Meanwhile, Zoe kept her head low in anger. She dared not utter a word after what had happened.


    Betty learned about the incident just now and secretlyughed and relished in Zoe’s rare disy of


    dejection.


    Prestonughed merrily and replied, “Dad, don’t mention it. Of course, I’d help my niece. I can’t be


    helping the outsiders, can I?”


    His remark reminded Cornelius of Landon’s recent behavior.


    Right then, Landon showed up and announced, “Grandpa, Mom, we’re here.”


    Everyone turned to look at him. He strode over, fingers intecing with Lauren, looking as sweet as


    newlyweds.


    Landon cast a loving gaze at the shy Lauren, to the envy of the onlookers. Nevertheless, there was


    tension in the air. Cornelius and Penelope treated the couple with an icy demeanor.


    “Oh gosh, is Mr. Landon with Ms. Lauren now?” Daisy, who was oblivious to theplex dynamics,


    broke the ice. “Wow, you make a lovely couple! Congrattions in advance to both of you, as well as


    your parents!”


    Javier and Sophia seemed unbothered by the remark, but Penelope’s smile froze. Betty stared glumly


    at Lauren, only to be stunned by Lauren’s outfit.


    Lauren was d in a light yellow chiffon cocktail dress adorned with ck ribbon, the work of renowned


    designer Rose Emerson. Betty burned in jealousy when she set sight on Lauren’s dazzling dress,


    especially because it was tough to get one’s hands on Rose


    Prior to this, Betty had attempted to make appointments a few times, only to be turned down. Never


    had she expected her younger sibling to have the honor of wearing Rose’s design before herself. Betty


    worried that the others might look down on her and think that she was beneath Lauren despite being


    born into the same family.


    Betty did not have to guess. She knew Landon had bought the dress for Lauren. The thought added to


    her resentment. She clutched at her dress so tightly that she nearly ruined it.


    “If I remember correctly, you’re friends with Jasper, aren’t you, Landon? Your friendship resembles


    mine with Winston. It’s great news that you’re in love with Lauren and getting hitched,” remarked Victor


    with a smile.


    He turned to Cornelius and remarked, “Congrattions, Mr. Cornelius. When’s the wedding?”


    Cornelius smirked without answering, a clear indication of his disapproval of Lauren, which he did not


    bother to conceal in front of Javier.


    The situation grew awkward. Cornelius’ attitude did not sit well with Javier and Sophia. Despite her


    heartlessness, Sophia could not stand seeing the Harpers looking down at her daughter.


    “Mr. Victor, the wedding is near. When the timees, I will send your the invitation in person. Do


    grace my big day with your presence,” said Landon as he held Lauren’s hand with a bright smile. It was


    as if they were getting married tomorrow.


    All the while, Lauren stared at her feet shyly and stood close to her lover. The love between them was


    firm enough to withstand harsh disapproval.


    “Landon, marriage is not child’s y. It is a serious matter that needs. her emotions.


    Still, she couldn’t bring herself to openly express her disapproval like Preston had encouraged her to


    do. Instead, she opined, “You haven’t known Ms. Lauren for that long. Don’t you think it’s unwise to talk


    about marriage at this stage?”


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    “That’s right, Landon. You’re notorious for dating around before you settled down with Ms. Lauren. You


    pampered your exes, giving them whatever they wanted.”