Chapter 830

Suddenly, Ron Batton and Xyla Quest became the center of attention in the hall. “Xyla, look at how well your in-laws treat you… Tens of millions of dollars are nothing as long as you like the sculptures.” “That’s right. Sir Batton really is a generous man.” “I’d wake up laughing if I were you.” Once again, Emily Quest had turned invisible in the crowd. All the things that the Sullivan family had bought for her were simply insignificant compared to the Batton family’s. Grief thrummed through Emily’s veins when the light around her gradually faded. She would never be able to shine in Xyla’s presence. She had been living in Xyla’s shadow since they were kids, except for the time when Xyla was fat and hideous. Smiling awkwardly at the babbling crowd, Xyla secretly tugged at Ron’s right sleeve and whispered, “Grandpa, why are you doing this? I think they’re nice, but that doesn’t mean I want them…” Ron returned a lovely grin, then inched closer to whisper in her ears. “I kno