"Yes. She is."

As soon as they stepped into the grandeur of the Benton family's mansion, Ethan swiftly guided Sophia to the ladies' corner.

As for his little simpleton, Vivian, he knew his duty was to accompany her to his grandfather's side. However, Vivian despised his presence, wishing she was anywhere but here.

This realization stung, igniting a spark of irritation that led him to snap at his father, Richard Benton, "In name only."

"Really?" Richard Benton shot his ...