Her son's words made Eleanor Ford gasp, and before she could speak, she heard him say, "I don't want to disappoint my beloved mother, nor do I want Twinkle to be disappointed in his beloved grandma. You are the closest family to me and Twinkle. I don't expect you to suddenly like Laura, but at least you need to objectively understand her as a person, rather than holding onto your prejudice."
Eleanor Ford's face immediately showed discomfort. Her own background wasn't particularly good, and since marrying Angus Hawthorne, she had worked hard to integrate into the upper class, studying the etiquette expected of wealthy socialites...
Fortunately, her own qualities were outstanding, and in less than five years, she'd fully integrated into the high society. Coupled with her intelligence and tact, and her ability to know when to advance or retreat, soon no one dared to mock her background. Instead, she attracted a group of followers...
