The moment Sophie Allen stepped into the banquet hall, she was dazzled by the bright lights.
On stage, Emily Allen was dressed up like a princess, making a speech.
The hall was filled with people: the Allen family’s relatives, Ethan Allen’s business friends, Mia Stewart’s friends, and many unfamiliar faces.
Sophie scanned the room and then walked straight towards the stage.
It was only when Sophie approached that Emily noticed her, her eyes wide-open in surprise.
"Who allowed this wretch to come in!?" Emily screamed.
Her mouth was too close to the microphone, and her voice was amplified many times over.
All eyes fell on Sophie.
"My God! Who’s that? She looks so unkempt!"
"She seems to be Ethan Allen’s daughter by his first wife, Sophie Allen. I held her when she was a baby."
"Yes, yes, I’ve seen her too. She somewhat resembles them, but why does she look so desolate?"
"I heard after Mia Stewart married into the family, Sophie was driven out. I wonder how she’s lived all these years."
I heard from Ethan Allen that he’s always taken care of his daughter. Sophie even got into Emperor University, she’s an excellent student!"
"Look at her, does she look like she’s been taken care of? And why wasn’t Sophie invited to Emily’s birthday party?"
"Yes, yes, after all, Sophie is a member of the Allen family, Emily’s younger sister!"
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Mia Stewart rushed forward, grabbed Sophie’s arm, and hissed at her, "You wretch, did you come here to cause trouble? Scarlett’s death has nothing to do with me, or I wouldn’t be standing here in good health!"
"Get the hell out! If you dare cause a scene at Sophie’s birthday party, I’ll have your mum and Scarlett’s graves dug up!"
Sophie shook her off, giving a cold laugh. "Auntie Stewart, Emily is my sister. Can’t I attend her birthday party?"
"Let everyone judge, should I stay or leave!"
Mia Stewart was so angry her face turned green, she said in a low voice: "You’ve no shame. You, who just had a death in the family, shouldn’t be here."
Sophie suppressed her anger, her red, swollen eyes flashed at the middle-aged upper-class lady standing in front of her.
She took a deep breath, turned, and walked towards the stage.
Mia Stewart wanted to chase after her, but was stopped by Ethan Allen: "We just lost Scarlett, and if Charlotte wants to rejoin our family, don’t rush to send her away, especially with everyone watching."
"Sophie is definitely here to cause trouble, definitely," Mia Stewart said through gritted teeth.
Mia Stewart and Ethan Allen were now in a tough situation, especially Mia Stewart, she felt going on stage wasn’t right, but letting Sophie go on stage didn’t feel safe either.
At this moment, Sophie had already made it to Emily. She grabbed the microphone in front of Emily and greeted the crowd with a smile.
"Hello everyone, I am Emily’s younger sister, Sophie Allen. Today is my sister’s birthday party, and I’m here to wish her... happy birthday."
Emily’s face turned green with rage. She glared at Sophie hatefully, but didn’t dare to cuss out loud with so many people present.
There were not only family members but many business personalities too.
"Little sister, you came in such a rush, I didn’t have time to get you properly dressed. I’ll have someone take you to freshen up."
Emily forced a smile, looking insincere, deliberately spoke into the microphone: "That’s correct, my little sister’s aunt just passed away so I allowed her to rest as I was worried she would be devastated, I was not expecting her to come in person!"