Chapter 957

For the powerful clans, a person’s identity and status were paramount.

This was particularly crucial when selecting spouses for their descendants; they sought partners from families of similar stature, preferably forming alliances through marriage for business reasons.

Even though the wealthy could choose their lovers casually, when it came to selecting wives, they exclusively targeted women from affluent families.

The greatest taboo for these clans was associating with those at the societal bottom, as it was considered a stain on their prestigious lineage.

The story of Domenic’s parents had always been shrouded in secrecy by Jordan.

Revealing that his firstborn had married a woman of humble origins would have brought shame upon the Walsh family.

Thus, Jordan had obscured the truth about Domenic’s mother, attributing the couple’s death to an unfortunate accident.

This secret eventually turned into gossip among the elite.

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Lindsey, observing these discussions, maintained a stoic exterior, yet inside, resentment brewed.

appearance, these rich folks were

she was insignificant, criticized and Looked down upon for

ordinary people like her, whose hard work was fundamental

working class, profiting off their backs while looking down

Lindsey clenched her fists, a surge of defiance grew within

never to

top and make

pleased with

glanced at Domenic and muttered under his breath, “See? I’m not

chosen

eyes harbored a depth and darkness akin to the sky

his arm around Lindsey’s

noticed how he sternly surveyed the crowd

was deep and authoritative, tinged with a frosty

say, step forward and say it

others behind their backs, I feel like I’m standing before hypocritical snobs, not honest

veiled in satire, targeted the influential nobles and

into a hushed

embrace, Lindsey gazed up

commanding presence radiated a charisma that seemed to belong only to those in the highest echelons, causing her heart to

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