Under the heiress facade

chimed in.

Chapter 289

Attending such grand banquets was all about business and mutual benefit

Invited guests would usually send a representative unless they were from a prestigious family like the Luddens. With the family of three present, signified respect and honor for the host.

Looking at the Everers, whose status in Norburgh was far lower than that of the Gastells, the whole family, including the elders and children, had shown up at the bangart.

Il people hadn’t known better, they would have thought that the Everetts must have gone bankrupt and couldn’t afford to eat, forcing them to freeload at other people’s banquets.

People thought the Everetts didn’t understand the basic etiquette and manners required to attend someone else’s banquet. They felt that the Everetts didn’t deserve to cozy up to the Ludens. They figured that the Everetts were just waiting to be the entire city’s laughingstock.

“The number of people attending the Everetts annual banquet has nothing to do with the Gaskells, right? Mrs. Gaskell, aren’t you overstepping your boundaries?” Hera asked while wearing a faint smile.

Queenie speered at the mention of the Everett’s annual banquet.

“Are you still half asleep and confused? This is the Gastells‘ annual banquet!”

“I think you’re the one confused, Mrs. Gaskell,” Hera said, glancing at the sign at the ball entrance.

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sign with

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and Terence’s expressions changed dramatically. They had been busy greeting guests and hadn’t noticed the sign. At this point, they c tell if the sign had been swapped or if it had

all along and

Making such a basic mistake was incredibly

couldn’t

so large. Can’t you see them, Mrs. Gaskell? Even an old lady like me can clearly see the words ‘Sodna’s Annual Banquet from here. Are you sure your eyes are okay? Do

rude. It will make them feel embarrassed. It’s enough that we know

learned well from your teacher. I’ll give you extra pocket money this month,”

bit of fun.

pleased when he saw the sign. It turned out

this venue was booked

Queenie, speaking bluntly. He had to speak up

didn’t get the venue wrong How could

also supported her

she gave Hera a reassuring look, implying that they

“This is ridiculous!”

Andrew spoke up.

found