Chapter 31 Jenna sulked . " If it weren't for her , I would be the one making you proud tonight . I could've helped our company build connections and gotten your name out there The implication was clear - Wendy hadn't fulfilled her duty as a Sanders family member . Chris ' envious paze aze shifted into one of one of frustration and disappointment . " I'm stuck wearing some off - brand dress and didn't even get the chance to make a decent impression .

" Jenna bit her lip hard , just thinking about it made her furious . If Wendy hadn't pulled her little tricks , Jenna would be the one wearing that signature DTS gown tonight . Mary leaned in , patted Jenna's hand , and whispered , " Jenna , you're naturally beautiful . Unlike that ungrateful brat who can only rely out , you take after me . Look at you making this budget dress look like it's worth millions .

" ely on expensive clothes to stand The Sanders family couldn't afford to blow an entire project's budget on a dress . But they all knew that if Jenna could rekindle things with James , the benefits she would bring to the Sanders family would far outweigh anything Wendy ever had . Thanks to Mary's comforting words , Jenna's expression gradually smoothed out .

But no matter how bitterly they grumbled behind the scenes , there was no denying one thing - standing next to Robert , Wendy was one of the brightest stars in the Dom . " I heard Mrs. Frank is a top - tier doctor at City General Hospital with zero surgical errors . She even won awards back in school . Mr. Frank Senior , you're truly blessed to have a granddaughter - in - law like her . You're going to live to be a hundred , no doubt . " Robert's face lit up with pride . " Of course .

Wendy is incredibly capable . She became the youngest department head at City General Hospital without relying on a single connection . " He publicly backed Wendy while also making it clear that her success had nothing to do with the Frank family . She camed it all on her own . Wendy stood slightly behand him . Her smile began to stiffen , and her nose tingled with the threat of tears . At that moment , it struck her - Robert saw her worth and sacrifices more clearly than James ever had .

Soon , Zelda brought over the well - behaved Ethan . Like Wendy , he politely greeted everyone present .