. Stephanie sensed tension.
Teresa, now furious, shouted, “Mason, I don’t know who you’re collaborating with lately, but you’d better remember that your luck will run out. We’re your real family. Don’t blame me for being ruthless if you dare to betray
“What do you mean by offending? Explain it clearly!”
Having been in business with her husband for decades, Teresa had sharp instincts. Mason’s words had hinted at something, especially since several of the Pearson family’s projects had recently encountered issues, making her wary.
Mason said nothing, but the arrogant Wendy suddenly became nervous. She approached and tugged at her mother’s arm. “Mom…”
Teresa, impatient, was about to shake off Wendy’s hand, but as she turned, she was stunned.
It was him…
Two tall men approached. The man i
in front had
With steady steps, he came straight toward a cold face and frowni
them…
Even Mason, who wanted to make a sarcastic remark, was stunned.
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brow, which showed his displeasure.
“Stephanie, can you stay put for one day? Will you die if you don’t run around?” Vincent yelled angrily, his voice loud and rude.
Although Vincent said this, the man holding Stephanie’s waist was actually the heir of the Wellington family.
This left Teresa, Wendy, and Mason, who were present, all looking shocked and unable to react.
Teresa, always shrewd, was the first to react. She smiled graciously, her usually composed expression softening as she looked at Dominick and
Dominick nodded slightly at Teresa, unlike his usual cold demeanor towards other elders. “Teresa.”
As Stephanie tried to struggle, Dominick’s grip on her waist tightened slightly, a silent warning.
“Teresa, Dominick’s wife, has a straightforward nature. If she offended you just now, please don’t take it to heart,” Vincent said, glancing at Teresa. His tone wasn’t particularly respectful, but he was making a point.
“How could this shameless bitch be…”
Wendy couldn’t believe it. The girl who used to sneak into Pearson Villa, always dirty and looking like a little beggar, had become Dominick’s wife.
Wendy endured the pain and quickly caught on, putting on a fake professional smile. “At first, I thought some lady had lost her way. I didn’t realize it was Dominick’s wife, Mrs. Wellington. The things I said earlier were meant for others. Please don’t take them to heart. The Pearson family and the Wellington family are like family…” She laughed awkwardly, trying to ease the tension.
But Stephanie found her smile disgusting and turned away, not even giving her a glance, completely ignoring her.
Stephanie’s social skills were terrible. She was so ungrateful.
Teresa was seething inside but didn’t dare say anything. The Wellington family had strict family rules, rudely was shocking.
The atmosphere was a bit strange, but Dominick didn’t care at all.
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