Cornelius lived separately from his sons, just like Newton. He lived in a massive manor slightly smaller


    than the Seaview Manor, but it was still considered one of the top ten manors in the nation.


    The scandal had spread across the family. Even the domestic staff would gossip about Zoe in their


    pastime.


    Furthermore, the silence from Jasper and the Beckett Group created an impression that Zoe was


    nothing more than a discarded ything after a night of fun and passion. Her reputation as a Harper


    lay in ruins.


    “Hey, is Ms. Zoe around?” The maids huddled together to gossip.


    “She’s in Mr. Cornelius’ study, crying as if someone died.”


    “What’s the point of crying? She should have behaved better as a Harper-protecting her reputation is a


    priority. She’s now involved with Mr. Beckett and wasn’t even fully dressed in the photos. Any


    distinguished family would care about their reputation. No one would want a woman like her.”


    “Perhaps Mr. Beckett would want to marry her. They must have had rtions after sharing a room for


    the


    night. Now that the cat is out of the bag, he will have to take responsibility.”


    “But he doesn’t seem inclined to do so. He hasn’t made any statement. He’s obviously not eager to


    take


    responsibility.”


    “I think Mr. Landon is a close friend of Mr. Beckett. It’s going to be awkward between them now.”


    “Hush! Mr. Preston is here!”


    The maids hurriedly retreated to a corner and greeted Preston respectfully, “Hi, Mr. Preston!”


    Preston descended the stairs in a slick back haircut and a navy-tailored suit with a closure cor. He


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    looked bright and shrewd.


    Preston was Cornelius’ second son and Landon’s uncle. He smiled as he walked down the stairs and


    left a remark when he passed by the maids, “You big mouths. You’re still safe if I’m the one overhearing


    you, but if Landon hears that, he might penalize all of you.”


    The maids shivered as they held their tongues.


    “Grandpa, you have to help me! How am I ever going to show up in public now?” Zoe cried as she flung


    herself into Cornelius’ arms. Her eyes were swollen from the crying.


    “My dear granddaughter, don’t cry! You’re going to hurt your eyes,” Corneliusforted Zoe and patted


    her on the back. He teared up because he felt sorry for her.


    “Fear not, dear child. Even if your mom or Landon refuses to help you, I’ve got your back! My


    grandchildren are raised pampered. No one shall take advantage of you!”


    “Dad, you’re so right,” Preston chimed in solemnly. “Zoe was my brother’s darling daughter and your


    favorite grandchild. We cannot turn a blind eye after what that Beckett guy has done to her.”


    “Uncle Preston …” Zoe wailed even louder. In her eyes, Preston had always been nice and smiling to


    her.


    When she was young, her dad refused to buy her luxury items and limited her pocket money, causing


    her


    to feel humiliated around her peers.


    But Preston treated her differently. He’d always give her loads of pocket money and buy her expensive


    gifts when he visited. He satisfied her vanity, and therefore, she always regarded him fondly.


    “Preston, have you heard about the scandal?” Cornelius looked grim.


    “Goodness, you know how influential our family is in Sna City. Any scandal involving us will create a


    storm in the city.”