Another one of the young women then brought up Sonnet’s gown. “Oh, look at her gown! It looks like it’s from Tiffany’s Boutique!” “Tiffany’s Boutique?! They only do high-end customizations. Gowns from the boutique are extremely expensive!” Everyone looked at Jessie. “Jessie, your gown is from Tiffany’s Boutique as well, right?” Jessie raised her head and said, “That’s right.” “Oh, I remember now. Her dress is designed by a top designer from Tiffany’s Boutique!” One of the young women exclaimed excitedly. The other women exclaimed out loud as well, “Are you referring to Lucy?” “Yes, Lucy is the top designer of Tiffany’s Boutique. She’s a well-known designer in Perienne as well. Getting hold of a gown personally designed by her is extremely difficult! ” “How do you know Lucy designed her dress?” Jessie asked, rolling her eyes. The young woman cast a mocking gaze at Jessie and said, “Who doesn’t know what Lucy’s designs look like? She likes using ribbons in her design
Maxwell touched his head and swept his gaze across the table. Sonnet looked around the table as well. Welson Brooks was sitting to the right of Will. He was dressed in a classic tuxedo and a black top hat. He looked rather stylish. A thin middle-aged woman was seated to Welson’s right. She had high cheekbones and a rather cold, mean expression. Her facial features were rather similar to those of Micah’s. She was Welson’s wife and Micah’s mother. Maxwell held Sonnet’s hand. He bowed slightly towards Welson and his wife before calling out, “Hello, Uncle Welson and Aunt Bianca!”Welson flicked his cigarette and greeted him half-heartedly. A younger couple sat on the other side. The man seemed to be below fifty years old. He had a youthful face with a kind smile. His wife looked even younger. She seemed to be in her forties. They smiled at Maxwell and Sonnet when they looked over at her. Sonnet had a good impression of them. “Hello, Uncle Winston and Aunt Yvonne,” Max
The woman instantly flushed red in anger. She smacked the table furiously and shouted, “Matteo Brooks, watch your mouth!” “I’m speaking to you in the same tone you used with me just now!” Matteo said boldly.The man seated next to the woman held her hand and calmed her down at once, “That’s enough. It’s your dad’s birthday today. Don’t pick a fight with them. You’ll cause a scene in front of everyone if you argue with your family members.”The woman looked away angrily. Matteo lowered his voice and told Sonnet, “She’s Uncle Will’s eldest daughter, Mariette Brooks. She always bosses us around. You don’t need to mind her.” More guests took their seats around the table while they were chatting. Other than Malcolm and his wife, another young man joined the table. Matteo introduced him to Sonnet. He was Maverick Brooks, Uncle Welson’s second son. “Uncle Welson has an elder son. He’s not here yet…” “I know. It’s Micah Brooks,” Sonnet cut him off. Matteo widened his eyes and
Jessie turned around with an exaggerated gesture after the young women started showering Maxwell with praise. “You guys can continue chatting. It’s time for Micah and me to take our seats. Otherwise, the Brooks family will think that I’m being rude.” The young women changed their topic after hearing Jessie say that she would be sitting with the Brooks family. They exchanged courteous greetings with her before she left. Although she was not married to Micah right now, they will probably get married since he brought her to the banquet and had her sit next to the Brooks family. Although Micah did not have a good reputation, being the young Miss of the Brooks family was still extremely tempting. Jessie walked away on her high heels amidst everyone’s greetings. She then slowly walked to Micah.Micah was chatting with his friends. He was talking excitedly. Jessie walked over and held his arm. “Micah, shall we greet your uncles?” Micah frowned. There was an impatient expres
“That's enough, stop bickering! The banquet is about to begin!” Marietta said coldly as she interrupted their argument.Micah stopped talking. He turned around to look at the stage. Sonnet looked as well. The lights in the hall dimmed as the spotlights shone onto the stage before them. Malcolm got up and walked onto the stage. He gave a speech and thanked everyone for attending his father’s birthday banquet. After that, Will spoke. The juniors of the Brooks family then went on stage one by one to present Will with their gifts for him. Malcolm and his wife presented their gifts to Will. They were followed by Mariette and her husband. Malcolm presented Will with an expensive jade and Mariette gifted a valuable antique. Sonnet guessed they were going on stage based on their level of seniority within the family. Therefore, she prepared to bring Maxwell up the stage. However, Micah, holding Jessie’s hand, took the spot before them. He flashed them a snarky smile and asked, “You
Will’s gaze landed on the long and slender wooden box. “Is this made of golden dawn redwood?” “Is golden dawn redwood that valuable? Although redwood is rare right now, we can still get our hands on anything we want!” Micah said loudly. He tried to put Sonnet and Maxwell to shame in front of everyone. Everyone nodded as well. A box made of golden dawn redwood might be a rare item for regular people. However, it was not an exceptionally valuable item for Second Master Brooks. Will touched the wooden box and examined it carefully. Looking at it, he said, “This is an antique.” “Antique? How is that an antique?” Micah asked. Will looked at him in disgust. His gaze was on the wooden box once again. “From the grain and waxy surface of the wood, it’s obvious that the wood is of premium quality. Most importantly, the carvings on the box…” He handed the box to his wife while speaking. A surprised expression appeared on Angeline Ross’s face when she saw the box. “If I’m not mis
There were also some experts who looked doubtful. “Mr. Edelweiss? That name sounds familiar… Where have I heard it before…?”Everyone looked at Will to see his reaction.He was staring at the painting in a daze, as though frozen. His expression was very stern too.The crowd immediately began to chatter.“Second Master Brooks doesn’t look too pleased. Of course, he wouldn’t be happy when Master Maxwell and his wife tried to trick him with some second-rate painting.”“I don’t think so. I say he looks mesmerized!”“I can’t say. They found such a precious antique wooden box, so I’m sure they have a good eye for paintings too. Maybe we’re the ones who can’t tell!”“Yeah, exactly. Let’s wait for Second Master Brooks before we come to a conclusion!”Everyone looked at Will in unison. He did not react for about two minutes, but then his expression broke into a look of manic joy.“Maxwell, where did you find this painting?” He looked at Maxwell with a grin.Maxwell rubbed his head and
After Sonnet and Maxwell offered their present, it was Matteo’s and Maverick’s turns next. They both gave Will average but decently pleasant gifts according to his likes.Will was happy to receive those gifts as well, but he never stopped touching the box that held Everglow. He clearly adored that present most of all, so it was obvious which gift he preferred from among all those he received.The other guests whispered to themselves.“I had no idea the Brooks family had a Second Young Master. They really kept a low profile.”“I think I remember hearing about him. He’s the First Master’s son.”“The First Master? Didn’t he die in a car accident more than ten years ago? I thought his entire family died then!”“He and his wife did, but their son survived. I didn’t hear anything about him after that. Something about him not being very healthy?”Someone in the know gestured at their head mysteriously. “Not physically, but mentally. Apparently, his brain was injured in the accident. Ma