Chapter 159

Ryan took a deep breath and quickly walked over. "How did you get here? Didn't I tell you to stay home and finish tidying up?" He grabbed Wendy's hand tightly and coldly questioned her, his eyes filled with possessiveness. She frowned, instinctively struggling to break free, but Ryan's grip was firm. "You must be Mr. Klein." At that moment, Melanie scoffed. Only then did Ryan ease his grip, quickly switching to a flattering smile. "Ms. Lancaster... Hello, I'm Ryan Klein, Wendy's husband." He extended his hand. Melanie glanced at him and sneered, "So, you do know you're Madam Wendy's husband? I thought you were someone else's husband. Bring your mistress and illegitimate daughter to the banquet while leaving your legitimate wife behind—Mr. Klein, you're pretty unconventional. "No wonder Vencchi has been getting so much attention recently..." Ryan's expression stiffened. How could he not hear the sarcasm in her words? He was about to explain when Melanie, uninterested, turned a