Celena looked pale when the group of people ridiculed and insulted her.She plucked up the courage to look at everyone and said in a loud voice, "Liam said he can get the invitation, and I believe him. Also, he's not a loser. He's an outstanding man. He's not like what you guys made him out to be. The man I chose is not a useless person."Upon saying that, she held Liam's arm tightly. She was still a little scared and was shaking a little. However, she still held back her fear and looked right at everyone in the dining room with her head held high.The hall fell silent as soon as she said that. Then, they burst out laughing.Their mockery and disdainful expressions made Celena take half a step back in fear. She was still holding Liam's arm tightly. The fear and delicate look in her eyes left Liam incredibly heartbroken.Liam put his other hand over her freezing hands and smiled at her calmly. "Don't be scared. Don't worry. Trust me.""Did I hear that right? Did Celena say that th
After Qemal did that, Liam frowned and clenched his fist so tight that his knuckles popped.His gaze darkened as he looked at Qemal. At that moment, Qemal was nothing more than a dead man in Liam's eyes.However, Celena tugged at his elbow. She was ashen as she looked at him. She shook her head and signaled him with her eyes, asking him not to act on impulse.Liam did not move, so Qemal thought that he was chickening out. Qemal felt like he had vented a huge portion of his pent-up anger.He sneered and said, "Hmph. You actually made a call. Do you really think you're all that? What a loser."Wasyl was secretly cheering for Qemal. He smirked and said to Reginald, "Grandpa Reg, is there something wrong with Liam's head? Did he hit his head or something?"Reginald was furious too. He hit his walking stick on the floor and bellowed, "Celena! Liam! That's enough! This is the Stones' family dinner. It's not a place for you to cause a ruckus and do whatever you please. Get the hell out
During the dinner, Wasyl took the chance and asked, "Grandpa Reg, have the Stones gotten the collaboration deal between Celena and the Max Group?"Reginald was extremely excited at the mention of the collaboration with the Max Group. He smiled and said, "Of course! Celena has nothing to do with it at all. How can she collaborate with the Max Group? At the end of the day, she'll still have to rely on us.""That's great. I have an idea, Grandpa Reg. Both the Abbotts and the Stones have gotten some collaboration deals with the Max Group. Why don't both our families join hands, become partners, and grow together? Wouldn't it be better for us to grow in a win-win situation?" Wasyl suggested with a broad smile.Reginald was very excited after he heard about it. He had the same idea. He just could not find the right time to bring it up to Wasyl.After Wasyl suggested on his own, Reginald immediately said, "Great minds think alike. If the Abbott Group and the Stone Group join hands, then w
The butler could not hold it in anymore after seeing Reginald in a daze. He tried to probe by saying softly, "S-Sir, we… "Reginald immediately regained his senses. He stood up while looking anxious. As if he could not believe it, he asked again, "What did you say? A military truck here to deliver the invitations? And there's a truck full of them?"The butler nodded profusely and said, "Yes, sir. The truck is right outside our door. They say they are here to deliver the invitations. They asked us to send someone to collect them."Many of them could not stay put any longer and stood up together. Their sudden action caused the table and chairs to fall on the floor, creating a loud, piercing noise.Reginald quickly pulled a chair out of the way while holding his walking stick. The butler came up to help him, and they rushed toward the door of the Stone Mansion.Wasyl had an incredibly long face at that moment. He was extremely confused. He wanted to confirm if what the butler said wa
Where Celena and Liam were staying was called a cottage. However, it was actually a place where the Stones kept their pets. They changed it temporarily when Celena was about to return.Of course, it was because of Cheryl and Sherah. It was deliberately done to humiliate Celena.However, Celena and Liam did not mind. At that moment, Liam and Celena were playing with Jovie at the cottage. Jovie had been extremely frightened at the dining hall earlier. It took the couple a long time before they managed to cheer Jovie up.The cottage was filled with Jovie's musical, joyful laughter.The cottage was at the furthest and most remote end of the Stone Mansion. The butler jogged all the way there. By the time he got to the door, he was breathing heavily.He shouted, "L-Liam, Mr. Stone asks for you to go to the door to accept the invitation." He panted.Liam put Jovie on his shoulders without sparing him a glance and said coldly, "Tell Reginald I'm not going unless he comes to invite me h
The few people were also furious when they received the order from Reginald. However, before they could leave, Lieutenant Andrews said in a frosty voice, "Nonsense! What the hell do you think you are? Mr. Lynch said Mr. Cole is his good friend, and we have to treat him with the utmost respect. I'd like to see who among the Stones dare to be so reckless. You want to tie Mr. Cole up to bring him over? I'd like to see who has the guts to do so."Upon saying that, the lieutenant grabbed his gun from his waist. Behind him, the four soldiers raised their guns as well.The Stones were so frightened that they did not dare to move a muscle. They just stood in place with their faces as white as a sheet, trembling. They had never encountered such a situation before."G-Gosh, Lieutenant Andrews, please don't get mad. Please calm down. Did you make a mistake? Liam is just the remaining member of the Cole family. He's a loser that doesn't even have a family. How could he be Mr. Lynch's friend?
The Stones who entered the cottage with Reginald felt unhappy after Reginald scolded them. However, they did not dare to refute it. They simply left the cottage as they were told and waited.After they left, Reginald turned to Liam with a smile and said, "Liam, hurry up and go accept the invitations. It's Mr. Lynch's order. If you don't go, Mr. Lynch will be mad, and our family can't afford to bear that."Liam ignored him. Instead, he looked at Celena, who was feeling uneasy. He asked, "Darling, do you think I should accept the invitations?"Celena was still dazed. Liam continued, "Darling, we already have our invitation anyway. We have no use of the extras. How about we don't accept them? The extras are just a waste after all."Everyone outside the cottage became anxious when they heard that. Reginald felt the same. He immediately smiled and said, "How could it be a waste? There are so many of us in the Stone family! Celena, say something!“Celena did not understand what had happ
Wasyl was annoyed that his limelight was stolen. He rushed out of the crowd, pointed at Liam, and shouted, "Spit it out! Who the hell are you? How could you have known the mayor? You'd better come clean. What schemes or tricks did you use? How could a loser like you get a military truck to deliver the invitations to you?"Wasyl was so angry his chest was about to explode. The admiration and spotlight should have been on him, but they were on Liam at that moment. He was enraged.Looking at Wasyl's exasperation, Liam sneered and said, "You're asking who am I?" The sudden snort sent chills down Wasyl's spine, making his whole body shiver. He had an indescribable feeling. The man before him was still Liam, but he somehow felt like Liam was someone he could not beat. Wasyl felt insignificant to him. This ominous feeling dissipated quickly because Liam ignored him. He had already strode away with Jovie and Celena while the crowd watched."Hmph! How arrogant! I will let you know what i