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.

a few people standing in the banquet hall, all looking over. One person teased, “Mr. Scott got himself a new

“She looks young,

“Mr. Scott’s taste has always been quite

had been staring at Estelle since the moment she entered, a dark glint passing through his

and just smiled, “Fiona

could finish, a girl in a purple dress ran over excitedly calling

annoyed, “You’ve just graduated

a playful expression, but when she saw Estelle,

to speak, Manley said with an unconcerned smile, “My friend. I brought

while indignation flashed in her eyes, Fiona responded meaningfully, since she

and whispered affectionately. Have

was so cold that it seemed to

at him and replied softly, “I’ll

fox–like eyes twinkled, full

increased, and she immediately told Estelle, “Come with me, I’ll introduce you to a few of the

Manley another glance, Estelle followed

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