Chapter 891
Vicky narrowed her eyes.
Tyler clearly said there was a work-related matter to take the blame for.
Although it was indeed because of him that they were late, Vicky was touched that he came forward to
defend her in front of the entire Hart family.
Old Mister Hart glanced at Vicky and smiled faintly. âItâs just a family dinner. No big deal. Work is still
the priority.â He waved at the two of them. âTake your seats quickly.â
Gatherings at the Hart Family were different from ordinary parties.
Ordinary parties were held like buffets, while family gatherings were when all family members gathered
at the same table to dine together.
Old Mister Hart, with the most seniority and highest status, sat in the central seat.
On his left and right sides, in descending order, the seating arrangement followed the hierarchy of
seniority.
At this moment, everyone at the banquet had taken their seats, leaving only two empty seats next to
Orion and Valencia.
Tyler and Vicky walked over together.
Orion and Valencia had a strong dislike for Vicky, but in front of everyone else, they were careful not to
make a fool of themselves by uttering snide remarks at her.
Valencia smiled warmly. âTyler, Vicky, here you here. Come take your seats.â
Vicky had already experienced Valenciaâs hypocrisy many years ago; she was deceived by the
beautiful picture Valencia painted and manipulated into enduring hardship because of it.
Later on, Vicky gradually understood that Valencia would never acknowledge her.
After Tyler and Vicky took their seats, Old Mister Hart signaled the start of the meal.
Vicky observed the surroundings briefly and noticed that there were not too many people present
today.
Isabella and her family sat across Vicky, and next to them sat a mid-aged couple and a strange young
man that Vicky did not know.
There were unfamiliar faces all around her, while Lincoln and the rest of the Hart family were nowhere
to be seen.
Vicky did not find it strange as the Hart familyâs main residence was in Molivia, so it was normal for
most of the members to not come to Zendonia.
The servants brought out plates of food and placed them on each table.
This family banquet was inclusive, with each table having different dishes, encompassing different
cuisines and Vicky concluded that the food must have been prepared according to everyoneâs
preferences and tastes, reported in advance.
However, upon seeing the dishes in front of her, Vicky froze.
All the food before her was seafood.
Vicky was allergic to seafood and never touched them.
Tyler scowled.
There were a lot of servants in the Hart Family, and with several servants assigned to each section, the
dishes were served efficiently.
Once all the dishes were served, Old Mister Hart said, âSince this is a family gathering, thereâs no need
for formality. Iâm sure you are all starving. Letâs dig in.â
Everyone was about to start dining when a loud âbangâ was heard in the quiet hall.
The others turned to the source of the sound and saw Tyler slamming his glass hard onto the table with
a cold expression.
Everyone gaped at him, and Old Mister Hart asked, âWhatâs wrong, Tyler? Do you not like the food?â
âVicky is allergic to seafood, yet you prepared nothing but seafood. What is the meaning of this?â Tyler
asked.