Deliberately ignoring the woman still seated at the table, Mrs. Winters said with a smile, “Evelyn, this is my son, Eugene. He
graduated from Capital University and cback to help with the family business. The entire Winters family relies on him now!”
After showering Eugene with praise, she turned to him. “This is Ms. Quintin, Old Mr. Quintin’s granddaughter. Not only is she
beautiful, but she’s also incredibly talented!”
Eugene nodded politely. “Ms. Quintin.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvelyn also smiled. “A pleasure.”
Mrs. Winters had called her three times asking if she was free to meet. Since she had accepted quite a few gifts from Mrs. Winters,
she couldn't just burn that bridge. She agreed to meet, and as they chatted, Mrs. Winters had steered her toward the garden. The
moment she saw Eugene, she knew what Mrs. Winters was up to.
Eugene was handsenough, gentle and refined, much like her ex-boyfriend Lynn, which gave her a favorable impression.
Butpared to Gabriel Carnes, he was still leagues behind.
So she maintained a lukewarm attitude, projecting the proper reserve for a woman of her standing without seeming overly cold.
At that moment, Sylvia stood up and said to Eugene, “You seem busy. | should get going.”
“It’s nothing. We weren't finished talking,” Eugene said, trying to stop her.
Sylvia discreetly glanced at the time. Two minutes had passed.
Mrs. Winters spoke with a fake smile. “Well, well, | didn't see you there. Isn't it Ms. Jarvis? Drumming up PR business even at the
Lamont family wedding?”
“Mom, what are you talking about?” Eugene's face darkened. “Sylvia is a friend of Ms. Sampson's and the bride, Estelle.”
Evelyn suddenly spoke up. “Sylvia, don't you remember me?”
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