It took Sharon a while to think of something to say. "What does that have to do with me? It's not like I want to make a reservation at Aide Castle."
Shelly, who was hiding in a corner, wished to turn invisible at this very moment.
But, to her dismay, someone noticed her immediately.
Doing her best to manage her expression despite the guilt she's feeling, she glanced at Mia and stammered, "I heard that we're going to work together. Can't you turn a blind eye to this for old times' sake?"
She really wished to hold a banquet at Aide Castle Hotel. Mia could make it happen with a single lift of a finger.
But why wouldn't Mia relent?
"Old times' sake? I have nothing to do with your family. Even if I do, I won't break our management principles just for you."
Mia's words put Shelly in an awkward position.
Shelly huffed. "What did you mean by that? Are you looking down on us? You're talking as if we're desperate to hold a party at your place."
Timothy piped up, "What rights do you have to say that? A good-for-nothing like you who only knows how to live off the family shouldn't say something like that."
"Tim, how could you say that to me in public?" She stomped her foot and scanned the people around them.
She was supposed to search for a potential husband here. Now that Timothy had described her that way, her chances of marrying a rich man were slim.
"What's the matter? Did I say anything wrong? From now onward, your credit cards will be frozen. Settle your expenses yourself. We don't raise good-for-nothings at home."
"Tim, you can't do this to me. You promised Dad to look after me!" she reminded him.
"I did promise that, but it's only until you turn into an adult. I didn't promise to look after you forever. If you talk back to me again, I'll drive you out of the family," he warned.
She zipped her lips immediately.
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