A woman's scream drew the attention of many in the room, causing everyone to instinctively look in her direction.
Avery, who had been keeping an eye on the situation, quickly walked over, her face showing concern as she asked in surprise, "Oh, my! What has happened here?"
Her gaze fell on a few women not far away, who immediately understood her meaning, shouting, "Chloe almost accidentally spilled wine on Miss Baker, but Chloe already apologized. Why is Miss Baker still unrelenting in publicly humiliating her?"
"Exactly! Not a single drop of wine touched Miss Baker!"
Hearing the women's words, the crowd's expression toward Aurora became subtly altered.
"What's going on?"
At that moment, Connor heard the commotion and walked over, looking at the disheveled Chloe with some surprise.
Avery quickly moved to Connor's side, gently explaining what had just occurred, feigning tenderness, "I think Miss Baker might have been scared, that's why she got so agitated all of a sudden. But this girl…"
"I happen to have an extra skirt with me; why don't you go change into mine?" Avery said to Chloe, her face adorned with a gentle and affectionate smile.
Many of those unaware of the truth began to whisper about Aurora, and Connor's brow furrowed even more deeply.
He had already noticed some changes in Aurora over the past fou years, but she…
Before Connor could speak, an arrogant voice rang out, "How could my Aurora bully someone without reason? If she acted out, it must be because you're at fault."
Without turning her head, Aurora knew who had arrived behind her, a trace of helplessness showing in her eyes.
"Mr. Brown?" Avery exclaimed in surprise.
If the King family rose to prominence through the efforts of Sir King alone, then the Brown family was a lineage that rationsew when the Brown's began their ascent to power, but everyone knew they had endured for hundreds of years, amassing a fortune beyond most people's imagination.
And John Brown was the most noteworthy figure of his generation.
He possessed a pair of passionate eyes that, even with a casual glance, could make you feel deeply loved as if he was truly in love with you.
Rumors had long circulated about this young playboy's wild character, a seducer of countless women, until a few years ago when he suddenly reined in his behavior, rarely appearing in social gatherings.
Equally famous were John's precise and unique investment insights. Legend had it that any project he fancied would never fail.
In their circle, he was the only one who could measure up to Connor.
But why would such a person appear to speak on behalf of Aurora? And their attitudes seemed very familiar, almost as if…
Could John be the one who was financially supporting Aurora?
"You made faces behind her back just now, and I saw everything. You deliberately poured that wine onto Aurora," John said, casting a disdainful glance at the woman who had fallen silent since his arrival, "Do you want to apologize, or shall we check the security footage?"
Chloe dared not say another word and quickly bowed her head, apologizing to Aurora before slinking away.
Avery's smile froze on her face, and she rapidly conjured an excuse, "I didn't expect her to cry wolf like that; she almost fooled me. Mr. John, you and Miss Baker…"
"What business is it of yours what her relationship with me is?" John scoffed, winking at Aurora, "Right, my dear fiancée?"
"Fiancée?"
Avery exclaimed in shock, instinctively looking at Connor next to her.
Connor's face turned dark and sullen.
"Mr. John must be joking. When did you get engaged? We didn't hear anything about it," Connor said, his eyes fixed on Aurora, revealing a touch of severity.
He thought Aurora was still the naive woman who would hurriedly explain and placate him at the slightest frown. He didn't realize that Aurora hadn't even glanced at him, but just looked helplessly at John, "Why are you here?"
Her familiar attitude said it all.
Avery clutched her skirt tightly, unable to believe it.
The Brown family! Almost equal to the King family! How could Aurora, after being abandoned, climb such a high branch?
And Connor's unusual attitude…
"Congratulations, Mr. John and Miss Baker. You can come to our wedding…"
"Enough."
A surge of irritation welled up in Connor's heart, and he coldly interrupted Avery.
His eyes met John's, and the tension between the two men scattered.
Mr. King and Mr. John…
The onlookers observed their expressions carefully as if trying to discern something.
Avery was startled, and her voice dropped a little, "Connor…"
The man who used to comfort her immediately completely ignored her and looked at John, "Mr. John, getting engaged is a good thing, but don't let it all be in vain."
John raised an eyebrow and sneered, "Mr. King, don't worry. I'll surely invite you for a drink at the engagement party."
Connor glanced at him and turned to leave.
Avery bit her lip and forced a smile for everyone, hurrying after him.
Others, fearing to offend the Johnson family, had quietly left, leaving John and Aurora alone.
Watching Connor's retreating figure, John eyed Aurora, "Seeing your scumbag ex-husband, do you feel thrilled?"
Aurora was both amused and annoyed, "What nonsense are you talking about? Announcing me as your fiancée so loudly, aren't you afraid your mother will kick you out of the house?"
John snorted, "You know how much my mom loves the twins. If I can bring you home, she might set off ten thousand fireworks."
Hearing his words, Aurora also laughed.
Two years ago, John's mother, Mrs. Lucy Brown, was touring Farmland when she suddenly suffered from low blood sugar.
She happened to meet her twins, who were playing outside. The two little guys fed her two candies by accident to help her recover. Since then, Mrs. Brown had been completely conquered by the two little guys, and even John, her biological son, had to step back.
Not far away, Connor's hand burst into veins, his eyes glaring venomously at the laughing pair.
Avery was alarmed and hurriedly said, "It seems Miss Baker and Mr. Johnson are close. Miss Baker disappeared for four years; I wonder when she met Mr. Johnson. Her disappearance was so complete, I don't know…"
This was implying that Aurora's disappearance years ago was connected to John.
Connor's glass shattered in his hand, startling Avery.
Her eyes welled with tears as she mumbled, "I just care too much about Miss Baker. After all, she left because of me. Now that she's back, Connor, if you feel guilty…"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Connor's brow furrowed.
Avery took the opportunity to pout, "I'm just worried that you'll fall for Miss Baker again after she returns since she was once your wife.".
Connor's eyes landed on the lively pair not far away, and his face darkened further, "We're divorced; how could I possibly have feelings for her?"