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.

However, he did not

attend based on his schedule,” Douglas said as he took the invitation and hurried after

frozen, her smile

hadn’t delivered the invitation personally and hadn’t been sincere enough. Now, she realized it wasn’t about that at all. He

the invitation, “The Gaskells‘ annual banquet is at the same time and place as the Everetts. Did

as a mocking

big

Douglas could only silently pray for

the day of the banquet

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

moved through the bustling scene with champagne in hand,

reminded them, “Mr. and Mrs. Gaskell, Dean Ludden’s

if Andrew

representing the Luddens since all

a significant honor for the Gaskells that the Luddens, one of the

to the elevator to personally greet them, not forgetting

as Andrew and his wife stepped out, arm in arm. Christopher

Mrs. Ludden, Christopher, what an