Chapter 500:
As Liza called them out one by one, the room grew silent, no one daring to speak.
Earlier, they had criticized her for being inexperienced and uninformed. Yet, she still held their vulnerabilities in her hands, feeling she deserved respect from them.
Lindsay stood tall next to Liza.
Earlier, as the room mocked Liza, Lindsay quietly retreated, fearing she might be caught in the fallout.
Lindsay thought she was being discreet, unaware that everyone had noticed, including Liza, who viewed her as a potential successor. Lizaâs hand, hidden beneath her sleeve, trembled slightly. She couldnât believe her beloved granddaughter was so ungrateful.
A flash of anger flickered through her.
In the corner, Harlee observed the scene without expression, as though she wasnât the one being scorned and criticized by Liza. Sensing the charged atmosphere, Harlee slowly stood, her posture relaxed but her voice confident as she said to Wilton, âNow that the ceremony is over, Iâve arranged a birthday celebration for you at the Grand Oak tonight. You and Belen should come.
As for this tense gathering, Iâll be leaving. Itâs giving me a headache!â
Harleeâs gaze never left Lizaâs as she spoke, and everyone caught the meaning behind her words.
Another round of whispered jabs followed, but this time, no one dared to speak aloud except for a few isolated murmurs criticizing Harleeâs demeanor.
Harlee paid them no mind. She had long been unfazed by how others viewed her.
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Lonnie, however, couldnât let it slide.
He cast a cold glance over the room and remarked, âI donât see anything wrong with my daughterâs demeanor! Mr. Flores, you were the most vocal. Why donât you step forward and explain what you mean by âattitude problemâ?â
Mr. Flores shuddered, hastily shaking his head in apology and retreating into the crowd. With Lonnie asserting his authority, no one dared to criticize Harlee anymore.
After all, the Sanderson familyâs influence was undeniable, and even if there were grievances, they had to remain unspoken.
Liza cast a sharp, assessing glance at Lonnie and Harlee, her expression tinged with doubt.
If her memory served her correctly, the Sanderson family was renowned for having five sons and no daughters.
So why did Lonnie refer to Harlee as his daughter? And Harlee herselfâshe was so uncouth.
Anyone from the Sanderson family should carry themselves with poise.
As for the claims about Harlee being the head of Janessa Studio and a National Aerospace Agency engineer, Liza dismissed them outright.
Her pride was tied to Lindsay, the granddaughter sheâd devoted herself to raising. No one, not even the most accomplished individuals, was allowed to outshine Lindsay in Lizaâs eyes.
Suppressing these thoughts, Liza adjusted her expression, softening the sharp edges of her demeanor.
Had she known earlier that the impudent Harlee was connected to the Sanderson family, she would have handled the situation much more delicately.
After all, provoking or offending the Sanderson family was not something the Morgan family could afford.
Swallowing her annoyance, Liza forced a smile onto her lips.
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