Priscilla's 90th birthday celebration was naturally a grand event for the Quinns. However, due to Devon's identity, they couldn't openly flaunt their wealth, so they decided to hold the banquet at the presidential palace.Although the presidential palace was quite large, it was still too small to accommodate the guests attending the banquet.Carol came over with Chris early in the morning.The day before, she held onto the last glimmer of hope and invited Rosa out, but Rosa gave her a surprise instead.Rosa invited her and Chris to attend Priscilla's 90th birthday celebration.As a result, Carol stood up to the Turners with pride and defiance.The Turners also attached great importance to the birthday banquet. Merida even spent a lot of money to acquire an emerald-diamond encrusted pendant, which Chris would present as a birthday gift to Priscilla. Since they were presenting a gift, it had to reflect the recipient's preferences and make sure it was something that they would l
Carol discreetly pulled Rosa away from Romelius, and they went back to the living room.Lana was still sitting in the corner, but instead of her previous boredom, she was eating her pasta with gusto.Rosa returned to Priscilla's side and, perhaps intentionally, began muttering something."The deceased just passed away not long ago, and here she is, living and eating comfortably as if it's her own home."When Priscilla overheard Rosa, it further deepened her prejudice against Lana."What kind of family actually raised this kind of wild child?" Priscilla suddenly chimed in.Rosa and Carol exchanged glances. Carol stood up and spoke to Priscilla apologetically, "Madam Priscilla, we're sorry for how Lana behaved. It's our fault for not raising her properly. We'll take her home right away and make sure she never bothers you again."Priscilla initially had a good impression of Carol until she learned she was related to Lana. She looked at Carol disapprovingly. "So she's from your fa
Rosa was taken by surprise when she realized Lana had some even more powerful tricks up her sleeve. "Why are you staring at me like that?" Lana sneered. Though dressed casually, her strong presence made Rosa hesitate to meet her gaze. "Aren't you going to greet me? Is that how your family taught you?" Lana retorted using Rosa's earlier remarks.It turned out that Lana knew everything that just happened there. Rosa shivered all over. Her gaze filled with fear as she looked at Lana. "Lana, don't get too cocky. I won't let you keep bullying Carol." Rosa spoke once more, indicating that the situation was escalating. If no one backed down in humiliation, it'd be hard to settle this matter."Rosa, shut your mouth!" Marion suddenly appeared at the corner of the staircase. She moved down slowly with an elegant stride. Although her demeanor was poised, her words were surprisingly harsh. "We, the Quinn family, have a century-old legacy of striving for excellence in every generation.
Priscilla's simple yet grand birthday celebration finally began. With Romelius and Marion around, no one dared to gossip about Lana in front of others. Even Priscilla had softened her attitude toward her. Throughout the meal, she kept on having people serve Lana with dishes. Lana didn't think much about it either, and after thanking everyone, she dug in with relish. On the contrary, the youngest member of the Quinn family, Rosa, was nowhere to be seen the entire time. It remained uncertain whether she was upset because Romelius scolded her harshly just now.Joyce was even more hospitable than Marion. She gracefully moved between each table and continually urged everyone to eat and drink more.Her warmth earned her plenty of praise. One of the guests said, "In my opinion, when it comes to choosing a spouse, it's better to marry someone from a humble background. See how friendly she is with us."Another chimed in, "It's hard to believe I'm having dinner at the President's hous
"Are you kidding? How could a high spender not have this basic knowledge? It's common sense not to drink alcohol after taking cephalosporin. Isn't this something everyone is aware of?" "Exactly. Could it be that Lana is up to something?" Everyone had various opinions on the victim's situation, and there were all kinds of speculations. Some even suspected Lana of having shady dealings with the prosecution.Devon quickly stood up and said, "Please have faith in our judicial authorities. The scenario you're concerned about is absolutely improbable." Devon's words carried the most credibility! Nicholas then continued, "There are indeed many unanswered questions in this case. For instance, the deceased's family claims she wasn't sick before her passing, so there was no need for her to take cephalosporin. "Furthermore, even if she did have some health issues and visited a doctor herself, what about the medication? This matter has evolved beyond a consumer dispute. "The police ha
When Lana caught up with Liam, he had already started the car and was about to leave. "Liam, please listen to me!" Liam's face remained stone-cold. The look in his eyes was filled with disappointment. "What else is there to say? I advise you not to waste your time on me. The one at your place is more likable and better at taking care of people than I am." Liam had really misunderstood her relationship with Nicholas. "Liam, it's not what you think. Please get out of the car, and I'll explain it to you," Lana said as she held onto the car window to stop Liam from leaving. Liam didn't buy Lana's words at all. "You almost hooked up in the hallway. How can you still say that there's nothing between both of you?" Lana was filled with regret at this moment. She shouldn't have bantered with Nicholas. However, she couldn't help it. That was how they had always interacted ever since they were kids. "Liam, I'll say it one more time. Get out of the car, and I'll explain!" Lana said
Carol was somewhat afraid to face Chris' parents, but Chris wasn't as worried. He urged, "Why are you still standing there, Carol? My parents want us to come downstairs!" Carol rose to adjust her clothing. She deliberately took her time. "You go ahead. I'll change my clothes and be down shortly." Chris responded without any hesitation, "Alright, then hurry up. I'll head down first." After Chris left, Carol paced nervously in the room, anxiously fidgeting with her hands. She felt utterly lost. Just then, her phone rang. Upon seeing the caller ID, Carol's eyes suddenly widened in shock. The moment the call connected, Carol immediately blamed the other person, "You still dare to call me? You assured me over and over that you'd handle this perfectly, but what's happening now? The police are reopening the investigation, and neither of us can escape that." After Carol had vented her anger, the other person began to explain calmly, and Carol's furious expression gradually subsid
After a night of calming down, Lana called Liam, intending to talk things out with him. However, Liam was still furious. As soon as Lana made the call, he immediately hung up.Lana was feeling rather defeated, but when she remembered that she had to return to work, she quickly got out of bed to get ready. Without having breakfast, she headed to the spa. At the entrance, she saw a familiar figure waiting, dragging a suitcase.In an instant, the grievances she had suppressed rose to the surface. "Nadia …" Lana called, her voice hoarse. Then, she ran toward Nadia.Nadia turned around when she heard her voice and received Lana's tight embrace instantly."Why did you come, Nadia?" Lana asked.Nadia held her in her arms, full of heartache. "How could I not come? You've suffered so much, yet you didn't say a word, you silly girl."Seeing Lana's bloodshot eyes, Nadia felt even more distressed. "Look at you. How much weight have you lost?"Although Lana had always been a source of co