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?”
being bullied and ran off to call you.
me.”
Percival sighed.
of the Brooks family, considering their status, were still upstairs in the lounge.
and her sons were mimicking the Brooks‘ family’s high–brow attitude, lingering
wouldn’t be good to let Arabella, the star of the event, greet everyone alone, so they sent Ronald and Ashley, the younger members of the family, to help entertain the
ladies in the back coffee room, was unaware of the disturbance at the banquet. When she noticed Cecilia hadn’t returned for
her.
saw a tall man in a black suit. He had one hand in his pocket and the other holding a petite,
features were cold and deep, and his lips were slightly pursed. His entire demeanor was intimidating, yet
aback. The last time she saw him, he was a disabled man in a wheelchair. She never expected
the stage, handed Isolde over to Cecilia, and
stray hair
turned to look at him. Her face was stunningly beautiful,
It was Vivienne.
the “Dream Butterfly” gown on Vivienne. A design that was one of a kind
to keep an eye on Arabella walked over and whispered the recent happenings into her ear. A playful smile appeared on Ashley’s
would be a
to delay him so he wouldn’t be able to come over and help Arabella too
fought, the more interesting It
help but take another look at Percival. He was
her racing heart, Ashley lifted her skirt
On the stage.
Brooks family had invited renowned fashion designer Mr. Mike
exquisite gowns, many celebrities felt honored to wear his designs on
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