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.”

since it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest if the two didn’t show

future when he managed his company. Those people might end up being the ones who buttered up

Preston. When he noticed the growing tension between the two, he didn’t dare to approach and had chosen to watch from

settle some troublesome matters. I’ll have to take my leave since I have something else scheduled,” Preston said

left the moment he

for some dispute between Preston and Nathaniel, not connecting it

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

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

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

Hanus

had already achieved what he came out to do that day, he didn’t need

frowned. “Are we leaving already? We haven’t wished Old Mrs. Labarge a happy birthday

she won’t have time to meet anyone. Sending her a present is enough.” Nathaniel leaned closer and whispered in Christina’s ear, “Winston is here. I’m sure it won’t be peaceful for the Labarge family tonight.

of disappointment flickered across Christina’s eyes. She wasn’t interested in the

her thoughts immediately. “Sebastian, I’m putting you in

“Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley. Be careful on

leaving, Victoria grabbed Christina’s arm and said, “I heard Winston is going to part ways with David.

said impassively. “I’m free tomorrow.

implication. “All

you talk about with Victoria earlier? You

smiled in response. “It’s nothing. Victoria wants to join my fashion design studio. Since the renovation is near completion, she wants to take a look

about it on WhatsApp. They merely

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