After Charlie was dismissed, Isaac said, “Leanna, I’ve asked my guest to leave as they misbehaved. Now, it’s your turn to do so. These two are not qualified to attend the Cloud Nine Cocktail Party. I hope that you can ask them to leave as well!”
Leanna replied coldly, “Never! I personally invited them here and that’s their right to be present!”
Other people who stood beside Isaac looked annoyed. Zachary shouted, “Leanna, if you insist to do things your way, don’t blame us for acting against you. The Ten Greatest Families bestowed you the power to manage the Cloud Nine Cocktail Party. Yet, you invited some with no justified qualifications to this place. Hmph! If the elders find out about this, don’t you think that they’ll strip off your power?”
Leanna’s face became cold because Zachary was obviously threatening her. However, the people beside Isaac were all glaring maliciously at Leanna. Apparently, if Leanna insisted on carrying out matters her own way, these people would contact their family’s elders.
To be honest, many of the people in the Ten Greatest Families weren’t happy with Leanna managing the Cloud Nine Cocktail Party. However, unity was lacking between the Ten Greatest Families in the past. Besides, Leanna had always been steady and reliable in managing the affairs, so no one could overthrow her. This time, however, if the Ten Greatest Families got something against Leanna, she would be in great trouble. Right at this moment, a woman glanced at Matthew. “Hey, can’t the two of you be more considerate for Leanna’s sake? Can’t you see how awkward her position is? Why are you two still standing here? If you sincerely care for Leanna as your friend, both of you should leave on your own instead of bringing trouble to her!”
Leanna’s expression changed while she instantly chided, “Sheryl, stop being disrespectful toward Mr. and Mrs. Larson.”
Feeling embarrassed, Sasha suggested in a whisper, “Matthew, shall we leave?”
Sheryl nodded in satisfaction. “That’s right. It is most important to be mindful about one’s self-worth! If you stubbornly stay here without having the qualifications to attend Cloud Nine Cocktail Party, what’s the point of it? You should just hang out with those of your own level. If you forcefully squeeze into higher society, you will only make a fool of yourself!”
Everyone nodded in agreement. With a face that was flushed red in embarrassment, Sasha tried to pull Matthew away and leave. Unexpectedly, Matthew, who had always been mild, gently stopped her.
Matthew then glanced at Isaac while asking softly, “May I know how could I be considered as qualified to attend this Cloud Nine Cocktail Party?”
Isaac sneered, “The particular qualification is quite complicated. However, I can responsibly tell you that both of you are absolutely not eligible to attend this event! Especially you, a toy boy who lives off women. It’s the greatest humiliation to this party even with you standing here.” Matthew’s face became icy. Before he could speak, a hubbub of voices suddenly came from upstairs. Then, an old voice rang. “Who humiliated this cocktail party?”
Everyone turned their heads, only to see Old Mrs. Graham walking forward with a group of people surrounding her. Everyone from the Ten Greatest Families were stunned and perplexed.
Why did Old Mrs. Graham, who had been isolating herself in the house for years, suddenly attended this function? Isaac immediately walked up and asked in a smile, “Old Mrs. Graham, when did you arrive? Why didn’t you inform me so that I could welcome you in person?”
However, Old Mrs. Graham ignored Isaac and just walked over directly while saying aloud, “Initially, I didn’t plan to show up today. However, I heard that my beloved daughter will be here, so I should come as well, regardless of my old age. Besides, I need to check on my daughter if someone bullies her.” Once that sentence was spoken, everyone gasped in shock.
Isaac widened his eyes. “Old Mrs. Graham, when did you have a daughter? Where is she and why haven’t I met her before?”
Smiling, Old Mrs. Graham walked toward Sasha and held her hand.
“Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce someone to you. This is my goddaughter, my precious one—Sasha Cunningham!”
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