Harvey's voice was cold and authoritative. “I'm sorry, madam. I don't know your daughter. I'm here to celebrate Lynnie's birthday.”
His cold attitude starkly contrasted with how he had spoken with Ashlyn earlier.
Mary felt her face going hot with embarrassment.
Tears brimmed in Penelope's eyes. She had never felt so humiliated in her whole life.
She stood there and felt her legs going weak, ready to give out at any moment.
Other than putting up a weak front, Penelope could think of no other way to save her dignity.
Meanwhile, Harvey beamed at Ashlyn like the friendly grandfather next door.
He even turned to look at Naomi and the others.
“Oh, I'm so happy to see you youngsters here. You lot are so full of energy!”
Winsor considered himself a well-connected man, and he had seen his fair share of important things in life.
However, he still widened his eyes in surprise at the sight of Harvey.
The legendary businessman who dominated the business world was smiling and talking to him. Winsor was flattered beyond words.
“You're too kind, Old Mr. Laith.”
“You must be Winsy. When your father and brother were still around... Ah, forget it. There's no use bringing up the past now. You've grown so big.” Harvey tousled Winsor's hair, pleasantly surprised to see that the boy had grown up tall and handsome.
Winsor didn't dare to stop the man from ruffling his hair.
Hence, he kept his head low and basked in the moment.
It was an amusing sight to behold. Yet, many envied Winsor's position.
After all, it was an honor to let a man like Harvey ruffle one's hair.
Penelope and the others grew green with envy at the sight.
Winsor had Ashlyn to thank for his luck.
Earlier, they had looked down on Winsor for hanging around Ashlyn. However, now they were envious of him.
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