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?”
“Mom saw Vivienne being bullied
me.”
Percival sighed.
members of the Brooks family, considering their status, were still upstairs in
mimicking the Brooks‘ family’s high–brow attitude,
it wouldn’t be good to let Arabella, the star of the event, greet everyone alone, so they sent Ronald and Ashley, the
the disturbance at the banquet. When she noticed Cecilia hadn’t returned for a long time, she went
her.
she saw a tall man in a black suit. He had one hand in his pocket
slightly pursed. His
saw him, he was a disabled man in a wheelchair. She never expected to be so taken
led Isolde into the audience seats on the left side of the stage, handed Isolde over to Cecilia, and then sat
stray hair
young woman turned to look at him. Her face was stunningly beautiful,
It was Vivienne.
design that was one of a kind in the world. Her gaze then
of the staff members Ashley had assigned to keep an eye on Arabella walked over and whispered the recent
be a good
to find Ronald. She needed to delay him so he wouldn’t be able to come over and help Arabella too
sisters fought, the
at Percival. He was leaning over, speaking affectionately to Vivienne. The stage lights highlighted his
her skirt and hurried off to find
On the stage.
had invited renowned fashion designer
his exquisite gowns, many celebrities felt honored to wear his
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