With someone leading the way, the rest of the guests couldn't hold back their urge to leave.
"Secretary Zhang, could you inform Mr. Hu that I have some urgent matters at home and need to leave?" one CEO said, thick-skinned.
Secretary Zhang, knowing full well the CEO's true intentions, smiled. "Mr. Li, it would be best if you personally informed Mr. Hu."
Feigning ignorance, Mr. Li responded, "Ah, Mr. Hu is so busy. How could I bother him with such a small matter? Please inform him for me. I'll apologize to him later."
Without waiting for a reply, Mr. Li hurriedly left, as if some great disaster were chasing him.
One by one, guests began to leave. Sergio watched the dwindling crowd, his smile growing stiffer.
His goddaughter, in the middle of cutting the cake, looked up and almost couldn't believe her eyes. It seemed like the number of people had significantly decreased.
The members of the Four Great Families exchanged looks. Mr. Ling of the second branch stepped forward with a smile. "Mr. Hu, I've just been informed of an urgent situation that needs my attention. What are these people doing, unable to handle even minor issues without me?"
Sergio dared not offend anyone from the Ling family, smiling obsequiously. "It's because they can't do without your leadership."
"My apologies, but I must take my leave."
"Not at all. Your presence here today is already an honor for my daughter."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Mr. Ling left, followed by the other three families.
Seeing the Four Great Families depart, the other guests left without any hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, the banquet hall was two-thirds empty. The remaining guests were those dependent on the Hu family. They wanted to go to the Lin family's party but lacked the means.
The Hu family's face was thoroughly trampled by the Lin family today. They had intended to disgrace the Lin family and teach Zuri a lesson, but in the end, they became the laughingstock.
A resounding slap echoed in a room somewhere.
Sergio's goddaughter stood in the room, clutching her cheek, looking pitifully at Sergio's wife.
"You've disgraced the Hu family completely," Sergio's wife vented her anger on the girl.
She wanted to hit her again, but the girl dodged, standing a few steps away, retorting, "Today wasn't my birthday. This all happened because you wanted to get back at the Lin family for your son's sake. You ruined a partnership and embarrassed us."
"Shut up!" Sergio roared.
The girl trembled, not daring to speak again.
Sergio's wife wanted to lash out at her again but was stopped by Sergio's fierce glare.
"Take care of your precious son. If he causes trouble again, I'll break his legs."
Sergio was enraged, speaking harshly about his cherished son for the first time.
His wife dared not utter a word.
Meanwhile, the Lin family was bustling with activity. Guests from the Hu family's banquet came over thick-skinned to visit. The Lin family welcomed everyone.
Since learning that someone from the Feng family had arrived, Dalia had been on edge, her thoughts scattered.
Noticing her distress, one of the ladies asked with concern, "Mrs. Lin, are you feeling unwell?"
The surrounding ladies all looked over, expressing their concern.
"If you're not feeling well, you should rest. We don't mind, your health is the most important."
"The preparations for Miss Lin's party must have exhausted you."
"Parents always want the best for their children."
Dalia smiled weakly at the concerned voices around her. "I've been a bit tired recently."
"Take care of yourself."
"By the way, I heard the Feng family came for Miss Lin. Does she know someone from the Feng family?" one lady asked curiously.
Hearing this, Dalia's heart skipped a beat. Her expression tightened, and her smile became strained. "I'm not very sure. Maybe they met somewhere."
"Miss Lin seems to be well acquainted with the Ye family too," another lady added enviously.
Look at her daughter, just recently reunited with the family and already connected to both the Ye and Feng families. How remarkable!
Dalia's smile became even more forced. "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."
"Of course."
The ladies watched her leave and began gossiping about Zuri as soon as she was out of earshot.
Dalia went upstairs and entered Zuri's room, immediately spotting the radiant girl. With her beauty and refined appearance, she looked more stunning.
Dalia approached her with a smile. "My daughter, you look so beautiful today. Are you tired?"
Zuri was momentarily taken aback by her warmth and concern, feeling a bit uncomfortable with her sudden enthusiasm.
"Not tired," Zuri replied coolly.
"Zuri, how do you know the Feng family?" Dalia asked casually.
Hearing this, Zuri felt a cold laugh rising inside her. So that was her real purpose.
Feeling a chill in her heart, she didn't bother to respond.
Seeing her silence, Dalia's urgency showed. "Zuri, Mom is asking you. How did you meet the Feng family? I need to know to handle things properly."
"I'm not close with the Feng family. Deal with them however you see fit."
Noticing Zuri's impatience, Dalia didn't press further, her expression turning wounded, eyes welling up with tears.
"Zuri, I know you're upset with us, and we owe you an apology. I'll make it up to you. Please don't be angry. Seeing you like this breaks my heart."
Broken heart? Zuri almost laughed out loud.
Do they even have a heart?
If they truly felt guilty, if they really cared, in her previous life, she wouldn't have had to debase herself for familial affection.
She wouldn't have suppressed her talents, just to make them happy and proud of her.
What's different in this life?
Is it because of the connections to the Feng and Ye families that they start to care and value her?
Indeed, the Lin family is driven by interests and money.
Seeing benefits and great profits from her, they show so-called 'guilt' and 'pain.'
It's laughable.
Seeking warmth and familial love from these selfish, cold-hearted people was a naive fantasy.
Her past self was indeed foolish!
Seeing their true nature made Zuri's heart grow colder and more hateful.
Seeing her own daughter remain unmoved despite her humble posture, Dalia gritted her teeth. "Zuri, Mommy loves you. What mother doesn't love her child?"
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Missy's Rebirth and Reverse Attack Road
Romance"How could the biological daughter of the Lin family turn out like this?" "She spent the first eighteen years of her life in the slums, mingling with hoodlums and turning into a little thug herself. Even after returning to the Lin family, she couldn...
