The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 967

"True that. Looks like Freya really is under the weather. She'll need to pop a few more pills when she gets home. Speaking of which, do we still have a BrainWave Stimulator at home? If not, I can have a truckload delivered to you."

...BrainWave Stimulator?

Most people in the room couldn't help but crack up at Nathan's bitter remark. Freya's face soured instantly, and she finally lost her cool.

Seeing Nathan mock his mother without any regard, Ivan's face turned just as sour.

"Nathan, you're crossing the line. She's your elder."

"Did I say anything wrong? She's sick. I just suggested she take more medicine. Is that wrong? Sure, respecting elders is important, but we should also consider if their actions deserve respect. I'd love to respect her...." If she's worth it.

"Nathan!"

Presley abruptly rebuked Nathan, cutting off his unfinished sentence.

Nathan shrugged and fell silent. After all, he thought he'd said all that needed to be said, and there was no point in going on. Nathan pointed at a dish in front of Freya, telling the servant nearby, "Pass that dish over to me."

The table was big, and there were many people. Each dish was prepared according to individual tastes. The dish in front of Freya was one she fancied.

The servant glanced at Freya, knowing that as an elder, she wouldn't squabble over a dish with a junior, and proceeded to swap the dish.

However, the issue was more than just a dish.

Freya looked troubled, her chest heaving. Ivan, on the other hand, was gritting his teeth in anger.

At this point, Wendy dabbed her mouth and said, "Ms. Summers was indeed unwell yesterday, and I am partially to blame for that..."

As she spoke, she bit her lip, looking rather distressed.

Freya pulled at Ivan's arm, hinting at him to keep his emotions in check.

After all, the future of the Alonso family hinged on Wendy's decisions, and they had to give her some respect. Continuing would potentially implicate Wendy.

Ivan certainly understood this. With Presley and other elders present, he couldn't lose his temper. He could only pick up his wine glass and drown his anger.

After downing a few glasses of wine, Ivan abruptly stood up, pulling Ariana with him.

"Ariana needs to use the restroom, I'll take her."

Even though the excuse was flimsy, everyone knew Ivan was fuming because of Nathan. He had managed to keep his cool in public, showing his restraint.

Ivan led Ariana to the restroom, but Ariana had no intention of using it.

"Why are you so pissed? It's pretty obvious that Freya started this. It's only normal for others to react."

Ivan's face darkened instantly. "What did you just say?"