Chapter 497: Chapter 497

Chapter 497:

Both Liza and Lindsay had assumed that Wilton would delay the ceremony until the entire Morgan family was present.

With a dismissive sneer, Liza said, “Let’s go, Lindsay. I’m eager to see who else has the audacity to attempt entry into our esteemed Morgan family.”

Lindsay’s face lit up with surprise.

“Grandma, do you also have reservations about my parents having a goddaughter all of a sudden?”

Liza, perceptive as always, gently caressed Lindsay’s hand, her touch infused with warmth.

“No need to fret, my dear.

As long as I’m here, no one will ever outshine you.”

During their heartfelt exchange, a glossy black Maybach glided majestically into the villa. The luxury car came to a smooth stop at the spot where Liza had earlier disembarked, and she turned toward it with a smile.

“Look, it’s that charming Mr. Green you’ve taken a liking to.”

Caught off guard, Lindsay’s eyes shimmered with a sudden rush of delight.

As the car door opened, Rhys emerged with an air of casual elegance. Spotting Liza, he approached with a polite bow.

“Mrs. Morgan, lovely to see you.”

“Oh, hello there,” Liza replied warmly, giving Lindsay a little push toward Rhys, a subtle twinkle in her eye.

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“Go on, Lindsay, show him around. You two could use some time to catch up.”

Rhys’ expression subtly shifted to one of mild contempt.

“No, thank you. I am here for Mr. Morgan.”

With a brisk nod, Rhys disregarded Liza’s slight frown and made his way toward the villa’s grand entrance.

He was dreadfully late and had absolutely no patience for insignificant individuals.

Liza gripped her chest, seething with rage.

“Really? What disgraceful attitude is this?” she snapped.

In a bid to pacify Liza, Lindsay hurriedly intervened, yet she couldn’t help but slip in a few derogatory remarks about Harlee.

“Grandma, it’s not entirely Rhys’ fault.

He seems utterly spellbound by that woman inside.

His coldness isn’t reserved just for you.

He’s been distant with me as well.” Her words came out shaky, her voice thick with emotion, as though she was about to cry any second.

Supporting Lindsay’s claim, Etta chimed in, “Absolutely, Lindsay is completely right.

Harlee possesses an eerie charm, luring people in effortlessly.”

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