Rebirth: Clinging to My Possessive Magnate

Chapter 504 Inquiry

No matter how much Ethan and the others tried to hold on, the engagement banquet eventually ended hastily. Looking at the mess in the banquet hall, he felt a sense of bleak desolation."Dad, the guests have left." James Reed came back and said to Ethan Seymour.

James’ voice slowly brought Ethan back to his senses. He only managed to respond a beat slower than usual, "Oh."

"Dad, let’s go home too." James’ voice was very gentle, as if he was afraid that any louder noise would alarm Ethan.

Right now, James felt that Ethan was like a balloon about to explode, a little more pressure and he might burst into pieces.

Of course, if Ethan did explode, James wasn’t afraid. He was just worried about getting caught in the aftermath.

"Grandpa Wilson and Grandma Wilson are also tired," James gently reminded, as there were still outsiders present.

"Oh, yes, sure." Ethan slightly nodded, finally coming back to reality, and smiled at Old Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, "Thank you both for your hard work today. Have a good rest early."

"Ophelia, take good care of your grandparents when you go back." Ethan smiled and advised Ophelia Wilson.

Ophelia smiled, just about to speak when Emerie suddenly interjected, "It’s not tiring, just embarrassing!"

Initially, both families were pretending as if nothing had happened, as though they had successfully held a perfect engagement banquet. But with Emerie’s words, it was impossible to continue pretending that nothing was wrong.

"Emerie." Old Mrs. Wilson frowned, seemingly scolding Emerie, yet there wasn’t a hint of sternness in her demeanor. How could she bear to scold her precious daughter?

Emerie pouted in dissatisfaction, mumbling, "It’s true, yet I’m not allowed to say it."

Old Mrs. Wilson pretended not to hear Emerie’s words and turned to Ethan with a smile, "Don’t mind her, this child just likes to talk nonsense. But, Ethan, how did Charles manage to invite so many guests? He’s quite promising."

Old Mrs. Wilson’s words made the Seymour Family look rather displeased, and even Ophelia felt quite uncomfortable.

What did Old Mrs. Wilson mean?

Did she think Sophie Wilson was more valuable, planning to abandon her and turn to flatter Sophie?

This wasn’t acceptable.

Ophelia definitely wouldn’t allow this to happen. She smiled and said to Old Mrs. Wilson, "Grandma, James’ older brother has some misunderstandings with Uncle Seymour. He wouldn’t inform Uncle Seymour about anything, so how could Uncle Seymour know?"

"Really?" Old Mrs. Wilson said regretfully, "However, their engagement banquet was quite well done."

Anger flashed in James’ eyes. What did this damned old lady mean?

Was she dissatisfied with how he managed the engagement banquet?

Doesn’t she see what kind of person her granddaughter is? Such an engagement banquet is more than enough for her.

"Old Madam, listen to what you’re saying. Our family hasn’t wronged your granddaughter," Charlotte Reed replied with a smile, "James has used the best we could offer from the Seymour Family, while it seems like Ophelia hasn’t brought much."

"Old Madam, Ophelia is getting engaged to James just like this, offering nothing... do you really see Ophelia as your own granddaughter?" Charlotte mockingly asked Old Mrs. Wilson.

Old Mrs. Wilson’s face turned cold, and she said, "It’s just an engagement now, not a marriage. Isn’t it a bit early to talk about a dowry?"