Looking back, Sophia's eyes met that person's. She is a graceful middle-aged lady. Although she wears a low-key beige suit, the string of rare black gemstones around her neck and the black gemstone earrings on her ears all declare her noble status. If you look closely, you can see her clothes and shoes. They are all new seasonal products from high-end luxury brands, which are simply unavailable to ordinary people. Her eyes didn't look friendly, and Sophia began to quickly search for this person in her brain. Finally, I remembered that she was Mr. Smith’s wife, isn’t that Michael’s mother? But why is she looking at herself like that? Do you think you are not good enough for her precious son Michael?
While Sophia was still thinking, Mr. Smith appeared supporting today's birthday girl. The thunderous applause from the audience brought Sophia back from her thoughts, and she quickly started to applaud.
"Thank you all for coming! Please have fun tonight!" After Mr. Smith said some polite words, he took the birthday girl to the main table, which was the central table next door. The old lady sat at the head table, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith sat on the left and right sides to serve the old lady while she ate. The deputy chairperson's seat was empty, and then an empty seat on both sides became available, followed by Michael's eldest brother and his wife. Michael's eldest sister sat at the small table on the right, and his third brother and younger sister sat at the second small table on the right. Michael and his friends were at the small table on the left, the second table on the left and other small tables were sitting with uncles, aunts and other relatives.

Sophia had doubts in her heart, but she didn't ask or show them to her face. She just lowered her head to eat carefully, observed Michael, and responded to other people's greetings from time to time.
"It's time. It will be our turn to pay homage to grandma later." Michael turned his head and whispered to Sophia.
Sophia looked as if her eldest brother and her family had just finished speaking. The eldest sister had already gotten up and went to her grandma's. It was indeed her turn soon. After the eldest sister finished, Sophia picked up the wine glass and followed Michael to get up and go to her grandma's.
After saying the blessing, grandma smiled and said, "Are you Michael's new wife?" Although grandma Michael is 80 years old and her voice has the trembling of an old man, her words are still very clear.
"Yes. I hope grandma will be prosperous!" Sophia responded respectfully, bending down.
The old lady looked Sophia up and down and said, "Why do you look like a different person?"

Sophia looked at Michael, not expecting the old lady to ask such a question. Seeing that Michael didn't look like he was trying to help her, Sophia had to deal with it on her own. She smiled and replied, "I think it's because I did my makeup and hair well today that I look a bit like an old friend grandma knew. It's an honor for me! I hope it doesn't remind grandma of sad or unpleasant things."
The old lady laughed heartily, "This girl is perfect at talking. Just like her, she can make people happy."
Sophia was very confused. Who was the "she" in the old lady's mouth? She didn't dare to ask because she suddenly found that Michael's father, Mr. Smith, had been looking at her, and it was hard to describe the look in his eyes Mrs. Smith had also been staring at her, and she didn't look friendly.
Sophia quickly returned to her seat with Michael. She originally just wanted to be a little transparent at today's dinner, but now more and more people in the family are watching her. The eldest sister was examining her, and the younger sister was also looking at her. The third brother was not very interested and focused on the wine glass in front of him. The most important ones were the eldest brother's family and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their eyes seemed to be firing small blades, which made people very uncomfortable.

Michael noticed all this, but he still looked as deep as ever. In addition, he always wore sunglasses to cover his eyes. Sophia couldn't see his expression clearly and didn't know what he was thinking in his heart. Everyone continued to eat in silence, occasionally responding to greetings from relatives and dignitaries around them. But people die for money, and birds die for food. In this kind of Vanity Fair, everyone is obviously more willing to make friends with people who have a higher social status or have obvious talents and abilities. It can be said that Sophia Wilson's name is not found in such top vanity fairs. Perhaps she is just the heir of a small jewelry company. On the contrary, the identity of the new member of the Smith family will be easier for people to take seriously. But if you compare Michael with several other heirs of the Smith family, Michael is very mediocre. In the eyes of the outside world, Michael is the injured second son of the Smith family. He lives in that castle in the mountains and doesn't care about worldly affairs and worldly affairs. They have no political status, and their power and financial wealth are unknown or even considered to be at the bottom, so their table is not very live. Of course, this also gave Sophia the opportunity to concentrate on eating.
Midway through, Michael left the table and had a conversation with the eldest sister. The eldest sister's eyes fell on Sophia from time to time, and then the two of them suddenly disappeared. Michael didn't return until the banquet was almost over.
While Sophia was alone at the table, her stepmother, Ms. Diana took the opportunity and went over. After all, the table symbolizes status, and she wants others to see her. Ms. Diana is not just worthy of staying in the corner. She and her daughter need to be seen and valued.
"Long time no see. How do you feel as a new member of the Smith family?" Ms. Diana said as she slowly sat down.
The butler suddenly strode forward to stop him, "This is Michael's seat. Madam, you can't sit here."
Sophia watched her stepmother's somewhat embarrassed expression and movements with interest, and replied casually, "Just as you imagined, my living situation will be so good that it makes you jealous and envious."
Ms. Diana was a little angry, but she couldn't do it on such an occasion. "You should be grateful that the Smith family is a family that keeps its promises, otherwise this good thing wouldn't be your turn."
"If it's not my turn, will it be your daughter Max's turn? She is very beautiful tonight. I hope you can achieve what you want."
"Dear guests, Mr. Smith organized a fireworks show for everyone. Please move to the garden and observation deck to watch it." The butler of the Smith family came out and announced loudly to everyone. It was at this time that Michael came back. Ms. Diana had to leave, but before leaving, she pretended to give Sophia a big hug, which was meant to be seen by the people in the venue.
Sophia was speechless, but she didn't push her away. Because she seemed to see a familiar figure in the crowd. He just stood in the shadows across the crowd, looking at Sophia. Like a cheetah staring at its prey.
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