novelraw Chapter 587: You need a male companion to fend off the swarm of admirers all night long
Chapter 587: You need a male companion to fend off the swarm of admirers all night long
The wedding anniversary of Cassius Turner’s parents was an exceptionally grand affair. The Land Family, known for its scholarly heritage, had always been associated with words like traditional, etiquette, and strictness. For the Land Parents to host such a high-profile celebration was truly rare.
On Saturday evening, Delphine arrived at the hotel for the anniversary with Cassius, only to discover that the event was livelier than she had imagined.
Cassius leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I’ll take you directly to meet my parents later. As for the others, you don’t need to bother with them. If you’re interested in anyone, I’ll introduce you. Don’t feel constrained; just treat it like any ordinary banquet."
In truth, anyone present tonight could casually be singled out, and their family lineage would be enough to leave people speechless. Cassius, however, said nothing about this to avoid making Delphine feel uncomfortable.
Delphine nodded and followed him, wearing a polite smile as she went to offer her congratulations. Honestly, while the Land family was prestigious, they couldn’t quite compare to the Leclair Family, who essentially held unrivaled power in the South Seas. Though the occasion was formal, Delphine was more than accustomed to it.
Mr. and Mrs. Land, now over fifty, looked impressively youthful, appearing to be in their early forties. The couple exuded a gentle, refined scholarly aura. Delphine mused that it was no wonder Cassius had confided that, in his younger days, he had been quite the troublemaker. Now, transformed into a dignified professor from a prominent family, it seemed genetics truly worked wonders.
Delphine stepped forward to convey her congratulations and presented her gift. The Land couple looked at her with cordial and delighted expressions, especially Mrs. Land, whose gaze could practically melt her on the spot. Shortly after came Cassius’s younger sister, Miss Land, Celine Land, who grabbed Delphine’s hand in excitement, rendering her speechless before suddenly darting away.
Delphine raised an eyebrow in mild surprise.
Next to her, Cassius rubbed his temple and sighed, "She probably won’t wash her hands for three days. By now, she’s definitely gone off to post on social media."
Delphine chuckled, thinking to herself that the Land family was certainly one of the quirkiest elite families she had ever encountered.
With so many guests to attend to, Cassius soon became occupied with hosting duties, leaving Delphine to find herself a quiet corner.
"I think you might need a male companion to help fend off the swarm of admirers tonight," Finnian remarked as he approached, carrying a glass of champagne, his smile as warm and breezy as a spring breeze.
The moment Delphine stepped into the banquet, the eyes of the men lit up like glowing green orbs, making Finnian shudder involuntarily.
"I’d wager Mr. Finnian has no fewer admirers buzzing around," Delphine replied with a soft smile, glancing at the socialite debutantes who couldn’t tear their gazes away from Finnian.
As a rising star in politics and a "Person of the Year" honoree, Finnian was someone whose future trajectory in ten or twenty years was anyone’s guess. He was the kind of person that others longed for, yet here he was worrying about her. Delphine chuckled softly at the thought.
The two exchanged amused glances and clinked their champagne glasses lightly.
"I assumed you didn’t enjoy occasions like this," Finnian said casually. Judging by Ignatius Leclair’s personality, he likely never brought her to such events, let alone allowed her to wear such a stunningly sensual backless gown that left people breathless.
After tonight, Delphine would undoubtedly attract a wave of jealousy and inquiries from all sides.
"A matter of necessity," Delphine replied with a faint smile.
As they conversed, someone announced, "The Howards have arrived."
Mr. and Mrs. Land, accompanied by their two sons, went to greet them. The elderly Mrs. Howard had long become reclusive and only attended the most significant events. Tonight, their representatives were none other than Yeats Howard, the infamous Demon King Hun of the Howard Family, along with Ignatius Leclair.
Delphine’s gaze landed on the coldly handsome man whose presence dominated the room the moment he entered. When her eyes fell on the woman beside him, she let out a frosty chuckle.
Finnian leaned in slightly and asked quietly, "A rival in love?"
"An old nemesis," Delphine replied with a smile.