Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 398 A Brazen Provocation

Has Arthur returned as well? Max already knew what kind of person Arthur was, so he immediately frowned when he saw the man. “Who invited you?”

“Mom did. What’s wrong? Am I not welcome here?” replied Arthur with a faint smile, seemingly unaffected by the others’ emotions.

“I don’t know what’s on Mom’s mind. She’s still willing to invite you to her birthday party when you’ve already become like this.” Max had always been straightforward, but this statement did not affect Arthur at all.

“Mom raised me. Is there any problem with her inviting me back to attend her birthday party?”

It was pointless to argue with him about such things, so Max glared at him coldly before turning back to sit on the couch.

Meanwhile, Arthur raised his head and casually glanced at Elspeth, who was standing not far away. “Long time no see, Elspeth,” he said smilingly.

Elspeth put on a fake smile and replied, “That’s not quite true. We just met two days ago, after all.”

The group’s conversation was extremely awkward, and the atmosphere was oppressive.

Just then, Yelena arrived. When she saw the group of people sitting on the couch while looking at each other awkwardly, she was slightly startled and didn’t say anything. “Why are there so many people here? Am I late?”

Her sudden appearance happened to resolve the awkwardness there.

Of course, she was quite sensible; she immediately noticed Arthur, who seemed out of place in the crowd. With a hint of disgust on her face, she said, “Why are you here too?”

boisterous personality, so he ignored her

talking to you.” She rolled up her sleeves and was ready to confront him, but

temples resignedly. This little one

eyes were cold, and his words were very unpleasant. “You’re just an outsider to the

you dare come here without any shame. Are you looking for a beating?” Yelena was angry for Elspeth’s sake, and she was displeased at the

Was it Elspeth herself or someone else?” Just then, an affectionate smile tugged on his lips, and there was a hint of reluctance on his face. “We got along quite well when we were abroad, so you’re

became furious. “I’m warning you—don’t tarnish Elspeth’s reputation

ready. All of you, come and eat!” shouted Margot from afar, breaking the tense atmosphere between the two at

into him. However, she was too weak, so he didn’t feel anything. It

down at the table, Elspeth saw that Yelena had deliberately chosen a seat

so

life filled with happiness,” Yelena wished her sweetly and passed her a birthday gift, which made happiness bloom inside Margot. Then, she looked at Arthur opposite her and asked provocatively, “What present are you giving to Mrs.

box from his pocket. The packaging was small and exquisite, looking

he placed the gift box on the table, Yelena reached out her hand and snatched it. “Let me take a look at your

she was rude, so everyone just let her be. Even Margot sat

box and taking a glance, she noticed an emerald ring inside. Then, she took it out to study it under the light. Right after that, she

still a token of appreciation from Arthur.” Margot knew that Yelena was straightforward, so she didn’t criticize her. “No matter how much it’s worth, it’s

the best in this world, Mrs. Winthrop. You’re so beautiful that wearing a ring like this will only degrade you. I’ll take you out and get you a bigger