Serena tugged at Xayne's arm, her lips forming a pout. "Come on, spill it already. How did we get this invitation? Was it Grandpa who sent it?"In the face of Serena's rapid-fire questioning, Xayne's smile remained gentle as he replied, "It was delivered by a messenger from Sophia Swift.""Sophia? How is that even possible?" Serena's expression shifted, a mix of disappointment and confusion. She couldn't fathom why her cousin would extend an invitation, given their history of animosity.Xayne chuckled softly. "Perhaps your grandpa couldn't bear to exclude you, so he enlisted your cousin to deliver the invitation. Don't dwell on it too much. Now that it's here, I'll be there with you tomorrow. The timing is perfect, as I also have something to tell your family."Serena's voice trembled with concern as she spoke, "You... you'll really come with me? But wouldn't that be... inappropriate? Grandpa was furious and disowned me because of that incident. If you show up at his birthday banqu

There was even anger in Royce's eyes as he spoke. He glanced at Coco in Xayne's arms before sweeping his gaze across Xayne. Then, he asked in an unpleasant tone, "Who is he? The stepfather of this illegitimate child? He's big, is he a construction worker? I'll tell you what, you're not a part of our family anymore. What are you trying to do by bringing your illegitimate child and this piece of trash here?""Get lost before Grandpa sees you. Nobody wants you here! If you're here for money, too bad. You're not getting any! Grandpa made it clear that none of us are to help you in any way!"Royce spoke continuously and each word that came out of his mouth pierced right through Serena's heart, showing how much he despised her.Serena looked very disappointed and dejected. Then, she quickly said with a trace of embarrassment in her voice, "Royce, I have the invitation here. Grandpa wanted me to be here..."Serena hurriedly rummaged through her bag, which she had bought for a couple of bu

Tony, Violet, and Royce were all shocked after hearing that as their expressions turned extremely awful.'Xayne Xavier?'The instigator of the shameful incident in our family!'He was the person who defiled Serena and cost us our opportunity to be one of the top-class families!'"Serena Swift! How dare you return with this worthless trash? Do you know what the Swift family had to go through because of what he did back then? I know what you're here for. You're here to provoke us!" Violet shouted.The look on Tony's face was extremely unpleasant too as he stared at Xayne and Serena. "Serena, take him and get out of here now! I don't want to see you and my father won't want to either!" he said coldly.Tony was about to turn and walked away after saying that. However, Serena ran forward and kneeled in front of him and cried while grabbing onto his trousers. "Dad, please. Don't kick me out. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I've been thinking about you and Grandpa every day. Boo-hoo..."

Serena bowed her head down and began to walk very slowly after hearing the whispers and insults of the guests around her.She felt anxious and confused, not knowing how to deal with those malicious words.She had faced countless humiliations and contempt in the past five years, yet she had kept herself going and raised Coco without the help of anybody from the Swift family.And she had to go through that because of that man standing next to her.She was afraid, afraid that on such an important occasion, she would have to suffer the same criticism and insult from five years ago again because of Xayne! She feared that her parents, her grandfather, or just anyone from the Swift family would despise her because of Xayne. Serena did not want to be a shame to the Swift family again!So, Serena felt very conflicted.However, at that time, a warm and big hand suddenly grabbed her cold and delicate hand unexpectedly.Serena looked up and her gaze met Xanye's bright, determined, and dotin

The members of the Swift family all had disdainful looks on their faces upon hearing what Xanye had said.'This guy doesn't know his place at all!'Does he really think it's very easy to get those projects? If a stray like him can really secure those projects, then the entire Swift family will be beneath eve worthless trash like him!'Eric scoffed and said, "Xayne Xavier, Serena said that you had just returned and I'm guessing you probably couldn't survive in the military, and that's why you came back. You have no influence or connections at all. What makes you think you can handle this? Do you realize how many enterprises and families in Shalholm are desperately trying to secure those projects left behind by the Golding family? If you can manage to do what you've promised in five days, I'll not only allow Serena to return to the Swift family, but I'll also recognize you as my grandson-in-law!"Eric was still a very ambitious man despite his age. He knew very well that the status o