Chapter 231: The next day, at the Stevens family residence.


    What is Keanu trying to pull? Lindy seethed, her voice sharp as she mmed the guest list onto the table.


    Is he deliberately humiliating me? Its his 80th birthday, and I, his rightful daughter-inw, am not even on the guest list! Meanwhile, hes tacitly allowing your father to bring that homewrecker and his illegitimate son to the celebration.


    Even Allison was invited! Rage bubbled inside her as she gripped the wine ss too tightly, flinging it across the room where it shattered into pieces.


    Ignoring the pain in her hand, she rubbed her temples, the headache building as fury clouded her vision.


    Colton, your grandfather is intentionally ignoring us.


    Its a tant show of disrespect! Lindys fiery gaze shifted sharply to Mny, her eyes brimming with hostility.


    Keanus disdain for Colton since his divorce from Allison had been more than evident.


    Hed cut off all contact, retreated abroad, and hadnt even returned for Colton and Mnys wedding.


    He was trampling on their dignity! Lindy knew full well that, despite Colton being her only son, Keanu had other grandsons.


    Coltons insistence on marrying Mny had only deepened the old mans disapproval.


    The thought of the financial support Mnys parents still hadnt provided set Lindys temper aze.


    In the end, Mny, its because Keanu doesnt like you! It was all this homewreckers fault! Feeling the weight of Lindys venomous re, Mny lowered her gaze, feigning helplessness.


    Lindy, Ive tried everything to please him, but… hes always been close to Allison.


    Of course, he wouldnt like me.


    Inwardly, however, she scoffed.


    Lindy was quick to me others now, but when Mny first returned to the country, the woman had greeted her with sharine smiles and open arms.


    But they both knew what Lindy truly wanted the assets Mny brought with her.


    Back then, their goals had aligned.


    So what was the point of ming her now? Though resentment churned inside her, Mny kept up the act, shrinking behind Coltons protective stance.


    Colton, I truly didnt mean to cause any trouble… I never imagined Keanu would be so heartless.


    Im sorry, Lindy… it seems Ive upset you too.


    Lindys face twisted with rage.


    Who are you fooling with this pitiful act? She despised the way Mny yed innocent, just like that vile secretary who had wormed her way into her husbands life.


    And seeing Colton defend her? It only made the bile rise faster.


    With a sudden motion, Lindy grabbed a nearby cup and hurled it at Mny.


    Stop pretending in front of me! The cup shattered against the wall, and Colton instinctively shielded Mny, his expression darkening as he turned to his mother.


    Mom, have your headaches gotten so bad that youve lost all sense of decorum? Lindys voice shook with frustration as she demanded, What do you want? Mny is your daughter-inw, yet you treat her like this.


    Cant you see youre only making things worse? Herugh was bitter, filled with disdain.


    So, now you have the nerve to lecture me? Fine.


    Tell me, what should we do? She had nned to use Keanus birthday banquet to solidify their ce in high society, only to be humiliated by not even receiving an invitation.


    The whole situation felt like a public p to the face.


    Lindys anger was palpable, but Mnys calmness remained undeterred.


    Lindy, please dont be so upset.


    I might have a solution, she murmured softly, her voice gentle and reassuring.


    People wont know we werent invited.


    If we dont show up, theyll just think were being disrespectful.


    Why not bring birthday gifts and deliver them personally? Do you think Keanu would really throw us out in front of everyone? She let her words sink in before adding, And if we reveal Allisons true colors to everyone, once Keanu sees through her act, hell naturally appreciate Coltons intentions.


    Reveal? Lindys eyes narrowed with suspicion.


    What do you mean? A small smile tugged at the corner of Mnys lips.


    Colton and I uncovered a little secret about Allison.


    Youll see soon enough.


    The night before, shed instructed someone to dig through the subsidiarys financial records.


    It turned out that not only was Allison implicated in the losses, but there was something tying Lindy into the mess as well.


    No matter how things unfolded, Mny knew she had the upper hand.


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