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.

up drinking too much? Christopher

cut her off sharply at the

knew this trick would

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

with satisfaction Hmph, Janessa’s hoping for Sebastian to back her up tonight.

watched as Sebastian’s car disappeared around the corner, a twinge of unexpected sadness hitting her. Why do I miss him already?

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Oceanic Empire were keeping a close watch, not just on her, but

to His expression hardened as he made a quick call to his assistant. “Malcolm, keep an eye on the Thornton residence. We can’t afford any

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called, his usual exuberance on full display from the other end of the

responding with

the Sherritt residence, the atmosphere was

held at the opulent Diamondel Hotel. The banquet hall buzzed with activity,

too, was dressed impeccably, staying close to her father, engaging in hushed conversations

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

scenario somewhat overshadowed Janessa’s presence, but she had carved out a niche for herself by spreading

provoked underscored the significance of his expected attendance; it suggested a promising alliance that

prospect of Sebastian’s participation, viewed Janessa with

him a

visions of aligning more closely with the influential Lockhart dynasty, a move that could alter their

night, Janessa basked in the sudden attention and respect, feeling her long–unnoticed efforts within the family finally gaining acknowledgment.

arrive and Madelyn was nowhere