Matt, the eldest present, sighed heavily. "Don't be so harsh. Selina probably holds some resentment toward the Hill Family. This is my fault. Never mind—let's just wait a little longer."
Others rushed to flatter him.
"Old Mr. Hill, you truly have a kind heart."
"Yes, to tolerate such disrespect from a junior… remarkable."
Ava Hill, the adopted daughter of Matt's son, stepped forward gently after hearing this. "Grandfather, please sit and wait. I'm sure my sister will arrive soon."
"How considerate, Miss Ava…"
"Now this is what a daughter raised by the Hill Family looks like. Compared to that outsider, well—"
"If you ask me, bloodline shouldn't matter so much. Old Mr. Hill and Miss Ava may be adoptive family, but… shouldn't the capable be the ones to lead?"
"Exactly, exactly…"
Ava offered a shy smile. Catching Hannah's gaze, her confidence only deepened.
...
Meanwhile, in the car.
