Under the heiress facade

Chapter 286

The eldest son of the Luddens was not in Norburgh. Only Andrew, his wife, their other son, Christopher, and Andrew’s mother stayed there.

Terence shamelessly said, “Dean Ludden, Mrs. Ludden, Christopher, you must attend the Gaskells‘ annual banquet at Imperial Hotel on the fifth.” They would send an invitation to the Luddens each year, but only Christopher, who had a good relationship with Zyler, would attend. However, things were different this year. Christopher had a falling out with Zyler, so they were worried that even Christopher wouldn’t show up

Queenie had found out about Bernard’s whereabouts. She heard that he was going to an event that day, so she followed closely behind him as soon as he

arrived.

“Bernard.. Mr. Killian ”

She remembered how Terence had told her about Bernard publicly not acknowledging him, so she quickly changed her address.

“The Gaskells‘ annual banquet is on the fifth and will be held at Imperial Hotel. We’re looking forward to your presence.”

Queenie offered the invitation with both hands as she spoke.

She had always been wary of Bernard in the past, especially when she knew of the Killians shares he was set to inherit. So, no matter how arrogant she usually was, she would humble herself before him.

did not accept it. He simply strode away, bypassing

schedule,” Douglas said as he took the invitation and

stood frozen, her

the invitation

is at the same time and place as the Everetts. Did Queenie do this

narrowed his eyes as a mocking smile appeared on

let’s prepare a big gift for

only silently pray for

it was the day

the Imperial Hotel’s third floor, where distinguished guests

scene with champagne in

their assistant approached and reminded them, “Mr. and

wondered if Andrew and

since all three of then

honor for the Gaskells that the Luddens, one of the four influential

greet them, not forgetting to

Andrew and his wife stepped out, arm in arm. Christopher followed behind them. The family of three was

Ludden, Mrs. Ludden, Christopher, what an honor to have you here.”