CHAPTER 850: CHAPTER 530: THAT’S RIGHT, I’M HERE TO BE THE YOUNG MADAM

Ivy Miller sat to the side, munching on the pastries on the table while scrolling through her Weibo.

Except for a brief chat with Manager Tan, she spent most of the time alone.

She thought she might be full by the time Henry Sullivan arrived.

About twenty minutes later, guided by Florence Wilder, her mother-in-law Nathan Rhodes, along with the spouses of several high-level employees, approached.

Seeing her mother-in-law, Ivy Miller stood up to look over there, and Nathan cast her a glance without acknowledging her.

"Auntie, should we sit at this table? Coincidentally, sis-in-law is here too."

Seeing Florence Wilder pointing towards Ivy Miller, the group of distinguished ladies behind her focused their gaze on Ivy.

Ivy Miller thought, with so many people around, mother-in-law would certainly not want her to call her mom, so she respectfully called out, "Director Rhodes."

Nathan Rhodes gave her a disdainful look and sat across from her.

Florence Wilder smiled at her, winking as if to say, "You must thank me, it’s all because of me that your mother-in-law is sitting here with you."

Ivy cleared a spot for everyone, Florence Wilder said, "Sis-in-law, have a seat, there’s still a snack I got for you that you haven’t finished."

Nathan Rhodes was displeased, "You fetched snacks for her?"

"I noticed sis-in-law seemed a bit uncomfortable, so I helped by grabbing some snacks.

Auntie, if you’re eating anything, I’ll grab some for you too."

Nathan looked at Ivy Miller, "With all your limbs intact and so young, you let someone else fetch your snacks. Are you here to act like the Young Madam?"

Ivy Miller bit her lip, looking at Nathan Rhodes, wondering why her mother-in-law seemed to find fault with her no matter how she looked.

"I never asked Miss Florence to fetch snacks for me," Ivy raised her eyes to Florence Wilder.

Florence Wilder nodded, "Yes, Auntie, I went to get them myself, it wasn’t sis-in-law who made me go, I just felt..."

"Alright, Florence dear, Auntie knows you’re good-hearted, but you can’t always let people push you around.

You’re not anyone’s servant, no need to fetch snacks for others, come sit by Auntie.

If you want something to eat, I’ll have someone get it for you."

Watching the scene, the spouses of nearby executives also gathered at the table.

Since they didn’t know Ivy Miller, coupled with Nathan’s attitude, they ignored her.

Everyone unanimously praised Florence Wilder as sweet and sensible, a perfect daughter-in-law material.

Nathan sighed, "Yes, how come I don’t have a great daughter-in-law like Florence?

I dream every night that this child is my daughter-in-law."

"Auntie, don’t say that, sis-in-law is watching."

"What’s there to fear, if you don’t do well, you’re afraid of others talking?"

They spoke softly, so no one overheard. Someone flattered, "What’s wrong, Director Rhodes, is your daughter-in-law not up to your standards?"

"Her aunt, she’s clueless.

When my son and I are at odds, she doesn’t understand how to help us resolve the conflict.

I’m still thinking, the reason my son is at odds with me must be largely related to her."

Nathan said casually, sipping a cup of coffee.

Someone commented, "Ah, girls these days aren’t like they were in our time.

We were careful around our mothers-in-law, but kids today are spoiled."

"Spoiled but needs the capital to be spoiled. With such modest family conditions, marrying into our family is an honor, and yet... so ungrateful.

If it weren’t for my old Henry and his in-law agreeing, I definitely wouldn’t have let his daughter marry into our family."

Ivy Miller stood up abruptly, clenched her fists, and looked towards Nathan.

Nathan coldly looked at her, "What’s the matter?"

"Director Rhodes, excuse me, I need to go to the restroom."

Florence Wilder also stood up, "I’ll go too."

The two of them moved through the crowd, heading towards the restroom, with Florence holding onto Ivy.

"Sis-in-law, don’t take it to heart, I didn’t expect Auntie to say such nasty things.

If I had known, I definitely wouldn’t have brought her here, I’m sorry."

"You don’t need to apologize, it’s not related to you, I just need to visit the restroom, you should hurry back to keep Director Rhodes company."

"But..."

"But what, your job today is to keep her company, and anyway, I’ll be back shortly."

"Really?"

"Yes," Ivy nodded, and Florence Wilder was reassured to head back.

Ivy entered the restroom, washed her hands, and looked at herself in the mirror.

The anger within her was nearly uncontrollable, if she stayed longer, she couldn’t guarantee that she wouldn’t say something harsh.