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?”

looked down upon her boisterous

sleeves and was ready to confront him, but Max

rubbed her temples resignedly. This little one loves causing

do with you?” Arthur’s eyes were cold, and his words were very unpleasant. “You’re

Elspeth so badly before this, and now, you dare come here without any shame. Are you looking for a beating?” Yelena was angry for Elspeth’s

reluctance on his face. “We got along quite well when we were abroad, so you’re defaming me.” He emphasized the words ‘quite well’, so everyone couldn’t

“I’m warning you—don’t tarnish

shouted Margot from afar,

Yelena passed by Arthur and angrily bumped into him. However, she was too weak, so he didn’t feel anything. It was just like a mosquito bite,

down at the table, Elspeth saw that Yelena had deliberately chosen a seat opposite Arthur. At that moment, a faint sense of ominousness rose

was Margot’s birthday today, so she had dressed up

youth and a 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

from his pocket. The packaging was small and

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

she was rude, so everyone just

the light. Right after that, she pursed her lips in disdain.

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 thought

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 gem when I have the time.” These were the words of a young girl. Although it was rather rude,