Most were worried for Ralph when he took Heather’s hand since they heard she was a strong and scary woman. Even Ralph was not confident when he grabbed her.
However, he had to do something since he had already claimed that Heather was his fiancee. If he did not show the elders he and Heather were close, especially to his mother, they would only be suspicious of their relationship.
Ralph was sweating as he smiled stiffly and looked at the woman beside him. He was trying to send her a message through his eyes that it was an important day and not to make him look like a fool.
Although it seemed like his message had gotten through, it could also mean Heather was in a good mood and might have even changed her mind about working with him again.
In short, “Heather” did not shrug his hand off or give him an over-the-shoulder throw—instead, she allowed him to touch her and smiled. “I hope everyone doesn't mind me intruding.”
“Not at all.” Most shook their heads. Since she was Ralph’s fiancee, she was part of the Russell family. Ralph confidently smiled as he felt this was probably his best day yet.
He led “Heather” to a seat close to his and turned to her two bodyguards, frowning. “You two can wait outside.”
However, the two bodyguards did not budge and feigned ignorance.
Ralph was unhappy with their attitude and was about to yell at them, but decided not to as they were Heather’s men. He took a deep breath and glared at them before moving closer to Heather, saying, “Although it’s okay for you to be here, this is a family meeting. Can you tell them to…”
“Heather” lifted her head, looked at them, and sighed, “You should wait for me outside. I’ll come out when this is over. It won’t take long.”
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