Chapter 76 Who's Talking Nonsense
"What's going on here?"
"Did Ms. Moore invite Victor?"
"That can't be right. Victor made such a fool of himself, got thrown out by the General outside the military district, lost all his dignity. Why would Ms. Moore still invite him?"
"Could it be that he came uninvited?"
As Victor walked in, many murmurs followed.
People at the banquet instinctively stepped back, not wanting to interact with Victor.
Oscar, however, was smug and proud. "Grandpa, look, your reputation in Sunset City is so great that these people step back out of respect when they see you."
Hearing this, Victor felt very proud.
Seeing Kelly, immediately, he hobbled over with his cane, a smile on his old face. "Ms. Moore, I am deeply honored that you personally invited me."
Kelly frowned slightly.
Thinking that this was Chloe's grandfather, and Chloe was Larry's wife, she nodded lightly, acknowledging Victor.
"Ms. Moore, happy birthday. Here's a pearl necklace, it's not worth much, only about two million dollars. I hope you like it," Victor said, taking out the gift he had prepared in advance.
"Victor, you're too generous. Please, have a seat." Kelly invited Victor to sit.
This scene was noticed by many people.
Everyone was puzzled.
They thought, 'Victor is just the head of a second-rate family, and Kelly personally invited him to sit?
'Could it be that the Lewis family has snagged to Kelly?
'This doesn't seem right.
'It seems that Chloe has a good relationship with Kelly. Could it be because of that?'
Many people speculated in secret.
Earlier, they had seen Chloe and Kelly together, seemingly on good terms.
Although Chloe had been expelled from the Lewis family, she was still a member of the Lewis family and might return someday.
Now that Kelly personally invited Victor to sit, many felt that the Lewis family had some connection with the Moore family.
With Kelly's personal invitation, Victor felt honored, looking around at everyone with a radiant expression, as if to say that the Lewis family was no longer a second-rate family.
"Victor, you're here too."
"Victor, you're looking more spirited lately."
At that moment, many company presidents came forward, warmly greeting Victor.
Even though the Lewis family had become a laughingstock, their cooperation with the Legion Lord was still ongoing.
Now, they thought the Lewis family had curried favor with the Moore family, if the Lewis family could collaborate with the Moore family's Everlife Group, they would truly become a prestigious family.
It was the perfect time to curry favor with the Lewis family now.
Many people came forward to flatter.
Victor couldn't stop smiling, constantly greeting these people.
Meanwhile, Oscar sat nearby, smirking, looking very pleased.
Seeing Victor, Chloe felt a mix of feelings. After hesitating for a moment, she walked over and called out, "Grandpa."
Victor looked up.
Seeing Chloe in a white dress, her hair up, looking every bit the noblewoman, he was momentarily stunned. "Chloe?"
Chloe nodded and called out again, "Grandpa."
When he saw Chloe, Oscar's eyes also lit up.
He hadn't expected that a dressed-up Chloe would be so beautiful, outshining even Kelly, the main character in this birthday party, in both figure and appearance.
Julia saw Chloe and immediately recognized the value of her outfit.
Julia felt jealous and sarcastically said, "Chloe, did you go find Leo and sleep with him again? It's only been a few days, and you're already decked out in designer brands. This outfit must be worth serveral hundred thousands, right?"
Chloe was here to greet, but Julia immediately mocked her.
Even with her good temper, Chloe felt anger rising, pointing at the arrogant Julia sitting on the sofa. "You, you stop talking nonsense."
"I'm not wrong." Julia deliberately raised her voice, saying loudly, "If you didn't sleep with Leo, there's no way you could afford these clothes."
The Lewis family had been plagued by scandals recently. Especially the matter of the Lewis family's cooperation with the Legion Lord.
There were rumors outside that Chloe slept with Leo.
Although Leo held a press conference to refute the rumors, the more he did, the more rampant the rumors became.
Seeing many people watching, Victor also felt ashamed because he believed Chloe had slept with Leo.
Even though it was because of Chloe that the Lewis family cooperated with the Legion Lord.
However, he cared more about his reputation.
"Shameless." Victor's face darkened.
Chloe said, "Grandpa, no, it's not like that."
Oscar stood up and shouted, "If you didn't sleep with Leo, then tell me, where did you get the money to buy clothes?"
"I..." Chloe was so aggrieved that she was about to cry.
She really didn't sleep with Leo, but she didn't know how to explain. Because the money was from Larry.
The source of the money was unclear, and if she said it and it spread, causing an impact, Larry would definitely end up in jail.
Larry was sitting in a distant corner playing with his phone. He heard the commotion, stood up, and saw the Lewis family members.
He walked over and saw Chloe with tears in her eyes, and couldn't help but ask, "Chloe, what's wrong?"
Oscar sneered, "Larry, don't you know? Your wife slept with another man again. Look at her, all dressed in designer brands. This dress alone must be worth thousands. the Legion Lord's chairman is so generous."
Larry's face darkened.
Sensing that Larry was about to hit someone, Chloe quickly pulled him. "Larry, let's go."
She didn't know how to explain.
She didn't want to stay here and lose her dignity any longer.
Many people had gathered around, and they were all talking.
"Why isn't Chloe explaining?"
"It seems the rumors are true. She really slept with Leo, and not just once."
"That's why she doesn't know how to explain."
"Yeah, such a beautiful woman, Leo would definitely be interested."
These unbearable voices reached Victor, making him feel even more ashamed.
He suddenly slapped the table, stood up, and shouted, "Chloe, how could you be so shameless, bringing disgrace to the Lewis family."
Chloe, feeling wronged, didn't say a word and pulled Larry to leave.
However, Larry stood still, and she couldn't move him.
Larry scanned the surroundings with a cold expression. "Whoever just spoke ill of Chloe, step forward and kneel to apologize, or don't blame me for being rude."
Oscar was the first to laugh. "Larry, stop joking. Who do you think you are? You're not the Free King, stop bragging."
Julia also scornfully said, "Shameless, and you framed my husband Luke, saying the Free King's invitation was because of you. It was clearly Luke who helped get it. It was because we were too high-profile that we attracted the higher-ups' displeasure, which is why our entry was canceled. You really know how to lie."
"Step forward and kneel to apologize," Larry said in a low voice, scanning the crowd.
"I'd like to see if you dare to hit me," Michael stepped forward and said, "I also said Chloe slept with Leo. What can you do to me. It's the truth, so of course, I can say it!"
"Who's talking nonsense?" A voice came.
Then, a man in his fifties walked in.
As soon as Leo arrived, everyone shuddered.
"Who's speaking ill of Chloe?" Another voice came.
A handsome man followed Leo in.
He was Samuel from Pavilion Restaurant, a member of the Harper family in Aurora Citadel.
Kelly also stepped forward and said coldly, "Whoever spoke ill of Chloe, kneel and apologize, or else..."
"This is outrageous, who is speaking ill of Chloe?" Another voice came from outside.
Then, a man in his sixties, wearing a suit, looking old but very spirited, walked in.
"Dr. Rogers?" Everyone was instantly stunned when they saw the newcomer.
Larry also looked over. He couldn't help but frown.
He thought, 'Grim Reaper is Dr. Rogers? He isthe Matthew that Chloe mentioned?'
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