She's been around for so long that it's impossible for me not to know her. We own a chain of Hardware stores, so as one of the biggest construction firms, I'd have to know her too.
In reality, Mr. Sanders knows my parents. But by the time they rose to power, I had already been too busy to attend events with them, so we never personally met.
Most people would classify the Sanders as nouveau riche. This was likely the reason for ranking Lucian as their top marriage candidate; he had the legitimacy of the old rich and a great family history, too.
Wealth was wealth, but in this particular social strata, there were people like the Grants who wouldn't stop harping on the significance of family lineage.
You'd think we're some sort of royalty with how much importance she's putting on that. And Mrs. Grant wouldn't get off Mr. Sinclair's back over it.
"It's been a while, Mrs. Grant. It's good to see you again." I returned her greeting with a polite smile.
