Chapter 360 The Valdemar Family's Banquet Invitation
After Rodolfo decided to divorce and remarry, Rebecca had been acting very aggressively. This was her way of showing weakness to Rodolfo. As his only biological daughter, she had always been treated like a princess. Before Violet appeared, their relationship was great, and Rodolfo never doubted his love for her.
Seeing Rebecca suddenly being so understanding, knowing how to care for him, and even willing to lower herself to apologize to Violet and to him, he felt very comforted, thinking that Rebecca had grown up and learned to empathize.
At the same time, he also felt guilty.
After all, he was the one who betrayed her mother first. She already had a bad temper, and it was normal for her to be dissatisfied with him over such a big matter.
Thinking of this, Rodolfo raised his hand and touched Rebecca's hair. "I won't drive you away. We had agreed that I would take you out to have fun. You can buy whatever you want. I was also at fault that day; I shouldn't have scared you like that."
"Dad," Rebecca said, aggrieved, as she threw herself into Rodolfo's arms, acting spoiled as she had always done since she was a child. "Dad, can we make up? Don't be mad at me."
Rodolfo answered, "Silly child, how could I be mad at you?"
"I will respect Violet from now on. Our family has a new member now. I will put aside my prejudices and sincerely get along with them," said Rebecca.
"Stubborn Rebecca has grown up!" said, Rodolfo.
Having settled things with Rodolfo, Rebecca turned to Violet and extended her hand. "We are family now. You will accept me too, right?"
Violet was stunned for a moment but quickly reacted, smiling as she said, "I should be thanking you for being willing to accept me."
Rebecca smiled. "Can I touch your belly? I want to say hello to my little brother."
Seeing Rebecca's insincere smile, Violet hesitated, but with Rodolfo present, she could only reluctantly agree. "Of course."
Rebecca approached, exuding a strong and cold aura. Her hands, which had never done housework, were adorned with delicate manicures, long and slender.
She placed one hand on Violet's lower abdomen. Taking advantage of Rodolfo's inattention, she deliberately pressed hard, her sharp nails digging into the fabric and flesh.
Just as Violet was about to cry out in pain, Rebecca let go and began to gently stroke her. "Little brother, you must be born safely. I sincerely pray for you."
Every word Rebecca said sent a chill through Violet, filling her with a sense of impending danger.
Violet was already caught off guard by Rebecca's sudden move and hadn't had time to come up with a countermeasure when she suddenly received an invitation.
The gold-embossed letters stung Violet's eyes.
Albert was serious about standing with Yvette in front of the whole world.
She was staring at the invitation in a daze when familiar footsteps sounded. Violet looked up and met Rodolfo's eyes.
Violet tightened her grip on the invitation, nearly tearing it with her fingertips.
She forced a smile and stood up to greet him. "You're back?"
"Yes." Rodolfo gave Violet a symbolic hug, his sharp eyes scanning her face. "What are you looking at?"
Rodolfo hid it well, but Violet could still sense from his aura that he was testing her.
Violet casually handed the invitation to Rodolfo. "Albert is hosting a banquet. It looks like he wants to introduce his wife to the world."
There was a hint of bitterness in her tone, and Rodolfo asked nonchalantly, "What? Are you unhappy?"
"Of course." Violet pouted slightly, leaning against Rodolfo. "Our baby should receive the same treatment!"
Rodolfo raised an eyebrow, a flash of surprise in his eyes. He had thought Violet still cared about her past with Albert, but she was actually concerned about him and their child.
Rodolfo raised his hand and touched her hair. "Of course, this is the first son of the Morgan Family. It will be a bigger event than Albert's reunion with his wife!"
"Rodolfo, you're so good." Violet hugged Rodolfo more affectionately, her cheek brushing against his shoulder. "I knew you wouldn't let us down."
Feeling the change in Rodolfo's attitude, Violet's heart, which had been on edge, finally settled a bit.
She knew that the "war" between her and Rebecca was imminent, and with Rodolfo personally testing her, she had to stay alert at all times.
"Of course not." Rodolfo glanced at his watch. "Let's go. The event is about to start."
"Okay." Violet adjusted her appearance. "Let's go."
Rodolfo looked Violet up and down. "Okay. You dressed so beautifully today?"
Violet answered, "Of course, I can't embarrass our Rodolfo."
This time's banquet gathered prominent figures from the Luken business community.
The men were in the adjacent hall discussing business, while the wealthy wives were here enjoying wine and socializing, making it quite lively.
Since being with Rodolfo, Violet had often attended such events and was already used to them.
In the circle of wealthy wives, young mistresses like Violet were not uncommon, but the set of emerald jewelry that Rodolfo had bought for her for over nine million dollars still shocked the wealthy wives.
"Oh, Mrs. Morgan, why didn't you wear that set of emerald jewelry for us to admire?"
"Exactly! Your Mr. Morgan is so generous. He treats you so well even before the baby is born. You and your baby will be so blessed after the baby is born!"
Everyone flattered Violet, making her smile. Pleased but keeping her composure, she nodded slightly. "I can't drink because of my condition, so I won't join you."
"You're pregnant, go sit and rest!"
Violet patted her belly and sat down.
At that moment, a wealthy wife, Kennedy Hope, came over, looking gossipy as she joined the group of wealthy wives, not noticing Violet sitting nearby.
"Did your family receive the Valdemar Family's invitation?"
"Of course, the event's scale is really high!"
"To host such a banquet for a wife who had been missing for years, it's truly enviable."
"Who would have thought that Mr. Valdemar, with such good looks and as the head of the Valdemar Group, would be so devoted!"
As soon as this topic came up, everyone joined in.
This circle was not short of mistresses or arranged marriages, but it lacked such undying love.
The wealthy wives' eyes were filled with envy, completely different from the flattery when talking about Rodolfo and Violet.
Violet's face turned pale. Yvette was nothing, so why did she always steal her spotlight?
Violet tightly clenched her skirt, her eyes burning with jealousy.
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