Poisoned by a Man Named Tristan Ford

Cynthia Shannon's footsteps faltered slightly, but she didn't turn around or give him any response.

However, Joe Louise's words piqued Lily Jonas's curiosity. "Didn't you sever ties with the Louise Family? Besides, they didn't think highly of you back then. Why are they kindly inviting you to the old master's birthday banquet now?"

When Cynthia secretly followed Joe back to the Louise Family, no one in the Louise Family had a favorable impression of her. They mocked her behind her back, and she was prohibited from attending any high-profile events, claiming that it was inappropriate for a girl to show herself off. Ultimately, it was all to protect the reputation of the Louise Family from being tarnished by Cynthia, a rustic country girl.

Cynthia replied, "The old master of the Louise Family gave me something back then. Now that I've returned it, we're completely even."