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.

clung to his arm. “Please, Sebastian. What if I end up drinking too much?

off sharply at the mention

knew this trick

pleased her ploy had worked. “All right, you go

Janessa’s hoping for Sebastian to back her up tonight. Well, I’m not going to

as Sebastian’s car disappeared around the corner, a twinge of unexpected sadness hitting her. Why

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

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

other end

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

responding

Sherritt residence, 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

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

effectively the hostess, gracefully entertaining the attendees alongside her son and daughter. She took every chance to highlight the virtues of her children, beaming with pride as she introduced them to the guests, who lavished the siblings

niche for herself by spreading the news that Sebastian, the esteemed CEO of Lockhart Group, would be making a personal appearance.

expected attendance; it suggested a promising alliance that might elevate the

the prospect of Sebastian’s participation, viewed Janessa with newfound

had instilled in him a profound sense of pride and

entertain visions of aligning more closely with the influential

and respect, feeling her long–unnoticed

guests continued to arrive and Madelyn was nowhere to be