Chapter 143

"Come on, everyone, have a seat!" Elaine Collins called out cheerfully. Clara, sitting nearby, casually glanced at Aaron Hill. She got the whole picture now, but just kept nibbling on her food without much reaction. "Hey, can you say something for me? Look at this, girl. My dad only has eyes for him now. We're totally invisible since he showed up!" Sophia Taylor whispered quietly to Clara. "Well, he's here for the first time, and he's your dad's old friend's son... there's history there. Cut him some slack, okay?" Sophia suddenly lost her appetite. The thought of marrying someone like him? She'd honestly rather go live in a temple. "Here, Aaron, try this dish! It's one of the hotel's specialties, really tasty—and Sophia's favorite too!" Jordan Taylor smiled warmly, picking food for Aaron. "Thanks, Uncle Taylor," Aaron replied, and then sneakily shot a look at Sophia. Like he was taunting her. Sophia was so annoyed she almost slammed her fork on the table. Ugh! "Look at him, acting like