The maids were buzzing with excitement, clearly in awe of Trish.


    At that moment, Edith, along with Archer and Natalie from the third branch, came downstairs. The three of them were dressed formally, all sporting smiles of anticipation.


    When Edith saw Wendy, her expression immediately turned cold.


    "Wendy, Trish is bringing Dr. Cen hoine for dinner tonight. You''d better not say


    a word and embarrass Dr. Cen, or I won''t forgive you!" she snapped.


    Archer and Natalie nced briefly at Wendy before looking away. "Mom, Trish


    and Dr. Cen are almost here. Let''s go out and greet them."


    Just as they spoke, a luxury car pulled up on thewn.


    Trish, linked arm-in-arm with Dr. Cen, had arrived.


    Trish was stunning in a long gown, glowing with radiance. She proudly announced, "Grandma, Dad, Mom, let me introduce you to Dr. Cen, my boyfriend."


    Edith, Archer, and Natalie all turned to Dr. Cen at once, their faces lighting up with satisfaction. "Dr. Cen, it''s an honor to meet you," they said in unison.


    Wendy observed Dr. Cen-tall, handsome, and dressed in an expensive shirt and trousers,plemented by a luxurious watch. He carried himself with the polished charm of a true gentleman. He looked every bit the part, and it was impossible to tell he was a crook.


    Trish believed in him wholeheartedly.


    Dr. Cen smiled warmly. "Mrs. Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Crone, it''s a pleasure to meet you. I''ve brought some gifts."


    The driver quickly unloaded a stack of expensive-looking presents.


    Edith''s smile grew even wider. "Dr. Cen, you''re too kind! Please,e in!"


    She ushered Dr. Cen and Trish into the house. With so many people already gathered, Wendy found herself pushed into a corner where no one seemed to notice her.


    No one seemed to pay her any attention.


    "Dr. Cen, Trish, dinner is ready. We''ll begin as soon as everyone has arrived," Edith said with a smile.


    Trish nced around. “Grandma, who are we still waiting for?"


    "We''re waiting for the second branch. Tonight, Jessica is bringing Mr. Hawk with her to dinner," Edith replied, turning to Dr. Cen. "I don''t know if you''ve heard, but the richest man in Hovendale, Mr. Hawk, is also my son-inw."


    Dr. Cen nodded. "I''ve heard of Mr. Hawk. It''s an honor to meet him."


    Wendy listened to the corner, surprised to learn that Jessica would be bringing Stanley, too. She had known Trish was bringing Dr. Cen, but the fact that Jessica was bringing Stanley made everything moreplicated. The second and third branches had always been inpetition, and now, with Trish showing off Dr. Cen, Jessica was surely bringing Stanley to unt her sess.


    Both branches seemed determined to outdo one another.


    At that moment, another luxury car pulled up on the estate''swn-the second branch had arrived.


    Jessica walked in, arm-in-arm with Stanley, followed by Harry and Lilian.


    Edith immediately stood up. "Mr. Hawk, Jessica, wee!!


    Tonight, Jessica was also dressed in a long gown, with wless makeup, looking as beautiful and delicate as a red


    rose.


    Stanley was dressed in a sleek ck suit, his handsome features striking against the refined elegance of his


    appearance.


    As he entered the living room, his piercing, cold eyes fell on Dr. Cen.


    "So, you''re Dr. Cen?" he asked in a cool tone.


    Dr. Cen graciously extended his hand. "Mr. Hawk, we''ve missed each other a couple of times before. Don''t worry. Ms. Jessica is in good hands with me. It''s a pleasure to finally meet you."


    Stanley looked Dr. Cen over, then shook his hand.


    The one most pleased by the exchange was Edith. She grabbed Stanley with one hand and Dr. Cen with the other. "Jessica and Trish truly are the pride of our family. Now, I have two incredible sons-inw-one is Mr. Hawk, and the other is Dr. Cen. Our family is truly blessed!"