Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 76
“Mom, we’re home!” Emmanuel exclaimed in excitement before walking
through the door.
Upon hearing the voice, everyone in the room immediately stood up.
Alessandra and Roselynn were undoubtedly the most anxious.
Alessandra, who usually had difficulty walking, seemed to be moving
swiftly at that moment.
Even Roselynn could not catch up with her at all.
“Quick, let’s catch a glimpse of Manny’s wife!” Jack Lowe exclaimed.
Jack was Benny’s son and Emmanuel’s cousin.
Benny had made a fortune from his business, so his financial success
allowed his son to lead a lavish lifestyle and indulge in vices like drinking,
gambling, and fooling around. He particularly had a strong interest in
women.
However, his eagerness to bring his wife to see Emmanuel’s wife had
nothing to do with her beauty.
All this while, he had always looked down on Emmanuel. I highly doubt a
twenty-eight-year-old with an annual salary of eighty thousand can
marry a woman of high quality. His wife must be an older, unsophisticated
country bumpkin.

Jack felt his other half would be in stark contrast to Emmanuel’s wife. My
stunning wife, with her flawless complexion and irresistible figure, is a
constant source of pride for me!
He was eager to see Emmanuel’s reaction when he saw his wife. I want to
know how he feels when he compares his wife to mine! I bet he’ll be
envious of me!
However, Jack’s jaw dropped in astonishment when he saw Mackenzie
walking in with Emmanuel. Oh, my! Is such beauty even real?
All the other family members were just as stunned.
Even Ryder’s six-year-old son couldn’t contain his excitement and blurted
out, “Daddy, Uncle Manny’s wife is so pretty! She’s even prettier than Uncle
Jack’s wife. She’s more beautiful than Mommy too!”
The atmosphere instantly turned awkward.
Emmanuel’s gaze shifted to his cousin, Ryder Lowe, and his wife, Abellyn
Sheppard.
Emmanuel knew Ryder, with his easygoing nature, would not be fazed by
the remark. However, Abellyn was known for her pettiness. Emmanuel
worried she might harbor resentment toward Mackenzie due to their son’s
words.
“Hi there, I’m Jack. I’m Manny’s cousin!” In the next moment, Jack let go of

his wife’s hand and enthusiastically approached Mackenzie with a
beaming smile, wanting to shake her hand. I’d be honored to hold the
hand of someone as stunningly beautiful as her!
Jack could not help but opine that his wife’s skin could not hold a candle
to Mackenzie’s flawless complexion. I wonder how smooth her hand is.
To his disappointment, Mackenzie did not extend her hand for a
handshake. She simply nodded in acknowledgment before casually
placing the chicken she was holding on the ground.
As the CEO of Terence Group, she could tell a person’s character at one
glance.
The fact that he had withdrawn his hand from his wife and reached out for
hers revealed his lack of decency.
Jack’s expression turned sour as he witnessed Mackenzie’s arrogance.
Being attractive doesn’t give you the right to treat others with disrespect!
“Hey, you’re Mackenzie, right? It’s great to see you here! You didn’t have to
bring the chicken, but we appreciate it.” Alessandra finally caught up. She
reprimanded Emmanuel, “What’s wrong with you? How could you get your
wife to carry the chicken?”
Emmanuel responded with a wry smile.
Roselynn quickly came to his defense. “Mom, you’re being unfair. Didn’t

you notice that Manny has his hands full carrying all these things?”
“But it’s still inappropriate for him to ask her to carry the chicken!”
Alessandra exclaimed.
Alessandra’s comment struck a chord with Mackenzie. Look at what your
son did to me! I almost got pecked by that chicken!
As the esteemed CEO of Terence Group, Mackenzie believed she had
demonstrated her utmost respect by not releasing the chicken halfway
and instead disposing of it in the courtyard upon their arrival.
“Come on in!” Alessandra warmly invited them to enter the house, but she
did not dare to touch her daughter-in-law.
Although Alessandra was thrilled to see Mackenzie and desired to build a
closer relationship with her, she sensed Mackenzie’s aloofness, which
made her hesitant to approach her too closely, fearing that Mackenzie
might not appreciate physical contact.