Just then, the other seven Ford brothers came rushing over too, clearly having witnessed what just happened. Now that Alexander Barron had already humbled himself, it didn’t seem right for them to keep giving him the cold shoulder. Patrick Ford stepped up with his usual composed demeanor, offering a friendly smile to Alexander as he spoke. “Today’s a sibling get-together. Since you’re here already, why not head downstairs and join us for dinner?” No sooner had Patrick finished speaking than a sharp voice cut in. “No way! I’m not okay with that!” Bennett Ford looked straight-up annoyed—his eyes even showed a flicker of jealousy. Like hell he’d sit down for a meal with Alexander Barron! It was bad enough that the guy already stole Summer from under his nose, but now

