All Chapters of You Left Me for Your Secretary, so Why Are You Begging at My Wedding?: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Michael frowned. “What do you mean? What does it matter what Mandy thinks? Why should I care about her feelings?”Mandy was only an adopted daughter. These were his assets. He could give them to whomever he wished. Why should he have to consider anyone else?Kimberly’s voice rose, her face flushed with anger. “Mandy already lives on edge because she isn’t your biological daughter. If she finds out you gave Liz an entire building, she’ll be heartbroken. Can’t you think about her feelings for once?”Michael looked at her furious expression and felt as if he no longer recognized her. Yes, he had always shown favoritism, but in his heart Liz had always come first.Even if Liz had never returned to the Smiths, he would have written his will to ensure she got her rightful share. She was his flesh and blood.He cared about Mandy too, but he also knew the truth. One day she would marry, and once she did, she would have no real tie to the Smith family.“Once Liz is back in the family, Zac

After finishing breakfast, Michael set down his utensils and looked at Kimberly. “I need to head to the office. I’ll come back at noon to take you and Mandy to Harmony Estate.”“I’m not going!”Kimberly’s face was sour, like someone had just cheated her out of a fortune.Michael’s expression darkened. “Kimberly, must you drag the Smiths’ name through the mud before you’re satisfied?”“Liz already said she cut ties with this family. She’s none of my concern. If she’s not, then why should I show up?”“Kimberly, I have an important meeting today. I don’t have time for your nonsense.”Her tone was cold. “I don’t care. I’m not going. If you want to go, go by yourself.”Michael’s face grew even darker. He turned to Mandy, who had been quietly eating with her head down. “Mandy, talk to your mother. I’ll come back at noon to pick you both up.”Without waiting for a reply, he stood and left.Once he was gone, only Kimberly and Mandy remained at the table. Kimberly slammed her utensils

Noticing how much attention Kimberly lavished on Mandy, several guests quietly began to shift their attitudes toward her.“Mrs. Smith really dotes on her adopted daughter. The whole time she only praised her and never once mentioned Liz. It seems she truly can’t stand her own biological daughter.”“Well, isn’t that to be expected? Liz grew up in the countryside. Mandy, on the other hand, was raised by her and turned out refined and well-mannered. Who would you prefer?”“I heard that ever since Liz came back to the Smiths, she’s been making trouble, trying to drive Mandy out. No wonder everyone in the family dislikes her and calls her petty.”Zac was in the middle of a conversation with a Voyager Tech partner when he overheard the whispers tearing Liz down. His brows furrowed, but he stayed silent.The banquet was packed with Stanley City’s most influential figures. One careless word could easily offend the wrong person and cause problems for the company.He was just about to let

Hearing the sarcasm in the woman’s tone, the onlookers’ eyes lit with schadenfreude.After all, they all knew that Liz was only brought from the countryside to Stanley City by the Smith family when she was sixteen. In their eyes, Liz was just a country girl who wouldn't deserve to stand alongside them if it weren't for the fact that she was the Smith family's biological daughter.Liz met the woman’s gaze and nodded slightly. “It doesn’t matter if you didn’t know before. You know now. Please apologize to my friend for your rudeness.”The woman’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You want me to apologize to him? Are you serious?”Here, in front of so many high-profile guests, apologizing to a mere doctor would ruin her reputation.Liz’s tone was steady. “I don’t even know you. And I don’t make a habit of joking with strangers.”Seeing her step in so firmly on William’s behalf, Zac could no longer hold his tongue. His expression darkened. “Liz, it was William who insulted Ms. Denver first

Mr. Smith Sr. had passed away early, leaving Mrs. Smith Sr. to shoulder the entire family business while still young. If not for her, the Smith Corporation would have long ago been carved up by the extended family. Because of this, Kimberly still felt a certain degree of fear and respect for her mother-in-law.But the thought of what she was about to do at the party made her uneasy. She could not bring herself to meet Mrs. Smith Sr.’s eyes.Seeing her fall silent, Mrs. Smith Sr. turned to Mrs. Wood. “Take me to the hall.”The moment they arrived, Mrs. Smith Sr. took in the lively scene inside, and a faint smile appeared on her face. After today, no one would dare look down on Liz again. This party had two purposes: to announce Liz’s formal return to the Smith family, and to pave the way for her future.As soon as Mrs. Smith Sr. entered, every gaze in the hall turned toward her. Michael and Kimberly followed behind, and together the family stepped onto the stage.Mrs. Smith Sr.