Chapter 1103
Zoe lowered her head, fuming with anger, but she dared not utter a
single word.
Bethany was aware of the commotion that had just happened. She felt immensely satisfied and couldnât help but laugh upon
seeing Zoe, who was usually so arrogant and disrespectful, looking so dejected.
Liam chuckled heartily. âDad, please donât say that. Zoe is my niece. If | donât help her, who else will | help? Should | abandon my
family
instead?â
At the mention of âabandon my familyâ, Logan immediately thought
of Ryan.
âGrandpa, Mom, we're here.â A clear and cheerful voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention.
Ryan and Carrie walked hand in hand, their intimacy resembling that of a newlywed couple. Ryan looked at the shy girl beside
him v
affectionate eyes, evoking envy in others.
The atmosphere felt somewhat tense, particularly with the Hof family showing clear aloofness and reserve toward the couple.
Astrid, an outsider, didnât understand the situation and was the first to speak up. âOh my, are Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Carrie in a
relationship? Ah, what a great match! Congratulations, Mrs. Hoffman, Chairman
Salvador, as well as Mrs. Salvador.â
Gregory and Shannon kept their usual demeanor, while Claireâs smile
seemed incredibly forced.
Bethany gave Carrie a sharp look of distress, her eyes widening with intense animosity at the sight of her outfit today.
Carrie was wearing a vibrant goose-yellow chiffon dress with a black butterfly bow, designed by the internationally acclaimed
fashion designer Roza Walker.
The beauty of the dress stoked jealousy within Bethany. After all, obtaining Roza Walkerâs haute couture was no small feat. Amid
countless unsuccessful attempts to secure appointments herself, seeing her sister Carrie donning this exclusive creation only
intensified Bethanyâs jealousy.
Bethany feared that others would perceive her as lacking compared to her own sibling-a stark reminder that they shared the
same roots
but different destinies.
Even without looking, Bethany knew that Ryan had undoubtedly gifted
this remarkable dress to Carrie.
This realization fueled Bethanyâs resentment further until it reed an unbearable level-nearly driving her to tear apart her own
frustration.
â| remember that Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Salvador are good friends, right? Your friendship with him is just as strong as mine with
Wya isnât it? Now that you and Ms. Salvador have mutual affection and make a great couple, this is a wonderful thing!â Lance
smiled at the
Hoffman family.
âMr. Hoffman, congratulations! When can | have the pleasure of attending your eldest grandsonâs wedding?â
Logan coldly raised the corner of his lips without responding. The chilly and unfriendly demeanor was obvious to everyone
present. Logan clearly disapproved of Carrie. He didnât even want to say a word in front of Gregory or pretend to be friendly
toward Carrie.
The awkward atmosphere became increasingly embarrassing.
Gregoryâs expression turned somber as he naturally felt deeply
uneasy.
Shannon was no different. Despite being a selfish and ruthless
mother, Carrie was still her own child.
If the Hoffman family disrespected |
hel, bwoutdlte' e disrespecting
themselves. How could she ignore
her pride?
âChairman Iverson, Carrieâs big day is approaching. | will make sure to
personally send you the invitation
first when the time copgas,â Ryan Bald
fixgnyas Ke ti grasped Carrie's
hand, his eyes shining with joy.
It felt as if tomorrow would be their wedding day.
Carrie timidly lowered her long lashes, leaning dependently Ryan.
The love between them was strong enough to endure any harsh criticism.
âRyan, marriage is a serious
commitment. Itâs a significant life
event that requires careful
Cometetsre enn Gl, colildrt Koi!
badk any fonger. However, she
couldn't openly oppose it, as Liam
suggested. She could only subtly
express her concerns. âHave you
known Ms. Salvador long enough to
truly understand each other? Is it too
impulsive to talk about marriage so
soon?â
âIndeed, Ryan. Your reputation in Sayrow is well-known. How many ex-
girlfriends did you have prior to Ms. Salvador? And how many of them
were spoiled and given everything they wanted?â