Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 892

"No mercy?" Liza scoffed, striding up to Melody and slapping her across the face.

Melody was stunned, and she continued, "This is our territory, and everything my father owns is mine. How dare an old hag like you challenge me? Do you really think my father cares about you? Let me tell you, I am his favorite daughter, and my mother is the woman he loves most. He would never have his eyes on you."

The room fell silent, not because of Liza's audacity but because of Bert's arrival.

He emerged from the elevator, his presence commanding despite his nearly seventy years. His hair was dyed, and he stood tall and straight, hinting at the handsome man he must have been in his youth.

Debra watched the scene unfold with interest. Liza had finally managed to draw out Bert, who rarely made public appearances except to clean up messes for her.

"What's going on here?" Bert demanded, his voice stern yet tinged with indulgence.

Debra observed from the corner, noting how much Bert doted on Liza. Despite Liza's outrageous behavior, he couldn't bring himself to reprimand her.

"Dad." Liza clung to his arm, pouting. "It's all your fault for hosting this stupid welcome banquet. I don't like it."

"Don't be ridiculous. Mrs. Nichols Sr. is our guest. You should apologize to her for your rude behavior," Bert reprimanded, but his tone remained soft.

Melody felt a tightness in her chest, unable to speak. She had been too stunned to even demand an apology.

As the guests began to leave, Debra realized that the banquet was ending too soon. She hadn't come all this way just to watch a spectacle. She needed to find a way to infiltrate the Eaton family.