Lauren pondered for a moment, then looked toward Matthew, who was about to get up. "This whole thing is Riley's fault after all. Why don't we host a banquet tomorrow and invite Ms. Edwards? It'll be a way to settle things with her."

The Scott family had always valued their reputation.

If Riley just left like this, Clara might come after them, and that would be equally troublesome.

Hosting a farewell party could compensate Clara in some way.

Matthew understood Lauren's ...