Chapter 69

The hosts of today’s party, the Waldo family, weren’t as highly–regarded as the Lamont family or the Scott family in J City. But they had been prosperous merchants for generations, so they were considered quite a wealthy family.

Mr. Waldo, a man in his forties with a hint of a paunch, looked elegant and scholarly. When he saw Manley, he greeted him with a smile, “Manley, it’s been a while! How’s your dad holding up?”

Manley’s father had this son from his old age, and he, now over seventy, preferred a quiet, low–profile life and rarely attended such events.

Manley responded with a refined smile, “He’s good. He said he would like you to visit our house when you’re free”

“I’ll definitely pay a visit some other day!” Mr. Waldo said with a full smile, then turned to Estelle, “And who is this lovely lady?

Manley gripped Estelle’s hand discreetly and introduced her with a faint smile, “A friend of mine.”

Estelle didn’t expect Manley to suddenly hold her hand. Caught off guard and feeling awkward in front of the host, she endured in silence.

There were quite a few people standing in the banquet hall, all looking over. One person teased, “Mr. Scott got himself a new girlfriend again?”

“She looks young, a

sneered, “Mr. Scott’s taste has always been

the moment she entered, a dark glint passing

and just smiled, “Fiona and the others are not here, so,

a girl in a purple

just graduated from college, yet you’re still so

saw Estelle, the smile froze on her

speak, Manley said with an unconcerned smile, “My friend. I brought her

eyes, Fiona responded meaningfully, since she is your friend,

let go of Estelle’s hand, gave her a gentle push, and whispered affectionately. Have fun, my girlfriend. If you

seemed to have transmitted the chill

looked back at him and replied

fox–like eyes twinkled, full of

immediately told Estelle, “Come with me, I’ll introduce you to a few

Manley another glance, Estelle followed Fiona into an adjacent

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