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.”

affect him in the slightest if

when he managed his company.

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

You gave me a chance to settle some troublesome matters. I’ll have to

left the moment

behind Preston’s words and misunderstood them for some dispute between Preston and

Nathaniel when the butler ran

Mr. and Mrs. Hadley.” After courteously explaining his

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

Hanus

Let’s head home.” Nathaniel had never liked attending banquets. Since he had already achieved 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,

we leaving already? We haven’t wished Old Mrs.

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. We don’t

bit tired.” A flash of disappointment flickered across Christina’s eyes. She wasn’t interested in the bustling

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

nodded. “Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley.

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

“I’m free tomorrow. I can keep you

her implication. “All

and Nathaniel returned to the car, Nathaniel asked, “What did you talk about with Victoria earlier? You

wants to take a look around. Also, she asked for my company to shop for her wedding ring

on WhatsApp.

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