On the other hand, Evelyn's beautiful eyes secretly shone with hidden emotion. She quietly wondered if these unexpected guests might also include a certain someone. With rising anticipation bubbling in her heart, she finally spoke:
"Father, just let them come in."
"Okay, fine." Fader shrugged dismissively, quickly calming his temper down and leaning lazily back in his grand chair again.
"…Tsk." Hollie felt deeply irritated by the clear favoritism. Why did he always treat Evelyn so incredibly well, listening to her every word, while treating everyone else so badly? She had been married to him for so long, yet he still hardly even looked straight at her.
"I will inform the guards to guide them here," Joel said, not really minding the brief family drama.
Then, casually returning to his designated seat, he sat down. Everyone in the spacious room remained completely silent, tensely waiting for the arrival of the heretic guests.
