Chapter 69

The hosts of today’s party, the Waldo family, weren’t as highly–regarded as the Lamont family or the Scott family in J City. But they had been prosperous merchants for generations, so they were considered quite a wealthy family.

Mr. Waldo, a man in his forties with a hint of a paunch, looked elegant and scholarly. When he saw Manley, he greeted him with a smile, “Manley, it’s been a while! How’s your dad holding up?”

Manley’s father had this son from his old age, and he, now over seventy, preferred a quiet, low–profile life and rarely attended such events.

Manley responded with a refined smile, “He’s good. He said he would like you to visit our house when you’re free”

“I’ll definitely pay a visit some other day!” Mr. Waldo said with a full smile, then turned to Estelle, “And who is this lovely lady?”

Manley gripped Estelle’s hand discreetly and introduced her with a faint smile, “A friend of mine.”

Estelle didn’t expect Manley to suddenly hold her hand. Caught off guard and feeling awkward in front of the host, she endured in silence.

in the banquet hall, all looking over. One person teased, “Mr. Scott got

remarked, “She looks young,

Jonathan, sneered, “Mr. Scott’s taste

staring at Estelle since the moment she entered, a dark glint passing through his eyes when he

further and just smiled, “Fiona and the

in a purple

just graduated from college, yet you’re still so

saw

an unconcerned smile, “My friend. I brought her here to have a good time. I hope

flashed in her eyes, Fiona responded meaningfully, since she is your friend, how could I

of Estelle’s hand, gave her a gentle push, and whispered affectionately. Have fun, my girlfriend. If you need anything,

cold that it seemed to have transmitted

back at him and replied softly, “I’ll

eyes twinkled, full

immediately told Estelle, “Come with me,

giving Manley another glance, Estelle followed Fiona into

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