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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.
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 I kept in the dark? Who does she think she is? She’s old and washed up, yet she still has the nerve to come here 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 drama 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 some stunning 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 tells me not to tolerate people I 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?”
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, I 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.
