Benjamin Scott still believed his relatives were thoroughly impressed by the video compilation he had prepared.

He was basking in that satisfaction until he noticed Margaret's furious glare.

Just then, Sophia Mitchell hurriedly rushed to the podium, anxiously pointing at the screen. "Dad! Dad, look!"

Benjamin turned around and nearly collapsed when he saw what was displayed.

It was complete evidence of his affair with Natalie Green!

Not just photographs and videos, but also their embarrassing text conversations laid bare for everyone to see.

The exposure was so comprehensive that Benjamin was stripped of all dignity.

It took him a long moment to regain his composure before he shouted at the technician, "Turn it off! Shut it down immediately!"

The startled technician quickly complied, but the damage was done. Everyone had seen everything they needed to see.

"Who did this?!" Benjamin roared from the podium, his face crimson with rage.

Below, Margaret was turning pale with fury.

This was supposed to be her birthday celebration, yet she found herself utterly humiliated in front of all their relatives.

Victoria Scott, seated beside Margaret, couldn't express her anger despite the shame.

All she could do was weep silent tears of grief.

"Dad..." Sophia tugged at Benjamin's sleeve, trying to calm him down.

Benjamin gritted his teeth, but aware of all the watching relatives, he managed to snarl, "Everyone, dinner is now served. Clearly, I've been framed with high-quality manipulated images. Let's not allow this nonsense to ruin my mother's birthday!"

With that, he stormed back to his seat, fuming and scowling.

Margaret growled through clenched teeth, "I don't care what you do outside, Benjamin, as long as I don't know about it. But this? In front of everyone? I forbid you from seeing that woman ever again!"

"Mother, it's just—"

"No excuses!" Margaret snapped. "Victoria, you handle that woman. Make sure she's completely removed from our lives!"

"Yes," Victoria murmured through her tears and sorrow.

"Now, eat!" Margaret commanded sharply.

Today was meant to be her birthday celebration, yet they had all become objects of ridicule.

What a complete disaster!

Benjamin continued to scowl, but with so many relatives watching, he had to endure the humiliation.

Meanwhile, Elise Scott was seated at another table with Sophia.

According to Scott family tradition, the senior family members occupied the main table, followed by sons and grandsons, which included Benjamin and Daniel.

Elise was taking her time enjoying the meal—the Scotts always hosted extravagant events with excellent cuisine.

She was in particularly good spirits, so she ate quite heartily.

A man took the empty seat beside her, but she only gave him a brief glance.

She didn't know him, he wasn't particularly attractive, and the Scotts had nothing to do with her anymore.

She remained in her own world, savoring the food and dabbing her lips with a napkin when finished.

She politely excused herself from the others at the table and prepared to leave—there was no reason to stay longer now that her objective was accomplished.

But as she headed toward the entrance, Sophia suddenly appeared behind her. "Where are you going?"

Elise turned to see Sophia in her white dress, looking gentle and demure.

Samuel Mitchell stood beside Sophia—he had arrived late but had been sticking close to her ever since.

The Scotts already considered their relationship official anyway.

"What business is it of yours?" Elise asked coldly.

"It's Grandma's birthday. She'll be angry if you leave early. I'm just concerned—"

"Do you honestly think she wouldn't be angry if I stayed?" Elise raised an eyebrow.