The Queen's Back

Chapter 98

No one knew about Gordon sleeping with Lydia Everyone continued their lives as usual.

The Carter family believed that Stephanie had drugged the two of them, and that both Lydia and Maxwell were victims of the situation. Because of this, Richard treated Lydia even better caring that she might spill the details and tarnish the Carter family's reputation. However, no matter how much Richard urged Maxwell to return home for dinner these past few days, Maxwell never complied.

Soon, the day of the ceremony welcoming Lydia back home arrivet.

This event was organized under the name of the Carter family, and since Maxwell was now the president of the Carter family, his absence would surely attract gossip.

Early in the morning. Maxwell received a message from Richard insisting that he must return to the Carter family tonight to maintain the family's dignity.

Though Maxwell was reluctant, he knew he had to go.

He also intended to bring Mona along, as she was now seen as his fiancée in the eyes of outsiders. Even though they had already obtained their marriage license, they hadn't made it public yet.

After dropping Mona off at the entrance of the Clem Group, he gently stroked her hair and said, "Mona, I'm sorry for putting you through this. We'll head back to the Carter family tonight, and we'll come back as soon as it's over."

He knew how much she had suffered during her last visit to the Carter family, especially with Stephanie's ungratefulness. He felt sorry for her, but as the president of the Carter Group, he had to handle the situation.

"Got it. You've mentioned it several times already. I'll head to work now. See you tonight," Mona replied, giving him a light

kiss.

going back to the Carter family, she maintained a façade for appearances. After all, family scandals

furious to learn that Stephanie had drugged Maxwell, but Maxwell must be feeling not just anger

pick you up tonight,"

the car door, and walked toward the

was bustling with activity, lights,

and drinks.

already there. Lydia, dressed in a white dress, appeared to be

as the heiress of the Reed family, claiming

attendees of the ball were friends of the Carter family from Nathontown, and upon hearing the mention of the Reed family, they all echoed Richard's praises, complimenting Lydia's grace and poise.

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comes from a well-off family. Her every

encourage him to pursue Lydia. If he marries her, you'll be living

son isn't capable enough. Marrying her would only cause he trouble. I remember the Reed and the Carter families are supposed to have a match, but now the youngest son of the Carter family is engaged to the heiress of the Clem family." "Ah, don't even think about it. Gordon has such a chaotic private life. How could Lydia possibly be interested? I remember when Lydia's grandpa, William Reed, was still around, he said Lydia was a perfect match for Maxwell." "Looks like the

had come back a year earlier. We wouldn't

both families are good, but with the recent scandal of Mona switching her fiancés during her engagement, Maxwell likely agreed to the

dotes on Mona,

Maxwell and Mona entered, they overheard the conversation between the two men. Mona looked

his profile, adding a layer of mystery to his handsome features. His eyes sparkled with light, but there was a hint of anger in his eyes as he looked at the two people in front of him. "Maxwell, is what they're saying true? If Lydia had returned a year earlier, would you not have proposed to me?" Mona asked innocently, her bright eyes fixed on Maxwell, the affection she felt for him unmistakable. She aimed her question at the two men nearby but also wanted to hear Maxwell

you can be Mrs. Carter, he replied firmly, locking eyes with the two men before taking Mona's hand

men shuddered at Maxwell's icy gaze. It seemed the rumors about