For a moment, Iris froze. She wasn't foolish—she could hear the venom dripping from Adeline's voice. Still, offending Sydney wasn't an option either, not when the woman had deep ties to the Sterlings. One wrong word, and Iris might end up paying for it later.Just as she was looking for a graceful way to excuse herself, a low, cutting laugh echoed from the entryway."If someone like you could marry into the Hampton family, then for Sydney, joining the Sterlings would be effortless." The words were calm, but the tone carried a chill edged with mockery.The room fell silent.Most of the guests had long resented Adeline in private, but no one dared cross her while her son kept Hampton Corp. afloat. Now, though, the jab was too good. A few who lacked restraint nearly burst out laughing.Who was it? Who finally had the courage to say what everyone else was thinking?Sydney turned toward the speaker.Julian stood not far away, dressed in a navy suit. His expression was composed, but t
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