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.

glanced sideways at her and the invitation. However, he did not accept it. He simply strode away, bypassing her.

schedule,” Douglas said as he

stood frozen, her smile stiff.

invitation personally and hadn’t

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

eyes as a mocking smile appeared on

a big gift for the

could only silently pray for

the day of the banquet

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

with champagne in hand, greeting guests. Their faces

moment, their assistant approached and reminded them, “Mr. and Mrs. Gaskell, Dean

if Andrew and his

all three

for the Gaskells that the Luddens, one of the four influential families, attended the

and Queenie hurried to the elevator to personally greet them, not

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

Mrs. Ludden, Christopher, what an honor to have