Samus spoke aloud. His voice drew the attention of the guests in the venue hall. The guests made strange faces. The former Quints’ collective pleas to change their last name had made them the biggest joke in Lilyrose. Speaking of which, some criticized the former Quints forgetting their roots while others sneered at them in disdain. The former Quints were losing their backbone. They represented the Vinlands in attending to the guests. As a show of respect, the attendees did not say a word about the last name change. However, Samus grilled Darcy’s family in public for not changing their last name. “How could you turn your back on your family lineage, Vinland? How could you be proud of that?“You should thank Darcy. At least, she will carry on the bloodline.” Amid the crowd, an individual taunted the former Quints to stand up for Darcy’s family. The individual used Samus’ new last name to tick him off. “Hahaha!” The air broke out in laughter. Samus and the ot
“Hahaha!” The guests laughed out loud. They had not realized before, but Darcy’s loser husband had quite the mouth on him. The attendees who had witnessed the earlier drama outside the hotel were not surprised, though. “Shut up, Kaze!”“I’m going to kill you!” Samus and his family went ballistic. “Don’t waste your breath on him.” A sneer was heard. Logan swaggered his way in and glared at Darcy’s family. “You can get out since you won’t change your last name. Don’t bother attending the party. “Call the security, Samus. Throw them out,” he said in a chilling voice. “That’s right. Kick them out! They are getting themselves humiliated in public.” The rest of the former Quint family members resented Darcy, so they started clamoring. Darcy’s family turned pale with rage. The former Quints had no compassion for them at all. Although Kaze did not care about some party, he did not want to see his wife’s family kicked out. He said curtly, “The Vinlands formally inv
Following the security officer’s reaction, the attendees in the hall looked at Kaze in surprise.They had no idea what was with Darcy’s dimwit husband. Kaze managed to instill fear in the terrifying security personnel. “You must think highly of yourself, Kaze. They recognize you because you’re the village idiot of Lilyrose,” Samus sneered. He waved his arm. “Don’t just stand there. I’m ordering you as a member of the Vinland family to beat the idiot up and throw him out. Don’t forget to toss his wife’s family out too.” “Are you taking orders from him?” Kaze looked at the security officers with a pretentious smile. “Mr. Lee, um…” The security guards were dumbfounded. Cold sweat rolled off their foreheads. The attendees stared at Kaze in horror. Even Darcy was in disbelief. Samus was issuing a command in the name of the Vinlands. However, these security personnel dared not carry out his order.They had to wonder if Kaze possessed something more fearsome than the
“I…” Logan’s jaw dropped. Some of the guests in the hall looked at Darcy’s family in disbelief. Hudson referred to Darcy’s family as the Vinlands’ honorable guests. Rudy, Samus, and the others were infuriated. They could not understand why Darcy’s family were the Vinlands’ honorable guests. It was a fact they could not accept. The worst was yet to come. Hudson suddenly pointed at the door and told Logan curtly, “Get out now. You and your family should leave.“Don’t bother attending the party since you tried to kick my guests out.” Woah!The hall broke out in outcry. Hudson wanted Logan and his family escorted out to stick up for Darcy’s family. Darcy’s family appeared to be more important to Hudson than the former Quints. “They asked for it. They were so arrogant to kick Darcy and her family out, but Hudson doesn’t think much of them.” “They think they will enjoy the privilege of the wealthy by changing their last names, but they are only good for serving me
Darcy’s family was under the spotlight of the party. Hudson was even gracious to Hector, a cripple who had faded into the background for years. The attendees wondered if Hudson was nice to them because of Sam. That was what Darcy’s family was confused about too. “The treatment plan isn’t out yet. Professor Whiteman’s away for surgery. My leg has been broken for years, so I don’t see the rush. I’m not going anywhere anyway,” Hector responded courteously.He then asked, “Do you know him?” “Hehe. I don’t, but I have the utmost respect for Professor Whiteman. I should pay him a visit if I ever get the chance.” Hudson chatted with Agnes in a friendly manner too. Later, he turned his attention to Darcy and Sky. “Hudson,” the pair greeted him with respect. Hudson complimented Sky before turning to Darcy. “You’re doing well, Darcy. Despite your age, you are now the chairman of Quartet Group and Sky Ocean Corporation. “I heard that Tanya regarded you highly and raised you t
“My grandmother was a member of the Vinland family, so I am too. I think there’s no need to change my family name,” Darcy rejected Hudson’s request with a smile. To everybody’s surprise, Darcy turned down a tempting offer. She gave up the chance to be part of the Vinland family and to run a mega-rich family. It was clear who stood out between her and the former Quints. As Hudson’s face fell, he said solemnly, “Do you think the Vinlands aren’t good enough for you, Darcy?” Darcy’s heart dropped. Hudson did not throw a fit. However, the switch in his tone made the air heavy. The bustling hall immediately went quiet. No one forgot the confrontation between Hudson and Logan. The scowl on Hudson’s face startled Logan to the point of keeping his head down and holding his breath. Hudson seemed proficient in the art of manipulation. “So what if the Vinlands aren’t good enough?” Kaze came closer and stood next to Darcy. He looked at Hudson. “Don’t you have anything bet
Kaze made the remark with a smile before giving Hudson a defiant look. Many, Darcy included, were shocked. Kaze’s words led them to figure out Hudson’s motive. If Darcy were to agree with the last name change, the Vinlands could take over all the businesses under her name. The former Quints were a great example. The crowd was surprised that Darcy’s crazy husband saw through Hudson. They wondered if Kaze was really the loser and psycho the rumors made him out to be. Hudson was startled that Kaze would reveal the truth in public. He quickly pulled himself together. “You got the wrong idea, Kaze. We are a sentimental family. We mean no harm.” Hudson added with a smile, “Darcy is family to me. I just hope she can return to the Vinland family. That’s all.” Kaze raised a brow. Hudson was a cunning man. It was no wonder Logan was terrified. Nevertheless, Kaze had his way of dealing with his kind. “I hope you’re being honest. I will break anybody who gets any id
As the banquet began, many came to toast and flatter Hector. Their conversation always led to Darcy without exception. Hector would usually have a little drink now and then, watching the amount he drank. However, he clinked glasses with all the guests today.Later when nobody drank with him, he started pouring wine into his own glass. While shedding tears, he downed his drink. “What’s the matter with you, Hector? Don’t scare me.” Agnes pulled him back. “And he who had so loved her was not there, to trouble with bad hopes, or evil wishes…” Hector rasped, his tone miserable. The guests near Hector thought he was acting strange. Darcy’s family, on the other hand, knew what was going on. Hudson bossed Master Quint and the rest of the family around. They were kicked out of the venue in front of everybody. The former Quints were utterly humiliated. Even though Hector resented Master Quint, his father, for turning his back on him, sadness washed over him. The wh