Chapter 921

Only then did Anastasia answer Janice. “They’re trying to get a divorce. Susan threatened him by jumping off a building yesterday. She broke her leg and is now in the hospital p>

The Lancasters were all a bit surprised to hear this.

Emily scoffed, full of disdain. “That certainly sounds like a move Susan would pull. Just a broken leg, though? She must not have jumped from very high. Only Ryan would be fooled into thinking that woman would actually be willing to risk her life p>

But Janice said, “For it to get this messy, Mr. Ryan must truly be tired of that woman, Susan. Doesn’t that mean you have a chance, Marina? You should act quickly p>

At her words, the expressions of many at the table darkened.

She made it sound as if Marina couldn’t live without Ryan, but everyone knew that between them, Ryan was the one who had been left behind.

Influenced by Victor Lancaster, Janice always saw Harrison as someone who had stolen from them. But since she didn’t dare provoke Harrison, she took her frustrations out on Marina.

Anastasia guessed Janice’s motives and found her ridiculous. What gave Janice the illusion that Marina was someone she could bully?

Sure enough, Marina gave a faint smile. “Not all women need a man to survive. Thank you for your concern, but there’s no need to project your own situation onto others p>

Janice was left speechless.

Emily burst out laughing without reservation.

Of everyone at the table, only Janice came from a less-than-respectable background.

Everyone knew she was just a small-time actress who had been a rich man’s mistress.

After clawing her way up, she never let her guard down, constantly scheming how to please Victor, terrified of falling out of favor and losing her current status.

Janice’s face flushed red and purple with humiliation. She was about to say more when she heard the sound of silverware being set down-

It was Harrison.

He said coolly, “If you’re not going to eat, leave the table p>

Suddenly, no one dared to make a sound.

With the old master not present, his word was absolute law.

Of course, the Lancaster family had long been Harrison’s domain. Even if their

grandfather were here, no one’s authority surpassed his.

Fear in Janice’s eyes. She

didn’t dare utter another word. After receiving a glare from Victor, she

quickly lowered her head and ate.

Harrison picked up a soup ladle and placed a bowl in front of Anastasia. “Since you’re not eating your rice, drink this p>

His tone was gentle but left no room for argument.

Anastasia had only eaten half a bowl of rice before putting down her utensils, feeling full.

She thought her portion was fine, but Harrison always felt it was too little and wanted her to eat more.

Looking at the soup, Anastasia didn’t

have much of an appetite, but since

he had spokën, she had no choice

but to pick up the spoon. “I’m actually full,” she mumbled.

Marina smiled fondly from the side. “Are you trying to go on a diet like the others, Ana p>

Harrison’s gaze swept over Ana. “She’s already thin enough. She doesn’t need to lose any weight p>

Anastasia took a sip of soup and explained, “It’s just the hot weather. I don’t have much of an appetite p>

“You still need to eat more, even if

you don’t have an appetite. That’s

how you stay healthy,” the matriarch said with a kind smile. “Harrison does a good job on this point. Knowing how to look after someone p>

The small matter revived the atmosphere at the table.

After dinner, the family sat and chatted for a while before going their separate ways.