?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 sessor.


    Lizas hand, hidden beneath her sleeve, trembled slightly.


    She couldnt believe her beloved granddaughter was so ungrateful.


    A sh of anger flickered through her.


    In the corner, Harlee observed the scene without expression, as though she wasnt the one being scorned and criticized by Liza.


    Sensing the charged atmosphere, Harlee slowly stood, her posture rxed but her voice confident as she said to Wilton, Now that the ceremony is over, Ive arranged a birthday celebration for you at the Grand Oak tonight.


    You and Belen shoulde.


    As for this tense gathering, Ill be leaving.


    Its giving me a headache! Harlees gaze never left Lizas 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 isted murmurs criticizing Harlees demeanor.


    Harlee paid them no mind.


    She had long been unfazed by how others viewed her.


    Explore fresh tales at g aln ov el s ; Lonnie, however, couldnt let it slide.


    He cast a cold nce over the room and remarked, I dont see anything wrong with my daughters demeanor! Mr.


    Flores, you were the most vocal.


    Why dont you step forward and exin what you mean by attitude problem? 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 familys influence was undeniable, and even if there were grievances, they had to remain unspoken.


    Liza cast a sharp, assessing nce 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 herselfshe was so uncouth.


    Anyone from the Sanderson family should carry themselves with poise.


    As for the ims 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 shed devoted herself to raising.


    No one, not even the most aplished individuals, was allowed to outshine Lindsay in Lizas 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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