Chapter 778 A Clash of Tensions

• Jackson let out a disdainful chuckle, his expression laced with contempt. "Halen is a little out of his mind. Mom, why even bother with him? Their branch of the family is nothing but a bunch of useless fools, always bringing shame to us."
• Elara bristled with indignation, her eyes narrowing in disapproval. "It is my ninetieth birthday today. He didn't even bother to show his face?"
• "In that direction." Pierre pointed toward a distant corner of the opulent banquet hall.