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Chapter 1398 Applauding for the Mistress
Atlas immediately stepped forward to shake hands with Leonard, their large hands clasping together.I stared at Leonard. He had left an excellent impression on me. He had a kind face, and his smile was warm and friendly.At first glance, he appeared to be a gentleman, and I had to admit that he seemed very cultured.His eyes turned to me, and he smiled at Atlas and asked, "Is this your girlfriend, Mr. Atlas? It's a pleasure to meet you! You two make a wonderful couple!""This is my wife, Chloe," Atlas corrected him.Leonard immediately said, "It’s nice to meet you, Mrs. Atlas! I apologize for my mistake."I greeted him warmly with a smile. "Hello, Mr. Leonard. It’s no problem at all."Arthur introduced us to several other unfamiliar faces, but no one else left as deep an impression as Leonard did.As I stood by Atlas's side and watched them greet one another, I continued to secretly observe Leonard.For some reason, I was uniquely attracted to this man. I didn't know why, but
Chapter 1399 Feeling Like Something's Afoot Today
"You seem very well-informed, Mr. Franklin." I replied without answering the question directly.I didn't want to delve into this topic here."Haha..." Franklin smiled calmly. "After all, these are all provincial matters, and one tends to hear about them sooner or later!"I smiled faintly and didn't continue the conversation.Just then, Arthur walked over with a gentleman by his side. He introduced him to me. "Let me introduce you to a gentleman, Mrs. Atlas. This is the most reputable young talent among the four major families in Foswood, Mr. Lance!"I was secretly surprised when I heard Arthur's introduction.Lance?The eldest son of the Sunny family, Melvern’s brother?I immediately looked over. The man in front of me did resemble Melvern, but he appeared to be more stable and humble, with a modest demeanor. However, he seemed older than Melvern.He reached out his hand to me. "It’s nice to meet you! I’m familiar with Mr. Atlas."I shook hands with him politely. "Nice to mee
Chapter 1400 The Morgan Family's In-Laws
The people in the hall suddenly fell silent as we waited for Arthur's speech.Like us, everyone here was speculating about the purpose of the Morgan family's invitation.Arthur cheerfully said, "Everyone here at this Morgan family gathering today are my dear friends and relatives. Perhaps you’re curious about why I invited you all here today?"We all looked at each other, and someone loudly said, "Yes! Stop keeping us in suspense, Mr. Arthur! We've been trying to guess what this is all about!"Arthur laughed heartily. He was clearly very happy.Then he loudly declared, "I have some good news to announce! This is the engagement banquet of my daughter Mia Morgan and the son of the President of the Monora Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Leonard's son, Ernest Tomlinson!"There was instantly an uproar, with people complaining, "This isn't right, Mr. Arthur! You should have told us this was such a big event. Look, we...""That's right, Mr. Arthur, you were wrong to do this!""We should have
Chapter 1401 Oddly Familiar
Ernest was quite humble and polite, with a commanding presence. He stood out among others, with a solid family background that matched well with the Morgan family.No wonder Arthur was all smiles. Anyone could tell he was genuinely happy.Even the usually aloof Mia was now wearing a gentle expression as she stood beside Ernest. They exchanged glances and smiles, looking genuinely happy together."It looks like Mia is really pleased this time. Love can melt even the coldest hearts," whispered Lauren to me. Ernest is quite a catch."Her words made me glance at Ernest again. I didn’t know why, but there was something oddly familiar about his face, though I couldn't place where I'd seen him before.I couldn't help but chuckle, prompting Lauren to ask, "What's so funny?""Nothing much. Just that I couldn't shake this feeling of familiarity when I looked at Ernest," I replied, still staring at him.Lauren gave me a skeptical look. "That's highly unlikely."I guess she was right. Afte
Chapter 1402 Clear Intentions
Lauren's thoughts mirrored mine. Under normal circumstances, things wouldn't be so clear-cut. Besides, we've already probed deep into this and found that Melvern's finances were robust.Behind this financial backing, there was a lot at play. On top of that, Lance wanted to return to Foswood."Arthur is truly a bridge." I sighed softly. "I don't believe everything is crystal clear."Lauren remarked, "The Morgan family's threshold isn't one that just anyone can cross. Seeing him here today indicates that he already has a direction in mind.Then Lauren asked, “Didn't we see Atticus today? Thankfully, the project for the second phase in Rivendell has already been settled.""Atticus should be on Celestis Island. He has a stalled project there, and it’s quite sizable from what I've heard." I informed Lauren. "Since the beginning of the project in Rivendell, Atticus has been determined to secure it. It's his trap for Melvern.""Let's not forget that it all passes through Melvern regardl
Chapter 1403 Subtle Feelings
Mia's response was well-founded.Even the shrewdest individuals would have considered that the Tomlinson family might want to leverage Arthur's influence, which was understandable since they would soon be family.Moreover, the Tomlinson family was already in business, and no one could say much about their true intentions.So, I was convinced that the focus of this shift was Mia, as she clearly stated that she was more interested in business.Just then, Arthur signaled something to the waiters, and the banquet began immediately with everyone taking their seats.Atlas came over to escort me, and Mia immediately stood up, "I'll excuse myself now. I need to attend to the guests."I stood up just as Oliver came over with a smile too."Oliver, are you feeling better?" I asked quickly. After all, Oliver was injured because of me."I'm much better now. Thank you for your concern." He took Lauren's hand, then asked Atlas, "Shall we go together?"The four of us turned, and Arthur waved
Chapter 1404 Different Paths, Different Strategies
I wasn't sure if he referred to Arthur or Ernest.His large hand rubbed my head gently. "Take a break, sweetheart, and think about what midnight snack you'd like to have. That's the real deal.""I just ate. Do you think I'm a pig?" I scoffed. "I can't move after eating."He chuckled at my comment. "Do pigs look as beautiful as you?""I consulted the doctor. At this stage, your body consumes a lot of energy, which is crucial for the baby's development. You need to make sure you're getting all the nutrients. You won't gain weight because our baby is absorbing all the nutrients," he explained."You're too knowledgeable, Dr. Atlas." I rolled my eyes at him."Nutrition is essential for the baby's development. This is the time when the brain grows. You wouldn't want our baby to be a little dumb, would you?" he teased me."Our baby must be smarter than me. He needs to win in life from the start.”"Just because you know so much, you talk like you've given birth yourself. How could my c
Chapter 1405 Notification of Critical Illness
I instantly became much more awake as the voice came through, clear and devoid of warmth. "Atlas. Come back as soon as possible. Your grandfather is critically ill. This might be your last chance to see him.""Okay." I heard Atlas reply in a simple yet firm tone without any hesitation.All my drowsiness vanished immediately. I guessed that the caller was probably Celine.Atlas didn't say much and hung up the phone promptly."Was it Celine?" I asked Atlas, feeling a bit nervous. "What did she say?""Yes. She said my grandfather is critically ill," Atlas's expression turned cold, and his eyes narrowed in thought."Could it be true?" I asked in doubt, then checked the time on my phone. It was early morning in Nocturnia."Hard to say, but regardless, I'm going back. Normally, she wouldn't dare not to inform me about such matters, considering the public opinion," Atlas's tone was calm but decisive."What should we do? Should we take the early morning flight back?" I looked at him. "
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