Chapter 1193

Justin’s face twisted in discomfort, but before he could say anything, a loud voice boomed across the entrance.

“Mr. McGrath, you can step back! If Mrs. Rhodes wants to dine in our Celestial Suite, then she’s more than welcome!”

As the voice faded, a burly man with a thick beard strode over. The giant crystal ring on his hand and the heavy gold chain across his chest made it clear–this man was rich, but absolutely tasteless.

Jameson snorted coldly. “The Hopkins family sure has some nerve, snatching up someone else’s reservation like it’s nothing.”

Archie Hopkins cracked a wide grin, revealing a mouth full of blackened teeth, and laughed without a care. “Mr. Rhodes, you sound way too naive!”

Archie shrugged and said, “In this world, it’s all about money and muscle. The Hopkins family’s got both. So stealing a little dining room from the Rhodes family? It’s nothing.”

Tiana’s voice turned icy. “Since you’re admitting it’s theft, then do us a favor and get the hell out.”

Archie’s droopy eyes roamed over Tiana’s figure without a shred of shame, and he clicked his tongue lasciviously. “Mrs. Rhodes, maybe the Rhodes are nobodies here in Blumedale… but you, you’re a prize.”

“Good Lord, look at you in that dress! That bare back of yours… I could spend a whole year savoring you and never get tired,” he leered.

Lauren and Cecelia’s faces darkened with rage, and even Andrew’s brows drew tight, a flash of cold light passing through his eyes. However, Tiana stayed perfectly calm.

She walked straight toward Archie with a sweet, syrupy smile. “Mr. Hopkins, do you really think I’m beautiful?” Archie was practically drooling now and nodded like a fool. “Of course! You’re drop-dead gorgeous!”

Archie bragged, “Tiana, all you have to do is ditch Jameson and fall into my arms. I’ll sign over everything I own to you! I’ll kick my current wife out tonight, no hesitation, and throw you the biggest, grandest wedding Blumedale’s ever seen!”

As he rambled on, his eyes were glued to Tiana’s chest, his breathing growing heavier and more disgusting by the second.

Tiana stopped just in front of him and smiled sweetly. “Yeah… no thanks.”

Archie’s grin turned sleazy. “Tiana, quit playing hard to get. If you push me too far, I’ll just have my guys grab you, and you’ll still end up mine!”

Tiana gave a lighthearted laugh. “Mr. Hopkins, do you realize you’re saying this in front of my husband and kids? Not exactly charming, is it?”

Archie flicked a glance at Jameson and sneered. “Everyone around here knows your husband’s nothing but a spineless pushover. And you, Tiana–you’re hotter than a basket of ghost peppers. Jameson’s a total waste of a man if you ask me.”

Tiana beckoned Archie closer with a teasing finger. “Come here, Mr. Hopkins. I’ve got a little secret to tell you.” Archie’s eyes lit up, and he leaned in with a deep sniff, making a grotesque face. “Damn, Mrs. Rhodes, you smell amazing! You’re triggering my Casanova Syndrome real bad!”

Tiana’s hand whipped out so fast it was a blur, slapping Archie twice across the face so hard that a few of his rotten teeth flew out. He let out a screech and crashed backward, smashing into a giant decorative vase, which shattered into pieces.

“In my eyes, you’re not even worthy of sniffing Jameson’s fingernails,” Tiana said icily.

“Disgusting filth. Crawl back to the trash can where you belong!”

She stood there like an avenging queen, face cold and regal, as Lauren handed her a wet wipe.

Tiana wiped her palm slowly and casually, in the most humiliating way possible.

Meanwhile, Archie groaned and struggled to his feet, swaying like a drunk. His face twisted with rage as he roared, his voice cracking the air. “Tiana, you filthy bitch! You actually dared to lay hands on me!

“Guys, get out here! Tonight, we’re burning this whole family to the ground and teaching this dirty woman a lesson!”

At his shout, a swarm of Hopkins family members and bodyguards burst out of The Palace, charging straight at them like a pack of wolves.