At the mention of it, Corneliusâ look at Betty underwent a change, accompanied by a disapproving click of his tongue.
Fortunately, Landon had good judgment and didnât take a liking to this impudent woman before him.
Otherwise, it would have been a misfortune for the family.
âYouâ¦â Betty was infuriated, staring wide-eyed.
Zoe sneered. âEven if youâre upset, thereâs nothing you can do. After all, Landon just doesnât fancy you.â
Betty covered her chest and laughed, a mix of anger in her amusement. âIt goes both ways, doesnât it?
Jasper doesnât fancy you either.â
âYouâ¦â Zoe was the one burning with anger this time.
âWhen I came back, I saw Alyssaâs limited edition Bugatti parked at the gate. It seems sheâs already here.â
With hands on her hips, Betty yawned. âI see that Jasper isnât here. Did he go with Alyssa, leaving you stranded here again?â
âBetty Beckett!â Zoeâs eyes turned red, wishing she could pounce on Betty and rip her mouth apart.
âOh, Zoe, Jasper is always like that. Youâll get used to it when you marry him.â
The more Betty said, the more excited she became. âYou see, when he married Alyssa, he had his eye on Liana. Even if he marries you, he wonât let go of Alyssa.
âMen are like that. They have a wife at home but still yearn for someone else. Alyssa spent three years adjusting little by little. Since you like Jasper so much, you should adapt faster than her, right?â
Everyone was so shocked that their eyeballs almost popped out.
This was no longer just a simple argument but outright verbal sparring!
If it werenât for the presence of the elders from both families, Zoe would have already engaged in a brawl with Betty.
âBetty! Did you have too much to drink? What nonsense are you talking about?â
Sophia was agitated. With a reddened face, she roared, âHurry up and take Ms. Betty away!â
âJasper! Let go! Let go of me!â
T/2 In Zoeâs world, there could only be one sun-herself. How could she tolerate someone shining brighter than her and overshadowing her?
âDad, Mom, iâm back.â Betty rushed over, panting.
Since she was meeting people, she deliberately changed into a decent new outfit. But she had a sleepy look, with dark circles under her eyes.
Her body reeked of alcohol, and her pale face had overly red lips, making her look like a ghost who had just eaten a child.
Seeing her daughter in such a state, Sophia felt so embarrassed that she wanted to flush Betty down the toilet. What a shame!
âBetty, where did you go? Why do you reek of alcohol?â Javier frowned, scrutinizing her.
âOh⦠I had a small gathering with friends⦠Hiccup!â Betty couldnât hold back and let out a loud hiccup.
âSomeone, help Ms. Betty upstairs to rest!â Sophia quickly gave the order.
âOh my! Zoe!â
Being intoxicated, Betty ran directly to Zoe, looking at her with a smiling face. âCongratulations! Youâre about to marry Jasper and become my sister-in-law!
âAfter all the scheming, driving away Liana, and getting rid of Alyssa, youâre finally marrying him.
Hahaha!â
Corneliusâs frown tightened.
Meanwhile, Penelopeâs and Zoeâs faces turned pale and stiff.
âBetty, what do you mean by that? Are you mocking me, or are you playing drunk?â
Zoe was already angry. After being provoked by Betty, she blurted out, âI know what youâre thinking.
You want to marry Landon. You asked me to help match you two, but I didnât. So you resent me.â