Chapter 76
Isabella Sullivan was caught off guard by being put on the spot.
Chloe Sullivan and Victoria Sullivan both looked at her.
Isabella Sullivan fell silent.
"Sister-in-law, say something?"
David Sullivan spoke up.
"She doesn't like wearing jewelry."
"Even the pieces I've given her, she never wears."
Chloe Sullivan curled her lip.
She thought, Some country bumpkin. Doesn't even appreciate gold.
"Sister-in-law might not like it, but I do!"
Chloe Sullivan said shamelessly.
"Victoria, you're not just giving one to Eldest Sister-in-law, are you?"
Victoria Sullivan: "Sure."
"If Second Sister-in-law hosts everyone for a meal at your place, I'm sure there will be gifts."
Chloe Sullivan's face stiffened.
She didn't have a villa.
Her home couldn't possibly fit this many people.
"Think your place is too small? Treat us to a restaurant then," Victoria Sullivan said, cutting off her retreat.
Chloe Sullivan fell silent.
This many people would need at least two or three tables.
And the restaurant couldn't be a low-end one.
How much would that cost?
A single gold bracelet wouldn't nearly cover it.
"Oh, I was just joking, and you took me seriously," Chloe Sullivan said with an awkward laugh.
Victoria Sullivan gave a light, dismissive snort.
"It's almost two o'clock, aren't we going to eat?" Chloe Sullivan changed the subject.
This remark was even less well-received.
The old lady's face darkened.
"Didn't you eat this morning?"
"Are you that hungry?"
Chloe Sullivan was speechless.
Sophia watched quietly.
She glanced at the clock.
Making people wait this late...
Either he was genuinely busy, or he was putting on airs...
A sound came from the second floor.
"Why hasn't the meal started yet?"
William Sullivan descended the stairs.
He wore a polo shirt and casual trousers.
Middle-aged spread was evident, a prominent beer belly.
But his features still held traces of the handsome man he once was.
Chloe Sullivan secretly curled her lip.
If you don't come, who would dare start?
Sophia Sullivan (Eldest Sister-in-law) went to meet him.
"We were going to start, but everyone said to wait for you."
"Thought it would be better to have the whole family together for the New Year..."
"Why wait for me?" William Sullivan frowned.
"Let Mom and Dad go hungry?"
"At their age, can they handle that?"
"I..." Sophia Sullivan (Eldest Sister-in-law) was flustered.
"Why blame Sophia?" the old lady defended her daughter-in-law.
"We insisted on waiting."
"What kind of New Year's meal is it if the family isn't all together?"
Victoria Sullivan agreed.
"How can you blame Eldest Sister-in-law?"
"Eating a little later won't starve anyone."
William Sullivan's expression softened slightly.
"Then let's not delay any longer. Serve the meal."
At the dining table—
Chloe Sullivan turned her gaze to Sophia Sullivan.
"Sophia, didn't your boyfriend come back with you for the New Year?"