Chapter 795 They're Just Pawns

I didn't care to look at the others' reactions. I rose to my feet and intended to leave. I didn't have to sit through this sham of a dinner. Now that I had McLennon Group under my control, they should be the ones who were panicking. "It'll be wasteful if you don't have some of the food, Ms. Surrey. After all, the chef prepared a lot of dishes. Jack isn't around, so you can take his place." Mr. McLennon Senior nodded at the seat next to his. I finally realized that was Jack's exclusive spot. True to form, the McLennons still practiced the old-fashioned way. Even the seats were categorized according to one's rank in the family. The other McLennons looked displeased when they noticed me taking the seat again. Since Mr. McLennon Senior asked me to stay for dinner, I didn't shy away from it either. The moment he started eating, I also picked up my cutlery and tucked it into the meal. With that said, it seemed like the McLennons didn't practice silence during meals. Instead, they ask