Chapter 187
Amidst the conversation, the host of today’s event finally made an appearance.
The venue fell silent.
Sherry, wearing a simple dress, was one step ahead in knowing that the low–profile
wealthy man was surnamed Martin.
Mr. Martin appeared to be around sixty years old; he was dressed in a black suit. He had
a robust and sturdy figure, exuding a dominant aura. It was evident that he had a
military background.
Standing beside him was a noblewoman, presumably Mrs. Martin.
Compared to Mr. Martin’s tall and robust physique, Mrs. Martin was much smaller in
size, with delicate features. It was a common trait among high–ranking wives to hold
their husbands in high regard, but Mrs. Martin appeared timid and lacked natural
interaction with Mr. Martin.
Thank you all for coming to our home today. We have prepared some food and drinks
for dinner. Please come inside and take a rest.”
Mr. Martin’s voice matched his stature perfectly, it was deep and powerful. Even Sherry,
who was standing at the edge of the crowd, could hear his words clearly.
In a way, Claire and Partick seemed to resemble their mother more.
People gradually entered the building, while David grew anxious. “Where did Sophia go?
Quickly call her and ask her to come over.”
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Nora pretended to press a few buttons on her phone, held it to her ear for a moment,
and then said, “Why can’t I reach her?”
“Can’t you reach her?” David’s anger flared slightly. “Why can’t Sophia be considerate
like Sherry and save me some worries?”
Upon hearing this, Nora became dissatisfied. “Sherry just went out alone as well.”
But Sherry has already returned, while Sophie is still missing. If Mr. Castillo and the boss find out, it would be very disrespectful! ‘s not good for a young lady to wander
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However, Nora wasn’t too worried. She walked up to David, gently holding his arm, and
whispered, “David, don’t be too anxious. Someone just told me that today was originally
meant for the young master of this family to see if there were any suitable wife
candidates. The focus is on the young master. As long as he doesn’t say anything, Mr.
Martin and Mrs. Martin won’t say anything either.”
When David heard this, he questioned her. “What are you thinking? Are you suggesting
that Sophia should be with the young master? No way, Nora, I can listen to anything
else you say, but Sophia already has an engagement with Malcolm; it was even
reported in the newspaper. What else does she want with the young master? Isn’t she a
playgirl? If this gets out, I’ll be ashamed.”
He became so agitated that his voice became loud. Nora quickly patted his chest,
signaling him to be quiet. “David, please lower your voice.”
David.considered the overall situation and finally restrained his temper, but he couldn’t
suppress his anger. “Nora, tell me, is this your idea or Sophia’s?”
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“That’s not important, What’s important is that, David, you have finally achieved what
you have now. Sophia and I have seen it all. You have been so good to us, mother and
daughter, and we have always wanted to repay you somehow.”
Nora seemed to be very good at controlling her tears. She seemed like a devoted
mother and wife, especially when her eyes reddened after saying these to David.
David had a soft heart. With Nora’s words, he could also understand.
Sophia was now considered his daughter. If she married Malcolm, the Ford Group
currently had no projects, and the signing fee they offered was not too high. Moreover,
Malcolm himself had not shown much respect for him as a future father–in–law and a
renowned designer. To be honest, he was not very satisfied.
If it weren’t for Nora and Sophia persuading him all along, saying that in the future they
would be one family and should help each other, he might not have signed with
Malcolm.
And today, Sophia was dressed elegantly and gracefully, clearly putting a lot of effort into it. If she really managed to win the heart of a wealthy man, then he would surely
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rise to success in the future.
Looking further ahead, with such a brother–in–law, there is no need to worry about
Joseph’s future.
With this thought, it seemed that Sophia’s actions were not so unacceptable.
At this moment, David’s expression on his face was slightly relaxed, which Noral
noticed. She lowered her head and smiled with satisfaction. She held David’s arm and
said, “David, let’s go; let’s go inside first
“Hey, aren’t we waiting for Sophia? Mr. Martin and Mrs. Martin are already inside, and
the young master should be there too.”
Nora had already linked her arm with him and pulled him forward a few steps. “I just
found out. The young master grew up abroad, and you and I both know what the
environment is like there. It’s very free and open. How could the young master stay
cooped up in the house all the time? He must want to go out and explore.”
Suddenly, David had a realization. “Could it be that Sophia has already met the young
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master? Is that why she hasn’t been seen
Nora smiled confidently. “We shouldn’t worry about her that much. Whether Sophia
marries into the Ford family or the Martin family, it’s her own choice. As long as we
don’t hold her back, it’s fine.”
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The meaning behind her words was clear, and David understood. He finally made up his
mind and took a few steps forward while reminding Nora, “Remember to tell Sophia
that even if she has a good impression of the young master today, they should still.
avoid being seen by others. It wouldn’t be good if it got out. A girl’s reputation is
important, and these prominent families take it seriously.”
“I know, I understand. I’ve already talked to Sophia about it. Don’t worry, David.”
David nodded, finally feeling relieved. He put on a formal smile, held his head high, and
walked confidently into the building.
Nore intertwined her fingers with his and walked closely by his side, her other hand
gracefully holding up her dress as she exchanged greetings with other affluent ladies
they encountered.
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Sherry followed behind, also entering the building.
Today, she was clearly not the main character but rather an observer. Something
interesting was about to happen.
Neither David nor Nora were aware that Mr. Shiper was the adopted son of this family,
commonly referred to as the “young master who returned from abroad.” They had no
knowledge of who Sophia had become involved with.
She smiled delicately, took a few steps, and entered the magnificent hall.
