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Chapter 559: Asking for Elizabeth's hand
As the applause following the Moriarty family's submission began to quiet down, Mason Gordon stepped out from the shadowy perimeter of the hall.Adjusting his designer suit, he glided toward the base of the grand staircase with an air of practiced, supreme confidence.An attendant followed closely behind, carefully carrying a velvet-lined case that radiated a faint, warm aura."Patriarch Bolton," Mason began, his voice amplified by the room's grand acoustics. "On behalf of my father, who deeply regrets that urgent, high-level council matters kept him from attending tonight, I present the Gordon family's personal tribute to your restored health—a five-hundred-year-old Sun-Fire Ginseng root, harvested directly from the southern spirit veins."A low murmur of appreciation rippled through the crowd.A five-hundred-year spirit herb was astronomically rare, easily worth a small fortune.Caleb Bolton nodded with polite approval, waving a hand for a servant to accept the case. "Patriarch Gord
Chapter 558: The Bolton family dinner
Gasps rippled through the surrounding crowd. Several patriarchs in the back exchanged wide-eyed looks, while the young heiresses watched Alistair with absolute fascination.Mason’s jaw twitched violently, his chest heaving as the humiliation boiled over. "You arrogant bastard! You think having a pretty face and sweet-talking two ladies makes you untouchable in Haven?! I'll show you what real power looks like—""That is quite enough, Mason."A thunderous, authoritative voice boomed from the threshold as Donald Bolton, Elizabeth's father, stepped onto the terrace, flanked by several heavy-set security guards. His sharp eyes locked onto Mason with terrifying sternness."Tonight is a celebration of the Bolton family's honored benefactor," Donald declared coldly, his gaze sweeping over the cowed young scion. "If the Gordon family cannot conduct themselves with basic decorum, I will personally see to it that my men escort you off our estate."Mason froze, his face draining of color as he r
Chapter 557: My origins are my own
The surrounding guests stared in utter, dumbfounded shock, their hushed whispers exploding into an excited murmur."First Elizabeth Bolton... and now Isabella Heart?!" a young scion gasped in utter disbelief. "Who on earth is this guy?!”"Good evening, Isabella," Alistair replied mildly, a faint, polite curve gracing his lips. "Your timing is indeed flawless.""I made sure to depart early the moment I learned you would be attending, Master Reid," Isabella said softly, stepping just half an inch closer. Her dark eyes sparkled as she offered him a small, rare smile. "It would have been a dreadful waste of an evening had I missed your arrival."Elizabeth’s eyes narrowed imperceptibly, her posture instantly sharpening.She took a smooth step forward, neatly positioning herself beside Alistair and placing a light, lingering hand on his sleeve. "Master Reid was just inquiring about my grandfather, Isabella. The Bolton family is immensely honored by his presence tonight—he is, after all, our
Chapter 556: Wounded Pride
Elizabeth’s expression remained cool and unbothered, her posture shifting only slightly as Mason stepped into her personal space."Thank you, Mason," Elizabeth replied, her tone politely distant, devoid of the warmth he clearly anticipated. "We appreciate Patriarch Gordon sending his regards. Please, make yourself at home inside. My father and Donald will be addressing the guests shortly."Mason’s practiced smile twitched at the edges.He wasn't accustomed to being handled like an ordinary guest, especially not in front of Haven's elite.He gestured toward a waiter passing with a tray of crystal flutes."I was hoping you might spare a few moments to walk the terrace with me, Elizabeth," Mason pressed smoothly, stepping half an inch closer. "Our families have several joint ventures coming up, and I think it’s high time you and I discussed our... closer cooperation.""Tonight is a family celebration, Mason, not a business summit," Elizabeth stated firmly, her eyes already tracking past
Chapter 555: Bolton family dinner
"That won't be necessary," Alistair murmured, a glint of quiet amusement passing through his golden eyes. "I have a few errands to run first. I'll meet you at the manor.""Fair enough," Isabella conceded softly, though her smile remained radiant. "Then I won't keep you any longer. I need to get ready myself. Don't keep me waiting too long tonight, Alistair."With a final, lingering look, she stepped into her Maybach, flanked by Julian as her private escort pulled out into traffic.Left to himself, Alistair smoothly climbed into the Spectre, feeling the raw, refined power of the machine beneath him as he glided onto Haven's main boulevard.Instead of returning directly to his villa, he navigated toward the high-end tailored district on the north side of the city.He pulled up outside Maison de Vance, an exclusive boutique known for catering solely to global heads of state and old-money dynasties.Stepping inside, the master tailor immediately recognized the quiet, terrifying aura surro
Chapter 554: Speaking out of turn
Alistair raised an eyebrow, stepping up to the vehicle to inspect the sleek lines of the bodywork. "The handling on this trim is exceptional. Process the paperwork."Joel let out a soft, mocking chuckle, shaking his head as he looked at Alistair. "Of course, sir. Though I must say... it must be nice."Isabella’s eyes narrowed instantly. "What did you say?"Joel turned to Isabella, offering a patronizing smile, completely blind to the trap he was walking into.Born out of pure jealousy at seeing a man with Alistair's striking, flawless looks being catered to by the most powerful woman in Haven, Joel couldn't resist taking a jab."I'm just admiring the young man's luck, Miss Heart," Joel said smoothly, his envy bleeding into his words. "A pretty boy like him, letting a beautiful woman buy an eight-million-dollar hypercar for him... A real man would usually prefer to pay out of his own pocket, but I suppose not everyone has that kind of pride."The temperature in the glass showroom insta
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