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Chapter 56
Emma knew that in the past, people used to address Liam as “Mr. Hall” with a sense of reverence.
But now, the “Mr. Hall who was addressed with a sense of reverence openly was Brad,
At the party today, there were quite a few people who used to be under Liam’s wing but shifty gazes.
Emma tightened her grip on Liam’s hand.
had now switched allegiance to Brad, hence their
It was as if she was telling him about her determination, that even if the entire world betrayed him, she would not abandon him.
Liam sensed her emotions. His rough thumb rubbed the space between her thumb and index finger, expressing his gentleness in this way.
“Liam…”
At this moment, a person walked over.
Looking dapper, Brad held a champagne glass. “Long time no see,” he said. “Welcome to the Hall family’s home.”
Emma raised her eyebrows and said, “Mr. Brad, you got that wrong. You should say “welcome back to the Hall family’s home.”
She thought, ‘Liam is the Hall family’s eldest son. What is Brad getting at by saying “welcome to the Hall family’s home“*”
Brad chuckled and said, “It’s just a phrase. Emma, your nitpicking over words makes it seem like there is a distance between Liam and us.”
Liam said coldly, “Today is Dad’s birthday. You had better not cause trouble. Also, my wife is young, and she’s badass. If you pick a fight with her, be prepared to get schooled.”
Sure enough, Brad’s expression turned cold.
On the side, Brad’s birth mother and Liam’s stepmother, Elsie, also looked grim after hearing that.
After Liam finished speaking, he and Emma walked past them. They walked up to Liam’s father, Simon.
The conversation just now was not loud. Only a few of them could hear it clearly.
Simon didn’t hear it, and neither did the other guests. They all appeared to be enjoying themselves.
“Dad, this is Emma,” Liam said. “We came together to wish you a happy birthday”
Dressed in a black tuxedo, Simon nodded in response and replied, “Okay.”
His attitude toward Emma was neither warm nor cold.
Today was Simon’s 60th birthday. Although the Hall family was imposing, it was built upon the foundation laid by Liam’s grandfather. In Simon’s generation, he and his brothers had limited individual capabilities. In contrast, Liam and Brad were outstanding individuals, especially Liam, who had been called a prodigy since he was a child.
“It seems that your dad isn’t very pleased with me, right?” Emma said.
After exchanging pleasantries with Simon, Emma and Liam left the main stage.
Liam carefully picked up a plate of desserts and gave it to Emma, saying, “Nope. He has always been like this.”
Chapter 56
“Tsk,” Emma replied.
“When I was three years old, he married Elsie and had Brad,” Liam said. “My mom died of stomach cancer. My father could be considered to have remarried.”
Emma knew that Liam was opening up about his family to her, so she listened attentively.
At this moment, an old friend came to have a small talk with Liam.
Emma took the initiative to walk elsewhere to avoid getting overly intimate with Liam, but Kate took the opportunity to come closer.
“I was wondering who’s this person that looked so familiar,” Kate said. “Turns out it’s you.”
Kate wore a white formal outfit today, which was a white sleeveless suit–style top paired with white trousers. She wore gold accessories around her neck and a pair of gold high heels, Instead of a fairy–like style, she clearly adopted a style that exuded authority and power.
“Kate, with everyone from the Hall family here today, you had better not provoke me,” Emma said, her slender fingers gripping the champagne glass. “Otherwise, be careful that you may end up doing more harm than good, making Brad hate you even more.”
Emma’s words undoubtedly hit Kate’s raw nerve.
Brad had indeed been very cold toward Kate lately. Even in bed, the experience was more about venting frustration and mistreatment than
Kate’s expression instantly turned grim. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, “Who do you think you are? Daring to warn me? The Hall family’s requirements for their future daughter–in–law have always been strict. Not only must she come from a noble background, but she also has to be well–educated. A mere countrywoman like you is not up to their standards. Didn’t you see how cold Liam’s father treated you earlier? They won’t take you seriously at all. Everyone in our upper–class circle won’t take you seriously either!”
Kate lashed out like nobody’s business, but Emma just smiled faintly.
Kate could not tell that Emma would speak so arrogantly despite having a calm expression.
Her expression changed drastically, and she said, “You, you are a lunatic! You actually have the audacity to look down on the Hall family? Haha. Emma, I think you’re just angry due to embarrassment. Going mad with rage, huh? What kind of power and influence does the Hall family have? You can’t even reach one–tenth of it in your lifetime! And all of this will be mine and Brad’s in the future!”
Liam happened to return at that moment as well.
When he saw Kate’s unpleasant expression he frowned and asked, “What did she come to talk to you about?”
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“Brad’s abilities are lacking,” he said. “I didn’t expect his judgment to be that poor too. Emma, I’ll help you let off steam.”
The party progressed to its midpoint, and people had almost done chatting and catching up.
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