The assistant agreed and followed his instructions.
Tara frowned and leaned into Odellâs side.
Meanwhile, at the entrance, Sonia was still arrogantly blocking Sylviaâs way.
Sylvia sat motionlessly, not planning to leave. No matter what, she had to meet Bruce and Catherine today. Since Sonia was not letting her in, she would wait here. Catherine and Bruce had to come out eventually, anyway.
Just as they were at a deadlock, a polite young man came out.
He smiled and said to Sonia, âMs. Ross, Mr. Collins said that everyone here is his guest. Please stop blocking this ladyâs way.â Sonia instantly said, âSheâs not Mr. Collinsâ guest. She must have snuck in.â
The man looked at Sylvia who waved the invitation in her hands. The young man said, âAll those who have invitations are Mr. Collinsâ guests. Please come in.â Sylvia looked at Sonia, who was still standing in her way. Sonia snorted at her coldly and turned into the house in displeasure.
Sylvia turned her wheelchair into the living room.
The living room was spacious and decorated with antiques. There were quite a few people enjoying the paintings and chatting in small groups.
She did not notice the man who was covered by a screen next to a tea table. As soon as she entered, she saw Catherine, Bruce, and sitting together by the window. Sonia entered before her and sat beside Dona, looking at Sylvia coldly. When Dona saw Sylvia enter, she laughed at the latterâs wheelchair.
Sylvia went straight to Bruce and Catherine.
She did not look at Sonia and Dona, and said to Bruce and Catherine, âMr. and Mrs. Ledger, Iâm sorry to bother you at this time, but Iâve come to talk to you about my relationship with Tristan.â
Catherine said coldly, âWe have nothing to say to you.â Bruce nudged her and said to Sylvia, âWhat do you want to tell us?â Sylvia immediately said, âI think you must have misunderstood me. Tristan and I have never shared the kind of relationship you assume we have. Indeed, I work in his studio, but our relationship has only been that of a superior and his subordinate. I have never flirted with him before, let alone have a man-woman relationship with him. âNeither have I pursued any relationship with him, nor have I ever wanted to marry him, let alone ask you guys to let him be with me. Thatâs all a misunderstanding. If you donât believe me, you can ask Tristan. He will explain all the misunderstandings clearly to you.â
She looked at Bruce and Catherine, enunciating her words clearly. There was not the slightest intention to hide in her expression.
Bruce fell silent.
However, Catherine snorted. âTristan is so charmed by you that heâs willing to go on a hunger strike for you. He can lie to us and say that he has nothing to do with you.â
Bruce thought about it and said, âThatâs right. That brat flew back from Liberty for you and left his client behind. How are we supposed to believe you?â
Sylvia frowned. She did not expect Tristan to fly back directly after dumping a client.
Sonia immediately piped up from the side. âUncle, Aunt, stop listening to her nonsense. Just tell her to leave.â
Dona tugged at her and said to Bruce and Catherine, âMr. and Mrs. Ledger, although Sonia is a little straightforward, her words arenât without reason. The exhibition will be over in a while, but you havenât picked your favorite paintings yet. Donât let this ignorant girl waste your time.