Chapter 879
Chapter 879:
Upon seeing Monica’s hopeful expression, Maggie’s eyes betrayed a mix of emotions.
Maggie said, “In a few days, Austin and Yelena will be having their engagement banquet. If you’re free, you’re welcome to stop by p>
Monica stood frozen, her expression blank, as though she had just been struck by lightning.
The words hit her like a devastating blow.
Maggie had actually said this to her, and in such a casual yet cruel way. “If you’re not free, though, don’t worry about it,” Maggie added.
In reality, Maggie’s invitation to the engagement banquet wasn’t out of goodwill. She only mentioned it to subtly remind Monica that Austin was taken, making it clear that any lingering hopes she might have were futile.
Monica managed to force a smile and replied to Maggie, “Alright, if I’m free, I’ll come p>
Maggie continued, “The engagement is a major event, and there will be many people attending. With such a large crowd, things could get chaotic. But if anyone tries to cause trouble, I won’t hesitate to take action p>
Monica forced a bitter smile, fully understanding the underlying message Maggie was conveying.
Claiming she had other matters to attend to, Monica quickly made her exit, practically running away.
At the same time, Yelena sent a message to Callum, letting him know that since they had already purchased a considerable amount of jewelry from Harris Group’s store, he didn’t need to worry about getting her more.
Callum read the message in the family group chat and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
As all eyes turned toward him, Callum suddenly realized he was still in the middle of a meeting.
At the Eighfast Chamber of Commerce, powerful figures filled the room where Callum was attending a meeting. Amidst the weighty discussions, an unexpected sound of laughter from Callum caught everyone off guard.
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Typically stoic, Callum’s sudden outburst of joy puzzled the attendees, as he was known for his serious demeanor. His laughter, bright and uncharacteristic, had everyone momentarily stumped.
The room remained silent with speculation until someone finally asked, “What’s so funny, Callum p>
Grinning, he responded, “Oh, it’s just something about my daughter. She’s quite the clever one, always scheming up ways to boost our savings p>
Callum’s daughter?
The mention of Callum’s daughter brought Bella to everyone’s minds. “Miss Harris has always been commendable. I remember her days at school with my own daughter. She was always so focused p>
Yet, what went unspoken was Bella’s reputation as not the brightest, often bolstered academically by her family’s wealth. This was common knowledge among her peers, yet none would speak openly about it to avoid offending the Harris family.
Realizing the mix-up, Callum quickly clarified, “Actually, I’m not talking about Bella. She’s my adopted child. I’ve recently connected with my biological daughter p>
“Really? That’s news to us. Why haven’t you introduced her before p>
“She wanted to keep a low profile,” Callum explained.
Nods and knowing smiles were exchanged around the room, assuming Callum was merely protecting her from scrutiny, presuming she must lead a modest life before being found and clearly have nothing impressive to offer.