Alex was in a foul mood. Tonight's banquet ended hastily, and neither of his sons had chosen a girl to his satisfaction, leaving him very upset. Mandy handed him a cup of hot tea. "You ate so little tonight. Have some tea to relax." "I don't have an appetite," Alex said, holding a cigarette but not feeling like smoking. "I'm really depressed. I used to worry about my two sons staying single. Now that they have girls they like, I can't be happy. One girl is too eager, and the other dresses too provocatively. They don't seem like well-bred girls." Alex was angry, and Mandy sat beside him, speaking gently. "Being parents means constantly worrying about our children. When they're young, we worry about their health and studies. When they grow up, we worry about their marriages. We are a wealthy family, and our young sons will attract many girls with ulterior motives." "Yes," Alex sighed. "I want my sons to be happy, so I don't insist they marry wealthy girls. As long as the girls they like are kind-hearted, I wouldn't oppose it. But they've disappointed me. Why can't they like simple, educated girls? I can't accept the two girls I saw today…" Mandy smiled and smoothed the hem of her dress. "Vincent's choice isn't so bad. Sophia is kind and beautiful." Alex frowned. "Didn't you hear what Vincent said at the banquet? Sophia was entangled with another man and even pregnant with his child! Is that kind?" "That's just a rumor," Mandy quickly explained, holding Alex's arm. "I've already looked into it, and it's not true." "What's the truth? The media reported her engagement and pregnancy. That's not fake, is it?" "Calm down and listen to me," Mandy patted his hand. "I spoke with Sophia's mother. This isn't Sophia's fault. She used to work at Reed Group. She's attractive and excellent at her job, so Nathan fell for her and forced her into a relationship. When she refused, he had the media publish slanderous news about her. He fabricated their engagement and her pregnancy to get her." Alex was skeptical. "Really?" "Sophia's mother told me, and I believe her," Mandy said sympathetically. "Sophia is very pitiful. She's been bullied by her sister since childhood, but she's kind and patient. When I talked to her, she almost cried. She swore she wasn't pregnant and even offered to prove it. I felt so sorry for her. She's just a girl without a strong background, and Nathan is a CEO. How could she fight him?"Alex's expression softened gradually. Mandy continued, "Alex, we also have a daughter. If someone slandered her, wouldn't you feel heartbroken?" This struck a chord. Alex adored his daughter Janet. If anyone bullied her, he would never let them off. "No one can bully my daughter." Mandy smiled. "Yes, thinking of Janet made me feel so sorry for Sophia. Vincent was too harsh, believing those rumors and saying such hurtful things at the banquet. Sophia must be so heartbroken." Alex finally extinguished his cigarette, tossing it into the ashtray. His tone softened. "If that's true, we wronged Sophia." "We did wrong her," Mandy agreed. "I think Sophia is lovely. She's gentle, considerate, and well-mannered. Even after Vincent's harsh words, she didn't lose her temper but cried in her room. She knows how to maintain dignity." Alex nodded. "Vincent is my eldest son, and his future wife will be Bryden and Janet's sister-in-law. She must have a steady character and good intentions." "Speaking of intentions, I'm worried about the girl Bryden likes. She's Sophia's cousin and has always bullied her," Mandy coughed lightly. "I hope you can talk to Bryden and advise him against liking that girl. Our family won't accept such a malicious woman." Alex nodded. "Alright, I'll talk to him." Grace and Sophia stayed at the Norman house overnight, and by the next day, the news had spread throughout New York's high society. The Norman family was always mysterious and low-profile. Grace and Sophia being invited to stay implied that Sophia might soon marry into the Norman family. In the morning, Mandy had a driver take Grace and Sophia home. As they parted, she held their hands, promising to meet again soon. Grace was delighted. Establishing a relationship with Mandy would elevate their status in high society. When they entered their home, Emily was in the kitchen making breakfast. Herry wanted an omelet, and Logan had instructed Emily to cook for him. She had just finished preparing the eggs and was about to put the ingredients into the oven. Grace smiled, "I wasn't home last night. Thank you, Emily, for your hard work."Sophia didn't bother with niceties. She walked into the living room proudly and mocked, "She's used to doing servants' work. Let her do it. She's staying in our house; she should do something to pay for her rent." Emily heard this, closed the oven, and sneered. "Isn't this house Logan Morgan's? Since when did you become the owner?"