Chapter 338 The Scene of Surprise
Seeing Harper's extremely awkward expression, Elodie was overjoyed, almost wanting to clap her hands.
She had been feeling stifled these past few days.
In the past, Harper had always obeyed her like a loyal dog. If she told Harper to jump, Harper would ask how high. If she told Harper to insult someone, Harper would never show that person a kind face.
Back then, anyone Elodie wanted to deal with using underhanded methods, Harper would handle for her. This way, Harper would be the one making enemies, while Elodie could maintain her image as a proud, aloof, and reserved noble.
But ever since that scheming party Molly set up for Elizabeth, Harper had stopped following Elodie's orders.
A useless dog! Of course, Elodie couldn't keep Harper around anymore, so she had Rhys and Ursa mercilessly kick Harper out.
Harper shivered outside in the cold all night; Elodie knew this but felt it was the punishment Harper deserved.
However, what she didn't expect was that Harper, who had fallen so low and was like a stray dog, actually caught Robert's eye.
Robert was a man even Elodie didn't dare to dream of and was the heir to the Lavien Family, the most powerful family in Pariz!
Although Robert hadn't achieved much himself, his family were all prominent figures in the military.
If she could marry into the Lavien Family, it would be much better than marrying Owen.
But such an outstanding man like Robert ended up with a wretch like Harper. Just thinking about it drove Elodie mad.
She wished she could drink Harper's blood and grind his bones to dust.
When she was at her wit's end, Declan was willing to help her. Elodie understood that Declan did this because he hated Elizabeth too much and was determined to destroy her. Because he wanted to pave the way for Clara.
But that was fine; she and Clara could look out for each other and form a strong alliance, which was a good thing.
This way, Elodie could openly insult Harper and oppose Elizabeth.
Elodie calmly repeated to Harper, "Harper, I fear you misunderstand. You've been clinging to Mr. Lavien lately, but don't think he will take you as his date today. Because today's date for him is me. If you aren't his date, it will be very hard for you to enter The Windsor Manor."
Harper, being naive, immediately blurted out, "Why! Elizabeth is the mistress of the Windsor Family!"
"Elizabeth hasn't been recognized by the elders of the Windsor Family," Elodie quickly replied. "Because of that, she might not even be able to protect herself today. Moreover, the Windsor Family, being an old aristocratic family, has many rules. They invited their guests, not Elizabeth's guests. So, Harper, as Elizabeth's guest, you won't be able to enter the house today."
After speaking, Elodie shrugged innocently.
At this moment, guests were arriving one after another, and many people knew Elodie, knowing Elizabeth even better.
"Mrs. Windsor, why are you outside and not going in?"
"Mrs. Windsor, why is your outfit so plain today? I heard that Clara from the Jones Family is dressed very luxuriously. Her dress is the only one of its kind in the city, and I heard Mr. Windsor personally had it custom-made for her. What's going on?"
These people were always interested in news that didn't concern their own families.
There were indeed many guests attending this family banquet today.
Almost everyone associated with the Windsor Group had been invited. The future mistress of the Windsor Family's introduction banquet had even more attendees than the wedding.
These people gathered at the entrance of The Windsor Manor, all wanting to see how Elizabeth would handle the situation.
At this moment, Elizabeth, Harper, and Julia stood side by side, looking somewhat out of place to these people, not quite fit in.
After all, these people felt honored to attend a family banquet at The Windsor Manor, so they were all dressed to the nines. As a result, the three of them appeared somewhat plain in comparison. But it was precisely this simplicity that made them a refreshing sight.
Especially Elizabeth.
Her sky-blue dress today was extremely minimalist, yet it highlighted her skin and light makeup to perfection. Among this crowd of ostentatiously dressed people, Elizabeth looked like a goddess.
She didn't need any embellishments to stand out.
Her simplicity made the gaudy crowd around her seem even more vulgar.
The way these people looked at Elizabeth was filled with various emotions.
However, due to the official tweets from the Windsor Group and the rumors online about Alexander going on a killing spree for Elizabeth, they didn't dare to do anything to her, all watching Elodie's reaction.
After all, Elodie had almost been executed back then.
How could she not seize this great opportunity to show off?
With a smile, she looked at everyone present. "I'm here today as Clara's friend to attend the banquet. Clara's dress is definitely the most eye-catching one at this event. You'll see it soon; it's a custom design from Chanel, personally ordered by Mr. Windsor."
Although Elodie said this to the guests, it was actually meant for Elizabeth.
Clara's dress was specially made for her by Alexander, and it was the only one of its kind in Sunwillow City. There was no mistake about it.
Clara had also privately told Elodie that Alexander and Declan had reached an agreement. Declan would help him conquer that island, and Declan's condition was for Alexander to divorce Elizabeth.
It seemed Elizabeth didn't know about this yet; otherwise, she wouldn't have come.
It looked like Alexander planned to humiliate Elizabeth here today to avenge Clara.
There was going to be a good show today.
Thinking of this, Elodie was so happy she wanted to dance. She suppressed her excitement and graciously greeted the arriving guests. "Please go inside first. I'm waiting for my date, Robert, the heir of the Lavien Family."
Many people looked at Elodie with envy.
Harper, on the other hand, looked at Elodie with a face full of sadness, pain, and disappointment.
"Mr. Lavien is here, excuse me," Elodie said, eagerly stepping forward to greet Robert. She wore a fawning smile and had already extended her arm, ready to link it with Robert's.
However, Robert didn't even look at her and walked straight towards Harper.
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