Chapter 17

Wendy sneered. "Now I'm his mom? I thought Jenna had taken over that role." James parted his lips to speak, but Wendy abruptly interrupted him. "Just get to the point. You're not the kind of person who would appear for something so insignificant." He was astonished that she believed Ethan's issues were trivial. James was momentarily taken aback, flooded with unexpected emotions. He didn't continue discussing Ethan. Instead, he said coldly, "The day after tomorrow is Grandpa's birthday. The banquet will be held at the Frank Manor." At those words, a flicker of emotion finally crossed Wendy's otherwise calm face. "I'll have someone deliver the gift." James ignored her and said, "You're coming with me." Just those few words were enough to make Wendy feel like she was back in the villa again. Back then, she would choose to swallow her pride to maintain the illusion of a "harmonious" home. Now, however, she refused to compromise her own well-being, not even in the slightest. "We're