Chapter 170

"Your wife must be quite the VIP, keeping everyone waiting like this," a member of the Garret family said. Leonardo replied coolly, "If you can't wait, you're welcome to start without us." The man chuckled awkwardly, too embarrassed to say anything else. "Leo, sit here." Laura beckoned, gesturing for Leonardo to take the seat beside her. The dining table was set for over a dozen people, and that particular spot was the only one left—right between Laura and Yvette. Samantha just realized Yvette was also present. Yvette's connection to the Garrett family seemed deeper than she had imagined. She could appear at such an intimate family gathering. "Alright." To her surprise, Leonardo agreed without hesitation. Samantha's face paled slightly. What about her? Her gaze swept over the table. There were other seats, but they were all beside strangers. It was an awkward situation, to say the least. She hadn't even taken her seat yet, and already, she was being put in her place. Leona