Chapter 175

Poppy held onto both Isabella and Gordon, growing more fond of them by

the moment. “When are you two getting married?”

Isabella was taken aback by the older woman’s question. Her expression

instantly stiffened, and she turned towards Gordon, signaling him to clarify

quickly.

However, Gordon was unwilling to explain. Knowing Isabella’s temperament,

he didn’t want to strain their relationship. “Grandma, I’m only 24. Why rush into

marriage?”

With a warm smile, Poppy said to several wealthy ladies, “This young man is

in no hurry at all.”

Realizing that they didn’t recognize Isabella, the ladies understood that she

might not come from an affluent family. Looking at Ariel’s expression, they

also knew what to do.

They changed the topic, diverting Poppy’s attention from the subject of

marriage. However, she still held onto Isabella’s hand and didn’t let her go.

Modestly, Isabella presented a bracelet she had prepared. “I don’t know what

your preferences are. I apologize if this gift isn’t good enough.”

Poppy, who came from a humble background, was very down-to-earth.

When she saw Isabella’s gift, she smiled with appreciation. “You’re really

considerate. Gordon is lucky to have you.”

Isabella forced a laugh, feeling nervous. She could only let Poppy hold her

hand.

Several ladies followed Poppy’s lead, taking turns to praise Isabella, and the

the room became pleasant.

take her out

a dilemma, a servant knocked

and heard the servant whispering, “Mr.

asks for you and Mr. Gordon to

hear anything else, but being sensitive,

‘Mr. Shaffer.’

upon hearing the name, and

understand the

looked at his mother. “Mom, you should

Grandma.”

leaned down to whisper to

arrived. Xavier is asking Gordon to go

hearing the words ‘important guest,’ didn’t hesitate

down now. Don’t keep your

she still

changed slightly. He turned away with a stern

remind Isabella, “Wait

for so long, Isabella

that, Gordon followed his mother

only Poppy and a few wealthy

they continued talking with

Shaffer’ indeed

was uncertain if it was Seth,

with Poppy,

has a temper. Dear, you

tone of

tried to answer

hard to find a

hint; she just smiled. “You

good relationship.”

comment left Isabella

Mrs. Dunkstein, we should also

hastily excused herself.

Isabella’s hand and

panic, Isabella wanted to retract her hand;

But Poppy seemed genuinely fond

and leading her out.

the hall and immediately recognized a

person’s back.

attention wasn’t on Poppy but on the

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