My Secret Billionaire Husband
Chapter 625: Always Remember Your Identity

Chapter 625: Chapter 625: Always Remember Your Identity

Lady Octavia looked at Joanna Lawrence’s calm demeanor, and couldn’t help but sneer: "The Heath family is not a stickler for tradition. It is true that prestigious families have always insisted on marriages matching in social and economic status. I also hope that my two sons can find daughters-in-law who match the Heath family’s status, but rules are rigid while people are flexible. If they genuinely fall in love with a girl from a humble background with a clean record and no messy issues, I can accept it."

"Sometimes, one’s character and morals are more important than family background."

"My thoughts are quite open-minded, right? I haven’t said that the Lawrence family and the Heath family are incompatible, nor have I tried to separate you and Ashton, right? But just because I don’t have many requirements, it doesn’t mean that I have no requirements at all."

At this point, Lady Octavia’s face darkened, and her eyes sharpened: "Since you have married my son and have become the young lady of the Heath family, you should be clear about your identity and know your place and follow the rules. Always remember who you are and don’t do anything that will damage the reputation of the Heath family."

Lady Octavia’s words were quite humiliating.

She didn’t even maintain a superficial politeness.

The faces of the others at the table changed slightly.

Joanna was taken aback. Looking into Lady Octavia’s sharp eyes, she was stunned for a few seconds and guessed what the matter might be: "Mom, I’m not sure what you are referring to ..."

Lady Octavia’s face grew darker as she stared at Joanna, still pretending to be confused: "What’s going on with your ex-fiance? You’re already with Ashton, yet you’re still entwined with him. Joanna Lawrence, what kind of family do you think the Heaths are?"

Madam Heath turned her head and gave Joanna a glance. Her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but her tone remained gentle: "Joanna, what did Octavia just mean by those words?"

"What else could it be?" Lady Octavia said coldly, "It has become a scandal in the news, for so many people to see. Did she consider the Heath family and my son’s feelings? Mom, you told me that with Ashton’s circumstances, it was already very good for him to find a wife, even if her family background was not as good. I thought about it and agreed. As long as Ashton is happy, why should I demand more? Nowadays, the Heath family is not lacking anything, and there is no need for a powerful marriage alliance."

"But ..." Lady Octavia’s knife-like gaze continued to stare at Joanna, "I may not require a daughter-in-law from an illustrious family, but I absolutely cannot tolerate one with a poor character."

After Lady Octavia’s outburst, dinner was impossible to continue.

"Joanna, what is going on here?"

Madam Heath’s gaze on Joanna remained gentle and kind.

Obviously, she didn’t believe Lady Octavia’s words.

She had lived for most of her life and seen all kinds of people.

She trusted her judgment.

Her granddaughter-in-law was clearly a clever, well-behaved child and could never entangle herself with an ex.

There must be some misunderstanding in all this.

She couldn’t have misjudged someone.

Her grandson was also intelligent and sensible, and wouldn’t just pick any girl to marry.

"Grandma, there’s been a misunderstanding."

Joanna didn’t show any signs of panic on her face, as she looked into Lady Octavia’s cold and disgusted eyes, and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "The truth is not as Mom described it. Someone is maliciously spreading rumors."