Chapter 360
Chapter 360 The Lindt Family’s Banquet
Renee’s graceful toast drew a round of applause from the guests.
Just then, a stir rose at the entrance. Evan entered, accompanied by Ariana and Foster.
“We’re not late, are we, Brother Liu?” Evan greeted with a hearty smile.
“Evan, how could you ever be late?” Mr. Morten quickly stepped forward. “As long as you’re here, it’s never too late p>
Evan’s gaze shifted to the woman at his side. “It’s been more than twenty years, and yet, Renee -you look no different from the girl you once were p>
Renee laughed softly. “You tease me. I’m an old woman now. How could I not have changed? It’s you who still looks as handsome and vigorous as back then p>
Evan roared with laughter. “You haven’t changed at all-still quick with that silver tongue p>
Mr. Morten joined in with a chuckle. “Indeed. She’s still the same, blurting whatever comes to mind p>
Renee turned her eyes toward Foster and Ariana, smiling with warmth. “These two must be Felix and Ariana p>
“Yes,” Evan said with a proud nod. “Exactly p>
Looking at them, Renee’s expression grew wistful. “I’ve heard so much from my father about you both. To finally see you today… truly, you carry echoes of Jared’s brilliance p>
Evan, smiling, asked in return, “And I hear you have children of your own now. Why don’t I see them p>
As if on cue, a soft, sweet voice called from the door. “Mommy, I’m back p>
A pair of figures entered. The little girl at the front looked like a porcelain doll, her tiny frame wrapped in a pink party dress. Her big eyes sparkled with happiness, her entire being radiating an almost unreal cuteness.
Renee’s smile softened as she turned to her. “You’re late, darling. Everyone’s been waiting p>
Evan’s gaze followed with curiosity. “And this must be p>
“Jane,” Renee said gently. “This is Mr. Evan. Come, greet him p>
“Hello,” Jane chirped in halting Dracovian, her sweet voice drawing indulgent smiles from all
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Evan chuckled, nodding. “Lovely. She truly does take after you p>
Mr. Morten’s eyes narrowed as he looked past Evan’s entourage. “But where’s Sebastian? Didn’t he come p>
Evan’s smile was easy. “That boy went to fetch his fiancée. He may arrive a bit later p>
“Fiancée?” Mr. Morten widened his eyes, feigning surprise. “When did Sebastian acquire a fiancée? Why weren’t we told p>
Evan waved a hand dismissively. “You know Sebastian’s temperament. He handles his affairs on his own terms, never letting anyone meddle. I only found out recently myself p>
Renee’s painted brows arched high. “Sebastian has a fiancée? How unexpected. I can’t help but wonder-what sort of girl could capture his heart? I confess, I’m curious.” Though she already knew from her father, hearing it aloud still unsettled her. And the thought that Triny too had fallen for a Whitmore man stirred an old, painful echo of her own youth.
“Curious about my fiancée?” A low, velvety voice rolled through the hall like the deep strings of a cello.
The guests turned.
Sebastian entered, clad in a black vintage suit woven with subtle dark patterns that shimmered under the palace lamps. His sculpted features, severe and arresting, glowed with an austere beauty. Power clung to him like a second skin-commanding, irresistible.
At his side walked a girl in a crimson gown. Her long hair was swept into a loose knot, a few strands trailing to frame her, face, a diamond hairpin sparkling in the light. But it was her face, luminous and unyielding, and the aura she carried-otherworldly yet sovereign-that stole the breath from the room.
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