Chapter 108 Besides Having a Few Bucks
However, Evelyn doesn't think the same way.
In her view, Dermot is not a person who would easily enter into a political alliance. If that were the case, he wouldn't have resisted his own family's arrangements for so long.
Moreover, from the brief moment she saw the interaction between Dermot and Natalie, there seemed to be some genuine emotions there.
Evelyn can't help but think about the rumors surrounding Natalie. She has always been known for her beauty and elegance, and she is also from a prominent family. Perhaps Dermot's marriage to her was not just a political arrangement, but also a result of their feelings for each other.
She takes another sip of champagne, her thoughts drifting away.
He is not the kind of person who sacrifices his own feelings for a marriage alliance. He should have some feelings for Natalie, but only Dermot himself knows if these feelings are love or not.
Of course, there was no need for her to say these words to Marina. After all, it was just speculation.
Their conversation didn't continue because the banquet officially began. Grandpa Doyle had already arrived in the hall, enjoying the blessings of everyone.
Evelyn didn't rush over, and Marina felt the same way. "No wonder they say the Doyle family is the boss of Moris City. Look at the grandeur. Who can compare?"
"What? Jealous?" Evelyn laughed lightly and said, "Cheer on Uncle and Aunt; who knows, maybe one day you'll enjoy this treatment too."
"That's impossible ," Marina said with some self-awareness.
"Eve, when should we go give the gifts?" She looked at everyone nearby bringing their gifts over, not only to give their blessings but also to get acquainted with Grandpa Doyle. That was her family's plan too.
After the crowd around Grandpa Doyle became smaller, she spoke, "Let's go. Let's go over now."
"Okay," Marina nodded and followed Evelyn.
For some reason, Evelyn gave her a reassuring feeling, so she was willing to follow her.
When the two of them came over, they still attracted some attention, especially Evelyn. Everyone knew she was the person Keith brought, so naturally, they were curious.
"Grandpa Doyle, may your fortune be as boundless as the East Sea and may you live a long and happy life" Natalie was the one who spoke. She stood next to Dermot and handed over her carefully selected gift.
Grandpa Doyle smiled and took it, kindly looking at her. "I'm already very happy that you, this little girl, could come. Why bring me a gift? Don't treat me, Grandpa Doyle, as a stranger."
"How can I? In Natalie's heart, you are my grandfather," Natalie said, then continued, "Isn't it natural to give a gift to one's grandfather?"
"Hahaha." Grandpa Doyle laughed at her words and casually opened the gift box.
A very beautiful crystal cross appeared in everyone's sight, and someone exclaimed, "Imperial Green Crystal Cross, Miss Barns is indeed generous."
"Yeah, it looks quite valuable." Someone echoed.
Natalie's lips curled slightly, subconsciously looking at Evelyn, feeling somewhat proud.
However, Evelyn paid no attention to her. Outsiders couldn't tell, but she knew that Grandpa Doyle had no interest in things like jade at all.
But he didn't show it and instead accepted the gift, smiling and saying, "You put your heart into it, and I really like it, little girl."
"As long as you like it," Natalie said.
Seeing that no one else was approaching to give gifts, Marina glanced at the person beside her, Evelyn, who nodded slightly before she walked over.
"Grandpa Doyle, I am Marina Peterson, wish you good health and a long life of a hundred years," she said, presenting her own gift as well.
Grandpa Doyle had no impression of the Peterson family. He had long stopped paying attention to business matters, and the Peterson family was not particularly significant in Moris City.
He gestured for Bruce to take the gift and said to Marina, "The Peterson family is thoughtful."
Compared to Natalie just now, Marina didn't mind the stark difference in attitude as the Peterson family didn't hold much importance in this situation.
However, someone murmured quietly, "The Peterson family? The New Money in the catering industry?"
"Yeah, that's their family. A newly wealthy family without much modesty" someone scoffed, their tone filled with disdain.
Marina's expression changed slightly. She stood in place, lips tightly pressed together, without saying a word.
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