NovelEnglishChapter 249 All of this was the Smiths' own doing. They sought trouble and ran into a wall without realizing it, which was both sad and pathetic.
"Thank you for helpingout back there," Sebastian said to Esme. Though he didn't need her help, he appreciated the gesture.
Esme's smile was enchanting. "You saved my father's life. That makes you a benefactor of the Bailey family. Helping you was the least I could do." "Why are you here alone? Where are your parents and brother?" Sebastian asked curiously.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNormally, each invitation allowed up to three guests, and people would make the most of this to attend the prestigious event.
After all, participating in the suprbanquet was something to boast about, and meeting the SuprOne was an honor. If one were fortunate enough to earn the SuprOne's favor, the benefits would be considerable.
However, Sebastian had a different perspective.
People didn't know his true identity, and those attending the banquet often exposed their worst sides in front of him. The Smiths and the Hunters were prexamples.
"My father is still recovering, so my mother took him on a trip, and my brother is handling family business. That leaves just me," Ereplied with a smile.
Despite Misty Oak Hotel typically being quiet with few guests, its spacious hall could easily accommodate several hundred people. Today, the hall was bustling with at least 200 guests in attendance, all of whom hailed from influential and wealthy top-tier families.
Since the banquet hadn't started yet, people were mingling and chatting around.
Sebastian and Esme's arrival quickly drew everyone's attention, largely due to Eherself. As Dragotha's finest lady, the heiress of the Bailey family, and the belle of Divinopolis, Enaturally becthe center of attention. Even among the assembled elites, she stood out brilliantly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Ms. Bailey!" they greeted her with smiles full of flattery.
"Ms. Bailey is so beautiful. She's like an angel descended from heaven." "It's no wonder she's the prettiest nationwide. Her figure and beauty are truly unmatched in the world," people murmured in awe. Several men were even drooling as they looked at her. "Hey, who's the man with her?" Someone noticed Sebastian and Estanding together. "Sebastian!" Harrison Zatch, the eldest son of the Zatch family, called out Sebastian's name. Harrison immediately approached Sebastian and Esme. He first flashed what he thought was a charming smile at Esme. "Esme, I intended to cwith you, but when I went to your house yesterday, your brother said you had already left for Ravenview City. Why didn't you tellbeforehand?" In the past, when Travis was still influential, no man dared to approach Esme. But now that Travis was out of the picture, those who had feelings for her no longer held back. Harrison was one of them.
Harrison had initially been pursuing Jenny, but after the incident, Jenny O.MP started ignoring hinx With Fravis no longer a threat, Harrison set his sights on Esme, who was even more desirable. "Mr. Zatch, we're not close. I can do what I want. Why should I inform you beforehand?" Esnapped.
Harrison's expression showed a brief flash of embarrassment. "Esme, you "Eyou know how I feel about you. I swear, I'll marry no one but you. Givea chance to take care of you," he pleaded.
As Harrison reached out to grab was Esme's hand, she was infuriated and intended to avoid him. But before she could, Sebastian grabbed Esme's arm and pulled her aside.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
