Hearing this, Matriarch Farrell initially frowned, then set down her chopsticks, stood up, and said to her children, “Mr. Queen has arrived; follow me to greet him.”

Matriarch Farrell was not surprised by Kevin’s visit.

Standing behind Liberty were the York family and the Stone family.

Kevin’s identity instilled fear in many, but the York family’s influence in Jensburg paled in comparison to that of the Queen family, whom the Farrell family truly feared.

Hayden’s uninvited appearance likely stemmed from Kevin’s call for support for Liberty.

This suggested to Matriarch Farrell that Liberty lacked support in Jensburg, with the Queen family acting as Liberty’s backers.

Shiloh felt quite nervous upon hearing that Hayden was coming. She quickly glanced at her outfit for the evening. Knowing the old woman had only invited Liberty, she hadn’t bothered to change into an evening gown and had opted for casual attire instead.

Should she rush upstairs to change into a dress?

It was too late for that.

Fortunately, her casual outfit was trendy and stylish, giving her an air of dignity and elegance.

Moreover, she was light, pretty, and had a great figure.

Even without an evening gown, she could easily stand out in a crowd.

Confident, Shiloh looked at Kathryn, stood up, and followed Matriarch Farrell, ensuring Hayden would notice her immediately.

Liberty stayed behind.

As she was not yet a member of the Farrell family, she was not permitted to host guests.

Noticing the fake Shiloh taking Kathryn’s place, Liberty’s eyes flickered. She had heard that Shiloh was very fond of Hayden.

However, Hayden was gentle and polite to Kathryn, the real daughter, while he largely ignored Shiloh, the impostor, which left Shiloh feeling slighted.

Liberty was filled with fury. She cursed silently, realizing that when Hayden revealed her true identity as a woman, Shiloh would likely be foolishly heartbroken.

After Matriarch Farrell took her son, daughter, and daughter-in-law away, other members of the Farrell family seized the opportunity to approach Liberty, chatting amiably as if they were familiar with her.

Despite their slim chances of rising in status, they were all keenly aware of Liberty’s presence and its implications. Kathryn, the biological daughter of one of the current family members, had been raised in the countryside after being replaced by the former butler. She had only returned to the Farrell family two years prior. Although the family endeavored to support her, their efforts did not yield visible results.

Within the Farrell Group, Kathryn faced daily scoldings from her mother, who criticized her for being a country bumpkin and lacking knowledge. She was often chastised for being as useless as mud, unable to stand strong on her own and always relying on others for assistance.

Matriarch Farrell had assigned Mr. Fraser to assist Kathryn, who recently had to undertake tasks to please her. However, it was clear that these accomplishments were due to Mr. Fraser’s help, not Kathryn’s own efforts.

While Liberty remained gentle and polite toward Matriarch Farrell, making her seem approachable, she was no pushover. Their subtle conflicts did not go unnoticed by those around them. Liberty refused to give Matriarch Farrell any respect, and everyone witnessed it.

The Farrell family recognized that Liberty was truly deserving of her heritage and far superior to the current generation of children in the family.

After a while, Matriarch Farrell and others arrived to welcome Kevin and Hayden. Those who entered were treated as esteemed guests. Hayden naturally chose to sit between Liberty and Kathryn, allowing her to engage in conversation with both of them. Shiloh had no opportunity to get close to Hayden, and Kevin was also present. After exchanging polite greetings, Matriarch Farrell began hosting everyone for dinner. In the past, Hayden typically refrained from eating or drinking at banquets, except during evening gatherings, which pleased Matriarch Farrell as she felt it reflected well on her. Just as everyone was enjoying their conversation, Erika suddenly said to Matriarch Farrell, “Mom, Dad is resting in his room and hasn’t come downstairs to eat. Let Shiloh take him some food so he won’t be hungry.” Matriarch Farrell’s expression remained unchanged as she replied, “Shiloh, please bring your dad some food and drink; let him eat and rest. If he feels up to it, he can come downstairs to meet our esteemed guest.”