Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 297

Fiora's smile grew even brighter when she saw Lysette's approval. Fiora was clearly pleased with Edward.

He was undeniably handsome. Plus, he had built his success from the ground up without relying on his family's influence. A young man like that was more than worthy of her daughter.

Edward was still dressed in his usual black shirt and trousers and greeted them politely, "Mr. and Mrs. Swanwick, Ms. Swanwick."

Kellan beamed. "Good, good, good."

Myra quietly pulled Edward to sit beside her, which prevented the Swanwick couple from seating him next to Lysette.

Once everyone was settled, Kellan wasted no time in showering praise. "I've always heard that the Moore brothers are exceptional. After seeing them today, I can see why. You're lucky to have such fine sons. Unlike our family, where we have nothing but dainty daughters."

"Daughters are a blessing. They're thoughtful and caring," Barbara responded with the usual pleasantries.

The Moore siblings, no matter how influential they were in their respective fields, had to sit there today with respect and be on proper behavior.

But Edward and Matilda weren't the types to deal with politicians on a daily basis. So, only Calvin spoke up.

to join you for a round of

be great. I've been looking for a partner," Kellan said. Then, he turned to

tried to intercept, but Kellan's attention was firmly fixed

step in for his younger brother. "He used to love sports when he was younger. But now that he's in his

to establish oneself, of course, but it's also a good time to think about settling down. As the saying goes, 'family first, then career'-it's always a safe

responded to a comment like that, but he remained silent. Barbara tightened her grip on his wrist, silently warning

he'd take no one's feelings into account. He had

him the respect

social circle. Even so

from making things difficult for him-like this situation

yet, so Edward will just have to wait

a casual smile, "Ms. Swanwick, do you spend most of your time

blinked, caught off guard. "Oh,

that case, let's exchange contact information. Let's catch

He immediately recognized Calvin's attempt to deflect the

Lysette wouldn't reject Calvin outright,