Chapter 1298

Cheryl's face twisted with displeasure, those words dragging her back to that unpleasant scene in the airport's underground parking lot.

"Poor Celena, I actually pity you. Once shamed by this man, cast out of the Stone family with an illegitimate child, and now, making grandiose claims because you can't measure up!

"I was at the airport with my husband today for a pickup. If he didn't invite Mr. Gibson to Drunham City, who did? Surely not that loser Liam?

"If I were you, I'd keep a tight rein on that mouth. Brag all you want, but at least have the chops to back it up, or you're the one who'll end up looking foolish!"

Cheryl's biting words sent a wave of laughter rolling through the crowd.

The people closest to Celena joined in with their own biting comments. "Seriously, Celena, out of all the guys out there, why pick a deadbeat like that?"

"And he's got such a big ego too!"

"It's a total disgrace, Mr. Stone. Don't let that loser come to our family dinners anymore!"

"Exactly. Th