Chapter 286
Chapter 286 A Man’s Confession at the Banquet
Lyla was visibly startled by the man’s bluntness. When it came to her brother, she’d always known that anything trivial barely registered in his mind; what she hadn’t expected was that he’d spare a thought for a girl he had just met.
“What, you’ve taken a liking to her p>
The man didn’t respond, only shook his head.
Lyla continued, her tone cool, “You should know that, as a descendant of the Soren family, enjoying the family’s prestige comes at a cost. Our marriages are never ours to decide; you’d better get rid of those unrealistic thoughts, or they’ll only bring you nothing but pain p>
Janus tipped back the last of the wine in his glass and met his sister’s gaze. “Grandfather suggested you marry Sebastian. Are you really that willing to go along with it p>
Lyla’s lips curved into a lazy smile. “Why wouldn’t I agree? He’s exceptional, isn’t he?” Truthfully, she had been resistant at first.
ent she laid eyes on Sebastian, she had felt a surprising flicker of excitement of eagerness. And when she found out he already had a girlfriend, a sharp sting of se within her.
exceptional, but he already has Lillian by his side. Do you really think you’re so aordinary that he’d abandon her for you?” Janus asked, unflinching.
Lyla’s confident smile deepened. “Why not? I don’t think I’m any less than that Lillian. If there’s one thing she has over me, it’s that she’s younger; but I’m confident she’s not as remarkable as I am. If I’d met Sebastian first, he would’ve fallen for me first p>
On that point, her confidence was absolute; it was something she had always believed.
Janus studied his sister’s self-assured smile and, unable to help himself, pressed on. “And if Sebastian insists on marrying Lillian? Then you’d have no chance at all p>
“No,” she said, shaking her head. “A family like the Whitmores would never allow him to marry a girl with no background. No matter how deep their feelings run, it will all come to nothing in the end. The Soren family is different. I believe that as an exceptional heir to his family, he’ll understand who will be of the greatest value to him p>
Her voice was steady, confident, almost rehearsed.
Watching her blind certainty, Janus said nothing more. He raised his glass in a toast. “Well, all the best and good luck p>
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Chapter 286 A Man’s Confession at the Banquet
With that, he turned and walked toward the ballroom.
Inside, the atmosphere had reached its peak with Sebastian’s arrival.
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After all, the group he came with were heirs to the most powerful families in Kingston; anyone who managed to forge a connection with them stood to gain nothing but advantage.
“Mr. Whitmore, having you here is truly an honor,” Rowan said as he helped an elderly man forward.
Robert wore a deep jacket with a subtle, shimmering pattern, paired with plain black slacks. His posture was bent with age, but his sharp, penetrating gaze was enough to make anyone uneasy.
Sebastian, holding Lillian’s hand, stopped in front of Robert with a faint smile. “You flatter me, Mr. Robert. It’s rare for me to have some time off, so I thought I’d bring my fiancee along for a little vacation p>
Robert’s sharp eyes shifted to the young woman at Sebastian’s side. He had to admit, she was breathtaking. “Oh? And when did you get engaged, Mr. Whitmore? None of us heard a word about it p>
Everyone had heard the rumors of Sebastian having a girlfriend; most had assumed it was nothing serious. But judging by the man’s demeanor now, this didn’t look casual in the slightest.
Sebastian looked down at the girl with unguarded tenderness. “She saved my life, so I gave her mine in return. From the moment we met, she’s been my fiancee p>
His unflinching words made one thing clear, their relationship wasn’t something anyone could meddle with.
The people around them were stunned, and his words didn’t escape the ears of Janus and Lyla either.
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