Chapter 48 Irene beamed at Harvey with obvious approval and commented, Harvey, please take the seat of honor.
Tonights family dinner is all about you Harvey maintained perfect etiquette, treating every Stevens family member with utmost politeness and respect.
His behavior had everyone glowing with pride, convinced they had found the perfect addition to their family. Seeing Harvey so popular and capable must be hard for you to watch, Christina remarked, suddenly appearing beside Andrew.
Andrew smiled and said, Congratulations on finding such an always dreamed of marrying into high society, and now youve achieved it.
exceptional match.
Youve Christinas expression grew complex as she sighed.
Andrew, Ive always known youre not a bad person.
Im not saying this to rub in your face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI just want you to learn from Harveys admirable qualities.
Even if you cant match his success, you could at least live with dignity.
Andrew chuckled.
Are you saying III never be as successful as him? Christina shook her head in disappointment.
I see youre still stubborn and hopeless.
I was trying to help you, but youre just being defensive.
Forget it.
Grandpa knows were over, and Im sure Harvey will soon réplace you in his eyes The Stevens family dinner was an elaborate affair.
Douglas sat at the head of the table, smiling contentedly.
Andrew sat beside him, much to the familys displeasure.
Why should this loser sit next to Grandpa ? That spot should be for Harvey! Who does this guy think he is ? Leroy and Irene complained loudly, not hiding their disdain.
Harvey sat beside Christina and graciously remarked, Mrs.
Stevens, Leroy, its fine.
Im happy to sit anywhere as long as Mr.
Stevens Senior is comfortable.
Now thats class exactly what youdexpect from an old moriey family, Irene praise enthusiastically. Leroy chimed in, Harvey, were family now.
Please, help yourself and enjoy the meal! The other Stevens family members fawned over Harvey, treating him as if he were a celebrity.
Douglas sighed and said apologetically to Andrew, Andrew, I never expected things between you and Christie to end this way.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNot wanting Douglas to worry, Andrew replied, Mr.
Stevens Senior, sthings arent meant to be.
Here, I brought sexcellent wine thats good for your health .
Please enjoy it.
Douglas smiled warmly.
How thoughtful of you! Ive been om craving your wine for a white now.
Chapter 48 +25 BONUS As Andrew began pouring, Leroy interruptedh loudly, What do you think youre doing; Andrew? That cheap trash isnt fit to drink! Andrew frowned. If you dont understand fine wine, dont talk like you do.
This is perfectly suitable for Mr.
Stevens Senior! Leroy laughed mockingly.
Hes claiming I dont know wine! Look at that unlabeled bottle- its probably watered down garbage from sstreet vendor! The other Stevens family members around the table sneered, casting dismissive looks at Andrews bottle.