Bryden patted Janet's head, "Don't worry, I'll think of something.""What can you do? The banquet is about to start, and you're injured..."Bryden looked at the shoe in the tree, feeling troubled."Jackson went too far. How could he throw your shoe so high?"Janet pouted and defended Jackson, "He was the captain of the basketball team in school. Throwing a three-pointer is his specialty, so tossing a shoe is easy for him.""You still defend him. Let me guess, you were pestering him again, and he didn't want to talk to you, so he threw your shoe up there to get rid of you."Janet got angry, "Bryden Norman! One more word and I'll sever ties with you!"They kept bickering, but Emily could see they had a good relationship.Emily found it amusing. Mr. Satan was such a serious and composed person, yet he had such lively siblings. It was indeed interesting.However, Mr. Satan had mentioned that his parents were his foster parents, so he didn't share blood relations with these two. Hence, the
This news visibly hurt Bryden.Although he continued to smile and show Emily around his home, his expression was completely different from before. He was no longer shy but appeared somewhat dejected and disappointed.Emily noticed the change in his mood. "Thank you, Mr. Norman. I think we should end the tour here. You must be very busy today, so I won't take up more of your time."Bryden was taken aback, shaking his head. "It's okay. Look, there is a garden. It belongs to my elder brother. It's incredibly beautiful. It would be a shame if you missed it. Let me show you."Bryden Norman led her to the rose garden where she had met Mr. Satan earlier.This was another entrance, different from the one she had used before. However, from this perspective, the garden was still breathtakingly beautiful.The roses were tall and blooming brilliantly, like a sunset sky, radiant and splendid.Bryden said, "My elder brother loves roses. He's been cultivating this garden for over ten years. He doesn
Emily smiled and replied to him, "We had a nice chat. Your brother is adorable.""Thanks for the compliment.""I was complimenting your brother, not you.""You just said I'm the hero for you and our baby. I heard it. You were definitely praising me."This man was just too much…Emily shrugged and continued typing, "Were you following us just now?""No.""Then how did you hear our conversation?""I have my ways."This man was being mysterious again.Emily exited the chat and stopped looking at his messages.Everything she did was under his watch; she didn't need to communicate through messages about what she was doing.Emily continued walking and encountered Sophia and a young man at a corner.This young man spoke in perfect British English, looking like a well-educated member of high society.Sophia lowered her head, smiling shyly, "Why did you bring me here?""I wanted to talk to you," the young man smiled. "I like you, and I want to date you. I can't be affectionate with you in fron
The banquet reached its climax, and the host finally appeared.The crowd fell silent instantly.Having met Janet and Bryden, Emily knew that the hosts of this banquet were the low-profile wealthy Norman family.Janet and Bryden’s father was Alex Norman. He is around sixty, wearing a pure black suit. His robust physique and demeanor had the air of general, indicating a military background.Beside him stood an elegant middle-aged woman. It's Mrs. Norman.Compared to Alex's tall and burly figure, Mandy Norman was much smaller. Her face was delicate, and her figure was excellent. She seemed cautious, watching her husband give his speech with great respect."Thank you all for coming to our family banquet. We have prepared some food and drinks, and we hope you enjoy them."Alex's speaking style matched his physique perfectly. His voice was loud and rich. Even standing on the outskirts of the crowd, Emily could hear him clearly.In some ways, Janet and Bryden resembled their mother more.As
The Norman family's banquet was both lavish and grand.The hall was enormous, decorated with expensive furniture. In the center, a table made of high-quality wood was laden with exquisite food and tempting red wine.Everyone knew the theme of today's banquet. Thus, the invited guests had brought their wives and daughters. Emily even saw a middle-aged man enter the hall with six daughters.Joining the Norman family was an honor for any high-society girl, making today's banquet a battlefield in their eyes.Emily couldn't help but sigh. She certainly had many rivals..."Good evening, everyone," Alex Norman stood on the stage with his wife, Mandy. He raised his glass and smiled, "Please enjoy the food and drinks. I hope you all have a wonderful day."Although the food was tempting, the guests' attention was clearly not on it. They all focused on the members of the Norman family, specifically the Norman sons.Bryden and Janet stood to Mandy's right. They behaved politely, smiling and conve
The mask he wore today was different from the ones Emily had seen before.Emily blinked and looked closely, confirming her observation.When he was with her, Mr. Satan's mask was also white but simple and snugly fit his face. The mask he wore now was adorned with decorations, resembling something from a masquerade ball, completely different from before.However, his walking posture and the way he adjusted his sleeve were familiar. Emily was sure this man was Mr. Satan."Sophia, is that the man you went out with?" Grace whispered to Sophia.They stood far from the Norman family. The masked man was speaking quietly with Alex. From her distance, Sophia could barely make out his facial features.Sophia squinted, still uncertain, "I think so...""What do you mean 'think so'? You've already..." Grace caught herself before saying something too explicit. She glanced around nervously and whispered, "Look carefully. Is it him? Why is he wearing a mask?"Sophia nodded, "I think it's him. He invi
Mr. Satan didn't deny it. "I knew I couldn't hide this from you all."Janet's eyes lit up instantly. "What? Did I hear that right? My single brother actually sent a dress to a girl? Who is she? Is she here today?""Yes, she is."Bryden was also excited. "What kind of dress is she wearing? What color? I've seen almost all the girls here today. If you describe her dress, I can definitely remember her face!"Bryden and Janet's eyes sparkled with curiosity.Mr. Satan shook his head. "She's wearing a simple dress.""That's not just any dress," Alex snorted. "I've heard about it. You had a designer in Milan spend six months making that dress for her. The price of that dress is staggering."Janet, knowing Vincent wouldn't elaborate, turned to her father. "Dad, how do you know?""Heh, how do I know? Everyone in the fashion circle knows about it. Many people called me, asking if our family was preparing for a wedding. I've never seen Vincent so dedicated to a girl."Janet laughed. "You've seen
Bryden immediately reacted as if he had been burned: "Janet, stop talking.""Why don't you dare to admit it? I know you like her," Janet patted Mandy's arm. "Mom, look at that girl. Bryden likes her..."Mandy saw Emily and frowned: "You mean the girl with heavy makeup? No, girls who dress like that usually don't have good upbringing. Fortunately, she's already married. If she really married into our family, she would ruin our reputation."After saying this, she turned to look at her husband.Norman family had always been quite traditional. In their family, the husband generally made the decisions, so she usually spoke and acted according to her husband's wishes.Although Alex didn't say anything, he also frowned slightly, clearly showing his disapproval of such flamboyant dressing.The Norman family is old money, and they have always adhered to a low-key way of doing things. Alex taught his children to be humble and low-profile. Mandy knew her husband agreed with her view, so he smile