Chapter 121

Yvette paused, curiosity sharpening her eyes. "So, are you two really going to show up together with all those tabloid stories still swirling?" "That's enough," Howard said, frowning. "We're done with that topic. I know exactly what happened, and Megan had nothing to do with Elliott." "Seriously, Howard?" Yvette shot back, unhappy with how fast he shut her down. Anthony, who had just been called out a moment ago, stayed quiet and simply watched them with a smile. The Larson family was extensive. Their expansion began with Ronald's generation, resulting in many relatives, a significant portion of whom were in attendance tonight. Howard and Megan had always been the focus of the family. As they lingered, the others slowly gathered around them. Most of them were from the younger generation. Some came from the direct line, while others were once or twice removed. Meanwhile, the older generation nursed their drinks, played chess, and chatted upstairs, as if none of it concerned them