Eliza had the maids set a table with a sumptuous dinner in the reception hall. Because Eliza was the hostess of this family banquet, the surrounding people, though they disliked her, still listened to her and sat down. “Ms. Rivers, this is probably your first time here, isn't it?” One person said sarcastically, “Did Mr. Hayes not tell you that people have died here?” “You should talk less.” “Am I not speaking the truth? This house has always been unclean. What if we get tainted with bad luck? Today is Mr. Hayes and Ms. Rivers' big engagement day; it shouldn't be handled so carelessly.” Some people were already starting to get dissatisfied. In their view, a family banquet like this, even if not held at Nolan's home, should be at an outside five-star hotel, not this gloomy old mansion. “This is the Hayes family's main residence. Choosing this location was meant to be more formal. Besides, what piece of land hasn't had people die on it? There's no need for everyone to be so panicked. Talk of ghosts and spirits is just nonsense. Look at Tyson, see how calm he is.” Eliza deliberately brought up Tyson. Tyson had already taken his seat. Among these people, Tyson held the highest status, so apart from the main seat, the most important position was occupied by him. Seeing Tyson's expression, the others didn't dare to speak. Elaine was already afraid of such supernatural matters, and after hearing Eliza say that, she instantly felt as if an invisible pair of eyes was staring at her. Elaine subconsciously grabbed Tyson's arm. Tyson looked at her nervous expression but just patted her arm gently to reassure her. He never believed in ghosts. The only reason this house felt gloomy was that no one had lived in it for years. Just then, Nolan also came down from upstairs. Seeing Nolan descend, the crowd finally calmed down a little.The instigator who had set the fire ten years ago was Nolan. If even the instigator dared to show up here, what did they have to be afraid of? “Thank you all for attending my engagement party today. The purpose of preparing the family banquet here is to introduce everyone to my fiancée, Eliza.” Nolan walked to Eliza's side and took her hand. Seeing this, the surrounding people couldn't help but let their gazes fall on Elaine. “I don't think Ms. Rivers needs an introduction. Everyone knows what kind of person she is.” “Exactly. The news about Ms. Rivers and Mr. Hayes caused a huge storm back then. If it weren't for Ms. Rivers, who knows who would be sitting here today.” “The Sue family is so powerful. We thought we'd never be able to reach such heights, but Ms. Rivers is actually willing to marry down. We've really wronged you, Ms. Rivers.” ... The Hayes family members clearly did not welcome Eliza. After all, if not for her, Nolan should have married Elaine as promised to the Lynn family long ago. But now, Elaine was marrying Tyson instead, and Nolan was marrying Eliza from overseas. The wife of the head of their Hayes family had always been a local. They never married women from the outside. Hearing what these people said, Nolan's gaze suddenly turned cold. The surrounding temperature instantly dropped by eight degrees. Nolan gripped Eliza's hand even tighter. “If you have the guts, say what you just said one more time.” As soon as he spoke, the people sitting at the table began to tremble. They probably hadn't expected Nolan to defend Eliza so fiercely, to turn hostile at his own family banquet. Elaine spoke up. “Nolan, everyone is just talking casually, they don't mean anything else. You don't need to be so angry. Besides, from today on, we're all family, aren't we?” Just as Elaine finished speaking, Eliza smiled faintly and said, “Ms. Elaine is right. Of course I won't take those words to heart. We'll all be family from now on, so naturally, we should live in harmony. Don't you all agree?” Nolan had already made his stance clear. The Hayes family members naturally didn't dare show Eliza any disrespect, so they all chimed in with smiles that Eliza was right.Hearing them say this, Elaine's expression also cooled. She had thought this group could give Eliza a hard time, but who knew they were just reading Nolan's cues. The moment he said one word, they didn't dare to speak. Elaine put down her fork and said, “I'm going to the restroom. I'll be right back. Excuse me.” Everyone knew Elaine must be dissatisfied with Nolan's favoritism toward Eliza. But everyone turned a deaf ear. Tyson, even more so, just wished Elaine wouldn't embarrass herself here.