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Chapter 138
Upon seeing a Riddle, there was a tinge of color in Jared’s eyes, but he still did not show much
enthusiasm
After all, he had heard from Nicole that her uncles had quite a turbulent relationship with her family
Damien had been in this circle for so long now and knew very well what the latter’s indifference meant.
Since Jared had already received his name card, he had no need to keep bothering him.
Although the Riddle family was an established family in Northon, as time passed, it seemed like it was
very difficult for them to get into such top societal circles and gatherings. They could not afford to coil
around Jared so shamelessly anymore.
But Miley was a little anxious. When she found out that Jared was engaged to Nicole, she was extremely
shocked.
Now that she had seen Jared, with his money and status, even the Rogers family had to pay respect to
him. ‘If my daughter can supplant Nicole’s place and marry Jared. Who will dare to look down on me ever
again?’
It was a pity that her daughter was still busy with her drafts. She had no idea whether the latter had the
time or not. But after some thought, she still secretly sent a message to Chloe, hoping that she could
come.
At this moment, standing by Jared’s side, Lyana looked like she was accompanying her grandfather, but
only Jared was in her eyes.
Mr. Rogers Sr. smiled as he looked at his most beloved granddaughter as he said gently,” Lyana, this is
Harvey Ellison, the young master of the Ellison family. He is also the heir appointed by Ole’ Ellison. As
for this man.”
He turned around and looked at Jared, “I suppose you already know him, am I right?”
A look of slight embarrassment appeared on Lyana’s face as more emotions appeared in her eyes as
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtshe went, “Grandpa, what are you talking about?”
When the people at the table saw this scene, they all tacitly laughed.
It was said that the young lady of the Rogers family returned to Hustuaburg for this young man of the
Johnston family. It seemed like the rumors were true.
Everyone was speculating hard, yet Jared’s still had an impassive look on his face. It was as if Lyana did
not exist in his eyes as he looked at his watch with some disinterest.
There was no one here that piqued his interest. Boring
Harvey noticed Jared’s rather impatient look. The smile in Harvey’s eyes deepened. “Mr. Johnston, since
Ms. Rogers is already here, shouldn’t you accompany her for a while? Even if you have something on, it
shouldn’t be that much of a hurry.”
‘No matter how close Jared and Nicole were, their backgrounds were totally different, and Lyana was the
best choice for him…!
‘And if he gets together with Lyana, then Nicole is as good as mine!’ He thought.
Harvey’s words made everyone look at Jared, and the eyes of many men were full of envy.
One needed to know that if a person obtained the favor of the young lady of the Rogers family, then that
meant that the person got the backing of the entire Rogers family. This Mr. Johnston sure was blessed.
Murphy, who originally wanted to slip away, too looked at Jared. The look of reluctance and
disgust in his eyes was almost overwhelming.
He had liked Lyana for a long time now, but she had never even deigned to look at him since she was a
child!
When he looked at Jared, who was totally nonchalant about it, a surge of hatred rose in his heart.
‘Why did Grandpa like this mongrel more than me? Why does my goddess like him more than me!’ He
seethed.
Murphy was both fearful and angry at the same time, yet the pressure Jared cast on him overshadowed
his resentment of the woman he liked being taken away from him. So, he just sat there and dared not
create trouble.
Max was also keeping an eye on Murphy on the opposite side and only looked away after seeing that the
latter did not do anything funny.
Harvey waited for Jared to respond, yet the latter did not even react at all. The only reason he did not
leave was because of him giving face to Mr. Rogers Sr., and it had nothing to do with Lyana at all.
Lyana, on the other hand, was already used to his indifference. She sat down beside him and looked
gently at Jared as she said, “Mr. Johnston, do you still remember me? We’ve met once at Mecrounia
before, and you had just become the
representative of Mecrounia’s conglomerate to give a speech at my school. I’ve even asked you three
questions.”
Jared frowned a little. He only remembered that the speech at Loch Penn University in Mecrounia was
only held because a professor friend had insisted his going, and there was someone there who asked
three extremely stupid questions there.
When he recalled that, he raised his eyes slightly to look at Lyana.
“Ah, so it was you.”
Max also remembered the scene at that time. After all, he did not expect anyone to ask something so
basic and foolish in such an event. However, they just thought that the girl was just stupid, but they did
not expect her to be premeditatedly stupid.
When he thought of this, Max could not help but look at Lyana with a trace of disdain.
Lyana mistakenly took that for Jared having some impression of herself and was extremely happy. “I
knew that you must’ve remembered me!”
Mr. Rogers Sr. also said happily,” I never thought that the two of you have already met. If that’s the case,
the two of you can have a chat. I’ll go see to other guests.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust as he was about to turn around , Jared slothfully said, “No need, I don’t really know Ms. Lyana
here.”
He gave Harvey a faint look, a very shallow glance, but Harvey could feel the danger hidden within that
gaze.
Mr. Roger Sr was taken aback for a bit, and just as he was about to say something, his phone softly
rang.
This was a notification for certain special people. He took out the squarish black phone, and his
expression changed immediately when he saw the content.
“Enjoy yourselves, everyone. I’ll head out for a bit.”
Seeing the expression on the old man’s face, Shawn knew that Mr. Roger Sr. was in a hurry, so he
quickly said, “Father, let me help you.”
Seeing that Mr. Rogers Sr. leaving in such a hurry, everyone left behind had a thoughtful look on their
faces. ‘Who could that person be for Mr. Rogers Sr. to show such an expression?’
Outside the Rogers manor, Nicole stood outside with an impassive look on her face. Next to her were
two bodyguards who were stopping her from entering.
She had received a late-minute message on her phone, asking her to take something to the Rogers
manor to extend well wishes to Mr. Rogers Sr. on his birthday.
They were not in San Joto, and while they had received the invitation, they were unable to immediately
deliver it to Nicole.
Seeing that she was unable to produce the invitation, the two bodyguards looked contemptuously at her
dress. It was neither branded nor did she look like a daughter of any high houses. So, they were sure
that she was here to try to garner favors.
A bodyguard said disdainfully, “Look over there. Those people are here to curry favor. How about you
form a group with them?”
The other bodyguard added, “Better not. Those are also figures in San Joto, but they are not worthy
enough to receive an invitation from the Rogers family, so they can only gather outside to listen. She is
just a person hoping to latch herself onto the rich, and she’s not even aware where she stands.”
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