Female Novel
Chapter 174
Chapter 174
A hush silence hung in the air before the crowd buzzed In excited whispers. The guests had notexpected to come across the juicy gossip at the birthday event.
The look in Alyssa’s eyes hardened. Yet, she remained composed. Everything was under her control.Landon ran to her worriedly and panted heavy and hot air all over her. Concerned, he mumbled, “Alice****
She turned around, her face lighting up with a bewitching smile. “It’s fine.”
He was once again smitten by her irresistible smile.
“Sophia, let’s keep the focus on Grandpa’s birthday. Enough with the gossiping, especially not aboutmy private life.” Jasper’s eyes simmered with hostility and fury.
“Forgive me. Jasper, for speaking without thinking.” Faking a guilty expression, Sophia chuckled. “I justwanted to introduce Alice to our guests today who might not know her.
*She was once our daughter–in–law after all. Even after the divorce, we can’t have people lookingdown on her because of her background.”
Sophia had craftily presented herself as Alice’s thoughtful mother–in–law. The guests murmured asthey cast judgment*l glances at Alyssa.novelbin
Meanwhile, Liana and Betty were delighted at the turn of events. Not only did Sophia publicly announcethat Alice was no longer with the Beckett Family, but she also affirmed Alice’s relationship with Jonah.She had effectively cut off any chance for Alice to get back with Jasper.
“Thank you for your concern, Madam Sophia.” Alice smiled. “Even if I did not marry Jasper, I would notbe looked down upon. It made no sense to look down on me just because I came from a poor family inthe countryside.”
Jasper glowered at Alyssa in silence, wondering if she truly felt nothing about the status boost shereceived from their marriage.
Alyssa’s unassuming remark resonated with some of the guests.
“There’s nothing wrong with coming from a poor countryside family. My grandfather was a farmer with anet worth of 10 billion now!”
*Madam Sophia was belittling that lady with her remarks.”
“She’s not any better. If my memory serves me right, she was a washed–up C–list actress. Even afarmer is better than her!”
Sophia scowled in shame as she endured the humiliating comments. It appeared that Alice haddefused the identity reveal with ease.
“Bravo! What’s wrong with being a country girl? In fact, I like mysell a humble and down–to–earthwoman!” Landon chuckled and whispered into Alyssa’s ear, leaving her speechless at his cheekyremark.
At the same time, Jasper simmered in anger at Landon and Alyssa’s Intimate interactions.
“Jasper!” Liana glided over while lifting the hem of her dress and locked arms with him. “Don’t overthinkit. Aunt Sophia only made that statement in Ms. White’s interest. She needed to make things clear tospare Ms. White any potential embarrassment. Don’t you agree?”
Jasper had an unreadable look on his face as he stood stiffly in Liana’s hold. At the same time, theguests expressed different opinions
about the situation.
“It seems that Ms. White is in an awkward spot. She shouldn’t have attended the event because she’sdivorced. She asked for it.”
“Did you miss that part where they said she attended on the Invitation of Mr. Beckett Senior? It showsthat she’s still important to him
even after the divorce.”
“That might not be true. She looks like she’s here to stir trouble. Who knows? Maybe she was beingsnide because she was upset at the divorce with the distinguished Mr. Beckett.”
“Alice, ignore the busybodies. They don’t know you at all.” Landon looked fierce, as though he wasgoing to shut them down at any time.
“People are going to talk. It doesn’t bother me.” She smiled and dismissed the gossip with a big heart.
Liana thought she had come out on top when a deep, energetic voice echoed through the air. “Who isputting Alice in a tight spot?”