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Chapter 240 | Don’t Like Peacocks
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The Raylan family of Stonebridge was one of the city’s four major families-second in power only to the
Hawthorne Group. But unlike the others, the Raylans were known for keeping a low profile, rarely making a
spectacle of themselves in Stonebridge’s elite social scene.
So when the typically discreet Raylan family suddenly announced a grand banquet-inviting not just the city’s
upper crust but also high-profile figures from both political and business circles-the news caused an immediate
stir.
“What's the Raylan family planning with something this extravagant?”
“I heard it’s for Mr. Astro Raylan’s newest and final disciple. This banquet is being held especially for her.”
“Oh? Who trained her? She must be something special if Mr. Astro made an exception to take her on.”
“No idea. Even the Raylan family hasn’t seen this mysterious student.”
The public buzzed with speculation, everyone eager to see who this mystery woman was.
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And once rumors spread that Lucas would also be attending, every woman still fantasizing about being “Mrs.
Hawthorne” practically lost their minds. They scrambled to prepare their gowns and jewelry, determined to catch
Lucas’ eye at the banquet.
So when they spotted Sloane at the entrance, their senses went on high alert.
Sloane had just reached the entrance to the banquet hall when she was stopped by security.
“Miss, please show your invitation,” one of the guards said politely but firmly.
Sloane paused. “I don’t have one.”
Astro had invited her personally but hadn't given her a formal invitation.
The guard frowned slightly, still maintaining his detached tone. “Without an invitation, | can’t let you in.”
Sloane knew he was just doing his job, so she didn’t press. “Then I'll-"
A shrill laugh cut her off.
“Well, if it isn’t Sloane. What, showing up without an invitation and thinking you can sneak
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into the Raylan banquet?” A woman in an extravagant gown walked over, her eyes full of scorn.
“Exactly. The Rivers family already went bankrupt, and her relatives cut ties with her. What right does she have
to show her face at an event like this?” another woman chimed in, voice. dripping with disdain.
Just then, Wesley stepped out from the crowd.
“Sloane, have you no shame?” His tone was full of mockery. “You're a rejected woman. Go halready and
stop embarrassing the Rivers family.”
Sloane met his eyes coldly, her voice calm. “Since the Rivers family has already disowned me, you've got no
business tellingwhat to do.”
Wesley's face darkened instantly, ready to lash out, when another voice jumped in.
“Sloane, you've already been dumped by the Hawthorne family. Lucas doesn’t want you. Why are you still
clinging to him like he’s your last hope?”
They were all convinced she'd cjust to pester Lucas.
Sloane glanced at the woman who spoke, eyeing her gaudy, over-the-top dress. “Heh. You say Lucas doesn’t
want me, what, you think he'd be into someone that flashy and desperate instead?”
Just then, a deep, icy voice rang out from behind the crowd. “I don’t like flashy.”
Everyone turned to look.
Lucas walked forward in a sharp crimson suit, his expression cold and commanding.
His gaze swept over the ones who had just mocked Sloane; there was a chill in his eyes that made them all
shrink back.
The woman who'd spoken earlier went pale with embarrassment. Humiliated by Lucas’ public rejection, she
covered her face and fled.
Lucas took his place beside Sloane. Seeing how he defended her even after breaking off the engagement, the
others fell silent, uneasy and ashamed.
Sloane shot Lucas a glare, instantly irritated. This guy’s face is so ridiculously perfect, even after the
engagement ended, I'm still catching flak from jealous women because of him. (
Lucas immediately picked up on her mood. He knew how much she hated like this and right then, he
found those self-important women who tried to pick on Sloane even more
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unbearable.
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