Chapter 700 - 697: Whoever Wants to Watch the Show, Go Right Ahead

Chapter 700: Chapter 697: Whoever Wants to Watch the Show, Go Right Ahead

"Oh," Theodore Quinn said, nodding as if in understanding. Then, a puzzled expression appeared on his face. "The Sierra Sutton in that photograph is your family’s adopted son, correct? Don’t you want everyone here to bear witness for him, too, in case he’s been wrongly accused?

Or could it be that your adopted son really does have something to hide? Is that why you wanted to clear the room? Are you afraid that if people found out, it would be a disgrace to the Shelby Family?"

"How could that be? I was just worried that if something really *was* going on between Sierra and... your daughter-in-law... I mean, look at all these people. They’re just itching to see a show.

As the man’s family, the impact on us would be relatively small. But it’s different for the Quinn Family. Imagine the public backlash you’d have to endure. I’m only saying this for your own good, Theodore, and for the good of the Quinn Family."

The moment he finished speaking, Sienna Hale, who was standing nearby, couldn’t help but chastise him. "What are you talking about? ’If’ what? There are no ’ifs’ here! Do you really think a daughter-in-law of the Quinn family would have a child with just any random man? Honestly!"

In truth, Sienna Hale also had her doubts about Clara Grant and Sierra Sutton. ’After all, the photograph is right there.’

’But to the public, Clara Grant is now a daughter-in-law of the Quinn family, which makes her a Quinn. Nothing has been proven yet, so an insult to Clara is an insult to the Quinn Family. As the family matriarch, she naturally had to defend the Quinn family’s reputation.’

Sienna Hale’s words made Evan Shelby’s face flush with anger and embarrassment. Sierra Sutton was their family’s adopted son, after all. For her to call him "just any random man" was a blatant show of disrespect to the Shelby Family!

But the Shelby Family was indeed no match for the Quinn Family, so he couldn’t think of a single thing to say in rebuttal.

"Indeed," Theodore Quinn said, raising an eyebrow and chuckling while Evan Shelby was still stewing,

"I have faith in my daughter-in-law’s character and principles. I’m certain she would never do anything so inappropriate,

let alone have a child out of wedlock with another man. If anyone is waiting for a show, by all means, let them watch."

Since Theodore Quinn had put it that way, Evan Shelby couldn’t very well say anything more. He could only force an awkward smile and step aside, his mind racing to come up with a new plan.

Theodore Quinn shot him a sidelong glance, then paused as if in thought before speaking to Evan Shelby again. "However, since you’re so concerned, perhaps clearing the room isn’t a bad idea. After all, the allegation is that the child in the photo is Sierra Sutton’s, and he isn’t married, is he?

Having a child out of wedlock may not affect a man as much, but it still has consequences. To prevent him from becoming the subject of idle gossip, I’ll clear the room for you."

With that, he took a few steps forward and announced, "Everyone," raising a hand to gesture for silence.

Seeing him step forward to speak, the crowd’s chatter died down. All eyes turned to him, waiting to hear what he would say next.

Once everyone had quieted down, Theodore Quinn continued, "Everyone, my sincerest apologies. It’s a shame that a perfectly fine banquet has been disrupted like this, ruining the evening for you all.

We now require the other party involved to be present, but his arrival will take some time. Therefore, I don’t wish for all of you to waste your valuable time waiting here."

As everyone listened intently to Theodore Quinn’s speech, no one noticed several people entering the hall. Their leader’s gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Marcus Jarvis. He gestured for the men behind him to follow, then strode toward Marcus.