Why?
She had grown up with Owen Moreland, and she had known him for nearly thirty years. Why, in the end, did he prefer a girl of humble origin over her, who he would not even spare a second glance?
Back to the banquet hall.
A group of people walked straight through the dining area and into the lounge.
Soon, the parents of Serene Abel and four others were also invited into the lounge.
The remaining guests were confused, completely unsure of what had happened, while some of them, like sly old foxes, seemed to have noticed the clues but chose to remain silent.
In the lounge.
Madam Moreland and Old Master Moreland sat at the head, while the rest took their seats according to their social status.
Amelia Clarke sat next to Owen Moreland.
