Chapter 6

The 'old man' was Lamber's grandfather, Hyman's maternal grandfather. A titan in the world of painting. Lamber's family was holding a grand banquet. Lamber brought me, dressed up and in formal attire. I immediately spotted the young socialite Hyman had mentioned. She was toasting the old man at that very moment. The old man was beaming with joy, until his gaze fell upon me, then slightly narrowed. Lamber introduced me to everyone. The old man's sharp eyes scrutinized me. "You were previously Hyman's girlfriend, and now you're Lamber's girlfriend." "Young lady, you are quite... resourceful." Two sentences were enough to make me the target of everyone's criticism. Lamber moved to shield me behind him. "Grandfather, you misunderstand Dosa. Furthermore, as the future head of the family, I have the right to choose my girlfriend." As tensions rose, Hyman entered with Grace. With just a few words, Grace had the old man smiling happily again. Lamber was busy socializing. Hyman ca