A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 222

Secondly, she had thought that she was the star of tonight's banquet.She was the one coming to meet the parents, yet no one from the Levine family bothered to even look at her.She found it unacceptable being disregarded by others this way.

Yet, she dared not express her displeasure.

For the very first time in her life, she felt like a nobody in front of these people.

After Alan and William exchanged pleasantries, they entered the hall of Levine Manor and walked straight toward the luxurious dining hall.

Everyone took their seats in order of hierarchy around the massive banquet table.

Servants stood ready at the side to serve and help with dinner proceedings.

Conversations at the table were largely composed of Alan and William catching up with each other, reminiscing over past memories and chatting up a storm.

"I wanted to join Levine Ventures’ 60th anniversary celebration, but I had to make a last minute trip to the capital city.My apologies, Alan," William said sincerely.

"You're being a stranger by apologizing.But I hope you don't mind that I went ahead to announce John and Jessica's engagement in your absence."

"What are you talking about? We agreed on the engagement a long time ago.To have the engagement announced at such a momentous occasion of the Levines is Jessica's honor,"

William hurriedly responded.

honor to be able to marry Jessica, as

without missing a

of them continued singing praises about each other

the elders were around.She was unable to tell from the expressionless look on his face whether he truly accepted the engagement no.velebook with the

all of you around.North City has developed quite fast over the years and much has changed," Alan warmly

only need to make a

great condition, so sightseeing around the place is out of the

the youngsters can go out and have fun by themselves.They've spent much time abroad, but John has returned for half a

on, spend more time with Jessica.I'll have Randy settle work matters in the

enthusiastic about it, but neither did he

"Jessica," Alan called.

him cordially as she put her spoon down, exuding perfect upper-class

where you'd like to go, anywhere

Grandpa, though John wouldn't bully

taken good care of me

"That's good."

comforted by