Chapter 218 Remarriage?
Ethan and Ashley hopped in the car and headed to the palace. On the way, Ethan's phone rang.
Seeing Ivy's name, his smile vanished.
"Hello."
Ivy's concerned voice came through, "Ethan, how's Ferndale? Diannel said you're struggling. Why not come back early since things are settled..."
Ethan's tone turned icy. "Get to the point."
Ashley, sitting next to him, heard Ivy's voice and noticed Ethan's growing coldness. She gently held his hand, silently supporting him.
Ethan's cold heart warmed a bit from her touch. He turned and smiled at Ashley, who smiled back.
Ivy continued, "...Your dad and I decided to remarry. Come back soon for the ceremony."
Ethan sneered, "We can discuss this later."
He hung up before Ivy could say more, looking weary.
Ashley, puzzled, asked, "Isn't it good your parents are remarrying? Why so upset?"
"Who knows if they'll fight again before the ceremony!"
Ethan had lost all hope in his parents' relationship.
Ashley hugged him. "Don't be so negative. After the banquet, let's head back to the States. You're not settling in well to Ferndale."
Ethan thought about it. There was a lot to handle back home, and he couldn't stay in Ferndale long.
"Alright, I'll have Diannel get tickets for tomorrow."
Just then, the car stopped at the palace entrance.
"Mr. Yates, we're here."
"Let's go."
It was Kelsey's birthday, and luxury cars filled the palace grounds. High-status guests were everywhere.
Ethan and Ashley drew attention as the only ones from Aivalia.
Kelsey, in a stunning gown and perfect makeup, looked like a fairy tale queen, commanding awe.
Kelsey was mingling at the banquet when she spotted Ethan and Ashley approaching arm in arm, a dark glint in her eyes.
Ethan greeted her with a Ferndale bow, "Your Majesty, happy birthday..."
Kelsey, pleased, said, "Mr. Yates, I heard you had a rough time adjusting to Ferndale and even ended up in the ER. How are you now?"
Ethan replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm well."
Kelsey, annoyed by his polite but distant tone, kept smiling. "Mr. Yates, you're not still upset about the lawsuit, are you?"
Ethan coldly replied, "Your Majesty, today is your birthday. Let's leave the past behind."
His formal words left Kelsey no room to argue. She snorted and turned to Ashley.
Unlike Kelsey's extravagant look, Ashley was dressed modestly.
"Mrs. Yates, look."
Kelsey showed off her shoes. "These are the ones you modified. I love them. They go perfectly with my gown."
As Kelsey flaunted her shoes, people gathered around, showering her with compliments.
Kelsey basked in the praise.
"Your Majesty, I'm glad you like them."
With nothing more to say, Ethan said, "Your Majesty, my wife is a bit tired. We'll go rest. Excuse us."
"Excuse us."
Ethan led Ashley away.
"Your Majesty."
Someone suddenly exclaimed, "Your shoes..."
Everyone turned to look, including Ethan and Ashley, who paused and glanced back.
"What's wrong with my shoes?"
Kelsey looked down but saw nothing wrong.
Ashley murmured, "Chloe?"
Chloe, seeing Ashley's puzzled look, smirked.
"Your Majesty, these shoes look very familiar..." Chloe said, feigning surprise. "I remember now, they resemble the style of world-renowned designer Elisa!"
The crowd started buzzing.
"I heard these shoes were modified by Ethan's wife, Ashley. How could they look like Elisa's?"
"Ashley seems like an amateur. Compared to Elisa, she's nothing."
"So, did Ashley plagiarize Elisa's design?"
The crowd's doubts were clearly aimed at Ashley!
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