Chapter 76
Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 76
âMom, weâre home!â Emmanuel exclaimed in excitement before walking
through the door.
Upon hearing the voice, everyone in the room immediately stood up.
Alessandra and Roselynn were undoubtedly the most anxious.
Alessandra, who usually had difficulty walking, seemed to be moving
swiftly at that moment.
Even Roselynn could not catch up with her at all.
âQuick, letâs catch a glimpse of Mannyâs wife!â Jack Lowe exclaimed.
Jack was Bennyâs son and Emmanuelâs cousin.
Benny had made a fortune from his business, so his financial success
allowed his son to lead a lavish lifestyle and indulge in vices like drinking,
gambling, and fooling around. He particularly had a strong interest in
women.
However, his eagerness to bring his wife to see Emmanuelâs wife had
nothing to do with her beauty.
All this while, he had always looked down on Emmanuel. I highly doubt a
twenty-eight-year-old with an annual salary of eighty thousand can
marry a woman of high quality. His wife must be an older, unsophisticated
country bumpkin.
Jack felt his other half would be in stark contrast to Emmanuelâs wife. My
stunning wife, with her flawless complexion and irresistible figure, is a
constant source of pride for me!
He was eager to see Emmanuelâs reaction when he saw his wife. I want to
know how he feels when he compares his wife to mine! I bet heâll be
envious of me!
However, Jackâs jaw dropped in astonishment when he saw Mackenzie
walking in with Emmanuel. Oh, my! Is such beauty even real?
All the other family members were just as stunned.
Even Ryderâs six-year-old son couldnât contain his excitement and blurted
out, âDaddy, Uncle Mannyâs wife is so pretty! Sheâs even prettier than Uncle
Jackâs wife. Sheâs more beautiful than Mommy too!â
The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.
Emmanuelâs gaze shifted to his cousin, Ryder Lowe, and his wife, Abellyn
Sheppard.
Emmanuel knew Ryder, with his easygoing nature, would not be fazed by
the remark. However, Abellyn was known for her pettiness. Emmanuel
worried she might harbor resentment toward Mackenzie due to their sonâs
words.
âHi there, Iâm Jack. Iâm Mannyâs cousin!â In the next moment, Jack let go of
his wifeâs hand and enthusiastically approached Mackenzie with a
beaming smile, wanting to shake her hand. Iâd be honored to hold the
hand of someone as stunningly beautiful as her!
Jack could not help but opine that his wifeâs skin could not hold a candle
to Mackenzieâs flawless complexion. I wonder how smooth her hand is.
To his disappointment, Mackenzie did not extend her hand for a
handshake. She simply nodded in acknowledgment before casually
placing the chicken she was holding on the ground.
As the CEO of Terence Group, she could tell a personâs character at one
glance.
The fact that he had withdrawn his hand from his wife and reached out for
hers revealed his lack of decency.
Jackâs expression turned sour as he witnessed Mackenzieâs arrogance.
Being attractive doesnât give you the right to treat others with disrespect!
âHey, youâre Mackenzie, right? Itâs great to see you here! You didnât have to
bring the chicken, but we appreciate it.â Alessandra finally caught up. She
reprimanded Emmanuel, âWhatâs wrong with you? How could you get your
wife to carry the chicken?â
Emmanuel responded with a wry smile.
Roselynn quickly came to his defense. âMom, youâre being unfair. Didnât
you notice that Manny has his hands full carrying all these things?â
âBut itâs still inappropriate for him to ask her to carry the chicken!â
Alessandra exclaimed.
Alessandraâs comment struck a chord with Mackenzie. Look at what your
son did to me! I almost got pecked by that chicken!
As the esteemed CEO of Terence Group, Mackenzie believed she had
demonstrated her utmost respect by not releasing the chicken halfway
and instead disposing of it in the courtyard upon their arrival.
âCome on in!â Alessandra warmly invited them to enter the house, but she
did not dare to touch her daughter-in-law.
Although Alessandra was thrilled to see Mackenzie and desired to build a
closer relationship with her, she sensed Mackenzieâs aloofness, which
made her hesitant to approach her too closely, fearing that Mackenzie
might not appreciate physical contact.