All Chapters of You Left Me for Your Secretary, so Why Are You Begging at My Wedding?: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Mrs. Smith Sr. controlled forty-one percent of the Smith Corporation’s shares. Even Michael himself held only ten percent. It was no exaggeration to say that whoever she supported would have the power to lead the company.When she had just declared that her shares would only ever go to members of the Smith family, her stance could not have been clearer. Those shares would one day include a portion for Liz.As Liz stepped down from the stage, the same men who had surrounded Mandy earlier now flocked to her.“Ms. Smith, you look stunning tonight. May I have the honor of the first dance?”“I heard you weren’t very coordinated. Don’t step on her feet. Ms. Smith, I used to study dance. Would you allow me the privilege instead?”“Please, as if she would look twice at any of you. A dance? Don’t make her have nightmares later.”*Seeing Liz surrounded by eager men, Zac’s expression darkened. He strode forward.“Back off. All of you.”The men turned. Some backed away quickly, unwilling

“That necklace can’t go to her!” Kimberly burst out.“My things are mine to give. You have no right to decide for me,” Mrs. Smith Sr. replied coolly.“Mom, you—”“Enough.” Mrs. Smith Sr. waved a hand impatiently. “I still have things to discuss with Liz. You can leave now.”Kimberly stood frozen, wanting to argue further, but Mandy tugged at her sleeve and whispered, “Mom, let’s go.”“But—” Kimberly’s heart burned with unwillingness. The thought of that necklace in Liz’s hands filled her with resentment.“Let’s go. If we stay, we’ll only make Grandma angrier,” Mandy said softly. Then, turning to Mrs. Smith Sr., she added, “Grandma, we’ll head out now.”Once they were gone, Liz looked at Mrs. Smith Sr. “Grandma, this necklace is too valuable. I can’t accept it. Please take it back.”Mrs. Smith Sr. shook her head. “It’s nothing compared to the treasures in Harmony Estate. I want you to have it. Keep it.”With Mrs. Smith Sr. insisting, Liz finally nodded. “Thank you, Grandma.”O

Yet when Kimberly gave her own daughter something, she made it seem like charity and made sure the whole world knew about it.“She can say whatever she wants. TL Tower is already under my name. No amount of gossip will change that.”Originally, Liz hadn’t planned to compete with Mandy for anything. But after hearing Kimberly publicly humiliate her on stage tonight, and then trying to take the necklace Mrs. Smith Sr. had given her under the excuse of “keeping it safe,” Liz changed her mind.Whether she fought for it or not, Kimberly would always favor Mandy and try to push her down. So why shouldn’t she fight? These things were rightfully hers anyway. Kimberly was the one trying to take them away for Mandy, not the other way around.“That’s the spirit. Since you’re back in the family, take what belongs to you. Don’t let Mandy the fake sweetheart snatch it out of your hands.”Liz nodded. “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”Seeing that Liz was clear-headed, Jane let the subject dr

“Alright.”After giving Ms. Wilson the Smith estate’s address, Liz ended the call.Ms. Wilson let out a quiet sigh of relief. If Liz had shown up at Crestwood Heights that very day, she would have noticed the house across from hers under renovation, and the truth would have come out.That evening, after dinner, Liz and Mrs. Smith Sr. were taking a walk in the garden when the butler approached with a set of keys in hand.“Miss Liz, someone dropped these off at the gate for you.”Liz accepted the keys. “Thank you.”Mrs. Smith Sr. glanced at them. “So, when are you planning to move?”“In the next few days.”Mrs. Smith Sr. sighed. “You’ve barely been back with me for a few days, and already you’re leaving again.”Liz crouched down beside her, smiling. “Grandma, even if I move out, I’ll still come visit you often. And if you’re ever bored, you can always come stay with me.”“Wouldn’t it be better to keep living here? I could have the driver take you to and from work every day.”“

“You can cook?”“Yeah, but I haven't really cooked much these past few years.”She had once learned to cook because she and Zac couldn’t afford takeout. With Zac burying himself in work day and night, often forgetting to eat, she had no choice but to teach herself just to keep him on a proper schedule.In the end, though, it was she who developed stomach problems from skipping meals.Sensing her mood dip, William smiled. “How about we take turns cooking?”Liz raised a brow. “Take turns?”“Yeah. When you have time, you cook and I’ll eat at your place. When I have time, I’ll cook and you come here. That way, we’ll both cut down on takeout.” The idea made Liz laugh. “That’s actually not a bad plan. We can try it.”The way he put it made her smile, and the heaviness she had felt earlier lifted completely.After dinner, Liz offered to wash the dishes, but William stopped her.“Leave it. I’ll just put them in the dishwasher.”He moved quickly, stacking plates and bowls neatly ins