NovelEnglishChapter 99
| couldn’t do that with Richard there, though, could 1?
Soren noticed my embarrassment. “Con, almost all of our guests are here. The event is about to begin.”
He ledinto the reception hall.
It was situated a short distance from the estate's residential area, offering better privacy for the Kenways. The
hall was housed in a three-story building. In addition to the reception area, there was a multifunctional
conference room and an entertainment venue.
The decor was subtle yet classy as if everything had been taken from a world-renowned art gallery.
The hall was packed with guests, laughing and socializing. A quick glance revealed several high-ranking
politicians | frequently saw on the news.
As soon as we arrived, Charles quickly whispered something in Soren’s ear.
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| knew he was busy, so | said, “You should welcthe other guests too, Mr. Kenway. I'll be fine.”
“In that case, excuse me. Enjoy yourself, alright? I'm sure there are sfriends you know among the crowd.”
“Ill look for them. See you!”
He left, and Richard nodded atbefore following him.
The Jones family may have treatedlike | was effectively disowned, never takingto any of these elite
events, but | wasn’t at all intimidated.
| had won a few international fashion design contests before-award shows weren't that different in terms of
effect.
| spotted Lisbeth in the distance. She wore the first dress | made for her: a dark green evening gown with
Victorian aristocratic elements.
The dress was form-fitting until it reached the waist, where it flared into a slight A-line shape. Lisbeth looked
regal, stately, wise, and even a little younger.
She had combined a sautoir necklace with a swan brooch, and the two pieces now sat perfectly around her
collar. Lisbeth noticedat the stime. She waved, beckoningover.
| scanned the women around her. They all appeared to be from high society as well.
I didn’t want Lisbeth to abandon her guests just to talk to me, so | waved back to let her know I was fine.
| found a seat and took it. Before | had even settled in, | heard a cry of surprise. “Why are you here?!”
| looked up, equally shocked. It was Edith-Edward’s sister
“What a coincidence,” | replied.
She glared at me. “They say you've gotten all chummy with the Kenways. | didn’t believe it, but look at you
now.”
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I smiled and replied, “And since when have the Kennedys been friendly with the Kenways? This is new too. |
thought your brother had issues with them. Wouldn't expect him to let you join.”
“Don’t make things up!” she snapped.
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Another figure appeared. It was Sally, Edward’s mother.
“Mom! Look who's here!” Edith called out as if she were the only one who had a right to be there.
Sally looked visibly surprised. “Taylor?”
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