Chapter 1855

Ralph’s eyes were cold. Just as he was about to speak, Mila smiled and said, “Oh, then I should ask Mayor Solloway what is going on.” “Mayor Solloway, do you not consider me a member of the Larson family?” Caught off guard by the family crossfire, Mayor Solloway choked on his drink and coughed uncontrollably in embarrassment. “Well, what difference does it make whether I am part of the Larson family or not?” Mila looked at Mayor Solloway with an inscrutable gaze. “I came here with my son tonight to represent the Thompson family. Mayor Solloway and Mrs. Solloway, you would not be unwelcoming, would you?” “Oh, it was our oversight!” Mrs. Solloway immediately stepped in to smooth things over, smiling apologetically. “We thought that since we sent an invitation to Chairman Larson, your family would naturally come together. We did not consider it carefully enough. We will make sure to be more attentive next time!” Mila’s lips curled into a cold smile. “I no longer have any ties to t