My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 168

Chapter 168

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She didn’t invite Bobby and Poppy. This kind of event wasn’t suitable for them. They might draw unwanted attention with so many people around

Ian snapped out of his astonishment. Nodding with understanding, he said, “Lily, you go ahead. We’ll take care of ourselves ”

Lily didn’t say anything further. She headed to the cen

of the banquet hall

attended the Lauriers banquet. As the head of the Woodley family, one of the Four Great Families of Bridgeport, Joseph had received their invitation early on. He arrived at the

usually avoided such events unless absolutely necessary, so his presence was a rare occurrence. However, he had to be present on this occasion. He couldn’t refuse the

with Beatrice in tow. Both he and Joseph saw Lily

“Thank you all for attending our banquet. I would like to introduce my daughter–in–law to you. Everyone, this is Lily Brooks.” Lily nodded at everyone quite indifferently.

shy, so please don’t mind her. I won’t keep dragging on with unnecessary words. Let’s start the banquet.

had initially planned to introduce Lily to some business elites. But

headed straight

on Lily. To them, she was a country bumplin with no family backing who got

publicly acknowledging Lily as their daughter–in–law surprised many, none of them saw her as someone Important or useful to them. They were here to network with those who could benefit them, so they focused

were well aware of the snobbish nature of the elites

cold treatment toward Lily, Joseph picked up a glass

at the same time. They exchanged