Chapter: 701

This was an item her father had acquired at great expense from an auction.

"Why has she returned? Is it to celebrate my birthday? Was the family reconciliation attempt from last time successful? Otherwise, she believed there was no explanation for Norah specifically choosing to return on this day.

If Norah were to learn of Elsa's guess, she would probably laugh, finding it merely self-flattery.

Mindy contemplated, “Let's observe the situation. Nobody informed her about your birthday."

Despite Norah reclaiming her family identity, they hadn't completely adapted to her new status.

They typically celebrated birthdays extravagantly at home, keeping the gatherings exclusive to family members.

“Alright. Where's Larry? Why hasn't he shown up with the child yet?"

Hank, standing beside them, appeared annoyed. “Hadley is just the same. I don't know what she's up to in her room. After all that primping, she still looks unchanged! I'm fed up with her."

At this instant, only Mindy, Elsa, and Hank occupied the banquet hall.

Elsa's eyes sparkled mischievously. "If you're fed up with her, then seek someone new. Just be sure not to get caught in infidelity.”

She seemed well-versed in this.

“Hank, as long as you stay outside the manor, your wife won't discover you're cheating on her."

Larry lived with his in-laws. Elsa liked him solely for his good looks.

Beyond Larry's appearance, she saw no appeal in him. He was neither her intellectual nor emotional equal.

Elsa often visited nightclubs to unwind and engage in casual flings when she grew tired of him.

Nobody was aware of her betrayal.

Hank had been unfaithful to his wife for some time, but he had never admitted it openly to his family.

He appeared uncomfortable. "Elsa, that's not something a lady like you should discuss."

Elsa pursed her lips and checked her reflection in the mirror.

“Hank, don't stick to such outdated views. Mom isn't against it. Why are you upset about it?"

Mindy cleared her throat. "Your brother has a point. Ladies should be more discreet."

It appeared that she needed to be more cautious when interacting with that guard.

Eventually, every member of Iker's family gathered.

Iker arrived late. It always took him a while to secure all the documents in the room's safe before he left.