Chapter 136
“Gideon, now that you’ve brought her over, why don’t you introduce her to everyone properly?” Fleur said with a frown, turning to Verity. “Honestly, Verity, I think you’re being a bit harsh. When it comes to marriage, it’s all about finding someone you truly love. Things like family background and looks aren’t the most important. It’s the character, personality, and love you share that matter.”
“Fleur, you weren’t singing the same tune when it came to Callie, were you? You even said Gideon should find someone with better credentials, a better family, better looks, higher education… And now, this girl? How can you judge her character when you haven’t even known her yet? She seems a bit immature to me, not to mention lacking in manners. She came to the boyfriend’s house without bringing a single gift, and she didn’t even bother to say hello. She just hid behind Gideon. Poor guy, he’ll have to be both a husband and a babysitter! Don’t get mad at me, I’m just an aunt who cares about Gideon, that’s all.”
Fleur’s expression darkened instantly.
Silas gently placed a peeled grape into Calliope’s mouth, letting his fingers linger for a moment on her soft lips. He grinned slightly as Calliope leaned against him like a content kitten.
She had been quietly accepting Silas’s attention, but now she finally looked up lazily and spoke, “Verity, could you leave me out of this, please?”
Verity was shocked by Calliope’s unexpected response.
Silas’s gaze turned icy as he looked at Verity.
Verity quickly forced a laugh, “Sorry, Callie, no offense meant. I didn’t mean to compare you two. There’s really no comparison.” Then, she turned to Fleur, “Gideon’s taste is just like yours, Fleur. Not exactly top-notch.”
“Verity, haven’t you said enough?” Fleur was fuming, barely holding back from exploding.
Finally, Eamon, who had been silent, interrupted, “Okay, we’ve got guests today. Do you seriously want to make a scene and embarrass everyone?”
Verity stuck her tongue out at Eamon. “Sorry, Dad, you know me. I speak my mind with no ill intentions. Just stating the truth!”
“Ha, you’re full of mischief, but you claim to have no ill intentions,” Fleur scoffed.
“Come on, Fleur, have I ever harmed you? If I had, would you still be sitting here all fine and dandy?” Verity rolled her eyes.
“Enough,” Eamon said, glancing sternly at them before turning to Yvette. “Aren’t you going to introduce yourself? Didn’t your parents teach you to greet the elders?”
Eamon’s words almost amused Calliope. She knew he wasn’t fond of Yvette either, and was giving her a hard time to protect Calliope and settle some scores.
Yvette hadn’t expected her visit to the Baker family to start off so rocky. She already felt out of place, looking like the entire world was against her.
But she mustered up her courage. She wasn’t Mrs. Baker yet, and until then, she had to be compliant. Once she was married, she’d have her place in the Baker family and wouldn’t have to endure this.
“Eamon, hello, I’m Yvette, Gideon’s girlfriend.”
Yvette stepped forward, trying her best to greet everyone warmly, even addressing the younger ones like Calista and Dahlia Baker politely.
However, Calista and Dahlia ignored her, turning to chat with Calliope instead.
“Callie, have you played the new game KING released?” Calista asked eagerly, completely disregarding Yvette’s greeting.
Yvette felt humiliated, casting a dark look at Calliope.