Chapter 21

Everyone present was infuriated, but Byrd had brought along a few sharp-looking men in suits who seemed formidable, so no one dared to act rashly.

Pierce looked up at Byrd and said, "Miss, you're clearly top-notch in both looks and demeanor. You have a bright future ahead of you. Why are you choosing to throw it all away by sticking with him?"

Byrd gave him a scornful smile, the kind that made it seem like she was looking at a clown.

Not willing to give up, Pierce continued, "Miss, I think you've been misled by him. He's just a worthless son-in-law who was kicked out of the Wright family. He has no power, no money, and no skills—a complete loser. Even a mudskipper in a dirty ditch is a thousand times better than him!"

Byrd sneered, "You blind fool. Not just among those present, but even in the entire world, there's no one who can compare to him."

Pierce chuckled bitterly and shook his head.

"Miss, it seems you've been thoroughly deceived by him. I don't know how he tricked you, b