CHAPTER 36

Maintaining her composure, Celeste added, “She can’t attend the party no matter what, Preston. You know very well that not only members of the Knight family but also influential members of the business and political communities will be there. If she shows up, it'll look like we’ve accepted her into the family.”

Preston leaned back on the sofa and lowered his head. He then said carefully, “The public is already aware that we got married. Why does it matter whether she attends the party or not?”

The thought of their marriage being made public cast a gloom over Celeste’s features. She nearly passed out from fury when she learned of the details.

Whoever leaked that information definitely wanted to ruin her son’s reputation.

“That’s not the same. Your marriage was leaked by someone who had ill intentions toward you. I'll never accept that woman as my daughter-in-law, but everyone will think otherwise if she shows up at the party,” Celeste stated.

Preston's jaw grew tense, but he remained s