Chapter 702

As time marched on, the weekend arrived.

Tonight, the Chambers Estate was a spectacle of opulence and grandeur. The grand fountain at the heart of the courtyard was restarted with vigor, while the mansion’s halls bloomed with floral arrangements, resembling a lavish palace.

Guests converged in the main hall, with fine attire and perfumed hair, the clinking of glasses and lively banter filling the air.

Ever since Bertha Chambers had faced a harsh sentence, and Byron met a grim end behind bars, a series of business blunders had sent the Chambers Group’s stocks tumbling. The entire group was reeling from an unprecedented blow, a shadow of gloom over it for far too long. But tonight, the Chambers shone brightly once more.

Jeff walked among the guests with Matthew and Elva, basking in the adulation that hadn’t graced their ears in a long time, pride swelling within him.

“Look! Mrs. Chambers‘ gown–isn’t that a Eunice original?”

“Indeed, it is! Camille’s signature style is unmistakable, it’s absolutely stunning!”

It’s amazing what the right clothes can do. She used to be just arm candy next to Matthew, but tonight? She’s stealing the show!” As compliments swirled around him, Matthew stood tall, a look of smug satisfaction on his face. His wife is being complimented, which reflected well on him too, and he felt greatly pleased inside.

“Elva, you’re making me proud tonight.”

He caressed his wife’s delicate hand, whispering with a chuckle, “Wait until we get home–I’ll give you a proper reward.”

Elva suppressed her disgust, her lips curling into a charming smile.

“Where’s Avery?”

room, his brow furrowed. “At such a critical moment, how can

personally greet a distinguished guest,” Elva

happen to be that Ashbourne girl, would it?” Matthew scoffed with

head, staying silent.

clearly irritated, “I heard Thaddeus has already been on Emeric’s good side, living at the Ashbourne’s Silverlake Harbor residence. The Ashbourne family has all fully accepted him; his remarriage to Evadne is just a matter of time!

up on that wretched girl? How long will he

the secretary hurried

Ashbourne and

faces twisted in unison–equally

had indeed sent an invitation to the Abernathy Group, but it

that instead of Mr. Frederic, this notorious duo would

top–tier luxury car pulled up in front of

first, his striking features and commanding presence drawing admiring glances. But this the esteemed man reached back into the vehicle and assumed the role of a

as fair as

of Evadne, leading her

an elegantly simple off–shoulder, figure–hugging white mermaid gown that

are you cold?” Thaddeus whispered close to

of her back, squeezing the soft flesh

steps to the door‘ Evadne replied,

a radiant pair, naturally drawing everyone’s attention.

Thad Evadne!”

Mrs. Abernathy turned to look, their

his delicate wife, both beaming with happiness. It was clearly a sweet newlywed couple.

a refined lavender gown, she had her hair elegantly styled with the white jade hairpin Jareth had gifted her–a cherished

shy and nervous, she had come a long way from her days of retreating into her shell at the sight of strangers.

hadn’t brought her teddy bear tonight–an indication of her improving condition. It was clear that

his beloved drew murmurs from

Jareth? She’s as pretty as a doll.”

“That’s Ms. Marilla!”

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