Chapter 269
An unusual sound suddenly interrupted the excited flattery of the crowd. Following the sound, they saw it was Ophelia! She had just taken a sip of water and, at that moment, could no longer hold it in and sprayed it out. She picked up her handkerchief, elegantly wiped her lips, suppressed a twitch at the corner of her mouth, and smiled at Adalynn. “Sorry, please continue.”
Adalynn’s expression darkened as she strode over. “Ophelia, what are you laughing at?!”
Stella, following closely behind, learned that the newly befriended Adalynn was actually supported by the rumored Mr. Winford. She walked with newfound confidence, completely disregarding Ophelia.
He immediately scoffed, “Some people wouldn’t think Adalynn was lying, would they? Well, given her background and perspective, it’s normal for her not to dare to imagine!”
Lenora and Hannah, who knew Winford’s identity, looked at Adalynn and Stella with an indescribable expression.
Ophelia lifted her lip, stood up, and, echoing Stella’s words, said, “I really didn’t dare to think that the rumored Mr. Winford was actually Ms. Estrada’s uncle? How come I never heard that Mr. Winford had a niece like you?”
Adalynn said disdainfully, “You know? What could you possibly know?” She almost looked at Ophelia with disdain, saying, “With your status…”
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Others were also stunned, and the shock on their faces was unmistakable. “Oh my gosh, is that Mr. Winford?!” Wasn’t there a rumor that Mr. Winford was old and ugly?!
Then they all turned to Adalynn, their faces filled with envy and jealousy. Mr. Winford turned out to be Adalynn’s uncle! Mr. Winford, who had refused so many invitations, surprisingly appeared at such a small gathering today, for Adalynn!
Adalynn realized this and was both surprised and delighted. Mr. Winford really came, he really came for her! She almost lost her composure and hurriedly stepped forward, “Uncle Winford…”
However, a figure moved even faster than her, brushing past and rushing towards the dazzling man—
“Honey!”
Ophelia was overjoyed and directly leaped into the man’s arms, tilting her head back, her eyes shining like stars. “I knew you would come!”
“Ha? What…?”
In the vast banquet hall, silence suddenly fell, and Adalynn’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt.