My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily and Loid)

Chapter 169

Leaning against the table behind her and holding her wine glass, Lily looked at Shannon with a faint smile but said nothing

Shannon’s eyes darkened slightly, but her smile remained unchanged. “I won’t disturb you anymore. Hope everything goes well with your banquet.”

Lily raised an eyebrow and watched her leave with a thoughtful expression. After Shannon walked away, Joseph and Maxwell approached Lily.

“Congratulations, Ms. Brooks. It’s a relief to know that someone will take good care of you,” Maxwell said warmly, holding his wine glass.

Lily smiled and replied, “Thank you, Mr. Lane.”

Joseph glanced at Maxwell, his gaze darkening momentarily. Then, he retracted his thoughts and looked at Lily, the praised, “You should wear bright colors more often. You look so beautiful

held her wine glass with a polite smile. “You flatterme, Mr.

“You deserve the

and leaned closer to Lily, whispering in

“Thaven’t decided yet.”

serious tone while patting her shoulder. “I hope

nodded without saying anything.

Maxwell and Joseph were prominent figures, so they attracted attention wherever they went. The fact that they approached Lily and conversed with her surprised

simple girl from the countryside. This curiosity led some to

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who came to toast her as she was in a good mood.

ladies. Suddenly, someone’s phone rang. After checking it, the person’s expression changed. She quickly signaled to others. Soon, everyone at the banquet was looking at

them. They simply left without saying another

the women close to Melanie pulled her aside after

not investigate the background of your

a befuddled look. “Why would I need to investigate her?”