Chapter 25

The news of the Lambert and Carter families severing ties sent shockwaves through everyone. After all, it hadn't been long since Penelope and Alexander had entered into an arranged marriage. Everyone was curious about what had sparked such intense anger in Alexander, who had only recently recovered. Somehow, rumors began circulating that the Carters had mistreated their biological daughter in favor of their adopted one. As a result, Alexander, protective of his wife, took drastic action against his in-laws. The issue of preferring sons over daughters was common in their social circles. However, it was the first time they had heard of a family treating their own daughter worse than an adopted one. It was a shocking revelation, and gossip quickly spread. This included the infamous birthday party scandal from months ago, along with rumors that Penelope's car accident had been intentional. Eager netizens pieced the stories together in a file. Anyone who saw it couldn't help but curs