When Charlie firstid eyes on Liu Manqiong, he was taken aback by how much more beautiful she was in personpared to the photos he had seen.


    The images he had looked at were merely ID photos, showing her with sses and a serious expression. While they hinted at her delicate beauty, they certainly didn’t capture her stunning presence.


    Before him stood Liu Manqiong, tall and slender, with fair and rosy skin. Her natural features radiated the charm of ssical Chinese beauty. With her long ponytail cascading down, she resembled an angel who had just stepped out from a neighboring realm, embodying the ultimate version of the girl next door.


    Liu Manqiong’s attire was refreshingly simple—a in dress paired with basic ck sandals and an unbranded shoulder bag. This casual outfit only enhanced her extraordinary aura, elevating it to a whole new level.


    Charlie was genuinely surprised that Liu Jiahui, with his round face and big ears, could have such a daughter who looked like a fairy. Clearly, Liu Jiahui’s genes had little influence on Liu Manqiong’s striking features.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    At that moment, Liu Manqiong nced at Charlie with a cool demeanor and casually greeted him, “Mr. Wade, right? Hello.”


    Without waiting for Charlie to respond, she turned to Liu Jiahui and said, “Didn’t you say toe back for dinner? Please hurry up; I have things to do this afternoon, and I can’t stay too long.”


    Liu Jiahui, irritated by her attitude, snapped, “What kind of attitude is that? Mr. Wade is an esteemed guest in our home. He’s new to Hong Kong Ind, and I was hoping you could help entertain him this afternoon!”


    Liu Manqiong firmly replied, “No. I already told you I have ns this afternoon! If he’s your guest, why don’t you entertain him yourself?”


    Liu Jiahui retorted angrily, “You and Mr. Wade are about the same age; it makes more sense for you to entertain him than for me!”


    “I don’t have the time!” Liu Manqiong shot back, her frustration evident. “You invited me back for dinner, and I’m here now. Please stop pushing me!”


    Liu Jiahui coldly responded, “Is that how you speak to your father?”<fn2689> Find the newest release on FιndＮovel</fn2689>


    Just then, Fang Jiaxin hurried over, saying, “Oh dear, Jia Fai, why are you arguing with your daughter? And with Mr. Wade here, let’s not embarrass ourselves in front of our guest.”


    She quickly turned to Liu Manqiong, trying to diffuse the tension. “Manqiong, you know how your father is; don’t take it too seriously. Sit down and enjoy your meal.”


    Liu Manqiong shot Fang Jiaxin a disdainful look and replied coldly, “You don’t need to y the role of the peacemaker here.”


    Fang Jiaxin’s expression shifted slightly, but she maintained her smile, saying, “Manqiong, I think you’ve misunderstood me. I just want to keep the peace between you and your father. There’s no animosity here, right?”


    Liu Manqiong responded evenly, “There may not be any animosity between father and daughter, but there’s certainly a deep-seated resentment towards the vixen who disrupted our family!”


    These words struck a nerve, making Fang Jiaxin’s face turn pale.


    Liu Jiahui’s expression also darkened.


    Fang Jiaxin’srge eyes filled with tears as she looked at Liu Jiahui in distress, saying, “Jiahui…”


    Liu Jiahui felt a surge of annoyance. After all, Liu Manqiong’s usation of Fang Jiaxin being a ‘vixen’ implied that he was a heartless man.


    In his embarrassment, Liu Jiahui shouted at Liu Manqiong, “Apologize to your stepmother, right now!”


    Liu Manqiong, with an icy demeanor, replied, “I’m sorry, but you both areplicit in indirectly causing my mother’s death. I will never apologize to either of you!”


    “You!” Liu Jiahui was so taken aback that he was momentarily speechless, pointing at Liu Manqiong in frustration.


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