Chapter 1
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“But...” “The maid tried to stop her, but Melody had already stood up and was heading towards the door.
In Seamar City, she was used to being respected as an elder. All the noblewomen and socialites treated her with
deference.
Melody firmly believed Bert's favor for Liza had something to do with her.
She felt justified in her actions. As she descended the stairs, she saw Liza standing in the middle of the grand
hall.
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The butler beside her advised, “Miss, she’s really not here. You should go back. If your father finds out you came
here to cause trouble, he won't be happy.”
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“Nonsense. Everyone in the local community knows that today is the welcoming banquet father is hosting for
that old hag. Why was | kept in the dark? Who does she think she is? She’s old and washed up, yet she still has
the nerve to chere and seduce my father, “Liza huffed, aware of the old rumors.
Debra, not wanting to be noticed by Liza, stood in a less conspicuous corner. She preferred to watch the
unfold rather than be a target.
Melody, who valued her reputation and dignity above all else, was incensed as soon as she heard Liza's
disrespectful words.
Liza noticed Melody and looked her up and down with disdain. “I thought she would be sstunning older
woman, but she’s not just old and washed up. She looks half-dead.”
Her harsh words almost caused Melody to have a heart attack. Debra was surprised by Liza's audacity and had
to suppress a laugh.
Melody was highly respected in Seamar City, and Liza was likely the first person to speak to her so
disrespectfully.
“How did your father raise you? Is this how you speak to your elders?” Melody tried to assert her authority.
Liza scoffed, “My father always tellsnot to tolerate people | dislike. And you have no sense of shame, coming
here to chase after my father instead of staying in Seamar City as a widow. What, feeling lonely? Looking for a
remarriage?”
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Her spoiled behavior was well-known in the local community. Bert doted on her because she was his late-life
daughter. She was used to getting her way, and no one had dared to criticize her.
Melody’s chest heaved with anger, and she nearly fainted from the insult. She had never been so openly
humiliated in her life.
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Not done yet, Liza walked over to one of the tables and yanked off the tablecloth, sending the champagne tower
crashing to the floor. The sound of shattering glass filled the grand hall.
“Welcoming banquet? This is my family’s estate. Since when do we host banquets for outsiders?” Her aggressive
behavior made everyone in the room back away.
Under repeated insults, Melody finally lost her temper. “Liza Eaton, | tolerate you only for Bert's sake. You're
young and ignorant, but if you continue to speak so disrespectfully, I'll show you no mercy.