Chapter 168
Upon seeing the disdainful looks Vivienne received, Cecilia was seething.
She glared at Percival. “I’m warning you. If I see anyone else look down on your wife again, don’t blame me for disowning you as a son!”
“Isn’t it interesting that you, the famous Scent Maestro, Master Q, aren’t famous?” Cecilia sneered. “Why do they think you can’t afford to buy a gown?”
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She took Vivienne’s hand and led her to another part of the hall. “Today, the Brooks family invited many international supermodels to liven up the event, showcasing designs by renowned designer Mike.”
“Mike’s designs may not be as brilliant as Master Charles‘, but they are still very sought after.”
“Let’s go. Mom will buy you all of Mike’s designs as engagement gifts!”
Vivienne was stunned. “Mom?”
Was their relationship progressing that fast?
She hadn’t even decided to marry Percival yet. She was just not breaking off the engagement.
Before she could refuse, Cecilia had already dragged her away.
After they left, Percival felt a tug at his pants leg.
“Brother…”
He looked down to see Isolde standing beside him with a disgruntled expression. He frowned. “Why are you wandering around alone?”
wandering.” Isolde pouted. “Mom saw Vivienne being bullied and ran off to call you. She forgot
me.”
Percival sighed.
the Brooks family, considering their status, were still upstairs in the lounge.
were mimicking the Brooks‘ family’s
everyone alone, so they sent Ronald
a few well–off ladies in the back coffee room, was unaware of the disturbance at the banquet. When she noticed Cecilia hadn’t returned for a long
her.
she saw a tall man in a black suit. He had one hand in his pocket and the other holding
were cold and deep, and his lips were slightly pursed. His entire demeanor was intimidating, yet it made people unable to
saw him, he was a disabled man in a wheelchair. She never expected to be
Isolde into the audience seats on the left side of the stage, handed Isolde over to Cecilia, and then sat down next
stray hair
young woman turned to look at him. Her face was stunningly beautiful, and her eyes
It was Vivienne.
was one of a kind in
an eye on Arabella walked over and whispered the recent
would be a
she turned to find Ronald. She needed to delay him so he wouldn’t be able to come over and
sisters fought, the more interesting
look at Percival. He
Ashley lifted her skirt and hurried off to find
On the stage.
renowned fashion designer Mr. Mike
felt honored to wear his designs
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