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.

people standing in the banquet hall, all looking

looks

Jonathan, sneered, “Mr. Scott’s taste

moment she entered, a dark

Manley gave a brief introduction, Mr. Waldo didn’t pry further and just smiled, “Fiona and the

a purple

be annoyed, “You’ve just graduated from college, yet

but when she saw Estelle, the smile froze on her face as she blurted, “Who is

Manley might be upset. Just as he was about to speak, Manley said with an unconcerned smile, “My friend. I brought her here to have a good time. I hope you

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

whispered affectionately. Have

that it seemed to have transmitted the

him and replied softly, “I’ll

twinkled,

“affectionate, Fiona’s jealousy increased, and she immediately told Estelle, “Come with me, I’ll introduce you to

giving Manley another glance, Estelle followed Fiona

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