A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 222

Secondly, she had thought that she was the star of tonight’s banquet. She was the one coming to meet the parents, yet no one from the Levine family bothered to even look at her. She found it unacceptable being disregarded by others this way.

Yet, she dared not express her displeasure.

For the very first time in her life, she felt like a nobody in front of these people.

After Alan and William exchanged pleasantries, they entered the hall of Levine Manor and walked straight toward the luxurious dining hall.

Everyone took their seats in order of hierarchy around the massive banquet table.

Servants stood ready at the side to serve and help with dinner proceedings.

Conversations at the table were largely composed of Alan and William catching up with each other, reminiscing over past memories and chatting up a storm.

“I wanted to join Levine Ventures’ 60th anniversary celebration, but I had to make a last minute trip to the capital city. My apologies, Alan,” William said sincerely.

“You’re being a stranger by apologizing. But I hope you don’t mind that I went ahead to announce John and Jessica’s engagement in your absence.”

To have the engagement announced at such a momentous occasion of the

as much as it is the honor of the Levine household.” Alan added without missing a

continued singing praises

her brother a

talk to John privately given that the elders were around. She was unable to tell from the expressionless look on his face whether he truly accepted the

and your family hardly come by North City. Stay for a couple more days. I’ll have John bring all of you around. North

this week. I only need to make a trip to the capital city next week.” William agreed with Alan’s suggestion and added, “But my body isn’t in great condition, so sightseeing around the place is out of the

out, the youngsters can go out and have fun by themselves. They’ve spent much time abroad, but John has returned for half a year and they might feel a little distant.” Alan turned to look

“Sure.” John acquiesced.

look enthusiastic about it, but neither

“Jessica,” Alan called.

she put her spoon down, exuding perfect upper- class

tomorrow. Just let him know where you’d like to go, anywhere is fine. Should John dare to bully you, just tell me,” Alan said benevolently to Jessica.

me,” Jessica replied with a chuckle. “He’s always taken good care of me while we were both

comforted

why don’t I see Dicky around today?” Jessica suddenly piped up, “I used to see him day. Now that Dicky and John have returned home, I haven’t seen him for so long that I