Mrs. Wallace’s words, that’s what we’ve been waiting for here.

Sheila Fletcher’s eyes flashed a hint of mockery, but her face remained calm and composed, nodding gently: "Mom, rest assured, I’ll call Leslie later. She’ll be very happy once she knows."

"It’s good that she’s sensible. I’ll leave this matter to you. Also, let her know that coming back isn’t just for dinner; it’s also to signify that she should engage more with the family from now on. During this visit, we can discuss finding a time to add Leslie’s name to the family tree. She’s been with the Wallace family for so many years; it’s about time to change her surname to Wallace."

"What, Mom... you want Leslie to change her surname to Wallace? This, I’m afraid it’s inappropriate, isn’t it?" Bruce Wallace couldn’t hold back and asked.

As the CEO of the Wallace Group, Bruce Wallace certainly understood why Mrs. Wallace, who didn’t take Leslie Howard seriously before, had such a significant change.

This is because of David Redington, Leslie Howard has become involved with the heir of the Redington family.

For the sake of the entire Wallace family, Mrs. Wallace would definitely change her attitude towards Leslie Howard, shifting from former indifference to now drawing her in and valuing her.

But even so, there’s no need to add Leslie Howard to the family tree or change her surname to Wallace.

If so, isn’t it to replace Winona?!

"What’s inappropriate? Leslie is now so outstanding; it’s the result of our Wallace family’s years of nurturing. Although she’s not the blood of the Wallace family, we’ve always treated her like one of our own. In the past, we were concerned that she was too young, immature, and might resist the surname change. Now she’s grown up and understands our good intentions..." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

At this point, Mrs. Wallace deliberately glanced at Sheila Fletcher: "You’re Leslie’s biological mother; you should think more for her. If she changes her surname to Wallace, she’ll be seen as coming from a prominent family. When discussing marriage with Mr. Redington, as our Wallace family daughter, naturally she’ll have a better impression with future in-laws. Among these prominent families, social status matters; of course, after she changes her surname, as her grandmother, I’ll naturally speak on her behalf and prepare a substantial dowry."

The meaning behind Mrs. Wallace’s words was quite clear.

Leslie Howard, after all, comes from too humble a background.

Mr. Howard was merely an ordinary person, and her surname Howard doesn’t add any merit to her, perhaps even detracts.

But the Wallace family is different.

The Wallace family is prominent, a new elite in A City. If Leslie Howard changes her surname to Wallace, then in front of Duke Redington and the Duchess, she will be Miss Wallace.

She would be Laura Wallace, and naturally, Mrs. Wallace would speak for her, giving her more confidence when discussing marriage in the future.

Sheila Fletcher seemed to clearly understand Mrs. Wallace’s intentions, nodding repeatedly in agreement.

Seeing Sheila Fletcher so in tune, Mrs. Wallace was quite satisfied.

"Alright, then everyone should get back to their tasks. I’ll be staying here these days. Bruce, settle the marriage arrangements with the Carter family for Winona as soon as possible. Iris, contact Leslie as soon as you can and tell her everything I just mentioned. I believe Leslie is smart enough to understand my intentions as her grandmother. I’m tired now, I’ll go to my room to rest."

After saying this, Mrs. Wallace got up, having her trusted aide Mrs. Hamilton assist her upstairs.

Unexpectedly, just as she got up, a voice behind her lamenting with anger and twisted grievance came— "Grandma, are you going to abandon me by changing Leslie’s surname to Wallace?"

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