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.

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

Maxwell must be feeling not just anger but also disappointment toward his

come pick you up tonight,"

car door, and walked toward

hall at the Carter family was bustling with activity, lights, music, and an array of

and drinks.

the time Maxwell and Mona arrived, most guests were already there. Lydia, dressed in a white dress, appeared to be a well-behaved girl following Richard

introduced her to everyone as the heiress of the Reed family, claiming she was like a granddaughter to

Carter family from Nathontown, and upon hearing the mention of the Reed family, they all echoed

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Don't you have a son? You should encourage him to pursue Lydia. If

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 Reed family and the Carter family aren't

year earlier. We wouldn't know who Maxwell would end up engaged

good, but with the recent scandal of Mona switching her

Given how much Bernard dotes on Mona, he might

Mona entered, they overheard the

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

marry you. Only you can be Mrs. Carter, he replied firmly, locking eyes with the two men before taking

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