Surprised

Feeling that the hand within his palm gripped tightly, Dean did not move and let Celeste grip his hand, turning pale, 'Poor girl, though I can see she is quite stubborn.'

Then, he turned his attention to Old Lady Armstrong, who was still wooing Dean's grandmother regarding the dowry increase. Dean's eyes darkened, 'Looks like that old woman wants to feel something from me!' Dean thought, raising the corners of his mouth faintly.

'Alright, this shameless bunch of people dare to speak lowly about the people I care about. They want money? Well. I will fulfill their demands. Once Celeste marries into the Davis family, I will let these people know what it means to speak bad about Celeste!' Dean added in his heart.

Remembering what Hugo had explained about the fight between the Armstrongs, the sense of revenge in Dean's heart rose.

Everyone present was smart people. They knew what the older woman wanted to do.

Dean was in no mood to see this boring family. He did not want to witness Celeste