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.

maintained a façade for appearances. After all, family scandals should not be

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

I'll come pick you up

car door, and walked toward the Clem

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

and drinks.

Lydia, dressed in a white dress, appeared to be a

heiress of the Reed family,

were friends of the Carter family from Nathontown, and upon hearing the mention of the Reed

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she clearly comes from a well-off family. Her

to pursue Lydia. If he

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,

come back a year earlier. We wouldn't know who Maxwell would end up

families are good, but with the recent scandal of Mona switching her fiancés during

Given how much Bernard dotes on Mona, he

and Mona entered, they overheard the conversation between

shimmering crystals reflected light on 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

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

the rumors about the Carter family's