Chapter 48 Irene beamed at Harvey with obvious approval andmented , Harvey , please take the seat of honor .


    Tonights family dinner is all about you Harvey maintained perfect etiquette , treating every Stevens family member with utmost politeness and respect .


    His behavior had everyone glowing with pride , convinced they had found the perfect addition to their family .


    Seeing Harvey so popr and capable must be hard for you to watch , Christina remarked , suddenly appearing beside Andrew .


    Andrew smiled and said , Congrattions on finding such an always dreamed of marrying into high society , and now youve achieved it .


    exceptional match .


    Youve Christinas expression grewplex as she sighed .


    Andrew , Ive always known youre not a bad person .


    Im not saying this to rub in your face .


    I just want you to learn from Harveys admirable qualities .


    Even if you cant match his sess , you could at least live with dignity .


    Andrew chuckled .


    Are you saying Ill never be as sessful as him ? Christina shook her head in disappointment .


    I see youre still stubborn and hopeless .


    I was trying to help you , but youre just being defensive .


    Forget it .


    Grandpa knows were over , and Im sure Harvey will soon réce you in his eyes The Stevens family dinner was an borate affair .


    Dous sat at the head of the table , smiling contentedly .


    Andrew sat beside him , much to the familys displeasure .


    Why should this loser sit next to Grandpa ? That spot should be for Harvey ! Who does this guy think he is ? Leroy and Ireneined loudly , not hiding their disdain .


    Harvey sat beside Christina and graciously remarked , Mrs.


    Stevens , Leroy , its fine .


    Im happy to sit anywhere as long as Mr.


    Stevens Senior isfortable .


    Now thats ss exactly what youdexpect from an old moriey family , Irene praise enthusiastically .


    Leroy chimed in , Harvey , were family now .


    Please , help yourself and enjoy the meal ! The other Stevens family members fawned over Harvey , treating him as if he were a celebrity .


    Dous sighed and said apologetically to Andrew , Andrew , I never expected things between you and Christie to end this way .


    Not wanting Dous to worry , Andrew replied , Mr.


    Stevens Senior , some things arent meant to be .


    Here , I brought some excellent wine thats good for your health .


    Please enjoy it .


    Dous smiled warmly .


    How thoughtful of you ! Ive been craving your wine for a while now .


    Chapter 48  As Andrew began pouring , Leroy interrupted loudly , What do you think youre doing , Andrew ? That cheap trash isnt fit to drink ! Andrew frowned .


    If you dont understand fine wine , dont talk like you do .


    This is perfectly suitable for Mr.


    Stevens Senior ! Leroyughed mockingly .


    Hes iming I dont know wine ! Look at that ubeled bottle- its probably watered down garbage from some street vendor ! The other Stevens family members around the table sneered , casting dismissive looks at Andrews bottle .