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.

the invitation. However, he did not accept it. He simply strode away, bypassing

attend based on his schedule,” Douglas said as he took

her smile stiff.

was because she hadn’t delivered the invitation personally and hadn’t been sincere enough. Now, she

invitation, “The Gaskells‘ annual banquet is at the same

a mocking smile appeared on his

prepare a big gift for

this, Douglas could only silently pray for the

the day of the

in the background in the banquet hall on the Imperial Hotel’s third floor, where distinguished guests mingled around a lavish

and Terence moved through the bustling scene with champagne in hand,

and Mrs. Gaskell, Dean Ludden’s

if Andrew and

were representing the Luddens since all three of

the Luddens, one of the four influential families,

the elevator to personally greet them, not forgetting to call the media for photos.

the elevator door opened, a waiter held it as Andrew and his wife stepped out, arm in arm. Christopher followed behind them. The family of three was

an honor to have you here.”