Chapter 712 Change In Attitude

As a precaution. Preston decided to sound out Nathaniel.

“We’ve been acquainted for years, Mr. Lesley. Do you still not know me?” A cold smile formed on Nathaniel’s lips. “Sebastian is loyal to me. I won’t disappoint him just to please others. He deserves this.”

Nathaniel was right. He didn’t need to please others, for he had the quality of being the one others toadied

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Preston stared at Nathaniel. He quickly came up with a plan and gave him a vague answer.

“Even though an elder brother can be considered a parent, my parents are still alive and well, so I can’t decide on my parents‘ behalf. I hope you can forgive me for that. The Lesley family isn’t a common household, so if Mr. Taggart wishes to continue staying by my sister’s side, he’ll have to follow the rules Following traditional marriage customs is a must. I’m sure that isn’t a difficult request.”

Preston’s change in attitude caught Sebastian off guard.

Despite the happiness within him, Sebastian forced himself to play it cool. “Rest assured, Mr. Lesley. I’ll respect Victoria’s and the Lesley family’s requests. I won’t let you down.”

He was eager to show Preston his sincerity toward Victoria, but he wasn’t a smooth talker.

Preston didn’t need Sebastian to persuade him with clichés. He gave him a long stare and warned, “Sebastian, remember your promise today.”

At that moment, David raced over with his secretary. “It’s my honor to have you both, Mr. Hadley and Mr. Lesley, attend my mother’s birthday banquet. I apologize in advance if there’s any lack of hospitality.”

hoping much when he sent the invitation to Nathaniel and Preston since it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest if the two didn’t show up, but if they

he managed his company. Those

tension between the two, he didn’t dare to approach and had chosen to watch from the side

gave me a chance to settle some troublesome matters. I’ll have to take my leave since I have something else

and left the moment he

got the gist behind Preston’s words and misunderstood them for some dispute between Preston and Nathaniel, not connecting it to the scandal of

Nathaniel when the butler ran to his side and whispered something in

matter with my mother. Please excuse me, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley.” After courteously

caught sight of Winston since the banquet started. That, along with David’s hasty departure, piqued her

Hanus

what he came out to do that day, he didn’t need to continue wasting his time there in the name of talking business. Moreover, Christina was quite

haven’t wished Old Mrs. Labarge

whispered in Christina’s ear, “Winston is here. I’m sure it won’t be peaceful for the Labarge

of disappointment flickered across Christina’s

Nathaniel didn’t expose her thoughts immediately. “Sebastian, I’m putting you

“Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley. Be

is going to part ways with David. The conflict between them has made

tomorrow. I can keep you

implication. “All right.

Nathaniel returned to the car, Nathaniel asked, “What did you talk about with Victoria earlier? You guys were being mysterious, so I’m

wants to take a look around. Also, she asked for

wasn’t lying. She and Victoria had talked about it on WhatsApp. They merely brought forward the date

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