Chapter 247: A New Trick
Eric let out a wicked chuckle, his eyes filled with mockery. "If you haven’t done anything shameful, why are you afraid someone might cause trouble?"
"You..." James was livid, but before he could lash out, Grace quickly grabbed his arm. "Let it go. It’s a big day, don’t waste your energy on him."
James huffed angrily. "Ungrateful child, you’ve never been a source of peace!"
Eric’s smile grew even more defiant. "Didn’t you say I’m not your son? How can I be ungrateful if I’m not even yours?"
James was about to explode with fury, but Grace held him back again, whispering, "The guests are here."
Reluctantly, James turned away from Eric and, with a forced smile, joined Grace in greeting their arriving guests.
Ella raised an eyebrow, watching James with disdain. How clueless could this man be, letting Grace deceive him for so many years? She wondered what kind of face he’d make once he finally learned the truth.
"Let’s head inside," Eric said softly, a dark glint in his eyes. The night was lively, but this was the perfect stage for their carefully planned drama.
As they entered, Ella’s eyes quickly landed on the Carter family—Sean, Frank, Leah, Max—all gathered on a sofa, happily chatting with a few high-ranking officials.