Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 213 Utterly Embarrassed

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“Eunice, every position within Lockhart Group is earned through dedication and merit. If a pampered young lady like yourself were to join, it might disrupt the balance. Others may struggle to accommodate your lifestyle, potentially leading to issues within the team, Madelyn stated with a clear tone of disdain

“Madelyn, how can you speak like that? Eunice is your ster!” Regina immediately protested, visibly upser and convinced that Madelyn was deliberately trying to provoke her.

Madelyn, unfazed, continued with deliberate intention, “She is my sister, which makes it even more imperative that she doesn’t join. Haven’t you both noticed her behavior by now?”

Madelyn kulwhat she was doing. Eunice’s subule maneuvers to get closer to Sebastian were not going to slip by

“Sebastian already shoulders enough responsibility as the person in charge of Lockhart Group. His schedule is packed, and he certainly doesn’t have the bandwidth to deal with needless complications. Eunice, do not even consider this; it’s best you keep your distance, Madelyn advised sternly.

“Y–You!” Eunice was nearly seething with anger at Madelyn’s blunt words.

“Enough, stop this bickering!” Derek intervened, his patience worn thin. His expression stern, he added. “Eunice, listen to your sister. Given your temperament, it’s wiser not to trouble Sebastian at work.”

“Dad…” Eunice’s eyes filled with tears of frustration and disappointment as she looked at her father.

“This discussion is over. Let’s move on and have dinner Derek declared, putting an end to the argument.

With no room to argue further, Eunice shot Madelyn a fierce glare. Madelyn, however, simply returned a smile filled with confident assurance.

Eunice was so enraged she felt like she could strangle her sister then and ther

After the meal, as Sebastian prepared to leave, Madelyn pulled him aside for a quick word. “Sebastian, I’m attending Mr. Sherritt’s birthday party at the Sherritt residence later tonight. I might have a few drinks; could you make sure to pick me up afterward?”

Sebastian’s brow furrowed slightly, showing his hesitation.

“Please, Sebastian. What if I end up

sharply at the mention of Christopher’s name, his displeasure evident.

this trick

to herself, pleased her ploy had worked. “All right, you go on home first.

hoping for Sebastian to back her up

of unexpected sadness hitting her. Why

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were keeping a close watch, not just

made a quick call to his assistant. “Malcolm, keep

confirmed on the other end

other end of the line. “Hey, buddy, how about we

considered for a moment before responding with a noncommittal grunt

the

great care in her appearance, choosing an elegant ensemble for Rupert’s birthday banquet held at the opulent Diamondel Hotel. The banquet hall buzzed with activity, filled with guests moving to and fro

impeccably, staying close to her father, engaging

every chance to highlight the virtues of her children, beaming with pride as she introduced them to the guests, who lavished

presence, but she had carved out a niche for herself by spreading the news that Sebastian, the esteemed CEO of Lockhart Group, would be making

murmurs this announcement provoked underscored the significance of his expected attendance; it suggested a promising alliance that might elevate

of Sebastian’s participation, viewed Janessa with newfound respect.

had instilled in him a profound sense of pride

aligning more closely with the influential Lockhart dynasty,

sudden attention and respect, feeling her long–unnoticed efforts within the family finally

continued to arrive and Madelyn was nowhere to be seen, Janessa’s anxiety began to